PUG meeting
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Last night John and I attended our first PUG -Pictage User Group- hosted by Janet Klinger-www.janetklinger.com- and Jeff LaPlante-www.jefflaplante.com- at Janet's studio in Seattle.John and I were amongst many wonderful photographers and found ourselves extremely overjoyed just being present. At the PUG meeting we discussed many different topics and shared ideas. Before and after the meeting John and I had the pleasure of speaking with fellow photographers in the Seattle area. It's great to meet other's who share the the same goal and passion for photography as John and I do. Can't wait for the next meeting! :)
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We just LOVE our feedback!
Posted at 8:34 AM
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John and I just love to hear feedback from our couples and their families! I just wanted to share this one with you.
~Bernadette called me this afternoon to tell me to look at the pictures..........she loved them herself and wanted me to enjoy them also. You and your wife did an exceptional job.......we were so pleased with them.........you captured a wonderful day, now we can re live it. You both did such a fabulous job......from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much.
Lorrie Moore- (Joel's Mom)
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Tips for brides on a budget
Posted at 11:57 AM
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Did you know that the average cost of a wedding today is over $16,000?
Here are a few tips that one might find helpful with out breaking the bank.
The wedding Gown
* Start dress shopping right away. It's NEVER to early to start shopping/looking. It could take up to 12 weeks for the dress you order to come in, not to mention you will want to allow at least 4-6 weeks for necessary alterations.
* Has your mother kept her wedding gown in hopes of you wearing it one day? Go ahead, try it on and keep an open mind! The cost of alterations, beading and cleaning may just prove to be much more cost effective than buying a designer dress. Besides, you can think of as your something old and something new.
* Buy a sample dress. If you are lucky enough to be the right size to fit into a dress right off the rack (as apposed to having one ordered for you) you could find yourself saving hundreds of dollars. Keep in mind however, you will want/need to have the dress dry cleaned and pressed for your wedding day.
* Look into white bridesmaids dresses. If your style is more sheik than poof...this may not only allow you to find an amazing dress...but you could save hundreds of dollars going this route.
Try Watters and Watters...they have some fabulous white gowns for under $300!
Your Venue
* Keep in mind that during off peak months & times (November through April and brunch or tea-time) most venues are not only more likely to be available, but may offer special pricing to book-up slower months. Another benefit is if you end up serving a brunch or have a teatime reception the meals are often less expensive.
* Booking your hall or wedding venue far enough in advance (about a year) you may be able to find or talk yourself into a better rate than you would trying to book last minute.
* If a grand ballroom is out of your budget just remember that there are options out there for you that cost a fraction of what any grand ballroom would cost. Community centers, parks or beaches, a family or friends back yard or even a university building.
* If possible...keep your guest to a minimum. Inviting family and friends that are near and dear to you will keep you comfortable and confident that each "head" you are paying for is money well spent.
Stay tuned for more tips for brides on a budget...
Here are a few tips that one might find helpful with out breaking the bank.
The wedding Gown
* Start dress shopping right away. It's NEVER to early to start shopping/looking. It could take up to 12 weeks for the dress you order to come in, not to mention you will want to allow at least 4-6 weeks for necessary alterations.
* Has your mother kept her wedding gown in hopes of you wearing it one day? Go ahead, try it on and keep an open mind! The cost of alterations, beading and cleaning may just prove to be much more cost effective than buying a designer dress. Besides, you can think of as your something old and something new.
* Buy a sample dress. If you are lucky enough to be the right size to fit into a dress right off the rack (as apposed to having one ordered for you) you could find yourself saving hundreds of dollars. Keep in mind however, you will want/need to have the dress dry cleaned and pressed for your wedding day.
* Look into white bridesmaids dresses. If your style is more sheik than poof...this may not only allow you to find an amazing dress...but you could save hundreds of dollars going this route.
Try Watters and Watters...they have some fabulous white gowns for under $300!
Your Venue
* Keep in mind that during off peak months & times (November through April and brunch or tea-time) most venues are not only more likely to be available, but may offer special pricing to book-up slower months. Another benefit is if you end up serving a brunch or have a teatime reception the meals are often less expensive.
* Booking your hall or wedding venue far enough in advance (about a year) you may be able to find or talk yourself into a better rate than you would trying to book last minute.
* If a grand ballroom is out of your budget just remember that there are options out there for you that cost a fraction of what any grand ballroom would cost. Community centers, parks or beaches, a family or friends back yard or even a university building.
* If possible...keep your guest to a minimum. Inviting family and friends that are near and dear to you will keep you comfortable and confident that each "head" you are paying for is money well spent.
Stay tuned for more tips for brides on a budget...
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Wedding Tips - Choosing a photographer
Posted at 4:10 PM
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From time to time Jenna and I will be posting assorted tips to the blog, here are some snippets from my first.
- Spend time with your photographer. It's easy to understand the more comfortable you are with someone the more natural pictures they take will be. So meet them in person, take some engagement photos, and invite your photographer to your rehearsal.
- Book early! Its typical photographers are booking jobs for next year right now (especially summer months). Once you find your photographer, book them... that locks in your day and your cost protecting you from seasonal price increases.
Feel free to download the entire document below, and just let us know if there's specific topics you'd like us to answer.
Wedding Tips: Choosing a photographer (Adobe .pdf document)Labels: Bride tips, Wedding tips
Thanks to Lesko Media
Posted at 11:13 AM
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Just last week I launched my new site jfkweddings.com and I couldn't be more excited about it! I've already received a ton of comments and emails that apparently the hard work was all worth it.
It only seems appropriate I share how Taras Lesko of Lesko Media helped with the project.
A few short months ago Jenna and I joined something our church calls "small groups". Simply put, it's a gathering of several other couples that look to grow, support and inspire each other. Jenna and I found it to be infectious and look forward to every weekly meeting. Our group is an amazing group of folks with lots of talent from Music, Video Production to Web Design.
I quickly learned Taras ran his own web design company, and more important (to me especially) was how good he was with Flash. Quickly I drafted up some designs and sent them over to Taras. Before long my designs were reality, better than I could have planned and imagined... saving me many hours, days, even weeks of my own time.
I would encourage anyone in need of some web design to drop Taras an email, I have no doubt that you will not be disappointed. Thanks again Taras for your help and impressive work.
It only seems appropriate I share how Taras Lesko of Lesko Media helped with the project.
A few short months ago Jenna and I joined something our church calls "small groups". Simply put, it's a gathering of several other couples that look to grow, support and inspire each other. Jenna and I found it to be infectious and look forward to every weekly meeting. Our group is an amazing group of folks with lots of talent from Music, Video Production to Web Design.
I quickly learned Taras ran his own web design company, and more important (to me especially) was how good he was with Flash. Quickly I drafted up some designs and sent them over to Taras. Before long my designs were reality, better than I could have planned and imagined... saving me many hours, days, even weeks of my own time.
I would encourage anyone in need of some web design to drop Taras an email, I have no doubt that you will not be disappointed. Thanks again Taras for your help and impressive work.
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Congratulations to Matt and Courtney, March 17th 2007
Posted at 10:22 AM
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Saturday Jenna are I shot Matt and Courtney's wedding in Tacoma. It was wonderful to see these two great families join together. Not even the rain stopped us from making taking a couple pictures on the waterfront before the reception.
Congratulations to you both, and thanks for making us part of your day!
Congratulations to you both, and thanks for making us part of your day!
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Jenna taking over Perfect Image Productions!
Posted at 8:50 AM
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We have some exciting news, just as my passion is weddings and Jenna of course shares in that... her passion surrounds the family. Pregnant mothers, babies and a growing families are things that Jenna herself is inspired by and loves to capture.
With the new roll out of jfkweddings.com devoted to weddings, Jenna and I will be changing around Perfect Image Productions for family photography. Just a couple weeks ago, she captured some amazing maternity photo's of her friend Nicole (just a week before she was due).
Keep an eye out for some changes on the Perfect Image site, and if you have any family photography questions.. just ask Jenna!
With the new roll out of jfkweddings.com devoted to weddings, Jenna and I will be changing around Perfect Image Productions for family photography. Just a couple weeks ago, she captured some amazing maternity photo's of her friend Nicole (just a week before she was due).
Keep an eye out for some changes on the Perfect Image site, and if you have any family photography questions.. just ask Jenna!
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Jen & Barry Wedding, February 24th 2007
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What an awesome day... to work with an amazing couple such as Jen and Barry. Their wedding was held at the Alexis Hotel in Seattle, WA with the reception to follow at the hotel's Library Bistro. Let me just say that this venue was an amazing place for a wedding. The colors and decor, rich and tasteful! The hotels staff was absolutely amazing.
It truly was an amazing day for Jen and Barry as well as for friends and family. John and I feel privileged to have worked with them both. Here are a few pictures from their day.
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jfkweddings.com is UP!!!
Posted at 2:02 AM
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Awesome is the word I'm looking for... many late nights to get this put together but Jenna and I are very proud of our new site.
jfkweddings is designed mainly around one thing, pictures! We feel the new site fits us very well and shows a little of everything; feelings, portraits, engagements, etc
If you have a couple minutes (ok maybe 30) please take a look, tell us what you think because when it comes down to it, it's designed for people like you.
http://jfkweddings.com/
jfkweddings is designed mainly around one thing, pictures! We feel the new site fits us very well and shows a little of everything; feelings, portraits, engagements, etc
If you have a couple minutes (ok maybe 30) please take a look, tell us what you think because when it comes down to it, it's designed for people like you.
http://jfkweddings.com/
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Tips for brides
Posted at 4:14 PM
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Being a newlywed myself, I remember all to well the feelings and emotions that are felt while planning a wedding.
Constantly thinking or worrying about all of the details not to mention the financial burdens. Being in the line of work I'm in and also having friends in the midst of planning their own weddings I am constantly being questions that pertain to being a bride...from choosing vendors to how to cope with stress when the wedding becomes the only thing you can talk or think about.
Well the good news is that you are not alone...I feel extremely blessed to have been part of so many weddings while planning my own. It really seemed to help me and my mental state knowing that I wasn't the only one going through what I was going through.
With all of that said, I thought it would be fun to post tips, stories and words of encouragement every week for our brides to read. If you have any questions, comments or topic ideas please feel free to leave a comment!
The following tips come to you from www.thisisweddings.com
It's all too common for brides-to-be to spend weeks before the big day suffering from insomnia, agonizing over early detail and worrying endlessly about what will go wrong. Yet, happily, almost all of them end up having a wonderful time and come out the other side unscathed, able to look back with real pleasure on the experience. So who better to reassure you than women who've been there before you?
"People take hundreds and hundreds of pictures of you all day long. There's nothing worse than returning from your honeymoon to be greeted by photos of you looking like the Hunchback of Notre Dame, so remember to stand up straight and put your head back (no double-chinned pics please) and smile! And my top tip - have a glass of Champagne before you walk up the aisle - it relaxes you beautifully." Liz Dawson, publicist, married six years
"In the midst of all the excitement and emotion, make a conscious effort to spend some quality time with your new husband. What with chatting to every guest, it's easy not to see him all day - which isn't really the point! Make sure that years after the event, you both share the same special memories of the day together." Allison Smith, social worker, married 37 years
"Don't worry about being too bossy or opinionated when you are organizing your wedding. Most people will appreciate it if you know exactly what you want and tell them so. I was very indecisive at first and the poor florist kept coming up with flowers I hated - this wastes lots of time on both sides. Keep pictures of flowers/table settings/hairstyles that you like in a file and you'll have a visual reference to show people." Julia Piper, artist, married eight years
Constantly thinking or worrying about all of the details not to mention the financial burdens. Being in the line of work I'm in and also having friends in the midst of planning their own weddings I am constantly being questions that pertain to being a bride...from choosing vendors to how to cope with stress when the wedding becomes the only thing you can talk or think about.
Well the good news is that you are not alone...I feel extremely blessed to have been part of so many weddings while planning my own. It really seemed to help me and my mental state knowing that I wasn't the only one going through what I was going through.
With all of that said, I thought it would be fun to post tips, stories and words of encouragement every week for our brides to read. If you have any questions, comments or topic ideas please feel free to leave a comment!
The following tips come to you from www.thisisweddings.com
It's all too common for brides-to-be to spend weeks before the big day suffering from insomnia, agonizing over early detail and worrying endlessly about what will go wrong. Yet, happily, almost all of them end up having a wonderful time and come out the other side unscathed, able to look back with real pleasure on the experience. So who better to reassure you than women who've been there before you?
"People take hundreds and hundreds of pictures of you all day long. There's nothing worse than returning from your honeymoon to be greeted by photos of you looking like the Hunchback of Notre Dame, so remember to stand up straight and put your head back (no double-chinned pics please) and smile! And my top tip - have a glass of Champagne before you walk up the aisle - it relaxes you beautifully." Liz Dawson, publicist, married six years
"In the midst of all the excitement and emotion, make a conscious effort to spend some quality time with your new husband. What with chatting to every guest, it's easy not to see him all day - which isn't really the point! Make sure that years after the event, you both share the same special memories of the day together." Allison Smith, social worker, married 37 years
"Don't worry about being too bossy or opinionated when you are organizing your wedding. Most people will appreciate it if you know exactly what you want and tell them so. I was very indecisive at first and the poor florist kept coming up with flowers I hated - this wastes lots of time on both sides. Keep pictures of flowers/table settings/hairstyles that you like in a file and you'll have a visual reference to show people." Julia Piper, artist, married eight years
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Cory & Missy December 31st, 2006
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What an awesome experience it was to photograph Cory and Missy's wedding. They took their vows in the chapel at Crystal Mountain...and get this, prior to taking their vows Cory and Missy ran a few runs first...OH YES! Tux, Dress and all! John couldn't miss this opportunity so he hopped up on the lift (no ski's...just boots) to get the happy couple in action!
Here are a few shots from their day!
Here are a few shots from their day!
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Let's get this blogger started!
Posted at 9:37 AM
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John and I are SO excited to finally get our blog up and running! What an awesome way for us to share with our clients, friends and fellow photographers what we are up to!
I have watched John's passion for photography skyrocket since dedicating his time (mainly) to weddings. John has always loved being behind the camera (and has been doing so for over 12 years now) however, it's only been the past two years that his love for photography has really been realized. Being invited into someone's life...to capture their unique and passionate love is just amazing...no wonder why John is so excited!
John is downstairs right now working...hard as usual! :) He's working on some of our latest weddings and hopes to be finished editing them this week. Of course we will be posting some of our latest work so stay tuned...
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