Category Archives: Personal

Bride’s Choice Awards 2012! {Sioux Falls Wedding Photography}

I am happy to share a recent email sent to me from WeddingWire, which is a site that any bride should use in the planning of her special day.  I used the site’s great wedding website feature, because of the options in design and ease of personalization.  There are also many wonderful ideas and vendors...

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Some 2011 favorite moments…

2011 went by so fast! It was a year full of important happenings and meaningful memories. For both myself and for my clients.  Many of them got married, had babies, bought a house, moved far away or closer to family, and so much more. I got married myself, as well as bought a house and...

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Wedding Details :: {Engaged} Photographer’s Perspective :: Wedding Hanger

There are some details from weddings I have witnessed that are etched into my mind as a wedding photographer.  I refuse to ignore these brilliant ideas while planning my own wedding.  Some of these details allow for even better photographs throughout your day.  Paying attention to these, and maybe even perhaps mentioning to your photographer...

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Feeling Crafty: Flower Crowns

Today I decided to stop by Hobby Lobby and get some realistic fake flowers to make little flower girl princess crowns.  Using the colors of what my bouquet will include (wild flowers), my mom and I chose our favorites and headed home to get to work.  Having never done this before, we had no idea...

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Wedding Details : Garter and Jewelry :: {Engaged} Photographer’s Perspective

Planning a wedding can be challenging with all of the little details to pay attention to, including those that will adorning you – as the bride – the center of attention on the big day.  Not only will your dress be breathtaking, it has the option of being complimented by your hair, jewelry, garter, shoes,...

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Wedding Details: Hair Style :: {Engaged} Photographer’s Perspective

How should you wear your hair…. on. your. wedding. day.  This is huge!  How are you to decide what is best for you?  What do you wear in your hair?  There is a plethora of information on the Internet, in magazines, on TV, and everywhere you look as a bride-to-be.  The least I can do...

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WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award

The official Bride’s Choice Award badge and certificate was sent to me this morning, and of course I want to show it off!  Thank you to each and every one of you who support me and spread the word about 283 Photography!

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Bride’s Choice Awards 2011

I got a very pleasant email today.  WeddingWire, a place where past clients can review me and potential clients can find me, has selected me to receive the Brides Choice Awards 2011, recognizing the top 5 percent of local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate quality and service excellence in the wedding industry.I...

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