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-By Funny Face Photo Booth
February 19th 2010
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We all have one. Somewhere in a scrapbook or under a pile in a box is a narrow strip of four pictures, probably black and white, bursting with familiar faces and funny smiles. The joy and spontaneity of a moment frozen in time thanks to four quarters and a cramped photobooth. They can’t help but bring a smile. These photobooth pictures are reminiscences of the past, but they are also waves of the future. Couples are now bringing that same whimsical fun to their wedding days by renting photobooths for their receptions, a popular trend that has finally reached Utah.
These are not your parents’ photobooths, however. The metal walls and musty curtains have been replaced by stylish construction and elegant draperies; the chemical processing has been supplanted by digital technology; and the wait-time has been reduced to almost nothing. The fun, though, is exactly what it’s always been – contagious! The concept is simple and familiar, but the innovations are brilliant. Guests gather inside the booth and, using an LCD monitor mounted below the camera, center themselves and check their poses. Some photobooth companies also supply props like hats, shades, and other accessories to help inspire guest creativity. The booth takes a series of photos previewed on the monitor. The photos are then printed and deposited into a slot and are also saved in a gallery that can be burned to a CD or accessed online. Once the first few pictures start circulating, guests will be enthusiastically streaming in and out of the booth in a steady flow of smiles and laughter reflective of their joy in your special day. These photo strips can be personalized with the couple’s names and wedding date or any kind of message making the perfect wedding favor that people will actually want to keep, as opposed to the “today-I-marry-my-friend” poem rolled into a scroll. Since the photobooth can print duplicate photos, some couples supply mini photo albums to their guests so that they can swap pictures with others. Others have guests put one copy into a guest book and sign their best wishes next to it instead of using a traditional guest book. The possibilities are endless.
Jesse and Danielle Rich decided to include a photobooth in their wedding plans this past April. “We both have fun-loving personalities, and we wanted our guests to have a great time,” says Danielle. “The photobooth added to the fun spirit of the reception, and it gave our guests something enjoyable to do instead of just sitting at the tables. Jesse and I were actually really sad that we had to stand in the receiving line instead of playing at the booth with everyone.” What is the best part about the photobooth? “Looking at the pictures in the gallery of all these people we know and seeing their personalities come out,” says Danielle. “You see a whole new side of your guests. I look at those pictures all the time.” The Rich’s guests were enthusiastic about the photobooth as well. “Everyone thought it was a fun idea and loved that they could take the pictures home with them.” Danielle adds, “It was great to see how much fun people can have at a reception. Who doesn’t love a photobooth?”
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Posted in: Wedding Vendors ~ Photography ~ Wedding Vendors ~ Unique Ideas ~ Wedding Design Tips ~ Weddings
-By Definition Images
February 8th 2010
“Make me look skinny”. I hear that all the time at all types of photo shoots. I hear it from brides at their weddings, from girls doing a boudoir session and even during family picture sessions from grandma. Yes, I even say it when my husband takes snapshots of me. Of course we all want to look our best. Photographs are reflections of us and are meant for others to see.
So, here are some tips and tricks to make sure you look like your best (and skinniest) self in snapshots.
1. Watch your posture. Whether you are standing or sitting you should straighten up a bit. Try it right now while reading this, sit up taller, don’t you feel more slender? Just remember to relax your shoulders; you don’t want to appear tense.
2. Turn a little bit. Don’t face the camera straight on. It isn’t very flattering. In fact, that’s why designers like such thin runway models. They are photographed straight on and need to appear thin at that angle. The rest of us have the luxury of turning a little bit. A 45-degree angle is just about perfect.
3. Find the light source. If the light is coming from a flash on the camera there isn’t much you can do. However, if you are outdoors or somewhere where a flash isn’t needed find where the main light source is coming from and turn toward it. Photographers call this “short lighting”. It’s the most flattering and will make your face appear narrower. The broad side of your face that is toward the camera (remember we turned you 45 degrees) will be in shadow and the front of your face will be lighter. It’s an optical illusion.
4. Put your weight on your back foot. If you are standing shift so your weight is on your back foot and bend the knee of your front foot slightly. It will slim your hips and make your legs appear longer. In fact, do this if you ever have to stand in front of other people. Miss America contestants do it.
5. Smile convincingly. Real smiles look differently than fake ones. If possible, have the person taking the picture count down before they shoot and smile just before they do. Smiles fade and start looking more fake the longer they are held.
6. Position yourself below the camera. It is best if the camera is just above eye level. This is the most flattering angle. You will be looking up just slightly which will improve your neckline and make your eyes more open.
7. Relax! We are the most critical of ourselves. No one is going to see the little flaws you may think you have. I remember seeing a picture of myself with a bunch of friends that I felt I looked horrible in. I mentioned this to one of my friends and she said, “I don’t remember what you looked like in it, I was concentrating on how bad I thought I looked”. And come to think of it, I couldn’t remember how she looked… See, we were both too busy over analyzing ourselves when no one else cared.
These tips should be helpful when you are left to pose yourself. Trust your professional photographer to help you look your best. I have been photographing women for years at Definition Images. With a combination of lighting and posing tricks all women should feel confidant doing boudoir photographs both for themselves and for their husbands.
To book your photo shoot with me please visit my website at www.definitionimages.com
Posted in: Wedding Vendors ~ Photography ~ Weddings
-By Apartment Management Consultants
January 11th 2010
Your time as a newly wed couple is priceless. It’s your chance to enjoy each other, set life goals, and have fun! This is the time to set the tone for the rest of your marriage.
Apartment Management Consultants (better know as AMC) is a full service property management company that specializes in making apartment home living easy and carefree.
AMC is the largest management company in Utah with a variety of apartment communities conveniently located throughout the state, from Provo to Logan. Each is unique in its own way. There are a variety of activities and amenities that you could do together; there’s the swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court, basketball, playground, state of the art fitness center, Wi Fi service, laundry facilities or washer and dryer in the apartment, and even a business center. These communities are also located near your favorite restaurants, theatres, shopping centers, and are on the bus line or close to Trax.
Apartment Style living is convenient and easy. Everything is taken care of for you with a 24-hour maintenance service at each community. Spend your time with each other as a newly married couple and enjoy your weekends. Each of our communities has a full service team to take care of the grounds and many of our communities have award-winning grounds with breathtaking views.
In your first year of marriage, let them worry about the living arrangements and the two of you can relax and enjoy your time together. By waiting to purchase a home, you can use your time to save money, build credit and truly decide which area you would purchase a home.
Carefree, easy apartment home living is what every newlywed couple needs.
Make sure to click here to begin your visits to our many locations.
Happy Living!!!
From your friends at AMC.
Posted in: Marriage and Relationships ~ Weddings
-By Nicole
January 4th 2010
Yes, it is that time of year… when Bridal Shows are abundant. How do you get ready for them?
- Plan a time to go. Often, vendors are not quite as busy at the very start of the show, which may allow you more time to ask questions and visit with them.
- You will be filling out your name and information many times over… be ready with some labels with your information already on them… small mailing labels work great. Include the following:
- Bride’s full name
- Groom’s full name
- Wedding date
- Wedding budget
- Email address
- Phone number
These are the basics, but it will save you a lot of time and hand-cramps!!!
- If you know what you are looking for, go to those vendors first, whether it is a particular vendor, or a type of category, such as videographers.
- If you are not sure what you are looking for, make sure to keep an open mind to new ideas, that can help you achieve the wedding you want.
- Make sure to ask questions, and get information so that you can make sound decisions.
- Bring someone along with you… a mother, a sister, a friend, the groom… etc… It is always great to have someone else to help bounce ideas off of. They may catch something that you don’t.
- If you are looking for a dress, make sure to not miss out on the fashion shows. Styles change every 6 months or so.
- Be prepared to come away with lots of information, packets, handouts, DVDs, business cards… Help keep your planning organized and sift through everything when you get back home and place everything in one binder or folder so that you are not searching for everything.
- Of course, last but not least… make sure that you are registered on BrideAccess.com to help you maintain your budget and checklist, get great ideas, so that planning your wedding can be a pleasant and fun experience with the least amount of stress as possible.
Happy Planning… from all of us at BrideAccess.com!
Posted in: BrideAccess.com Alerts! ~ Planning a Wedding ~ Weddings
-By Nicole
November 30th 2009
On November 30th - Nick & Whitnee appeared on Good Things Utah today to go over the choices for Whitnee’s wedding gown by Maggie Sottero and Nick’s choice for a tuxedo from Jim’s Formal Wear. Watch it here.
Then go to the Voting Page to watch videos about their visits to Maggie Sottero’s and Jim’s Formal Wear, next to their respective choices. Make sure to also place your vote on your favorite choice before January 8th!!!
Posted in: Weddings
-By Jaffa Printing
November 25th 2009
The key to choosing an invitation that you will love, just like Whitnee and Nick, is to pick an invitation that reflects your personality as a couple in the colors, fonts and style you select. Whitnee and Nick really love the outdoors and they knew right away that they wanted a photo invitation. Their wedding colors which they wanted incorporated into their invitation are red, black and white. Read more…
Posted in: Wedding Vendors ~ Invitations ~ Weddings
-By Nicole
November 17th 2009
This is where we start with Nick & Whitnee. They were guests on Good Things Utah and talked a little bit about how their wedding is being planned! Watch this!
Don’t forget to watch Good Things Utah, next Monday at 10:00am for the first picks… Invitations and Photography!
Posted in: BrideAccess.com Alerts! ~ Planning a Wedding ~ Weddings
-By Nicole
November 16th 2009
COME AND MEET NICK & WHITNEE!
Where YOU get to help pick you their wedding which will be at The Tower on February 11, 2010!!!
Watch Good Things Utah on ABC4 every Monday morning at 10:00am starting TODAY to find out what the choices for each category will be… cakes… photography… flowers… ect.
Then, starting on November 23rd, you will be able to start voting on BrideAccess.com.
On Saturday, January 9, the voting results will be announced at the Bridal Showcase Event at the Salt Palace, where you can plan your wedding and see what has been chosen for Nick & Whitnee for their wedding day.
Meet Nick & Whitnee in the video below!!!
Posted in: BrideAccess.com Alerts! ~ Planning a Wedding ~ Weddings
-By LatterDayBride
November 2nd 2009
Music and dancing are so central to our sense of festivity that it is difficult to really consider an event or celebration without their presence. And this is ever so true for a wedding reception. There are many choices facing today’s bride when it comes to choosing music — and performers of almost any genre imaginable are available in most areas. The first and largest step, however, comes down to a single decision: live band or DJ?
Live Music
Budget considerations aside, live acts are generally the preferred way to entertain guests because of the special status that a band imbues to an event. “Live music just adds beauty, elegance and, frankly, class,” says the renowned classical guitarist Michael Lucarelli. “I can’t tell you how many times Read more…
Posted in: Wedding Vendors ~ Music & DJ's ~ Weddings
-By Ryan Cummings Photography
October 26th 2009
It happened. I knew it would eventually, but it has finally happened. Sadly, it happened to a good friend of my wife’s family. The bride went about her routine finding the best wedding dress, the best flowers and the best reception venue. Then it came time to decide on the photography.
As a family friend I offered my services. The bride, feeling that she could get a “better deal” opted for a less expensive photographer.
After her engagement portrait session I reviewed the pictures. Immediately, I saw that the pictures were out of focus. I told the bride of my concerns about the quality of the photography. The bride asked the photographer about it and the response was that it was for “creativity.” The bride decided to give her photographer another chance and had her do her bridals. Again, the pictures came back out of focus, poorly composed Read more…
Posted in: Wedding Vendors ~ Photography ~ Weddings
