March 8, 2011
March 8, 2011
March 7, 2011
I’ve been wanting to go out to Las Vegas for a long time. I’ve had multiple attempts at going, but none of them ever worked out…. till this year. Back in January I went to a local meetup where multiple photographers told me I just had to go to WPPI this year. I’d wanted to go, but counted it out- not wanting to spend the money or take the time off work. I changed my mind. So we bought airline tickets, figured out what classes to take, got a rental car & a cheap hotel…. we were going. We left Charlotte at 6AM on Sunday, and arrived in Vegas at 1030AM (thank you time changes). We got our rental car & headed south to see the Hoover Dam. THE HOOVER DAM!!! I was excited. We wanted to see the Grand Canyon that day too, but found out the North Rim is closed this time of year due to weather, so we’ll just have to make another trip out there to see that. ….. and we shot that elopement at the Bellagio! Then we started our classes…. we saw Bobbi & Mike, Jasmine Star & Damon Tucci ( I only took a photo of B&M) We made a trip to In-N-Out Burger…. super yum! We did a little gambling. Lost all. 🙁 On Tuesday we got up SUPER early to head out to WE Bring the Sun. A sunrise concert held out in the desert. and before we left we made our last stop at Serendipity for their Strawberry Fields Sundae on Mandy’s recommendation…. we might have eaten 1/2 of it. You can’t see the giant piece of cheesecake on the backside! All in all, Vegas was a blast- but the measly 50ish hours we had there just wasn’t quite enough. Next time we’ll do more exploring, see more shows & hopefully WIN money!
March 1, 2011
IT’S ALMOST SPRING!!!!! Can we all just get excited for a moment…. our snowy days are passing us by quickly, warm days are approaching, before we know it the pool will open, windows & blinds will be open & the power bill lower!…. all these things make a convertible-driving girl VERY happy! Another cause for celebration…. I paid myself for the first time today- not a huge check, but a check none the less. I cannot begin to express this feeling. I have a business that now not only is supporting itself, but is also helping to support me & my little family. To me, this is the biggest business accomplishment by far. Alright alright… on to the good stuff… Goals! February’s Goals: 1. Book 3 weddings 2. Blog about our Vegas trip3. Blog about the February issue of Kernersville Living DONE! 4. Shoot the March issue of Kernersville Living DONE!5. Blog Celia Mae DONE! #1… I knew 3 was a stretch, but hey…. goals shouldn’t be so easily attainable…. I did book 2!#2… let’s face it… I’ve not even been home a week…. it’s coming soon 🙂 March Goals: 1. Shoot, edit & blog Jamie & Brian’s engagment (Saturday, yay!!!)2. Book 3 weddings. (again a stretch… )3. Do an entire shoot just to practice different lighting4. Shoot, edit & blog Karen & Paul5. Edit & blog photos from the wedding I 2nd shot on Saturday As far as our yearly goals go…. I’ve completed TWO of them! 7. Pay off the rest of the gear we bought in 2010 (A biggie!!! We own every piece of equipment outright now!)9. Actually pull a paycheck. (Did today!) A little look at our trip out west…..
February 25, 2011
I am a member of an online community of photographers called SWPB (greatest.group.ever.). One of the members, Kelly, said last week, her and her man were eloping in Vegas on Sunday of WPPI. It was from there organized by Christine (another photographer) that we would “flash mob” the wedding. Everyone & anyone who wanted to show up at the Bellagio was welcomed to shoot the wedding. I tentatively planned to be part of this, but we had plans to see the Hoover Dam & weren’t sure how that would impact our afternoon. Lucky for us, we pulled on to the strip about 315…. wedding was scheduled for 4! Perfect, we can make it!!! I am SO glad we did. We got to the designated spot a little early, Jeremy & I staked out facing opposite directions so we could spot them coming. Then we looked down & saw the groom standing with a few other SWPBers, we joined them…. and just in time…. there Kelly came! We decided to pick a different spot for the ceremony, so we made our way down the sidewalk…. and the people around us started to chatter… “omg, they are getting married… we have to go watch!!” …. and they did! Kelly & Sean had quite the crowd surrounding them! The wedding was sweet & short, lasting only a few moments. Congratulations Kelly & Sean!!! It was so wonderful to be part of your day! All of us…. Other Photographers who particpated: Christine Tremoulet, Dustin Izatt, Luis Toledo, Leo Druker, Tommy Huynh, Daniel Dunlap, Corey Ann, Luis Godinez