I found this article today and thought I would share it with everyone. The link can be found HERE.

Here is a small excerpt:

“TOP PRIORITIES: Venue, Band, and Photography: The bulk of the average wedding budget is dedicated to the reception venue ($13,667, a 7% increase over 2007); followed by the reception band ($3,633 on average); and photography ($2,655 on average).”

It was nice to see photography in the top 3 items that are the top priorities. I heard once that only 30% of your wedding will go beyond the the wedding day. I mean think about it, the cake goes bad, the limo drives off, the church gets ready for the next day’s service. The things you take with you forever are the photography and videography (if you have that done).

When all is said and done the one thing that will endure from generation to generation will be the photos. Your grandchildren will get to look at that and say “Grandma I can’t believe you wore that! “. I may be a bit biased being a photographer myself but I think it is safe to assume my couples understand this and see the value in the investment that they are making.

Find anything interesting in the article? Leave a comment.

Sarah wasn’t a real bride but we did manage to put her in a wedding dress for some fun bridal shots. Here is a little sample just to keep you all happy until after next week’s wedding.

Good afternoon one and all. It’s Tuesday, not quite as cool as Wednesday but certainly better than Monday. I just finished up working on Rhiannon and Chris’s 60 page album. That is the largest one I have ever done but man did I have fun working on it. I love working on albums after the wedding because you get to enjoy and relive the day. In honor of albums and the lives they touch I have decided to run a promotion. I hope to do many more promotions soon but this is just the start! Be on the lookout as well for some super cool add-ons I will be bringing out here soon. Enjoy your day everyone and be blessed!

CrossWorks 2009 Album Super Special !

In honor of the great art of album storytelling I am offering a limited time offer. If you booked a package with an album this year I am offering 50% additional copies of that same album! Want 2 or more 5×5 show off albums for friends and family? If you purchase 2 more 5×5s at the special price I will throw in a 3rd free!! Get in contact with me today if you are interested!!

Well it’s in to March. Is everyone ready for winter to be over with? I know I am. I managed to finish the wonderful wedding of Rhiannon and Chris. These two were so great to work with and you tell there is a lot of love there. I had fun you two! Many Blessings to you on the road ahead.

Here are some images:

Hello everyone! Hopefully everyone has been enjoying the heat wave we seem to be having, I know I am. This weekend officially kicks off my 2009 season. I am looking forward to spending Saturday with Rhiannon and Chris photographing their day. Stay tuned here for some images soon.

I am also wanted to mention that I working on some new album types for sale this year and also some new and improved add-on services. Please watch the blog for some news.