>> Read Forecast Sep 3, 2010
hc-hurricane-earl-path-0903-20100902 Melani Lust, a wedding photographer in , was in good spirits Thursday afternoon, even as people around her panicked about the prospect of stormy weather at an outdoor wedding scheduled for Saturday her own. "My wedding is in Connecticut, on Saturday, on the beach," she said. (FOX61, CT)
In Hard Times, Dreams of Easy Money Aug 20, 2010
a memoir about how he succeeded as a wedding photographer and inventor with the help of some unforeseen coincidences. His mantra is to relax and stop worrying about expectations success comes when one least expects it. (BusinessWeek)
Promises made ... and promises kept Aug 15, 2010
rovided by Jamie Howell, wedding photographer Trisha and Jims wedding day ... Helena Oliviero first heard about Trisha and Jim Duguay after getting a tip about their wedding photographer s blog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Social media workshop to be held Jun 18, 2010
She said that in the case of many types of businesses for example a manufacturer or a wedding photographer to name a couple gaining just one extra customer per year will probably make the effort worthwhile. Michel s advice to chamber members is to jump right in to learn the format and to see how others are using it. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Fight bigotry without government Jun 4, 2010
Today, because of government antidiscrimination policy, all-women gyms are sued and forced to admit men, a gay softball team is told it may not reject bisexuals and a Christian wedding photographer is fined thousands of dollars for refusing to take photos of a homosexual wedding. Ill say it again: Racial discrimination is bad. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Students get the big picture with Gwinnett Tech’s commercial photography program May 22, 2010
Marc Climie, a successful destination wedding photographer, hired recent graduate Brian Hall as an associate photographer. For his internship this spring, AhChing traveled with photographer David Walter Banks to Huntsville, Ala. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Marketing and Media: Smashing wedding plans May 13, 2010
Wedding planners A Regal Affair will cook up a dream wedding that includes a wedding photographer, music, cake, flowers, decorations and a honeymoon to Las Vegas. Galaviz adds that just because you re not engaged, doesn t mean you can t be a part of the burger love. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Penalty payments to come from Limelight May 1, 2010
Published: Friday, April 30, 2010 8:27 PM EDT The New York State Attorney General s office reached a decision in the suite against the wedding photographer Harold Bud Thorpe III, owner of Limelight Studios, of 216 Syracuse Ave., Oswego, who was involved in unscrupulous business dealings. On Thursday, Thorpe was ordered to pay $4,000 in penalties and $500 in restitution for his impropriety that impacted 33 clients who never received wedding pictures, albums and DVDs that they ordered, and in some... (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Bride's Guide: Capturing the Moment With Wedding Photography Apr 29, 2010
What photographs should you make sure your wedding photographer captures. (Getty Images). (ABC News)
Hawaii losing some enchantment as wedding site for nonresidents Apr 13, 2010
Eugene Kam, a wedding photographer and president of the O'ahu Wedding Association, said his nonresident business is actually up, something he attributes to recent advertisements promoting Hawai'i as a value destination. But he said his resident wedding business is down, in part because people are looking to save money and so choose to shoot their own photos. (Honolulu Advertiser)
What Is A Digital Darkroom Apr 13, 2010
Wedding photographer Mark Caswell is one professional who takes his digital dark room with him on the job. Caswell sets it up at the wedding reception and uses a large screen, projector, and computer to display a slide show of images from the ceremony. (Suite101.com)
SALES: iPad a hit with masses, but tech types holding back Apr 9, 2010
"It's somewhere between an iPhone and a MacBook laptop," says Craig Single, a wedding photographer in Philadelphia. REVIEW: Q&A: NEWS ON THE GO. (USA Today -- Money)
White House Touts New Jobs, Concedes Recovery Will Be SlowWH pleased with 162,000 new jobs but millions still out of work. Apr 5, 2010
"Actually I have a second job. I'm a wedding photographer as well.". Robert Reich, former labor secretary under President Bill Clinton, said that fear is understandable. (ABC News -- Business)
Pillows worth 1,000 words Apr 5, 2010
Sebastopol wedding photographer Michelle Pattee and Marin interior designer Jill McCrae have been friends for 20 years, but started their home accessories company, Archival Decor, just two years ago. "We probably launched at the worst time in retail," says co-owner Pattee, "but we jumped away from our fear. It's really inspiring to run your own business.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Author Nora Roberts on PC title 'Vision In White' Apr 1, 2010
Published by I-play, Nora Roberts Vision in White is billed as a "romantic seek-and-find" game, where players take on the role of wedding photographer Mackensie "Mac" Elliott and must help her find love and happiness while running Connecticut's premier wedding planning company (with her three best friends). "I think the background, the wedding planning business and the four distinct elements of it -- photographer, florist, pastry chef, planner -- provide a lot of possibilities and fun," says... (USA Today -- Tech)
On the Couch Mar 29, 2010
Mike, at the time a budding wedding photographer, introduced Natasha to his profession, and she soon joined him in running Choco Studio ... As wedding photographers, the two attend more than 30 weddings every year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Six steps to wedded bliss Mar 18, 2010
A very good sign is if a wedding photographer is accredited by one of a number of photography associations, she says, including Wedding & Portrait Photographers International and the Wedding Photojournalist Association. HAVE A FACE-TO-FACE MEETING EARLY ON AND BEFORE ANY MONEY CHANGES HANDS. While the Internet makes it easier to gather information on anyone you re thinking about hiring, it also opens the door to all sorts of scams, as the recent expo scam proved. (Boston Globe)
Island Images Mar 16, 2010
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM Wedding photographer Daniel Sherlock took photos of Japan residents Wataru and Chika Ishibashi at a very windy Duke Kahanamoku Beach Park near the Ala Wai boat harbor. CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM University of Hawaii students walk through early morning rainy weather to their classes. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Oswego business in the limelight for the wrong reasons Mar 9, 2010
Published: Monday, March 8, 2010 11:14 PM EST Wedding photographer Harold Bud Thorpe, owner of Limelight Studios Photography, located at 216 Syracuse Ave., Oswego, has been ordered by Attorney General Andrew Cuomo s office to deliver to his customers the wedding packages they ordered, or pay restitution and damages. Complaints from 24 couples from Oswego and Onondaga counties were filed with the attorney general s office, accusing Thorpe of taking advance payments for wedding proofs,... (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
NYT: Ads on Facebook strike some as off-key Mar 5, 2010
The , from the likes of video game start-ups, herbal supplement makers, sweepstakes companies and wedding photographers, are shown on the right side of most pages ... Or a wedding photographer can show ads only to people in a certain city who have switched their relationship status to engaged ... Ive had good success with it on a limited budget, said Carter Rose, a wedding photographer in Dallas who has paid $1,700 for Facebook ads over the last few months and as a result booked three... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Brides left at the altar in web scam Mar 3, 2010
The victims include wedding photographer Aram Orchanian, who said he lost nearly $US3000 he paid to attend the show and to produce promotional materials for it. He said he heard about the show on the Facebook social networking site and called a telephone number listed on the fake site to seek more information about it before he registered and paid more than $US900 for a corner booth in October. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Finding the Perfect Wedding Photogr... Feb 10, 2010
Finding the Perfect Wedding Photographer: Choosing the Right Photographer or Videographer for Your Big Day ... Finding the Perfect Wedding Photographer ... Finding a good wedding photographer in your area can be a difficult project, with factors to consider such as reputation, price and their previous portfolio. (Suite101.com)
Letters for Wednesday, December 30, 2009 Jan 10, 2010
CLAIRE wrote on Dec 30, 2009 6:09 AM:" Mrs. Gross, sorry for the problems you are having with your wedding photographer, thankfully that is not usually the case here in kauai, but that is no help to you right now.I suggest small claims court and a report to the better business bureau.This is truly sad because a wedding is a special day and it is nice to have the photos and it is not something you can just retake. This letter will service as a warning to others. Myself included as I am looking... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
