It’s that time of the year! Website changes, pricing changes that went into effect and new album companies! I was ready for a change and wanted to offer a wide variety to my clients in all price ranges. My first new album company is Finao and they have a crazy number of sizes and cover options that it’s something my clients will certainly have to see in person to believe. I mean just look at the amount of options…..
And that’s just a very small sampling of their cover options!
My second new album choice goes along with my whole going green thing. Wild Magnolia Albums are completely eco-friendly and handmade. Available with completely archival papers, inks and binding materials. I’m really excited about ordering a sample album to show potential brides. I think that every little step towards making a conscience effort on reducing my carbon footprints is a step towards making this planet we live on a better place for my child(ren) and future generations and I’m happy that I’m able to offer this innovative product to my clients! Electronic contracts…..check! Eco-Friendly albums……check! Digital Proofing without wasted proof prints…..check!!! Wonder what’s next?!
So I’ll be back early next week to blog about Jocelyn and Shane’s engagement session! I hope that everyone on the East coast is enjoying this warm weather this weekend. I’m actually really looking forward to the spring which is strange for this girl that once enjoyed the winter so much!!
Friday, February 26, 2010 Posted in , Life
I’ll be the first to admit that even though I don’t eat a lot, what I was putting in my mouth wasn’t healthy which is probably more damaging than the amount I was eating. I dislike most veggies and I’m a rather picky eater. A couple of weeks ago when I started working out (starting back up on Monday hopefully since I’m finally feeling better and can breathe again after being sick for so long) I realized that just working out wasn’t the only answer. Thankfully, Lillian eats a lot of things that I don’t. With the new kitchen being installed, I have a new found love with cooking for my family. I’ve always loved to bake, but since I hated being in the kitchen, I never really felt like baking or cooking from scratch. Even though the kitchen is only like 50% done, I already love being in there. I love that I finally have my dining room table back. I love that I can watch Lilly play while I prepare a meal.
So with this re-discovered love, I decided that I needed to change what I’m putting in my family’s mouth. Organic as much as possible. From scratch as much as possible. And most importantly, eating at the kitchen table every night (the dining room before we tore the wall down was super small and I’m a bit on the claustrophobic side.) I made my first loaf of bread with all organic ingredients that I picked up from the Cambridge Co-Op from the book Artisan Bread in five minutes a day. To say that it was simple to make the bread is an understatement and I love the fact that each batch makes four loaves and that I can keep the dough in the fridge and I don’t even have to knead it……total awesomeness!! Then today I made a trip to the grocery store and wanted to see how much food I could get if I bought all Organic. I’m not going to lie……it’s expensive! But do we really need all of that food with preservatives and chemicals…..NOOOOOO! I’m also going to make an effort to at least try more vegetables…at least then I can say I tried. My cart wasn’t as full as it usually was and I bought about 95% of the things in my cart in the Nature’s Place at Hannaford. I usually shop at Price Chopper because their prices are a lot cheaper and I like their bakery a lot better. But now that I’m baking my own bread, I really don’t have a reason that I have to shop there so I’m going to see how I do price wise with all of my shopping at Hannaford for awhile. I’m hoping that eventually as I wean my family off of the processed foods, my bill will go down slightly, especially in the summer when I plan on planting an organic garden. Anyways, I just had to type all of this because I’m so excited about this change I’m making for me and my family. I mean, how couldn’t you be excited when you see this come out of the oven (from my point and shoot camera)…..
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Posted in Weddings
So it took me a little longer to post this than planned, but I’m finally getting to it which is a big improvement on my blogging skills from last year! I’m even going to do another blog post at the end of the week (shocker I know!) So when I first arrived at the Equinox, I knew I had to take advantage of the beautiful weather we were having that day, even though it was a bit on the chilly side….
Lucky for me, the Equinox is the next town over so it wasn’t much a drive and I didn’t need to use mapquest for once (a photographers best friend along with my iPhone!) To say that the Equinox is the perfect venue is an understatement. And for this girl who values the old and historic, this location fits the bill! When I arrived in Jill’s bridal suite (which is fab by the way….and huge!) this was the first thing I saw…..
beautiful right?! I love classic and elegant……the dresses you can pass onto the next generation. While Jill’s sister did her makeup a note arrived…..
and tears followed. Derek and Jill chose to do a first look and I’ll tell you why I love a first look (seeing each other before the ceremony.) Simply put- it’s a beautiful moment……and I get to capture it with my camera. I know it’s tradition to wait until the ceremony, but opting to see each other before the ceremony is such a personal moment that the bride and groom can share with each other.
You’ve got to love that right?! Why else do I love it? It’s also a great time saver since you can have photos taken before the ceremony. If you’re on a time crunch it’s a great option. Even if you’re on a budget crunch it’s the way to go because you can have your formal portraits taken before the ceremony, have the ceremony, then go straight to the reception! Their ceremony was directly across the street from the Equinox at the historic and beautiful First Congregational Church.
A group photo with all of their guests….
Back at the Equinox it was time for their first dance and of course the cake…
I just love the long table and feeling like you’re at home eating dinner with your family and those that mean the most….
We ended the evening with a few sparkles….
Thank you so much Derek and Jill for letting me capture your day!
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