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January 14, 2008

Studio Samples

It's January. A new year. A time to start afresh with some new studio samples!

parent "brag book"

parent brag book -- close-up

Here, I've put together two small sample albums--a black "brag book" that parents can fill with their favorite photos from their child's wedding, and a delicious red album from an engagement session.

engagement book

engagement book -- close-up

And lastly, a sample of the proof books that I give out. With nearly every wedding package, I print 300 of the most superb images from the day, and put them in these elegant bound albums.

proof album

proof album laying flat

proof album -- close-up

Giving the couple a proof book is a nice way to have something immediate for them to look at and share with parents; later on they can come to me with their absolute favorite images and we can put together one of my nicer album offerings. (Samples and photos of those are coming soon, too!)

February 26, 2008

Studio Samples: folios

This Sunday, I will be participating in a bridal expo in Columbia, Maryland, put on by Britton Events.

Never having worked an expo before, I bought myself a nice 6' table, and set to work on getting some new samples and albums together (you may remember my brag books and proof album).

I must say that Cypress Albums offer the most elegant and high-quality products, by far. I am proud to introduce some new studio samples: folios!

2-panel 5"x5" cd folio

2-panel 5"x5" cd folio

Here we have a deliciously wonderful 5"x5" folio with a CD sleeve that I will be showcasing.

3-panel 5"x7" folio

3-panel 5"x7" folio

3-panel 5"x7" folio

And here is a lovely 3-panel folio that holds 5"x7" photographs!

So please, come see me this Sunday, if you can:

March 2, 2008
Sunday, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Hilton Columbia
5485 Twin Knolls Road
Columbia, Maryland 21045

After the expo, I'll post photos of my table and the rest of the goodies I've put together!

March 6, 2008

WPJA Award

I'm happy to announce that I won an award!

anticipation

This photo won 17th place in WPJA's Artistic Guild quarterly contest. Follow the link, click on "Engagement Portrait" at the bottom, and you'll find my little shot among some of the most admirable photographers around! I'm so honored.

My favorite part about these contests is that you get to see the judge's comments. Knowing why the judges chose a particular photograph gives so much insight into what makes a great shot. I look forward to trying to better my work so that in the future I can create more award-winning work!

March 7, 2008

Bridal Expo: Sample Album

This past weekend, I had a table lined up at the Britton Events bridal expo in Columbia, MD.

bridal expo table

My table was a rather small affair, featuring the new folios, brag books and prints that I really loved.

Best of all, it enabled me to feature my latest treasure: the sample album!

album sample

album sample

Not to mention mini-folios!

mini-folios

mini-folios

I'm really looking forward to this year's wedding season.