Alright, I know we are getting pretty close to the big Holiday, so here are the details for our Holiday Mini-Sessions! 

The sessions will be at Lock 3 in downtown Akron. The city looks awesome in its Holiday garb, with bows and garland, wreaths on the light poles, and a huge Christmas tree by the skating rink (check out some of the examples above and below). Sessions are about twenty minutes long, with no limit on the number of people. Included with your session are five of your favorite images on CD, a custom Holiday Card design, and 10% off the purchase of any print 11x14 or larger. The cost for the session is $75.00. 

Sessions can be scheduled from 12pm-4pm on Saturday, December 1st. If extra times are needed, we can also schedule on the afternoon of December 9th. Cards and images will be ready the following week, giving plenty of time to get those cards in the mail! Call or email Ryan to schedule a time, or if you would like more details. 

sit.stay.smile.
Ryan

PS  I think photos on the skating rink and/or toboggan would be pretty awesome for an adventurous family! Here's a link to the Holiday Fest if you're looking for ideas.

Wow, that was a quick year! It certainly does not seem like the Holidays are upon us, and that 2013 is right around the corner. In the words of Ferris Bueller, "Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you might miss it". If you are getting married in 2013, you don't want to miss this deal. Stop and take a look at our $2012 in 2012 special!

Wedding Photography dates are booking fast at Black Dog Photo Co., but we still have dates open for 2013 weddings. As an incentive to help us fill out our calendar, we have put together a pretty awesome special. Book Black Dog Photo Co. for your Wedding Photography before the end of 2012, and receive a special package for $2012. The package includes:

-Unlimited Coverage
-Two Photographers
-20 Page Album
-DVD of Images with Copyright
-4x6 Previews
-Preview Slideshow of Selected Images
-All Images Posted to an Online Gallery

This package has all the key items our potential clients are asking for:  No time limit on our coverage, a custom designed album, and the copyright to your photos. As well as an awesome price!

Want to learn more about how Black Dog Photo Co. can capture your special Wedding day? Hit me up here, I'd love to learn what you are planning!

sit.stay.smile.
Ryan

PS    There is no way I can narrow down my favorite holiday food, but one thing I look forward to every year is Great Lakes Christmas Ale (interesting tidbit...my college photo professor shot the image on the label). It's only available during the holiday season, so when it shows up on the shelves I know it's time to get in the spirit. What do you see/hear/smell that lets you know it's time for the Holidays? Share it on our Facebook page! 

I got my "exhibitor handbook" in the mail for the upcoming Today's Bride bridal show today. It brought into sharp focus the fact that we have officially entered the wedding planning season. Planning a wedding can be a difficult and stressful experience, or it can be a fun memory to go along with the wedding day.

Having been a Wedding Photographer for over 15 years, I've seen it all. Good weddings. Crazy weddings. Scary weddings... Let's just say I have a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn't when it comes to planning your big day! 

I found a great article about choosing a Wedding Photographer from the Huffington Post. I summarized the good stuff below. Here's the link to the full article. 

1.  Don't be afraid of the price. Wedding Photos will be what you have to remember your wedding for the    rest of your life. 

2.  What's your style? Photography, like all art, is subjective. Do you like traditional, or more edgy photos? Do you like photos that look vintage, or more artistic? Do your homework and choose a photographer with a style that fits your eye.

3.  Personality. The quality of your photographs will depend on how well you click with your photographer. If you aren't comfortable, the look on your face will show it in your portraits. 

4.  Important elements. The details from your wedding day are what fill in the story in the wedding album. Does the photographer have an eye for what's important? Do the flowers, programs, cake, table settings, etc... look awesome in their photos?

5.  Customize your package. Once you narrow down your choices, meet the photographers face to face. Make sure you can get a package that fits the needs of your wedding. 

6.  Good vision. You want a photographer who will create rock star photos of your wedding without too much direction from you. Hire a professional you can trust to do a great job (PS. this applies to all your vendors, and can relieve a lot of wedding day stress).

I make my living as a photographer, so obviously it's important to me that brides and grooms choose Black Dog Photo Co. as their Wedding Photographer. That being said, I want our clients to work with us because we offer the important qualities discussed above. 

Choosing a Wedding Photographer is a big deal because Wedding Photos are so important. Choose wisely.

sit.stay.smile.
Ryan


PS.     Choose Black Dog Photo Co.

PPS.   Planning an Akron Wedding? Want to learn more about my Wedding Photography? Hit me up here, I'd love to hear about your wedding!