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planning » rosie's ideas

30 Most Inspiring Photographers for 2011

Let me start off by saying, HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone. While 2010 was an amazing year for weddings, I can’t help but feel super-excited for all the 2011 celebrations to come–it’s going to be a spectacular year. With that being said, our most inspiring photographers list for 2010 was such a major hit that we decided to do it all over again. This time around, we bumped it up to 30 (there was so much talent to pick from), but we are definitely excited to unveil this amazing list to you. Enjoy!

{image by All This Happiness}

advice » coriander girl

To Video or Not to Video

If there is one thing that people keep telling me over and over it’s that I should not skimp on photography. And have you seen what people are doing these days? We’ve all seen the traditional wedding videos from the 80′s and 90′s but have you seen the full on motion pictures people are having created for themselves? Some of them are like music videos. What an incredible way to remember the big day. I want one! But, I just saw our budget board a train and it’s bound for broke central station. I’m sorry but all the assurance in the world from Uncle Jerry that his SLR with video capability will be fine, is not going to convince me.
These movies are edited so well, they are as unique as the couples they feature and they always leave me in tears. I need one! Now, all I need is to find the Scorsese of the family and call in a favour. I wonder if Sophia Coppola is looking for work these days?

Abby and Josh Nittle from evan scott on Vimeo.

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Giveaway Week 15: Clutch, Dior Perfume, M.A.C. Paint & Moore Photography Session

Welcome to Week 15 of our Big Giveaway! For those of you lucky winners, we hope you have been enjoying your prizes to date! If you haven’t been a winner yet — the contest isn’t over yet. Plus, we have our grand prize trip for two to Sandals in the Bahamas which you can enter to win every day. This week we’ve got some great prizes including a gorgeous clutch from David & Chiyo, which one bride will receive, Miss Dior perfume which 10 brides will win and 2 M.A.C. Paints in Base Light. And for those of you in the Manitoba region you can enter for your chance to win an engagement session with Moore Photography valued at $900. Good luck!

planning » rosie's ideas

Quirky Engagement Photos

I like LOVE the look of fun engagement photos. I think they bring out the friendly side of every couple–definitely a great way to show off your quirky yet loving personalities. This particular one, which was recently shot by Claudia Hung, is truly too cute for words. I enjoy the simple yet humorous nature of it all. On the plus side, engagement photos are usually a must in my book a) because you can test the chemistry between you and your wedding photographer (i.e. do you jibe well, is there an easy and comfortable connection, etc.) and b) you can check out the quality of their work in print. Have you gotten your engagement photos yet? Would love to hear all about your experience.

planning » rosie's ideas

A Kodak Moment

If you’re looking for a unique site that publishes all your wedding photos into one tidy and beautiful photo book you might want to suss out KODAK Gallery. I recently learned that they can print these amazing hardcover wedding books, which you can customize (15 covers to choose from, 34 pages designs, up to 9 photos per page, etc.). If you’re looking for a book that’s a classic, they also offer an array of large printed hardcover photo books in various basic shades like black and white. AND, I love that they have tons of layouts for save-the-dates and thank-you cards. Definitely, the thank-you cards with a cute wedding photo of you and your mister are perfect keepsakes for the guests.

planning » rosie's ideas

Contest: Win Customized Name Art from Alphabet Photography

**UPDATE WE HAVE A WINNER. CONGRATULATIONS TO MARJORIE MAY! THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING AND KEEP COMING BACK FOR FUTURE CONTESTS!

Who wants to win a custom alphabet photograph of their name? I blogged about Alphabet Photography last September and raved about how cool it was that they traveled around the world, found structures/items resembling a letter from the alphabet and put together this creative database of letter-inspired images. From their photos, they can pretty much create any word/name (like LOVE, pictured above). This would make a great newlywed nest item, gift for your bridesmaids or even a nice gift to your mister. Or, if you’re not into the whole customized look they have a set called their “inspirational series” with photographed words like HOME, FRIEND, JOY, DREAM, LAUGH, etc. For a different framing option, take a look at their collage sets, where you can have a word spelled in the middle and spaces on either side for photographs.

As for the contest, Alphabet Photography has kindly agreed to offer ONE custom personalized name art (with a maximum of 9 characters). Here’s the details on the contest:

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blogger search » bride again

Pink Elephants, Oh My!

Many of the other bloggers have expressed the importance of finding a photographer that will not only fit your budget and style, but will also deliver stunning photographs that you can enjoy for many years to come.  Pink Elephant Photography and Design not only delivers the style we were looking for, they are also friends of the family. Casey and Jojo (yes, just like one of my favourite R&B groups) are a husband and wife team whose unique style caught our eye. Not only do they take great photographs, their artistic use of photo-manipulation was what sold us on these two.

I knew right from the day we were engaged where I wanted to take our engagement photos: at my work! Okay, as lame as that sounds, the building I work in is a state of the art, eco-friendly building that’s won many design and ‘green’ awards all over the world. Mark thought I was crazy but after seeing the building, he agreed. Manitoba Hydro Place is Manitoba Hydro’s brand new building in downtown Winnipeg. This building uses the latest technologies in sustainable energy which makes it not only functional, but aesthetically pleasing in a minimalistic/simplistic style which is very much “us.” Read the rest of this entry »

planning » la belle bride

Farm Fresh Wedding

Dare I say it?  Summer is around the corner. When this little gem of a wedding popped into my inbox over at La Belle Bride it screamed of warm weather and fresh air. And well, I just had to share it with you! Today’s real wedding comes care of Jeremie Barlow Photography.  Jeremie is one of my fave photographers and her style of photography is both artistic and stylish. Our bride and groom, Jackie and Hairy are cute as buttons. They look like they should be the poster children for Dove soap, right? So fresh and clean cut!

From the sweet wild florals, to the charming mason jars and sweet tea lights—this wedding put me in a summer state of mind. Hope it does for you too!  Xoxo Chantale from La Belle Bride. Read the rest of this entry »

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