Monday, December 23, 2013

Christmas Chic

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all, no matter what you celebrate! Wishing you love and joy, surrounded by friends and family!

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Baby It's Cold Outside

It's snowing today!!!!! I love a winter wedding….but don't think that just because you are getting married in the winter that you have to have a wedding full of snowflakes and the color red. Black and white glam is a fabulous winter statement!

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Happy Holidays, Happy Feet

Whether you are a bride or attending a wedding, red shoes are such a fun accent to any holiday affair...subtle yet festive, and exactly what that white dress needs in December!

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Rock N Roll!

I love when I sign a couple that isn't afraid to be "out of the box"...this new graphic designer bride and guitar playing groom are going to have an amazing, fun rock and roll wedding! Here is a taste of their look that I created for them

Monday, September 30, 2013

An Apple a Day...

Fall is here! And what better way to honor the changing of the seasons than with apple details? Yummy and fresh with a pop of color, this detail is exactly what your warm and cozy fall wedding needs!

Monday, September 16, 2013

Red Hot!

Whether you are a modern, bohemian, traditional or glam bride, red lips are exactly what you need this fall and winter for your wedding day!

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Fly Away

I recently ordered butterflies for a bride to create a butterfly cake...these delicate, colorful little beings can be fabulous inspiration and theme for a unique and whimsical wedding!

Monday, July 22, 2013

The Value Behind Wedding Photographer Pricing, by Tav Jinivizian


Why do wedding photographers cost so much? I mean, really. Our cameras are just a grade or two
above your uncle's, or your friend's, or even yours. We show up, take some photos, and burn a disc.
That'll be $5,000.00 please. Thank you! Come again!

Good thing it doesn't actually work that way (for most photographers). Not every photographer has
the same routine. Lower priced photographers (about $500-$1,500), mid-range photographers (about
$1,500-$4,000), and high-end photographers (about $4,000-$10,000+) all have different routines and
protocols, products, services, quality, and years or experience - and the finished results that you
receive in the end will reflect those prices.

Time and attention are big factors in pricing. Some photographers will get every little detail about your
wedding from you, and then plan the entire photography schedule to the most minuscule of details.
Visiting each location ahead of time, planning shot locations, timing travel and transitions, backup
plans, and coordinating logistics with the reception manager and/or wedding planner are just some of
the preparations that are made by a prudent photographer. Some will even create an itinerary of
events for you.

Photographers with more experience already know these locations, so not as much planning is
required by them, and the proof is in their portfolio - usually for the better. Other photographers just
play it by ear - meaning they just show up and shoot; kind of like throwing a bunch or darts at a board
and hoping something sticks.

Will you be receiving an engagement session? This is a great way for you and your photographer to
get to know each other. This is important since you'll be spending most of your wedding day with this
person, and need to be comfortable around him or her and their camera. Engagement sessions still
require planning, and possibly getting the appropriate permits. This kind of specialized attention is
one factor that contributes to pricing.

The products and services a photographer offers also affects pricing. A higher quality of prints and
albums means a higher price for the photographer. This higher price is then considered into the
photographer's pricing strategy.

When we're talking about a photographer's services, we're referring to planning, logistics, image
enhancement, and shooting. The time photographers spend scouting locations, planning itineraries,
shooting an event, and all the hours behind a computer needs compensation. The more of these
services that a photographer offers, the higher the price you can expect. Also in consideration of
these services is the quality of work, and years of experience.

As wedding photographers, we wear many hats. Production manager, logistics coordinator, art
director, graphic designer, therapist (who do you think reassures you when the best man is driving
back home to pick up the rings?), and photographer. Some photographers wear some or all of these
hats, some have more experience than others, and some have a higher quality than others. All of
these factors meld together to define the value of the photographer. Ultimately, you are the judge of
that value. So in the end, the classic cliche still stands: you get what you pay for. Armed with the right
photographer, that payoff can be huge.

Tav Jinivizian is the owner, operator, and photographer of Tav Images Photography. He has been
shooting weddings, portraits, and fine art landscapes for 4 years. You can see work samples on
www.tavimages.com.



Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Shades of a bridesmaid...

Bridesmaid dresses don't have to all be the same dress...or even the same color! Mix em up but keep them all within your palette and you will add a beautiful visual component to your day (Not to mention your girls will thank you!)


Monday, June 3, 2013

Naturally feminine

You don't ALWAYS need color, but it's nice to have some texture in a clean palette...try burlap paired with lace for a beautiful au natural, yet feminine look...

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Rock 'n Roll Glam

If you just can't see yourself going down the aisle in pink and having a "girly" wedding..add a bit of Rock 'n Roll! Stationery by Cam Turner Designs and photography by Aevum Photography.

I love deep red for an edgy theme like music too!

Friday, May 10, 2013

Gatsby!

I am so excited to see Great Gatsby! Leo...sigh. Even more excited about what this trend is doing for weddings! Pearls, deco, romance...what's old is new!

Thursday, May 2, 2013

It's a Wrap!

Bouquets come in all shapes, sizes and looks...besides customizing the type of flower and the style of your bouquet, add a bit of yourself with a bouquet wrap that reflects the theme of your wedding, or something sentimental for you as a couple or your families..monograms, something "old" or simply some bling will set your bouquet apart and make it a reflection of YOU!

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Madly in Love

I just caught up on my DVR and on it was the series premier of Mad Men...I was so excited for it! It actually fell a little short for my expectations, but I still love the series and I REALLY love adding vintage 60's elements to a wedding....elegant, upscale and reminiscent of a time that I would have loved to live in!

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Boy meets girl

I love a unique theme...and this one is just too cute! Mixed with stripes, these silhouettes have new life!

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Tied up with a bow

Gotta love a guy who is willing to think out of the box for his attire and go for something trendy....I am loving printed bow ties!

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

A touch of black goes a long way

Sometimes a soft, feminine color palette should be left alone and sometimes it just needs a little extra "umph". I just love how the pop of black adds to this blush and white color palette!