Saturday, January 10, 2009
recycling electronics
Today Dave & I trekked down to Cromwell to recycle some of our old printers, batteries, an ancient laptop, and our very old TV. I found a place online called The Computer Recycler - very cool place! They recycle all your old electronics for free! And the really cool thing is they recycle the ink cartridges that Staples doesn't take - so I'll be saving mine in a bag now! I highly recommend these guys, you have to read up on their website about the company and where they're registered. Just another effort in keeping our Earth green! :)
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Bride Wars!
Bride Wars is coming out - how funny does that movie look?
Not only are we going to see it, but we were asked by the Wadsworth Mansion to be the official photographer of their screening/cocktail party!
If you're a Wadsworth Bride, break out your cake knife and we'll see you at cocktail hour! Photos will be posted after the event.
Friday, January 2, 2009
2008 Reflection
Photo of the year is posted below, but here are some of my favorites from 2008!
Thank you everyone for a great 2008! Here's to a wonderful 2009! See you all soon!
Magic Tree House
Imagine picking up a book, seeing an intriguing photo in the book, wishing you could go there...then with a whirl you're there. Every night that happens in our house - tonight we went to Hawaii and witnessed a tsunami.
My kids are really into the book series, The Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborn - and I have to admit that I'm into them as well! Evanthea (at age 3) usually falls asleep before chapter 2 but Alexandra (age 4 "and a half" -- as I am reminded) gives me her rapt attention until the last page. They're great stories about two kids who found a magic tree house in the woods and they find books that take them to magical places just by wishing on the photo. Could you imagine doing that? Pointing to a photo and wishing you were there...
I guess as a photographer, that's what we aim to to: bring viewers into our photos. I hope many of you wish on our photos, or at least have them take you somewhere magical! :)
My kids are really into the book series, The Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborn - and I have to admit that I'm into them as well! Evanthea (at age 3) usually falls asleep before chapter 2 but Alexandra (age 4 "and a half" -- as I am reminded) gives me her rapt attention until the last page. They're great stories about two kids who found a magic tree house in the woods and they find books that take them to magical places just by wishing on the photo. Could you imagine doing that? Pointing to a photo and wishing you were there...
I guess as a photographer, that's what we aim to to: bring viewers into our photos. I hope many of you wish on our photos, or at least have them take you somewhere magical! :)
Bridal Show this weekend
I am soooo confused when a holiday falls in the middle of the week, it always makes me think it's the weekend!! Here's the information on Sunday's bridal show:
17th Annual BRIDAL SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA - EAST HARTFORD
When:
1/4/2009 from 10::3am to 4pm
Where:
SHERATON HOTEL - 100 East River Drive, East Hartford, Connecticut
Admission at Door:
$4.00
Brides & Grooms-to-be...make planning your wedding easy, by attending the 17th Annual Bridal Show Extravaganza. Spend a couple of hours or the entire day at this wedding planning event!
Major prize giveaways to include a pair of 1/2 CARAT DIAMOND EARRINGS drawn at 1:30 p.m. & Round-Trip Airfare for Two to Hawaii drawn at 4:00 p.m. (winners must be present to claim the prize)
Note: Tickets are available at the door. Between 10:30-11:00 a.m. - doors will open for "Early Bird" attendees Bride/couple fills out a registration form to obtain 2-for-1 ADMISSION & each attendee receives raffle tickets for DOOR PRIZES - the more guests you bring - the better your chances are for winning!
General Admission will be $4.00 per guest after 11:00 a.m.
Meet the area's finest wedding/event professionals (& receive plenty of SHOW DISCOUNTS). Exhibitors to include services for photography, videography, gowns, tuxedos, live musicians, disc jockeys, bridal registries, invitations & calligraphy, hair stylists, makeup artists, honeymoon travel and so much more!
Join in the festivities! Enjoy live music throughout the day. Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres & Wedding Cake tasting! Chances to win valuable prizes!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE DAY:
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Doors open for general admission; visit exhibitors, receive show discounts, sign-up for additional prize giveaways throughout the show at different booths
1:00 p.m. FASHION SHOW featuring a "WATTERS BRIDES" trunk show (www.Watters.com) and tuxes by MW Tux.
Brides-to-be will be able to try on gowns & receive a 10% off a special order gown at this show.
1:30 p.m. Chances to WIN DOOR PRIZES drawn by raffle tickets obtained at the door - raffle winners pick the prize of their choice at the prize table! (you must be present to WIN!).
1:45 - 4:00 p.m. - Continue to shop and visit exhibitors - ask plenty of questions!
3:30 p.m. FASHION SHOW featuring a "WATTERS BRIDES" trunk show (www.Watters.com) and tuxes by MW Tux.
Brides-to-be will be able to try on gowns & receive a 10% off a special order gown at this show.
4:00 p.m. GRAND PRIZE: Round-Trip Airfare for Two to HAWAII!* (see below for more information)
Each bride-to-be will receive complimentary copies of the following planning magazines: Bride's Connecticut, The Perfect Wedding Guide & the American Wedding Guide
Admission is $4.00 per person at the door. Everyone is welcome (especially the groom-to-be) & your respective families participating in the planning!
The 17th Annual Bridal Show Extravaganza is a Corrine Weddings Production; For additional information, call (860) 633-2727 or send an Email to Corrineweddings@aol.com
DIRECTIONS: 100 East River Drive, East Hartford. I-84 West (traveling from Manchester): take Exit 54; I-84 East (traveling from West of Hartford): take Exit 53. Plenty of free parking.
*GRAND PRIZE DETAILS (for Round-Trip Airfare for Two) to the Hawaiian Islands (stay at one or combine your stay at the following islands: Oahu, Maui, Kauai or the Island of Hawaii. This certificate can be used to travel from Hartford, Connecticut to your choice of alternate destinations if Hawaii is not one of them(ex. Nassau Bahamas, San Francisco, California, Acapulco or Cancun, Mexico to name a few). A minimum hotel purchase of 6 to 10 nights are required (# of nights depends on your choice of destination). This certificate can be used to travel to Paris, France or Malaga, Spain for an 8 -12 night stay!
17th Annual BRIDAL SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA - EAST HARTFORD
When:
1/4/2009 from 10::3am to 4pm
Where:
SHERATON HOTEL - 100 East River Drive, East Hartford, Connecticut
Admission at Door:
$4.00
Brides & Grooms-to-be...make planning your wedding easy, by attending the 17th Annual Bridal Show Extravaganza. Spend a couple of hours or the entire day at this wedding planning event!
Major prize giveaways to include a pair of 1/2 CARAT DIAMOND EARRINGS drawn at 1:30 p.m. & Round-Trip Airfare for Two to Hawaii drawn at 4:00 p.m. (winners must be present to claim the prize)
Note: Tickets are available at the door. Between 10:30-11:00 a.m. - doors will open for "Early Bird" attendees Bride/couple fills out a registration form to obtain 2-for-1 ADMISSION & each attendee receives raffle tickets for DOOR PRIZES - the more guests you bring - the better your chances are for winning!
General Admission will be $4.00 per guest after 11:00 a.m.
Meet the area's finest wedding/event professionals (& receive plenty of SHOW DISCOUNTS). Exhibitors to include services for photography, videography, gowns, tuxedos, live musicians, disc jockeys, bridal registries, invitations & calligraphy, hair stylists, makeup artists, honeymoon travel and so much more!
Join in the festivities! Enjoy live music throughout the day. Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres & Wedding Cake tasting! Chances to win valuable prizes!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE DAY:
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Doors open for general admission; visit exhibitors, receive show discounts, sign-up for additional prize giveaways throughout the show at different booths
1:00 p.m. FASHION SHOW featuring a "WATTERS BRIDES" trunk show (www.Watters.com) and tuxes by MW Tux.
Brides-to-be will be able to try on gowns & receive a 10% off a special order gown at this show.
1:30 p.m. Chances to WIN DOOR PRIZES drawn by raffle tickets obtained at the door - raffle winners pick the prize of their choice at the prize table! (you must be present to WIN!).
1:45 - 4:00 p.m. - Continue to shop and visit exhibitors - ask plenty of questions!
3:30 p.m. FASHION SHOW featuring a "WATTERS BRIDES" trunk show (www.Watters.com) and tuxes by MW Tux.
Brides-to-be will be able to try on gowns & receive a 10% off a special order gown at this show.
4:00 p.m. GRAND PRIZE: Round-Trip Airfare for Two to HAWAII!* (see below for more information)
Each bride-to-be will receive complimentary copies of the following planning magazines: Bride's Connecticut, The Perfect Wedding Guide & the American Wedding Guide
Admission is $4.00 per person at the door. Everyone is welcome (especially the groom-to-be) & your respective families participating in the planning!
The 17th Annual Bridal Show Extravaganza is a Corrine Weddings Production; For additional information, call (860) 633-2727 or send an Email to Corrineweddings@aol.com
DIRECTIONS: 100 East River Drive, East Hartford. I-84 West (traveling from Manchester): take Exit 54; I-84 East (traveling from West of Hartford): take Exit 53. Plenty of free parking.
*GRAND PRIZE DETAILS (for Round-Trip Airfare for Two) to the Hawaiian Islands (stay at one or combine your stay at the following islands: Oahu, Maui, Kauai or the Island of Hawaii. This certificate can be used to travel from Hartford, Connecticut to your choice of alternate destinations if Hawaii is not one of them(ex. Nassau Bahamas, San Francisco, California, Acapulco or Cancun, Mexico to name a few). A minimum hotel purchase of 6 to 10 nights are required (# of nights depends on your choice of destination). This certificate can be used to travel to Paris, France or Malaga, Spain for an 8 -12 night stay!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Photo of the Year 2008
Photo of the Year 2008. This year was tough because we had some really creative out of the box shots. Photo of the year is based on our favorites and the amount of feedback we have received (bridal shows, meetings, blog comments, etc) from you! This is the shot of the year - actually from one of my favorite weddings! I enjoyed working with Mike & Kristin not only because they were tons of fun, but because Mike was all for photos every five minutes - we had fun trying out new techniques and poses!
Congratulations Mike & Kristin - for having the Parsons Photography Photo of the Year 2008, they receive this photo printed on canvas and mounted on a gallery wrap frame.
Want to know how one of your wedding photos can be chosen as photo of the year for 2009? Make sure comments are posted for your wedding about particular shots - maybe you will see your own photo up here next year!
Happy New Year, everyone!
Congratulations Mike & Kristin - for having the Parsons Photography Photo of the Year 2008, they receive this photo printed on canvas and mounted on a gallery wrap frame.
Want to know how one of your wedding photos can be chosen as photo of the year for 2009? Make sure comments are posted for your wedding about particular shots - maybe you will see your own photo up here next year!
Happy New Year, everyone!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monthly Challenge - December
Parsons Photography has started a new monthly challenge! Every month Patrick, Dave and I are challenging ourselves to take one photo that best describes that particular month.
December was sort of a given...here they are:
First shot is Dave's
Next is Patrick's
Then mine
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