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Bridal 101: My Custom Scrapbook Layout

Published by Tara Sroka on March 1, 2011 in Wedding. 0 Comments

I know first hand that it’s sometimes easier to design something for someone else rather then myself. A few years ago I won a custom layout (above) from the wonderfully talented Gina Miller and I had her do a wedding layout for me. It’s always fun to see what other artists will do with your photos that you might not think of, so if you need some help of your own let me know!

Credits: Papers (all toned-down), lace brush, stitched heart and pinned label by Michelle Coleman. Loose stitches by Syrin at CatScrap. Hanging flower by Natalie Braxton. Gold brads by Shabby Princess. Blue folded ribbon by Amy Martin. Paint by Maya at Scrapbook Graphics. Antique Color on photo (tweaked) by Photoblast. Glamour on photo (tweaked) by Virtual Photographer. Fonts are FG Script Elegante, CK Dingbat Hearts and AL Modern Type.

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Bridal 101: The Power of Color

Published by Tara Sroka on February 22, 2011 in Wedding. 0 Comments

Color is a powerful tool in design, photography and everything related to your wedding. Selecting the right colors can impact an overall look of something so it’s important to choose wisely.

The Dessy Pantone Color Guide is a beautiful, portable way to communicate your wedding colors and ensure perfect harmony for your wedding look.

This guide was designed for portable use and is ideal for shopping for wedding fashions, and coordinating colors with your wedding vendors, such as florists, caterers, stationers and more.

Speaking of colors, The Perfect Palette blog offers great color combinations for planning your weddings with real life wedding photos as inspiration. Definitely check it out to stay in the know about what colors are hot for weddings and fashion.

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Bridal 101: Photo Booth Trend

Published by Tara Sroka on February 16, 2011 in Custom Scrapbooking, Layouts and Wedding. 0 Comments

Photo booth rentals are the hottest party and wedding trend the past few years. A favorite of all ages, photo booths offer hours of fun at weddings. They remind us of our youth and they freeze us in candid moments of silliness or affection. I have to admit I’m a sucker for photo booths and I would have had one at my wedding if they were popular back then. I have been to many holiday parties over the years where there was a photo booth and it was always a hit!

As previously mentioned props are being used in wedding photos and that is true for photo booth photos as well. Props for photo booths can be even sillier with crazy wigs, signs and fun printables! These fun photo opportunities are a great way to break the ice and get people mixing and laughing. These fun photo stripes are great extra favors for guests and not to worry many companies offer couples copies of all of the photos on CD.

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Bridal 101: Fun with Photos

Published by Tara Sroka on February 14, 2011 in Wedding. 0 Comments

Photo jewelry I wore showing the important family members who have passed away.

I hope you have been enjoying all the wedding related posts here on my blog. I originally planned to only do a week of posts but soon realized I had TONS more great content to share with my readers. Today we are going to talk about some fabulous ways to incorporate personal photos into your wedding decor and wedding planning.

I hope this gave you some new ideas about how to incorporate some of your personal pictures into your big day!

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Bridal 101: Trash The Dress Trend

Published by Tara Sroka on February 11, 2011 in Wedding. 2 Comments

Photo from istock.com and taken by Alena Ozerova

Trash the Dress is a trend gaining in popularity these days but it originally started in 2001 by Las Vegas wedding photographer John Michael Cooper. This photo trend also goes by the name Rock the Frock and Fearless Bride. Trash the Dress is a fun concept that consists of a photo shoot taken in an environment where the dress is literally going to get trashed. Photo shoot locations examples are: the beach, city streets, rooftops, garbage dumps, amusement parks, fields and abandoned buildings. I even came across a bride covered in paint from a paintball game, which I thought was pretty creative. The locations and ideas are endless; you just need to think creatively to suit your client’s styles and personalities. This edgy concept of Trash the Dress is fresh and unique because it’s shows the bride or couple in a situation that isn’t the “norm” and is more playful.

Typically these photo shoots are not shot the same day as the wedding and some brides don’t want to ruin their precious wedding dresses so they opt to buy another dress to trash. So the next time you shoot a wedding for a client maybe you’ll convince them to get a little trashy and have some extra fun in their dress.

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Bridal 101: My Wedding Details

Published by Tara Sroka on February 10, 2011 in Wedding. 0 Comments

Here are some photos detailing all the special touches that made up my special day.

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Bridal 101: My Wedding Photos

Published by Tara Sroka on February 10, 2011 in Wedding. 2 Comments

Since talking about weddings the past week it’s only fair for me to show you some of my wedding photos. Photos taken by Windau Photography.

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Bridal 101: Wedding Photo Props

Published by Tara Sroka on February 9, 2011 in Wedding. 3 Comments

Photo courtesy of Mikkel Paige Photography.

Couples are now using props in their wedding photos as well as engagement sessions. Props can be simple – balloons, signs, flowers or anything that has special and significance meaning to you as a couple. Also if you have a theme, then that can lend itself to a prop idea. Here’s a list of some props for you to consider:

Photo courtesy of Jen Caputo and photographed by Del Sol Photography.

Photos courtesy of Holly McCaig Photography.

I love the use of the iphones and ipads in Holly McCaig’s photos. My favorite props and photos are always the ones that tell a story about the couple and these really captures the couples’ techie personalities.

As mentioned about mustaches on a stick are a top trend at receptions right now. They provide hours of fun and laughter, and add tons of personality to wedding photos. Stay in trend this season and add a bit of hair to the mix with these great props.

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Bridal 101: Save the Date Videos

Published by Tara Sroka on February 8, 2011 in Wedding. 0 Comments

Save the Date videos are becoming super popular lately and I thought this
one is pretty cool. Be sure to check out several other unique creations here.

Save the Date: Blair and Maggie from Squid and Beard on Vimeo.

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Bridal 101: Photography Checklist Free Printable

Published by Tara Sroka on February 8, 2011 in Freebie and Wedding. 8 Comments

To better help you figure out all the shots to capture at your wedding, I have for you a free printable Wedding Photography Checklist. Be sure to click on the image for the high resolution download. Limited time only – be sure to download before 2/28! After that customizable templates will be available at Pink Ink Studios for purchase for use in your business.

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