Magazines and catalogs are like my crack. I get so excited when they arrive in the mail, and I am never one to resist the luring of the checkout aisle. Never. It definetly runs in the family too. My Mom, sister and sister-in-law and I share magazines regularly. So much in fact that it drives Joey nuts. I think it’s the clutter they produce though, there are stacks everywhere in our house! Here are some recent catalogs that have given me inspiration for my photography, which their crisp editorial style are perfect for.

And a big Thank You to The Knot magazine for printing Chip and Lauren’s wedding.

I totally spaced on revealing this yesterday. OOPS! I am thrilled to announce the 2010 winners of my free wedding photography contest are…………

Congrats to you! Thanks again to all who submitted. It came down to two couples and it was a very tough decision. I would like to offer a free “day after” session to my runner-up couple. Amanda+Jason, that’s all you!

*the photo above is a little sneak peek of my future branding, so stay tuned for more on that later!*

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

I was so honored to be apart of this wonderful gift. Liz Guthrie, of San Jose Wedding Consultants, and Wish Upon a Wedding, along with many other generous vendors, are offering a luxurious high-end $100,000 wedding in San Francisco. Talk about amazing!!! Along with Vicki and Phong, from My Simple Details here in Fairfax, and Mike and Zan, from Silk and Silver Productions, we shared the great news with the winners, Vanessa and Mike, who are also currently located here in VA. It was an incredible thing to be a part of, and I am so happy I was asked to photograph the big reveal.

This coincided perfectly with my free wedding photography giveaway. I am happy to announce that the winner is…….. going to be announced tomorrow. Ooopps, sorry, it’s taking longer than I thought to choose!!! Thanks to all of the couples who submitted their stories. I’ve had a great time reading through them all with Joey. It gave me the warm-fuzzies to read so many love stories on Valentines Day morning. What a great way to start the day!

Here is the video footage, courtesy of Silk and Silver Productions:

San Fran Dream Wedding 2010

Here are some of my photos:

Holly Chapple from here in VA donated this stunning bouquet




Vanessa calling Liz to thank her.

“behind the scenes” with the crew and Mike’s Mom.




We headed outside for a few quick photos in the bright sunny snow.

Here is the official press release: