Abby’s gorgeous updo was done at La Tresse by Renee in Baldwinsville, NY.

Abby you are stunning, and sweet as apple pie!

Thanks again to everyone that contributed!  xoxo, Alice and Beth (that is Mom to you, Abby)

Introducing Holly Piselli of A-List Artistry…

Beth and I first met Holly at a social for wedding professionals.  Later we learned that just about all of our married friends in the industry have used Holly at their own weddings.  Yep, she is just that cool and (as  you can see below) a whole lot of fun too!

When we asked Holly to be a vendor spotlight,  Beth’s beautiful daughter volunteered to be our model.

Voila… perfectly lovely!

So remember ladies, if you are getting married, having an engagement session, going to the prom, or just want to glam it up for your hubby on date night… Holly of A-List Artistry is your gal!

Thanks Holly… Beth and I had soooo much fun working with you!  xoxo

Be sure to check out Stephanie’s amazing work here.  Thanks Stephanie you are awesome!  xoxo

Check out these fun items we received recently.  First up, the super fun Fujifilm Instax Camera, which provides photographers with little instant photo jewels.  Photojojo was kind enough to be our sponsor at last month’s PUG meeting, and we gave away a FujiFilm Instax camera as the door prize.  The lucky winner was Robert Kaussner (aka very talented wedding photographer in the Ithaca area).  He did a lovely post about the meeting and his prize on his blog.  Be sure to leave Robert a comment on his blog… us photographers love it when our readers leave comments… hint, hint.

Let me back up for a minute.  Look how cute their packaging is… note the little plastic dinosaur that came with the camera.  Just a fun little perk for shopping with Photojojo…

Beth and I had so much fun taking it out for a test spin photographing some spring blossoms.  Here is a snap of I took of Beth with the Fuji Instax…We found another great find at Photojojo which is the perfect compliment to these cute little instant photos.  Photo Hangers!  Yep, we found them at Photojojo too!  These could be the perfect item to use in a DIY table card display or about a million other clever ideas for those talented DIY brides out there.

Thanks again Photojojo… you’re awesome!

Then we braved that cold New York weather for some of my new favorite portraits to date.  As you’ll soon see, I had a hard time picking my favorites, so I went ahead and indulged in a feast of photos.  Do you have a favorite?

Thanks Carolynn!  Give that little muppet Maromi a kiss for me.  xoxo

When properly done, an album will tell your story.  You can pull it off a shelf, and instantly relive those memories all over again.   Photos in a box randomly tucked away often get lost or damaged.  A slide show on dvd and/or a video will tell your story, but who knows when technology will change, making that dvd/video obsolete?  And really, isn’t it just sooooo much better sharing on the couch, rather than having everyone crowd around the computer?   Wedding albums often become one’s most treasured heirloom.

I always tell my wedding clients… after the cake is eaten, the flowers wilt, your guests go home, and the dress is packed away, the photos remain ever vigilant in telling your story.

As luck should have it my newest sample album has just arrived, so I took some photos to help illustrate this important message to you.  Allow me to introduce you to the Photobook Plus.  My sample features a leather spine and back, combined with a photo cover (but it also has three other cover options, and loads of leather colors and textures to choose from).  Is it wrong to use the word yummy here?  How about gaga?  Yes, I’m definitely gaga for this album from Megan and Ernie’s beautiful Santa Barbara wedding…

This is a 12 x 12 inch album, but it also comes in 10×10, with a variety of cover choices. By the way, all of my wedding clients are now eligible for a free album design.

When I showed this album to a new client, she commented on nicely it opens up, so you can actually see the whole spread.  I, of course, totally agree with her!

Since I always photograph both in color and black & white, I love finding the perfect balance of these images when creating an album design.  Also, playing with size and isolating certain images, really allows me to highlight key moments of the story.  Check out this gorgeous panoramic from Megan and Ernie’s ceremony.   Loving it…

On a side note, could there be a more beautiful setting for this vintage Rolls Royce?  How many times can I say I love this?  Apparently, it’s a lot, because I love, love, love every page of this album…

Oh and if you are one of my portrait clients… look out because I’ll be posting some super fun sample albums for you in the near future.

I first found Tara on the internet.  I was so excited to find a wedding invitation designer and graphic artist of such immense talent right here in little ol’ central New York!  So of course, I had to meet her.  Tara is not only filled to the brim with talent, but she is also beautiful from every perspective… inside, outside, you name it, she oozes awesomeness.  Here she is at her home studio…

Here are some of her beautiful letterpress wedding invitations.  Did you hear that?  Letterpress!!!

Of course, Tara can fulfill all of your wedding design needs.  Invitations, maps, thank you cards, menus, you name it, she can design it with style and heart…

Love this candid of Tara…

Tara is very environmentally oriented, and uses a lot of “green” materials in her creations.  She shares all of her passions on her blog Ink + Wit, which include yoga, interior design, travel, vegan & raw foods, and of course her own creations.  Here is a sampling of her creative repertoire…

She is also the creative brainstorm behind many company brands and identities.  Love this halo of business cards Tara designed…

In addition to beautiful prints, cards, and invitations, I also just love her packaging.  She often uses fun twine and custom made pin back buttons.  I just had to get this adorable animal alphabet poster.  You can get one too at Tara’s Ink + Wit online shop.

Loving these adorable gift cards…

Here is another beautiful portrait of Tara in her home studio…

Once again, if you need a fantastic designer…

Tara Hogan of Ink + Wit is your gal!  Thank you Tara… you raise the bar!!  xoxo

I’m always excited to share my work; and invite you to take a look at all that SyracuseWeddings.com has to offer.