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Re: Julie Broadbent Photography review
It's worth mentioning that applepan might want to check her contract for what she is entitled to for compensation. In my wedding photography contracts I...
It's worth mentioning that applepan might want to check her contract for what she is entitled to for compensation. In my wedding photography contracts I have a clause limiting my liability to the amount of the invoice in the event something comes up that doesn't allow me to photograph your wedding, so the best I will do is refund you everything.
It would be up to the bride to prove negligence if she wanted additional compensation.
Thank God that this has never been an issue for me, nothing but happy clients, but the clause is still there.
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Re: September 2012
I'd love to take a peek. ...
I'd love to take a peek.
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Re: Goodbye WBs...For real
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Re: Dress help
My rank would be #1 Allure, #2a Divina, #2b Adore. Personally, I LOVE a beautiful, brilliant white dress, especially if youre going for a more...
My rank would be #1 Allure, #2a Divina, #2b Adore. Personally, I LOVE a beautiful, brilliant white dress, especially if youre going for a more classic or fashion forward style of dress. Theres just so much more pop and life to it. An ivory dress seems (to me at least, but opinions are like noses, everyone has at least one) to be more suitable to a vintage-style dress. Also, if youre going ivory or some flavor of off-white, and they guys are wearing white as well, theyll either need to opt for an off-white shirt (which looks dingy & dirty) or you will risk looking dull next to their brilliant whites. I shot a wedding this past weekend where the flower girl had a pure white dress and the bride had ivory and it just looked a little off.
Okay, all of THAT said (sorry, digression!) the Allure looks to be a stunning dress, and that in particular is a style that looks like itll suit your body very well. The Divina looks great on you, but I like the ruffles on the Allure more as well.
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Re: Ceremony Musicians
Edmonton, I'm assuming? I know a few names. Edit: Never mind... wrong section of the forums. All my names won't help you out one little...
Edmonton, I'm assuming?
I know a few names.
Edit: Never mind... wrong section of the forums. All my names won't help you out one little bit.
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Re: I said yes to this dress!!!
I think it looks terrific, it's a very flattering silhouette. There seems ot be more prominent detail in the lace & beading that will photograph...
I think it looks terrific, it's a very flattering silhouette. There seems ot be more prominent detail in the lace & beading that will photograph wonderfully. It truly is beautiful.
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Re: Julie Broadbent Photography review
Truly, that's awful. I'm so sorry....
Truly, that's awful. I'm so sorry.
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Re: September 2013 Brides
Welcome Nautigirl!...
Welcome Nautigirl!
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Re: Combining Money.... EEEEKKKKKK
I wouldn't say I'm some kind of enormously irresponsible man-child, but I am happy to admit my wife and her good money-habits are a big...
I wouldn't say I'm some kind of enormously irresponsible man-child, but I am happy to admit my wife and her good money-habits are a big (probably the biggest) part of why we've been able to do as well in life as we have been.
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Re: Smartphone reviews... HELP!
Here's a pretty good iPhone 5 review. It's pretty in depth. http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/09/iphone-5-a-little-bit-taller-a-little-bit-baller/ ...
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Re: Combining Money.... EEEEKKKKKK
One more thing to add: it might feel controlling to start dictating who can spend what, but its also good to have a second opinion...
One more thing to add: it might feel controlling to start dictating who can spend what, but its also good to have a second opinion on whats really important. I have three quite expensive hobbies. Having to justify things to my wife makes me consider whether I really NEED it or if I just WANT it. From the other side of that discussion though: what if that $700 could go towards a family vacation? Maybe something joint for the house? If its truly extra money then there is no harm in getting it, but if youre being held back as a family unit because of money and meanwhile his DJ equipment budget is getting larger and larger. Well thats part of working together towards a common goal, is it not?
This is totally my opinion, of course. I have friends who still have separate accounts years after being married, and who have three 50+ TVs and a ridiculous home theater system but still has Ikea starter furniture and never goes anywhere nice on vacation. Everyone sets their own priorities.
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Re: Combining Money.... EEEEKKKKKK
My wife and I butted heads a bit about combining our money. She had a nice nest egg built up, and while I didnt have...
My wife and I butted heads a bit about combining our money. She had a nice nest egg built up, and while I didnt have any significant debt, I didnt come in with anything aside from an ongoing paycheque. We finally agreed to combine our paycheques but she could keep her nest egg for as long as she wanted (it ended up paying for our landscaping and garage on the house we built together).
How it worked/works for us: all money goes into a joint account. Everything gets paid for out of that account. No more thinking of your money and my money. You are working together towards a similar goal, and work to support one another should either of you lose a job, go on maternity leave, etc. That goes for groceries, dinner, concert tickets, clothes, charity, everything.
Its best to discuss up front how much cash savings you want to have on hand, how much you want to put into RRSPs annually, etc. It might be worth talking to a financial planner to go over where youre at now and what you need to do to retire comfortably.
How we continue to work: we just spend what we want to spend, for the most part. We dont discuss expenditures under $100 very often, but things over that we talk about and rationalize how we can afford it, is it really necessary, etc. It causes stress sometimes, but we do our best to be open-minded about what the other spends and dont be too tight with the money once we have met our short and long term savings goals. We have friends who operate on an Allowance. They each have, lets say, $300 per month to do whatever they like on their own. Golfing, eating lunch out every day, video games, electronics, whatever. They have made the parameters themselves. My friend (husband) plays it pretty frugal and saves his allowance and then gets a bigger thing with it. Since theyve decided this is how they want to spread their fun money, it is generally low stress and without argument (though his wife does ask why he needs ANOTHER tool or something sometimes).
Its a tricky thing, balancing money & finances, PARTICULARLY if one spouse earns a lot more than the other. Were lucky to be almost 50-50 (my wife earns a bit more than I do) but if theres a big inequality, then reasonable guidelines need to be set out. They should also be flexible; if its not working with an allowance, Then maybe you both just contribute a set amount to a joint account that pays for home things and recalculate what that amount should be every so often.
Its my personal belief that combining finances is one of the more important things to do once youre married. Actually, I could marry a girl who wouldnt take my name, but I couldnt marry one who refused to combine finances. Its tough to work towards a combined future together when youre constantly stuck in a this is my money, thats your money mindset.
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Re: Smartphone reviews... HELP!
With regards to other smartphones for most people who wouldnt call themselves technically inclined or a sophisticated user, its almost always better to stick with...
With regards to other smartphones for most people who wouldnt call themselves technically inclined or a sophisticated user, its almost always better to stick with the market leader (that being an iPhone). Android is a more complex ecosystem of phones, with each manufacturer having their own customizations made to the phones, different levels of compatibility, etc. They all generally work the same, but unless there is a specific feature that you REALLY want to have (like the ability to have a larger screen, the Galaxy S3 has a 4.65 screen vs. iPhone 5s 4 screen) youre probably better off having the same phone everyone else has, as sort-of lame as that sounds. Plus, with the biggest phone ecosystem out there, you are virtually guaranteed to have the best selection of apps out there; Android is and probably always will be behind Apple in terms of app availability, and big apps will almost always be available for iPhone first, or perhaps forever.
I say this as a devoted Windows Phone user, a kind of phone most people dont even know exists.
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Re: Looking for a great family photographer - Edmonton
Here's a few friends of mine who are awesome photographers. http://www.krystinarepchukphotography.com/ - $ http://www.aeris-photography.com - $$ http://www.ireneausten.com - $$ (Irene took our last family...
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Re: Smartphone reviews... HELP!
The BIGGEST differences between the iPhone 4S & 5 (for you anyways, as a first-time iPhone buyer) is the larger screen (longer, not wider, so...
The BIGGEST differences between the iPhone 4S & 5 (for you anyways, as a first-time iPhone buyer) is the larger screen (longer, not wider, so you can get an extra row of apps on the screen) and a significantly more powerful processor. In my books, those two things are more than worth the extra cash itll take to get the newer model. The connector also changed, so 99% of all of the accessories out there wont work with the iPhone 5 without an adaptor (or might not work at all, depending on the accessory).
In my opinion, with phones its always worth it to get the latest model, ESPECIALLY with iPhones. Its more likely to run their latest phone operating system smoothly, which is important as time passes and Apple upgrades their OS on older models. Plus, then you get every new gadget and feature of the latest operating system that was just released.
As for coverage in Saskatchewan. I dont know that youll get a whole lot better than Sasktel. Rogers coverage is truly pathetic.
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Re: Post your FAVORITE wedding photo!
Meechie, those are OUTSTANGING pictures. Who was your photographer? LOVE the dress too. Beautiful, dramatic, fashion forward. GREAT! This is, kind of sadly, probably one...
Meechie, those are OUTSTANGING pictures. Who was your photographer? LOVE the dress too. Beautiful, dramatic, fashion forward. GREAT!
This is, kind of sadly, probably one of the only really nice photographs of my wife & I from our wedding... but that was from way back in 2006.
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Re: TRYING TO FIND A TENTED RECEPTION VENUE in BC
BC is a pretty big place. Did you have somewhere specific in mind? Okanogan, Lower Mainland, Kootenays, etc.?...
BC is a pretty big place.
Did you have somewhere specific in mind? Okanogan, Lower Mainland, Kootenays, etc.?
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Re: Polite Way to "Say Host bar Until....."
Have you considered just going for a twoonie bar once the dance starts? Open bar for cocktails and during dinner, and then cheaper but still...
Have you considered just going for a twoonie bar once the dance starts? Open bar for cocktails and during dinner, and then cheaper but still some cash required during the dance. It seems like a good middle ground between an open bar and a cash bar. Cutting off the free alcohol in the middle of the dance, regardless of how you do it will start a bit of a run on things.
That said, how about:
For dinner and dancing,
we'll supply the brew
But after 10pm
The drinks are on you!
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Re: Where is everyone?
I think that the big thing these days is wedding blogs and probably a Facebook group or two for most brides. Still... Someone else mentioned...
I think that the big thing these days is wedding blogs and probably a Facebook group or two for most brides. Still... Someone else mentioned that WB was dead like this in 2001 so I suppose we'll see what happens. There is still lots of good info in the WB archives, and a few people still here. Maybe not as vocal as before, but people are here.
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Re: Where is everyone?
Well, there is always Buzzle, but it tends to be a little more generic and less wedding focused, particularly since most of the people who...
Well, there is always Buzzle, but it tends to be a little more generic and less wedding focused, particularly since most of the people who left were already married and had moved on in their life (sort of like you seem to have, com weddings to families and babies).
I can't think of another more active wedding forum unfortunately. WeddingWire and The Knot have forums, I believe, but i can't vouch for them. I think the hope around here is that some fresh faces will find their way here and revitalize the community. I would encourage you to encourage her to come on over and join up.
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Re: Do you love your stove?? What kind is it?
We just built a new house and went with all GE Profile kitchen appliances in stainless steel. They all look great, are matched with regards...
We just built a new house and went with all GE Profile kitchen appliances in stainless steel. They all look great, are matched with regards to style, and work great, though its only been a few months. I personally wish we had gone with a gas stive buyt my wife wasnt so cool with that.
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Re: Avoid this Photographer!!! Review Chris Ollerhead
With all due respect, while you can find a decent photographer for a low price, its far more of a crapshoot. You spend $2K+ (for...
With all due respect, while you can find a decent photographer for a low price, its far more of a crapshoot. You spend $2K+ (for a full-day wedding photographer, I should add; the package quoted on his website includes quite a lot of stuff in terms of both coverage and products) not for the sole ability to take nice pictures, but for professionalism, which includes having the right equipment, being prompt and on-time, appearing presentable at your event, delivering consistently good images from one wedding to the next, and managing the post-wedding stuff relatively quickly and without a lot of drama.
I dont wish to be down on people just starting out in the industry and feel the need to price themselves low to get a portfolio built-up (I started there too, and shot my first wedding for $500), and I dont mean to be hard on the OP because she was taken in by someone purporting to be what hes really not, or to put down brides who ARE on a budget and are struggling to cover all of their bases and get a photographer they can trust. Its just that, with a lot of things in life, the less you spend, the greater the risk of disappointment. If I were in this situation (on a budget of $1K, lets say), I would look for a higher-end photographer who offers a smaller package and book them for the bare minimum (ceremony + formals lets say) and end up with pictures I love rather than a lot of pictures Im not crazy about.
It is a tough situation, and its worth thinking about what your priorities are.
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Re: Stupid things people say
My all time favorite/worst is, "Oh it's wonderful... but it's not what I would have done." Terrific, thanks for making every idea we had on...
My all time favorite/worst is, "Oh it's wonderful... but it's not what I would have done."
Terrific, thanks for making every idea we had on our wedding day automatically second-best to whatever tacky thing you wanted. Now go eat your dinner and drink all this wine I'm paying for.
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Re: Contest for a free engagement shoot!
Wedding Obsession is a great Canadian wedding blog! I love following them. Lots of nice details & things for inspiration....
Wedding Obsession is a great Canadian wedding blog!
I love following them. Lots of nice details & things for inspiration.
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Fall TV Shows: What's good? What are you watching?
It seems to me that the Fall TV landscape is pretty dry in terms of new shows coming onto the air, but if anyone has...
It seems to me that the Fall TV landscape is pretty dry in terms of new shows coming onto the air, but if anyone has some fun recommendations to share, I'm all ears! The only show I'm interested in (excited would be too strong to say) is Matthew Perry's Go On.
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Re: So confused!!! Help!!
I still like the Mikaella personally, but I wouldnt say that the Allure is unflattering. They are totally different in style: Mikaella much more dramatic,...
I still like the Mikaella personally, but I wouldnt say that the Allure is unflattering. They are totally different in style: Mikaella much more dramatic, energetic, and obviously stylish, whereas the Allure looks more classic, reserved, vintage, and delicate. Let your own style (and the style of your wedding) guide you.
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Re: Avoid this Photographer!!! Review Chris Ollerhead
Definitely a sad story, and I feel for your friend. That just isnt professional conduct, and she should be receiving (or at least fighting for)...
Definitely a sad story, and I feel for your friend. That just isnt professional conduct, and she should be receiving (or at least fighting for) a partial if not full refund.
Its also a good cautionary tale: Sometimes when you go cheap, you get what you pay for. Full-day photography, including all of the products he has mentioned on his website, SHOULD cost far more than $950. I would personally be leery of any photographer who provided all of that and didnt charge at least $2K. Its also a great idea to ask your prospective photographers to show you a complete wedding, not just their portfolio images. Anyone can go to a wedding and get one or two nice pictures almost by accident. A professional will be able to get dozens if not hundreds of good images.
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Re: Reception Ideas
Congrats! A good place to start is wedding blogs that feature Ottawa weddings. There are plenty of Canadian blogs that feature Ottawa/Ontario weddings. Heres a...
Congrats! A good place to start is wedding blogs that feature Ottawa weddings. There are plenty of Canadian blogs that feature Ottawa/Ontario weddings. Heres a few good ones:
http://www.weddingobsession.com/http://www.stylemepretty.com/canada-weddings/http://www.uschiandkay.com/Also, local photographers will have pictures of the venues theyve worked at, which is a great way to see how different places will look when decorated or used differently, or just different ideas altogether Plus you get to shop for a photographer at the same time too.
Good luck!
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Re: should i let this friendship slide?
I also agree that SB is likely having a hard time dealing with being around other babies in light of what happened, understandably so. Theres...
I also agree that SB is likely having a hard time dealing with being around other babies in light of what happened, understandably so. Theres also the whole aspect of two of you now having kids to deal with/schedule around. Particularly with little ones under a year, that scheduling can be hard, as Im sure you know.
I wouldnt be so worried about a one-sided relationship and just focus on why you enjoy being with these women, and then make some accommodations to your changing lifestyles and circumstances. Maybe share your concerns (Its been way too long since weve all been together and I really miss you all!) and try to organize an evening or lunch without the kids around. Itll be easier on SB, and the other friend who doesnt have children yet either. This doesnt mean you should hide your kids or will always need to work around your friends sensitivities, but at least initially its nice to make a gesture and hope that a more normal, ongoing relationship can develop again.
Or, alternatively, if you decide that these friends just arent the hassle, then by all means just let it wither away. Thats really a question only you can answer. We can control what we do, and how we respond to things, and if this friendship does have meaning for you outside of just being a habit youve long continued, then take the steps you need to in order to keep the friendship alive.
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Re: September 2012
Congrats!...
Congrats!
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Re: Need help choosing a dress!!
As a guy, I'm voting #2 as well. Looks great on you, and will look stunning in pictures....
As a guy, I'm voting #2 as well. Looks great on you, and will look stunning in pictures.
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Re: 2013 Brides
Around here $1K gets you a pretty decent DJ. I would be wary spending TOO much less. Your particular market will dictate pricing more than...
Around here $1K gets you a pretty decent DJ. I would be wary spending TOO much less. Your particular market will dictate pricing more than anything though, and Vancouver being a big, busy market might mean higher prices. I'd say let referrals more than anything drive your choices here. Hit up the West Coast>Vendor Reviews thread.
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Re: 2013 Brides
Speaking as a photographer, you probably wont be able to get real spring/summer style images until the beginning of May here in Edmonton. If you...
Speaking as a photographer, you probably wont be able to get real spring/summer style images until the beginning of May here in Edmonton. If you had your pictures done in Vancouver, you could probably get spring-y images mid-April. That said, STDs should be out roughly 6 months beforehand I think? If you waited until May-June, people have made plans for summer holidays, reservations, etc. Id say STD in Feb-Mar, and invitation in June-July. If you really wanted a picture for your STD, youve got a little over a month to get summer & autumn pictures done, either with your wedding photographer or maybe just a quick session with a different photographer.
Oh, also, WELCOME NEW PERSON!
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The NEW Edmonton Vendors List
I'm going to take a swing at saving this list and all of the work that's gone into it for future Weddingbellers to access. Keep...
I'm going to take a swing at saving this list and all of the work that's gone into it for future Weddingbellers to access. Keep in mind, these were vendors who were recommended at one point in time, though most if not all of them have since moved on or are no longer active on these boards. Still, with a bit of searching through the archives, you might find a post where someone mentioned their experience with these Vendors.
Any topics I don't have listed that you'd like to see? Had a good or bad Vendor experience that you simply need to tell someone about? Please PM me!
Venues (mainly reception locations)
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Re: New Here
Just don't forget about getting a photographer, even if you do elope! ...
Just don't forget about getting a photographer, even if you do elope!
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Re: Guys, I really need your help on this!
Corollary to all of this is: this IS your wedding. If it makes you happy to have a little picture frame with you & FH's...
Corollary to all of this is: this IS your wedding. If it makes you happy to have a little picture frame with you & FH's initials on it, or a gumball machine, or anything else you can dream up, on each guests plate when the reception is set-up, then you get on with your bad self.
That said, simplicity & edibleness/disposableness scores highly in my books.
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Re: New Here
Hi! It's lonesome in here sometimes, but you get used to the silence. ...
Hi! It's lonesome in here sometimes, but you get used to the silence.
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Re: Guys, I really need your help on this!
I also happen to thing that this is a super cool idea. www.botanicalpaperworks.com ...
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Re: Guys, I really need your help on this!
+1 for disposable/edible favors. I always like to receive a packet of tea bags that the couple just loves. That's fun. ...
+1 for disposable/edible favors. I always like to receive a packet of tea bags that the couple just loves. That's fun.
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Re: Engagement Shoot Today
Wow! Definitely a pro's work. Looks great! ...
Wow! Definitely a pro's work. Looks great!
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Re: How do I get my account deleted?
Not that my particular opinion matters a whole lot around here because a) I'm a guy, and b) I have a total of 60-odd posts,...
Not that my particular opinion matters a whole lot around here because a) I'm a guy, and b) I have a total of 60-odd posts, but its been my experience that in other forums, you are responsible for what you put up, and it's not the forums administrators who are responsible for cleaning up things you don't want publicly available any longer. Don't post something you might regret in the future. I thought that was standard operating procedure on the internet for years now.
This seems like an enormous favor of Admin to grant to a few disgruntled members of the community.
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Re: Need your help for my wedding preparation.
I saw this at a wedding I photographed and thought it was a cool idea. A little card thanking the guest for attending that could...
I saw this at a wedding I photographed and thought it was a cool idea. A little card thanking the guest for attending that could be planted and would then sprout into beautiful wildflowers.
http://www.botanicalpaperworks.com
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Re: Need Help
Well, Id say if youre basically starting from scratch with no real ideas of your own would be to spend a week or so obsessively...
Well, Id say if youre basically starting from scratch with no real ideas of your own would be to spend a week or so obsessively combing through two things:
1. Wedding blogs: theres a blog out there for every taste, every style, every budget. This link should get you started (
www.weddingblogs100.com) but starting with Style Me Pretty (
www.stylemepretty.com) is never a bad idea.
2. Wedding Photographers websites & blogs: Who takes all of the pictures that you see on those wedding blogs? Wedding photographers, naturally. Looking at local photographers (and a LOT of them) will give you an idea of whats possible local to you (one nit I pick with SMP is that many weddings are from the southern states or places that are impractically beautiful given that I live in Edmonton), and can even give you inspiration for your venue as, if its at all popular someone will have posted pictures form it somewhere.
These two sources should give you PLENTY of ideas and assistance to start honing down what it is you want with regards to color palette, dress style, decorations, etc. Good luck!
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Re: Engagement Shoot Today
Yeah, stress leading up to engagement photos is pretty normal. The important thing to remember is that these arent mission-critical pictures. If your outfit is...
Yeah, stress leading up to engagement photos is pretty normal.
The important thing to remember is that these arent mission-critical pictures. If your outfit is awful or your hair looks silly or you flat-out hate your photographer then you can just redo them and adjust before the next round of engagement pictures (or even fire your photographer altogether if need be). However, if you are stressed, and you feel stressed on the day of the pictures, you will LOOK stressed in them as well. Try to relax and have fun. Engagement pictures are about more than just getting a nice portrait, it should be a romantic bonding experience for you & your FH. A nice moment to document the fresh love of an engaged couple.
Im sure theyll turn out beautifully.
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Re: I failed at a DW
It's been my experience that it's better to have the wedding that suits what you want most deep in your heart than to have something...
It's been my experience that it's better to have the wedding that suits what you want most deep in your heart than to have something that makes you compromise in significant ways just to fit an idea. You'll always be happiest in the end that way.
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Re: My fiancee is from France...but
Not tacky at all, no. It happens quite a bit. You could split it evenly between a religious ceremony in one place and legal in...
Not tacky at all, no. It happens quite a bit.
You could split it evenly between a religious ceremony in one place and legal in the other (legal in your place of residence, ideally). As far as I know that's pretty common in Europe, you have the big church ceremony and then need to head to City Hall or whatever the equivalent is and have the civil ceremony performed as well. Or you could just get married here and have your marriage blessed by priest in a wedding-like ceremony over there.
As for dresses, let the style of the ceremonies dictate that. If it's going to be a much smaller, more casual ceremony in France and a big typical wedding here, have two dresses, one for each occasion. Really, no one will particularly care, they'll be grateful that you're not making everyone travel across the Atlantic just to see you get married.
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Re: Possible move to Calgary?
Wish I could help you, but I'm from Edmonton. I know the north end of Calgary i VERY busy with reasonably good access to shopping,...
Wish I could help you, but I'm from Edmonton.
I know the north end of Calgary i VERY busy with reasonably good access to shopping, but Calgary is also pretty spread out, so regardless of where you live there'll be some degree of driving involved, particularly if you're building new.
A bedroom community like Airdrie is really popular, close to the city itself, and has lots of the immediate shopping you'd need, plus lots of access to major shopping centers. You'd save a bit buying outside the city too, so maybe a bigger house or larger yard for the same price.
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Re: The MASTER List of SASKATOON Wedding Photographers
Speaking as a photographer, I too would hesitate to give unedited images to a client. The reason being, when I deliver the final product to...
Speaking as a photographer, I too would hesitate to give unedited images to a client. The reason being, when I deliver the final product to you, it is all part of my own vision, which is basically the only thing we photographers can sell these days in such a competitive market. I edit my images to have my distinct look, and you show them off, saying Hey, our great photographer XYZ took these pictures of us! Everyone who sees those images has an idea of what to expect from me as a photographer, so people to whom that style really speaks will get in contact with me. Thats ideally what we want to happen.
Now, if I give you unedited images, and you go ahead and process them how you see fit, which may be how I would do it, but likely differs in some key way (potentially major way, I suppose). You make the same statement, Hey, our great photographer XYZ took these pictures of us! and people either a) dont like your choice of processing and dont think to contact me even though my own style of processing actually suits them perfectly, or b) someone hires me for a photoshoot expecting to receive finished images that look like the ones you edited, and is disappointed that they dont look the same.
I dont think that this qualifies as copyright infringement exactly, since it would be equivalent to a DJ remixing a song. However, with regards to copyright, for the most part a client does not BUY the copyright to images from a photographer. What youre buying is some form of a personal-use license, which allows you to use the images in any non-commercial way you see fit (read your contracts for details in case there is some sort of limitation, but I have none in my contracts so long as the use is non-commercial). The photographer retaining the copyright to the images allows the photographer to benefit financially from the use of these images: in advertising, in selling prints to you and your family, entering them into contests, and also if your wedding was perhaps featured in a wedding magazine or blog, we are entitled to some form of compensation (even if that compensation is simply attribution and a link to the photographers website). If I sell you the copyright, I am completely unable to do any of these things with the images that I created. There is a monetary value to being able to advertise with the images we take, so if you want to buy the copyright, that could potentially be negotiated, but it would likely be in addition to the regular package price.
The photographer is not your employee for the wedding day. They are a contractor working for you based on the terms of their contract with you. As the person paying the bills, you are free to negotiate any part of the contract you see fit, just as they are within their rights to not work with you because of your contract demands.
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Re: What wedding blogs do you follow?
A friend started up the blog The North Bride.... focused on Canadian brides and people getting married in a northern climate. SMP, etc. seem to...
A friend started up the blog The North Bride.... focused on Canadian brides and people getting married in a northern climate. SMP, etc. seem to have a lot of southern weddings at places that are impractical to take inspiration from when you're getting married up here in Canada, IMO.
Edit: whoops...
www.thenorthbride.com
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Re: photo editing programs
If you have relatively simple needs, Photoshop Express is a good option, offering a lot of the power of full Photoshop but for a LOT...
If you have relatively simple needs, Photoshop Express is a good option, offering a lot of the power of full Photoshop but for a LOT less, with a nicer interface too.
If you have a Mac, iPhoto does nice simple stuff too.
You can also download Picasa from Google. It does some pretty basic but fun stuff. I'm pretty sure it's free too.
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