August 15, 2007
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The Flower Farm Loomis, Ca.
Brian and Kara Raymond!
We so enjoyed this couple from the moment we met them to the day of the wedding. Kara is such a down to earth, fun girl. I loved photographing her getting ready. Her friends were great and so helpful and laid back.I love it when the bride is actually enjoying her wedding day…
Brides to be…take note!
Great idea no. 1: Kara had 2 big trays of finger food brought in. Very smart and thoughtful of her and it helps to keep her from passing out on us! lol
Great idea no. 2: After the wedding they stepped into the reception to join everyone for a toast and a “welcome”. They told everyone to enjoy their meal while they went out for about an hour with their photographers for pictures. It was so thoughtful to the guests and to you know who! Why?…because now their minds are not on those waiting at the reception because they have toasted with them and they are back there happily eating and enjoying themselves!
Since it was a pretty hot day, we took them inside the Flower Farm’s very cool Bed and Breakfast to cool off and take some pictures. Then we headed around the property and gorgeous shade trees. It gave us so much more relaxed time with them…it is always a give and take when it comes to the “after wedding bride and groom shots” because they want to head for the reception and RELAX! So do we! Which brings me to…
Bride tip! Don’t skimp on your couple shots. That seems to be the area that most seems to get cut short because of heat and or exhaustion or anxiety to get going to the reception or last but not least the formals taking too long. Decide what is more important to you, then make sure your photog knows!
Brian and Kara….Have a Happy, Full and Blessed Life!!!!
Can’t wait to get busy on the album!
Comments (11)
woohoo! wow lots of sweet photos! great job!
goodness, you sure did take a lot of memory-filled shots there! i really enjoyed the music on this slide show. you had me tappin’ my feet throughout the whole time. of all the great shots, my favorite was #114 of the slide show where the bride is standing at the top of the steps with beautiful natural light hitting her. gorgeous!
Beautiful!!!! Great pictures! :goodjob:
:goodjob::love: LUV IT ALL! I so enjoy seeing the weddings you shoot.. your slide shows are so creative. Good music choices
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I always just love your photo ideas..and now some awesome wedding tips…don’t know if I will ever get married, but if I do I will remember these!!! Take care
great photos, wonderful way to tell a story!!
BEAUTIFUL!! Hey, just wanted to let you know………I GOT A JOB…….and I think I am gonna love it! Come by and read about it. Loves to ya…….Kimi
This is an AMAZING wedding. I love the veil… the pink dresses, the hair and makeup… just WOW! I love that you blend songs together when you design your slideshows! Great work as always!!!! ~ Dawn :heartbeat: :heartbeat: :heartbeat:
:coolman:So cool ~ I love the great tips! Idea #2, I’ve seen put into practice when I was at a wedding or two, & it really does make the guests feel more relaxed & able to enjoy the reception more. :yes:
I really love these. It tells such a great story. I like the second song a lot too. You did an awesome job!