Photos courtesy of Josh Merideth of Bella Grace Studios via Brooklyn Bride

I first saw the cotton boutonnieres…then the kumquats in her boutique and it was love at first site….

ps – David Williams of Magnolia’s and Josie = floral idea geniuses.

Photo: Edyta Szyszlo Photography

Future summer and fall dates I’ll be in Chicago for weddings and work – next up August 27-31.  I am booking portrait sessions, etc for all of these dates!  Tentative dates to follow (subject to change): September 25-October 4, October 15-19 (possibly until 25th or 26th).  Perfect timing for holiday portraits!!!

I moved back, you reap the benefits!  San Francisco Bay Area residents, enjoy 10% my Standard or Complete Wedding Photography packages if booked by October 31st 2009!!! That’s a $500-$700 savings on your budget! Your wedding must be in the surrounding Bay Area. *Some product substitutions will be considered.* Applies to remaining dates of 2009 and on. Email for wedding photography information and pricing.

Pass the word along!

Photos courtesy of Once Wed, Brooklyn Bride, Once Wed

So you know I’ve recently moved, and I’m on the hunt for window curtains!  During my quest, I’ve stumbled upon some super fabric graphics and patterns *drool*. Then I realized my favorite real weddings that hit the blogosphere had wonderful graphic table settings and well…the search continued!  We’ve seen some gorgeous weddings in 2009 with patterned table linens, but I think 2010 will magnify the trend!  Yay!  It’s the perfect way to add that extra something without overspending on centerpieces.  AND the best part? You can totally diy your way through it…. (more…)

Courtesy of Step Brightly & Edyta Szyszlo Photography

Happy Monday!  Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.  As promised, today starts my fantastic guest blogging series from Hello Designers!  (once a week for the next few) So Etsy sellers, boutique owners and everyone alike get ready for the seed to be planted because I think you’ll walk away with some useful information.  Today we feature the intro to the series.  Readers – meet Lisa, owner of Step Brightly!

Thanks Edyta!  I have been lucky enough to work with Edyta many times both professionally and personally on my wedding. In this series I am going to focus on what I know best: How to brand your company through beautiful and meaningful photography and memorable graphic design. With marketing departments cutting costs oftentimes graphic design and photography are the first to go. (more…)

I won’t bother you with too many words…THIS is absolutely the best way to walk down the aisle, click here.

Courtesy of The Bride’s Cafe

Yay for Lisa and Randy’s super fun and sweet wedding!  Janie’s got them at the cafe today, come see here!

Courtesy of Hello Designers

I’m uber excited about this!!!  I’ve had such great success and response with my product photography tips posts.  And my response to that….give YOU more!  So heads up because I have a great blog series from super talented Lisa Gainor of Hello Designers starting Monday.  She’s going to rock your world with tips and techniques on how to consistently brand your product and company using photography – all from a graphic designers perspective!

Courtesy of Jose Villa

Sometimes it’s hard for me to describe why I adore photographing weddings.  The gooshiness of love and pure joy of getting “the shot of the day” just isn’t enough.  It’s something you feel while photographing.  One of my fav wedding photographer’s video proves and visualizes this all in one.  This is why I love my job.

ps – check out more from the video creators – Cana Video Production (Ben Potter and Drew Barefoot).  If they aren’t the ‘it’ videographers yet they absolutely will be.  AMAZING.

Photos courtesy of Frolic!

Totally hearting Chelsea’s work for Project Wedding….come see pretty things.