Charlene Day Photography: October 2008

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Kelly's Album Pages


Here's one of Kelly's 2-page spreads for her 10x10 album.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Wedding Album

Cassey and Alex's wedding album is ready to view online for anyone who is interested.



Here's a 2 page spread. I think it turned out nicely.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Petit Jean State Park


Tiffany and Michael married at Petit Jean
because that's where he proposed!



Tiffany and Michael are such a sweet pair.
I'm so glad to have met them and done their wedding photos.

What a neat place for an outdoor wedding.
How many people have a waterfall
for a background at their wedding?


I've done a few weddings in the mountains of Arkansas and Oklahoma this year.


Saturday, October 11, 2008

My New Car


My New Car.
I LOVE this car.


Just kidding, it's not mine, but isn't it cool?!

I've always had a thing for British cars.



I can dream, can't I?

Check out the neat-o accelerator pedal.


Do you think Santa might squeeze it down the chimney?
Oh yeah, I don't have a chimney. Rats!


Here's the other one I want.
Wonder if I have any long lost, rich uncles?
Lets' see, I'll drive the red one on Sundays and Mondays,
and the green one the rest of the week.


Friday, October 3, 2008

Choosing a Photographer Wisely

When choosing your photographer consider these things:

1. Do you want great photos, or barely passable?
Your photos will be your memories of major family events and milestones. Sure, you could probably have Uncle John, or your friend, who has a "really nice camera", take your photos and end up with something. Or you might end up frustrated and sad, like a lady I know. She ended up with NO decent wedding photos. That's right, they were ALL out of focus or too dark. EEK! I can't even imagine the disappointment.

2. Money well spent?
Count the cost carefully, but not so carefully that you get a bad deal in the long run. See #1 above.

3. Really look at the photographer's work with a discerning eye.
Are the photos really their work? Can they show you something besides what they have on the internet? Is it quality work? Are there any weird crops, or funny shadows on people's faces? Any strange color casts, such as a yellowy tinge to the whole photo?
Is their style what you like?

4. Do they have references? (Here are just a few)
If they don't have any, or don't want to show them to you, there's a problem.

5. Personality/Character?
When you talk with them, do you feel you could work well together?

6. Is this the photographer who will actually be there?
Believe it or not, big companies will send whomever is available, not necessarily the person you meet.

7. Contract?
Who needs a formal, old contract? You do, if it's your wedding we're talking about!
A good contract is fair to both parties. Read it.