Author Archives: Judy

A Photog Should Record Event-Not Star In It

A comment I often hear from my clients is how surprised they are that my assistants and I keep ourselves out of the way as we are covering an event.  This comment never fails to please me because the Vivid Visions Photo team goes to great lengths to be unobtrusive. Our approach for coverage of...

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Wedding Photographers and Uncle Bob Should Work Together for Great Photos

When wedding photographers talk shop, a common topic is how to work around “Uncle Bob,” the proverbial wedding guest who fancies him- or herself a serious photographer with nice gear and is anxious to use it.  Typically the discussion centers on how to prevent Uncle Bob from interfering with the hired pro as we work...

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Every Day Should Be Earth Day

Earth Day is a special day in my family. On Earth Day we used to celebrate with a special meal finished with a cake and candles. We are not kooky tree-huggers (not that tree-hugging is kooky by any means). As it turns out, April 22, designated as Earth Day in 1970, is also my father’s...

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Survey-Brides Regret Skimping on Photographer

Dear Brides and Grooms, I’ve said it before, and I’m sure I’ll say it many more times. The one wedding expense you should not cheap out on is your photographer. And now a survey by online photo lab Shutterfly has the results to prove my point: “ Should’ve spent less on the dress; more on...

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Wedding Photography-A Great Place to Keep Traditions Alive

Weddings are such a happy, emotional occasion in the life of the Bride and Groom and their families. There are so many traditions that are manifesting in so many different ways. We have the standard traditions-Daddy walking his little girl down the aisle is one that comes to mind, but we also have traditions that...

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