I had the pleasure of doing a portrait session for Lisa today and she surprised me with a little box o’ heaven from her hubby Mike. Two huge chocolate chip cookies from the bakery he and his mom own. Check out Nancy B’s Bakery for your wedding cookies, shower favors, or whenever you’re craving the very best chocolate chip cookie on the planet!
Nancy B's signature chocolate chip cookie
We always appreciate feedback and here’s a great way to give it and get a gift certificate in return! Just click this link to go to Wedding Wire and post your review.
And if you’re a newly engaged bride, Wedding Wire is a fantastic place to research wedding vendors as well…And we’re not just saying that because we’re Wedding Wire Rated for 2010!
Yep, Paul booked wedding #40 earlier this week so we don’t have any more room for additional weddings. Thank you to 40 great couples who asked us to be a part of their special celebration!
And, FYI, we have 20 bookings for 2011 so that’s booking up fast as well. Thank you for continuing to make us one of Pittsburgh’s most successful wedding photography studios!
Just received this email from a guest at one of our recent weddings:
Hi Paul,
I just wanted to tell you that I looked at Stefy and Chris’s Wedding pictures on the web gallery and they are just wonderful. You did an outstanding job! I am really impressed with how well the pictures tell the story of their wedding day and how you beautifully captured formal and informal shots of everyone. I had to write to tell you that you did a great job. I am a friend of Stefy’s that attended her wedding reception.
Have a great Summer and keep up the great work. I will certainly tell people about you.
Sincerely,
Venise
Thank you very much, Venise! It was an honor being a part of their day!
Here’s a great article from The Knot about the Top 20 wedding photography mistakes.
Top 20 Wedding Photography Mistakes
My biggie: When people stop what they are doing to look at the camera. Paul and I are normally drawn to the action of the day, so when a person stops their activity, like putting on earrings to give a smile, it blows the purpose of the shot. Just tell your family to ignore us and we’ll capture more of their real personality that way.
Our couples are some of the most creative people out there. Don’t just take our word for it, check out the Trib’s article about couples who personalize their wedding. Hey, maybe I’m a little biased being a two-time Penn State grad myself!
Link to Tribune-Review website
Paul and I have worked over 200+ weddings here in Pittsburgh. We’ve seen some great DJs (see our list to the right for some that we really like)! We’ve also seen several iPod wedding ceremonies/receptions. Here’s a clip from YouTube that you may want to check out if you are planning an iPod wedding reception. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXj4P3iz2yg&feature=player_embedded
At one wedding, we saw guests going over to the iPod and changing the songs midstream if that particular guest didn’t like the selection, even if people were dancing. And from a vendor standpoint, we ABSOLUTELY work together with the DJ to ensure that we know which entrance is being used, when the events are taking place, etc.
Just something to consider.
One of our recent brides surprised us with some great news. Kelly – married in April of 2009 - was chosen to be a Maggie Bride and have one of her wedding photos on the Maggie Sottero website! Excellent!
Our Maggie Sottero Bride
My friends over at WhiteXChange.com have this announcement for you.
Get your 15 minutes of fame between these two TV opportunities:
PB&J Television is looking for cast members to star in a new TV series about bachelorette parties. If you are a bride or bridesmaid that is interested in or already planning a trip to Vegas in the month of March, email PB&J for additional information.
TLC is looking for future brides getting married in NY, NJ, CT, Philadelphia and Miami at the end of this month, in March or in the first half of April to be on their new show, “Four Weddings.” You and three other brides attend each others weddings and rank them in various categories. At the end, whoever receives the highest score gets an additional honeymoon trip! Email Kelly Brown by 7 PM EST on February 28th.
• TLC
Remember us when you’re famous!
We found out on Friday that one of Paul’s past brides has lost her battle with illness. Damiene was devoted to her family and our hearts go out to her husband Wesley, and her two young children, Eli and Karsten.
We will always remember Damiene’s beautiful hands. They graced our business cards and DVD labels for many years.
Damiene and Wesley
