Thursday, March 29, 2012

Picture Perfect Make-Up ...

Unless you’re an international supermodel getting your picture taken all day every day, your wedding day will probably be the most photographed day of your life.

So, you’ll want to look your best in the photos and your makeup will play a big role.

Here are a few hints that may help --

*  Remember, in most cases -- understated makeup works best on camera.

*  Classic colors like pink and peach work well for light skin tone. Copper, indigo and wine look great for dark skin tones.

*  Don’t forget the waterproof mascara – and go easy on the eyeliner. You won’t want the heat or your joyful tears causing raccoon eyes.

*  A long-wearing lipstick in a shade matching your blush will compliment your look throughout the day.

*  If you wear glitter, it will create a lot of small dots that look like blemishes on your skin. In most cases, those flaws will need to be airbrushed out.

*  Don't have your make-up person spend a lot of time fussy over flaws and blemishes. Usually a good foundation, lipstick, nails, and light eye-liner will do. The rest can be corrected in camera or Photoshop if it is needed at all.

To enjoy your day in the spotlight; relax knowing your makeup is picture perfect.

Please call or text us today at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us at:  dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you call, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!". It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

Remember, we still do FREE engagement sessions so you can see if you like working with us ... and can check the quality of our work and the beautiful images of you that we create. It gives you an opportunity to "try-before-you-buy".

Special wedding packages for the remainder of 2012 and 2013 are in place ... but wedding dates are filling fast. Please don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr

A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team
Northwest Wedding Photos and Videos

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

The First Dance ...

Your first dance as husband and wife can be one of the most memorable moments of your reception.

To make sure it’s a good memory, consider practicing your dance for a few weeks before the event to make sure you are in step.

Lessons can also give you added confidence while you shake your groove thing. Your first dance can be waltz, tango, or swing, just make sure you and your partner feel comfortable.

We do lots of weddings – and I always think during the first dance that it would be nice to have a video of that event – but many brides just haven’t included that in the budget. That’s why this year – we’ve added a new service – a custom-made video that will include some of the most important elements of the ceremony and reception … so you can capture the emotions of the moment on video.
Be sure and ask about it when you contact us.

Please call or text us today at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us at:  dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you call, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!". It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

And remember, we still do FREE engagement sessions so you can see if you like working with us ... and can check the quality of our work and the beautiful images of you that we create. It gives you an opportunity to "try-before-you-buy".

Special wedding packages for the remainder of 2012 and 2013 are in place ... but wedding dates are filling fast. Please don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos and Videos

Monday, March 26, 2012

What type of ceremony do you want?

The wedding day revolves around the ceremony. With so many choices, choose what feels right for you and your fiancé.

Are you interested in a religious ceremony? Civil ceremony? Or a spiritual ceremony?

If you and your fiancé are of different faiths, you can incorporate religious traditions from both sides. Whatever you choose, it is your day and the ceremony will set the tone for it.

As we work with many couples, we do all we can NOT to interrupt the proceedings and we’ve found that good advance planning can help with this. So, the more you can tell us about what you have planned … the better.

We would love to help you create memories that will last a lifetime.

Please call or text us today at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you call, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!". It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

And remember, we still do FREE engagement sessions so you can see if you like working with us ... and can check the quality of our work and the beautiful images of you that we create. It gives you an opportunity to "try-before-you-buy".

Special wedding packages for the remainder of 2012 and 2013 are in place ... but wedding dates are filling fast. Please don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos and Videos

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Choosing the Right Vendors ...

Will it be a perfect wedding day with no cake, wilted flowers, or the wrong song playing for your first dance as husband and wife?

Vendors play a big role in making the wedding day special.

Here are some ways to avoid the unthinkable:

• Check vendors’ references
• Ask for samples
• Get agreements in writing

Same is true for photographers.

Please call or text us today at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us at:  dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you call, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!". It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

Remember, we still do FREE engagement sessions so you can see if you like working with us ... and can check the quality of our work and the beautiful images of you that we create. It gives you an opportunity to "try-before-you-buy".

Special wedding packages for the remainder of 2012 and 2013 are now in place ... but wedding dates are filling fast. Please don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos and Videos

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Location! Location! Location

Are you imagining a sunset in the background as you exchange vows? Or are you planning a large cathedral wedding?

Either way, the location plays an important part of establishing the atmosphere for your wedding.

If you are planning an outdoor wedding, you should have a back up plan in case the weather doesn’t cooperate. Having large tents, heaters and coolers on hold can help ensure that your event stays outdoors.

Because there are so many places you can have your ceremony, we like to be invited to the wedding rehearsal … or at least do a walk-through well in advance of the actual wedding day.

The reason:

We will be better able to determine where we’ll need the camera at various times throughout the ceremony if we are able to do some advance planning.

We’ll also be able to check lighting and other equipment we’ll need to bring to insure your wedding photos are of the highest quality possible.

Please call or text us today at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us at:  dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you call, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!". It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

And remember, we still do FREE engagement sessions so you can see if you like working with us ... and can check the quality of our work and the beautiful images of you that we create. It gives you an opportunity to "try-before-you-buy".

Special wedding packages for the remainder of 2012 and 2013 are now in place ... but wedding dates are filling fast. So please, don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos and Video

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Enjoy the Moment ...

With all the excitement and planning involved in the wedding, couple's time can be hard to come by.
So, remember to take some time to enjoy each other’s company.

Plan a quiet night in or enjoy a romantic dinner out at a fancy restaurant. Either way, focus on each other and not on all the planning surrounding the wedding.

And if you select us as your wedding photographers, you can relax knowing that your wedding photography is being handled by a team of professionals who are dedicated to making your special day as stress-free as possible.

Please call or text us today at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us at:  dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you call, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!". It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

We still do FREE engagement sessions so you can see if you like working with us ... and can check the quality of our work and the beautiful images of you that we create. It gives you an opportunity to "try-before-you-buy".

Special wedding packages for the remainder of 2012 and 2013 are now in place ... but wedding dates are filling fast. Please don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos and Videos

Monday, March 19, 2012

"Extra! Extra! Read All About It!"

In the days when newspapers were the place where people got the latest news, the corner newsboys used to yell: "Extra! Extra! Read All About It!" And patrons would quickly pony up their money to be able to read the latest news.

With your wedding -- you may find that newspaper announcements will still let you spread the good news quickly.

The announcements may be worded by you or there may be a form to fill out. Contact your newspaper to find out the details.

If you are planning on running a photo with the announcement, ask for specifics: Will prints be returned? Do they accept digital photos?

Announcing your wedding two to three months in advance is traditional but can be run up to a year in advance. A marriage announcement can be run as soon as you’ve said the vows.

We like to do a pre-wedding engagement photo session. So, if you know what your newspaper needs for a photo – we’ll be happy to provide just what they want.

Did I mention, the engagement session and a large, matted and framed print – are yours for FREE if you schedule your wedding coverage with us?

Please call or text us today at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us at:  dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you call, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!". It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

Special wedding packages for the remainder of 2012 and 2013 are now in place ... but wedding dates are filling fast. Please don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos and Videos

Friday, March 16, 2012

How do you handle Wedding Day emergencies?

Don’t let small mishaps put a damper on your day. Plan ahead and pack an emergency kit for any little inevitable blunders.

A few suggestions: double-sided fabric tape, a small sewing kit, superglue, deodorant, breath mints, clear nail polish, moleskin, and tissues.

Here’s a guarantee. Something will go wrong during your wedding.

How do I know?

Beacuse something always goes wrong at a wedding. The key – don’t panic … and don’t let the thing that goes wrong be your photography!

That’s where we can help! What you are paying for when you hire your wedding photographer is “confidence” that the photos will be picture perfect.

To avoid any photo mishaps, please call or text us today at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you call, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!". It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

Special wedding packages for the remainder of 2012 and 2013 are now in place ... but wedding dates are filling fast. So, please don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos and Videos

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Honoring Your Heritage ...

One way to make your wedding unique and meaningful is to honor your and your fiancĂ©’s family heritage.

Elements such as food, music, and colors will personalize the event.

Explain the significance to your guests as you pay tribute to your family heritage.

Be sure and let us know in advance some of the special customs or traditions that you’ll want as part of the visual record of your event.

We’d love to hear what you have planned.

Please call us at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

And when you call, be sure and ask for our special new report: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!" It is packed with insider information that will help you decide who is the best-matched photographer for your wedding.

Special wedding packages for the remainder of 2012 and 2013 are now in place ... but wedding dates are filling up fast. Please don't delay!

Call or text us now at: (253)579-4040 ... or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

If our lines are busy, please call back or leave us a message. We would love to talk with you about your wedding plans!

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos and Videos

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Setting the Mood for Your Wedding ...

When you think of your dream wedding, what feelings come to mind? What colors, music, and flowers would express those feelings?

Instead of picking out what is “in” for the season, think of what mood you would like to set for your big day. Think of situations and settings where you felt that mood and try to re-create it to set the ambience for the wedding.

Whether you want something wild and funky or serene and peaceful, it should be your dream day, a reflection of how you want to feel.

When we photograph your wedding, we do everything we can to catch the mood and feeling in our high-definition digital photos.

When you call us for more information, please be sure and ask for our special report on: "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!" This will save you a lot of headaches later. It will give you information that other photographers don't want you to know.

We have wedding photo packages starting at $595.

Call us now to schedule your session today! (253)579-4040 or email: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

Wedding dates are filling fast! And, we want to be your wedding photographers!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides' Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos

Monday, March 12, 2012

Your Wedding Bouquet ...

With so many options and decisions to make regarding your wedding, choosing your wedding bouquet may be just one more thing to puzzle over.

 As you talk to your florist, keep in mind these bouquet types to make narrowing down your choice easier:

*  Round - A tight cluster or loose arrangement of flowers in a generally round shape

*  Nosegay - Small and round-shaped including greenery and ribbon. Typically mounted in a cone-shaped holder

*  Hand-tied - simple grouping of flowers with exposed stems, tied with ribbon

*  Cascade - full bouquet at top that tapers downward. Typically includes flowing foliage and ribbon.

*  Arm - Long-stemmed flowers ribbon or bow tied with exposed stems. Sits in inner bend of elbow

Your bouquet should match the formality of your event and gown.

Now -- when you are ready to schedule your wedding photographers -- please contact us. We have package rates as low as $595.

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Thanks!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos
dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

P.S. Be sure and call us soon! Wedding dates are filling fast. Please call us to reserve coverage on your wedding day. Thanks. ~ Dana (253)579-4040

Friday, March 9, 2012

Distinctive Wedding Desserts ...

The traditional wedding cake may not fit into the theme of your wedding or you may just want to have an out of the ordinary dessert to liven things up.

Whatever your reason, if you decide NOT to have a wedding cake at your reception, you still have plenty of sweet options to offer your guests:

*  Mini pastries
*  Attended ice cream buffet
*  Krispy Kreme donut cake
*  Chocolate fountain
*  Cannoli Bar
*  Gourmet caramel and chocolate apples coordinated to your wedding colors
*  Chocolate-tower with fruit

Your caterer will also be an excellent resource for distinctive desserts.

They may have a dream-dessert they have been dying to try out. Also, they may suggest a variety of desserts that can be served together as a dessert bar.

Even if you choose the traditional route and serve a wedding cake, you may still opt for an additional dessert. Whatever you choose to dish up, your guests will be sure to go home in a sweetened condition.

If you are planning a special dessert treat for your wedding reception, we'd like to capture that notable aspect of your wedding day along with all the memorable details with our quality, digital photography.

Give us a call at: (253)579-4040 or email us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com  to set up an appointment today for your FREE engagement session ... and request my FREE report on the "Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!"

Thanks.

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos

Thursday, March 8, 2012

What to pack for your honeymoon ...

With all the hustle and bustle of planning for the wedding day, packing for the honeymoon can easily be overlooked. Your honeymoon should be a relaxing get-away.

So, here are some packing tips to help:

*  A list with all the items you will need can be a handy way to double check that you have everything necessary.

* A toiletry bag containing empty bottles for your shampoo, conditioner, and lotions will save you from wasting time looking for bath products. And remember airline restrictions if you are flying.

*  Consider buying duplicates of everyday use items like a toothbrush and deodorant. Pack these in your suitcase beforehand so you won't have to frantically pack them on the day of the wedding.

*  Be sure to keep your important documents and medicine in your carry-on luggage.

*  Pack a spare change of clothes in your carry-on in case of lost luggage. Also, pack a small just-in-case bag including band-aids, aspirin, Pepto Bismal tablets, and aloe.

Don't let packing mishaps spoil your relaxation. Plan ahead so you can enjoy your time together.

Bring back some snapshots from your honeymoon - and we can help you place those in your wedding album when you return. Our new coffee-table style albums are VERY popular right now - and we are excellent designers. All your friends will want one like yours if we do it!

Hope to hear from you soon. We want to be your wedding photographers.

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos

P.S. Please call today: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Your Wedding Day Hairstyle ...

Your wedding day hairstyle should compliment your gown, veil, and face.

Sounds easy, right?

But it may be difficult to decide the best way to pull your complete look together.

A great place to start is by looking at all types of magazines, not only bridal magazines.

Once you have an idea or two of what you would like to do with your hair, think about your dress. Are there elements of your gown you want to highlight? If so, you'll want to make sure that your hair doesn't cover them but rather, accents those unique elements.

Consult with your hairstylist about your narrowed-down choices. Does she have any suggestions that take into account your hair type, the formality of your wedding and your ensemble? Your stylist should have ideas on what will suit you.

Once you've discussed your options and chosen the hairstyle that will be the most complimentary, do a trial run. Incorporate the veil or any other hair accessories you will be wearing on the wedding day.

Also, when perfecting the hairstyle for your wedding, get a trim and color your hair with enough time before the wedding to look natural.

As your wedding photographer, we'll be there to capture all the details of your wedding attire. Please call us at (253)579-4040 or email us for an appointment for a FREE engagement session at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Thanks!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Bride's Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Saving Your Wedding Cake ...

Saving the top tier of the wedding cake to be eaten on the one year anniversary is a tradition many couples choice to honor.

If you are planning on saving your cake, you'll want to plan ahead so that the top tier is preserved carefully.

*  First, as soon as possible, place the cake in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours to quick freeze.
*  Second, remove the cake from the freezer and wrap loosely in plastic wrap.
*  Then place the wrapped cake into a cake box.
*  Finally, cover the box with more plastic wrap and place in the freezer.

These steps will preserve the cake for the year.

When you are ready to eat the cake:

*  Plan to start the thawing process a couple days before you plan to eat the cake.
*  Remove the cake from the freezer for 48 hours to thaw in the refrigerator.
*  Then leave the cake at room temperature 2 to 3 hours to completely thaw.

Eat and enjoy your top tier of the wedding cake, remembering the fond memories of the wedding day.

And, while you're reminiscing about your wedding day, what better way to remember your ceremony and wedding day than by reviewing your photographs created by Northwest Wedding Photos.

We offer high quality wedding images at a very affordable price.

Call or email us for a FREE Engagement Photo Session at: (253)579-4040 or contact us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

We want to be your wedding photographers!

Thanks!

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides Club Preferred Photographic Team

P.S. Another idea for your first anniversary celebration, if you don't want to freeze your wedding cake, inquire with your baker if they will do a fresh replica of the top tier of your cake for your anniversary.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Have Your Cake -- and Eat It Too ...

With so many innovations in cake decorating, you can easily have the cake of your dreams. And, a few hints will help make those dreams reality.

*  First, ask others for recommendations for a cake designer. Your other wedding vendors may have worked with a favorite baker in the past.

*  Second, interview and review a few bakers' portfolios. Be sure and taste samples of their work. You wouldn't want to serve a beautiful cake that tastes awful to your guest.

*  Third, once you have selected your cake designer, work closely with them to ensure they share your vision of the cake. Bakers can match your wedding gown lace, your wedding colors, or the flowers. Customize your cake so that it fits perfectly with the rest of your wedding ambience.

*  One final note, sign a contract. The contract should include all the details of the cake as well as the wedding details such as time and place.

Cutting the cake as a couple and feeding it to each other is a time honored tradition that is always fun to capture as a wedding image. If you have it planned, we can create an photo image that you'll always remember.

Hope to hear from you soon. We want to be your wedding photographers.

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos

P.S. Be sure and ask for our special report "The Seven Secrets You Must Know When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer!"

And remember, we do FREE wedding photo engagement sessions. Call to schedule yours today! (253)579-4040 or email: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

Friday, March 2, 2012

My Mom Is Driving Me Crazy ...

Many women have grown up imagining their perfect wedding day.

And just as many moms have pictured what their daughters' wedding days.

But, just how often are these two visions the same?

Unfortunately, not often.

Wedding planning can be stressful when parties don't agree but there are some ways to lessen the stress.

*   Set boundaries early. Let your mother know that she is important to the planning process by explaining what role you would like her to play.

*  Stay focused on the things you would like her help in arranging. If your mom has a particular strength, put her in charge of something related to that talent.

*  Also, recognize which battles are worth fighting. Consider your wedding planning as a practice session for an important skill in any marriage: Compromise.

Now, one of the nice things about working with us is that we've been involved in the planning for your wedding photos and, Nancy will be there to make certain you get the images you've requested. (We raised 8 kids, so I guarantee you she knows how to get things done! LOL!)

Hope to hear from you soon. We want to be your wedding photographers.

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides Club Preferred Photographic Team

Northwest Wedding Photos
Please give us a call at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Wedding Invitations ...

The invitations are the first impression many of your guests will have of your wedding.

So, when choosing your invitation, consider how the invitation fits in with the overall theme of your wedding.

An invitation can set the tone for the wedding. If you are having a formal elegant wedding, your invitation can be classic so your guests know what to expect. Or if you are planning an easy going, outdoor informal get together, your invitation should indicate that as well. You can incorporate your flower choice in the invite or set your color theme.

Your invitations can be a wonderful opportunity to not only get the information across but also be a reflection of your wedding and therefore you as a couple.

We like to do a pre-wedding engagement photo session. So, if you would like a photo to accompany your invitation, we'll be happy to provide just what they need.

Did I mention, the engagement session and a large, matted and framed print are yours for FREE if you schedule your wedding coverage with us?

Hope to hear from you soon. We want to be your wedding photographers.

Dana and Nancy Kehr
A Brides Club Preferred Photographic Team

Give us a call at: (253)579-4040 or e-mail us at: dana.lloyd.kehr@gmail.com