Showtime

My first ever bridal show turned out to be a successful experience. I didn't know what to expect going in but everything worked out great. Once I knew I was going to do the show I wanted to do something a little different than just the standard table and photos so I got to thinking. I jotted down a few ideas I had and kept an eye for things around me that inspired me. I pulled the wood backdrop you'll see below from a Crate & Barrel in-store showcase that I saw and tried to carry the theme throughout the entire booth.  I also wanted a way to run a slideshow throughout the day but didn't just want a computer screen sitting on a table. So we build a custom frame-box for the computer to sit in. Worked out perfectly. I ran these ideas by my crafty father and BOOM...a couple days later he built our set. I think he can make anything! Thanks Dad for all your help!

The space we had was a little tight for our booth but we made it work.

Below are the pricing guides I designed for the show. It was just 3 5x7 postcards hole punched and tied together. They were a big hit!

3 cheap painters lights were a fun touch to the booth and really made my prints stand out.

albums Albums ALBUMS!

This post is long overdue. Mid way through 2010 I made an album company switch. I needed something new, something that was a better fit for my studio.With my first bridal show coming up I had to scramble and design a few sample albums to display. Well, they arrived at house the other day (that's about 6 straight days the UPS man has been here). I did a quick photo shoot today and below are examples of my samples.

Check out the stamp of my logo they put on the boxes! I love it! To the right is the brown top grain leather on a 9x12 album.

The albums are really well made and the pages lay flat with the split page option.Below is a sample of a 9x12 album with the black leather cover. The couple's name is also branded into the cover which is a great touch. Below is an example of an 11x11 album also with the black leather cover.

Bridal Show

Well I'll be doing my 1st ever bridal show this coming weekend. I really haven't felt the need or was too crazy about doing bridal shows until the great people at the Connecticut Wedding Group asked me if I was interested. There show is unique from most other shows. They will be hosting couples who have already booked with 1 of their venues or is interested in booking with them. You can find out more info here: ::BRIDAL SHOW:: My Pops has been hard at work putting some of my ideas together for my booth design. He's more of the handy man than I am. I'll have some pictures to show after the weekend. Should be fun.

http://www.pavilioncatering.com/

This years show will be at the Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown, CT

Meet Addison

Here's a little look at a portrait shoot I did back in October with little Addison at Elizabeth Park.

Ireland Bound

This May I will making my first trip over seas to Ireland! I have the awesome opportunity to shoot a good friends wedding over there.

The reception will be help here: http://www.portmarnock.com/

And there will LOTS of sightseeing going on and possibly a round of golf or 2. I should have tons of photos to post from the trip. Happy New Year everyone!