I just want to share a few images from a bridal/fashion photoshoot I took part in last month in the Nevada desert.  There will be more to come as well as a post on my first experience at WPPI this year in Las Vegas!  It’s been a month and I think I’m finally recovered =).

And a  shout out to these guys for making this photoshoot possible!

Event Organizer – emma and josh smith www.emmajanephotos.com
Bridal Gowns – La Belle Elaines- Seattle www.labelleelaines.com
Fashion Wear – Jeauneroe Designs
Accessories – Renee Pawele www.reneepawelebride.com
Hair/Makeup – Liz www.hairbylizz.com
Special Thanks to Pixel2Canvas www.pixel2canvas.com and Adorama www.adorama.com

I can’t believe the holidays is just around the corner.  I’m so not ready for it.  I’m still wondering where summer went, hah!  The holidays means a lot of things and one of them are the endless parties!  This past Sunday an old friend and once next door neighbor, Meakara, held a pre-holiday event at her shop Private Label Bridal Outlet.  This place is amazing!!  Where was this store when I got married?  I will be referring everyone I know over there because the dresses are affordable beyond belief.  If you’re getting married or just looking for a formal or cocktail dress this shop must be the first place you go.  Meakara will take great care of you.  With the upcoming holidays I know many of you will have parties to go to.  If you still need a dress you still have time to order one from Private Label Bridal Outlet.  I think Meakara can get you a dress in about two weeks.  I want to add you can find beautiful accessories at the shop as well.  All of a sudden I feel like actively looking for parties to go this holiday season.

Well, here are some pictures from the event.  I thought it would be fun to set up a photobooth.  At first people were hesitant to get in front of the camera, but after a few drinks, a mini make-up session and some pretty dresses it turned out to be a hit.  It was an exhausting evening for me since we also had a wedding the night before, but it was nice to mingle with old friends  gain, some whom I haven’t seen in over 10 years!

I decided to set-up a photobooth to add a little extra fun to the night.  The DIY back drop turned out quite nice.  Thanks to my friend Davy for the excellent last minute hemming job!

I think this is like the longest I’ve gone without blogging (on any of my blogs).  I sort of have an excuse though.  I was out of the country for half of the month and now I have lots of blogging to do on that.  Well, I’m happy to be back and away from Cambodia’s scorching weather.  I was so relieved to breathe in cooler and fresher air.  Speaking of the weather I think the seasons here are having an identity crisis.  I loved that we skipped winter and  spring came super early this year, but right now it feels more like winter!  We had two engagement shoots this past weekend (luckily no rain) and I always feel so bad for our couples when it’s cold, windy, or wet.  I mean we have the easy job since we’re not the ones trying to look good and comfortable.  The feeling quickly disappears though when our clients tell us later how much fun they had.  I’m always happy and glad to hear that despite the rain, wind or cold.  It means we accomplished part of our job :).

The return of cold air is totally reminding me of Christine &  Jeff’s engagement session.  It was freezing that day!  It’ll be a totally different atmosphere exactly two weeks from today when we arrive in Cancun for their destination wedding.  I’m so excited, but I’m not yet ready to get onto a plane again.

I love it when couples personalize their stuff (invitations, websites, favors, programs, thank you cards, etc). I think the easiest and most obvious way to do that is to incorporate the use of pictures. I received a wedding thank you card, which doubled as a holiday greetings card, from Hanh+Wing the other day and I thought it was very cute. Their wedding was in May, but it was totally worth the wait (haha, just joking guys!). It might take a little more time and maybe a little extra money to personalize your stuff, but it at least it won’t be a typical “cookie cutter” and it’ll stand out. At the end of the day it’s all about preference though. Personally, I prefer to put a part of “me” into my stuff and I like receiving stuff from others with a part of “them”. Trust me that your hard work won’t go unnoticed. I promise someone notices. =)

Photos on card by Alex Studio.