01
May, 11

Pinhole Press

I stumbled upon Pinhole Press a few weeks ago and really want to get one of these printed up!  I love the idea of having a personal note pad handy.  The best part is that they are not too pricey at all and they would make great gifts.  These nifty notepads are not all they do, so be sure to check them out here.

15
Apr, 11

Friday Love: Little Retreats

I stumbled upon this sweet little Photo Booth Prop Etsy Store today, and instantly fell in love!  Little Retreats has everything that you could ever want and need to make your Photo Booth a sweet success.

Seriously, how cute are these?!  I love how clean and simple each piece is.

These are perfect for the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean Movie!

Who doesn’t need a clown?

Visit Little Retreats Etsy Shop for many more little treats!

25
Mar, 11

{photo friday} vol.2

Hey all!  This weeks {photo friday} is narrowed down to one main day.  I had a ya-ya on my chest and had to have a procedure done to fix it.  Ouch!  I have the best hubby in the world, because he went with me to support me, bought me an early dinner and then surprised me with Pinkberry!!!!  Frozen Yogurt really does make everything better!

 

18
Mar, 11

{photo friday} vol.1

Happy Friday!  I love photography and all that goes with it.  I’m always snapping new shots of whatever throughout the week and thought to myself, why not share them?!  So, I decided to create {photo friday} to share what I’ve captured.  I’m so excited to see everything compiled in one place.  Let’s see where it goes.  Well, enough chit chat, enjoy…


Clockwise: sweet little fox that I saw in my mom’s neighborhood; Starbucks sign while visiting with a gal pal; My lil bro assisting in making fresh mozzarella at Johnson & Wales; My newest haircut – I love it!; Frankie and Tucker at the dog park for Frankie, Angel and Dimitri’s 3rd Birthday; a butterfly bouquet that my hubby, Ron, surprised me with.

12
Jan, 11

{wedding wednesday} vol.4

Today I wanted to chat a bit about wedding photography.  One of my dearest friends is going to be walking down the aisle in just a few months, and I couldn’t be more happy for her.  I believe that having a photographer is very important, but not everyone can afford a professional one.  This is completely okay!  My pal is lucky enough to have a few friends who know a thing or two about photography, so she doesn’t have to skip out on the whole photography session altogether.  Our wedding photos are priceless to us, because a lot of moments where captured, that we didn’t actually experience the day of the wedding.  We have the chance to relive the day again and again.

We did have a professional photographer, and we still didn’t get the shots that we had discussed prior to the wedding with our photographer.  So, having friends and family pitch in to capture your big day wouldn’t be a bad idea at all.  They might have better insight on who to photograph and at what times.  Whether or not you’re thinking of having a professional or your pals do the photography, here are a few things to think about:

• Meet with them prior to the wedding and make a list of what you want shots of.  Be sure to mention everything from the close-ups to the family shots.  (Ron and I did this, and we were still very disappointed in our photographer for not listening, but it’s still a good idea to do.)

• Make sure your photograpgher has back-up batteries, lenses, etc.  Things can go wrong and if they do, your photograpgher should be prepared.

• Be sure that your photographer turns off the sound to the camera.  The beeping can be very distracting, especially in those intimate moments.

• Your photographer must be able to take charge, but not be mean.  Be sure not to pick a pal that is quiet and shy, because you will not get the photos you deserve.  You need someone who can give clear direction, without being rude.  They should also be able to have fun!

• Lighting is key, so be sure that you pal knows this!  I can’t stress this enough.  Your photographer needs to know how to bounce the light off of other surfaces, because your flash is often not enough.  Or it can be too harsh.

• Have your photographer mix up the angles.  Have them shoot from up high, down low, or at an angel to capture the feel of the moment.  This will add depth and character to your album later on.  Continuous shooting mode can also be very useful.  This way every moment is caught.

Thanks!  RobbieLee

13
Feb, 10

The Nursery Contest 2010

LauraWerner-NurseryContest

Would you be interested in winning a free session and mini-print package?

Well, Laura Werner, a Denver-based Photographer, is hosting The Nursery Contest to give you a chance to win!  If your baby is 5-12 months old and has a super cool nursery, then take your photos and submit them for a chance at this awesome prize!  Visit Vibrant Life Photography for complete details and good luck!

08
Jul, 09

The 5 C’s of Photo Styling | Kim Ludy and Mint

Hey!  I was cruising the Internet this morning and came across this great Blog post on Mint about Photo Styling.  In a nutshell, it gives the 5 C’s on Photo Styling:

1. Camera    2. Clarity    3. Composition and Crop    4. Color    5. Consistency

All 5 of these elements work together in creating the perfect photo to represent your shop, product(s) and your style.

So, if you have an online shop that you’re trying to get attention for, read this post, because it gives great tips in easy-to-follow steps.  Kim Ludy of Trampoline is the woman who is giving these tips.

28
May, 09

Kellie Coughlin | Photographer

Kellie Coughlin is an amazing photographer based in Denver, Colorado.  She specializes in Wedding photography and Portraits.  Totally visit her website and browse her amazing work!  She is so talented and passionate about what she does.  Her lighting is top notch and she’s super friendly and energetic!  So, if you’re looking for a fun photographer that listens to what you want and gives great direction, then this is your lady!  I think that she can get along with anyone and she will make you look awesome!  She also does retouching to your photos so you can look your very best.  She’s fun and professional all at the same time – it doesn’t get better than that!

Kellie Coughlin | Photographer