Delivery day delivery day! I have the most fun getting big packages from my Fedex and UPS drivers!
First up, a value album for Kate and Jason (usually available only for portrait clients, I have made a limited number of these available this year for wedding clients)
see the entire design at this link.
and here’s a fabulous storybook album with over 60 gorgeous images, lovingly retouched, printed on an heirloom fine art matte paper and ready for Terry and Sean’s enjoyment!
WOW! I made the cover of Hitched! (Lynchburg Living’s wedding Issue) Here’s the image they used from Terry and Sean’s fabulous Washington and Lee wedding:
As soon as I get my hands on an actual copy I’ll post it!
Hi happy blog readers! You may already know that I limit the number of weddings I photograph each year to ensure my clients receive the best service and all my creative energies; this means I don’t book something every single weekend. Just booked another one this weekend so I have about eight dates remaining; if you are thinking about booking me for your wedding in 2011, please contact the studio as soon as you have your date!
2012 brides, you’ll want to contact me soon if your wedding is in the spring time!
And since all posts are better with a picture…
For our First Annual Facebook Wedding Contest, Charlotte and Matthew rocked the “like” with over 130 likes! Congratulations y’all just won a 20″ canvas print of this image:
Please contact me to learn how to claim your prize!
In honor of American Heart Month, wear Red today and get a free instant portrait at the studio tonight during First Fridays with our special heart back ground! Just come any time between 6-8 PM with something red on and a smile – it’s that simple! (and it’s even ok if you forget – you can just hold our soft fuzzy red heart pillow in the picture!) Then become a fan or friend on facebook to see the gallery from tonight, tag yourself and download your picture. Can’t wait to see you there!
Drama! Costumes! Pageantry! Lights! and most of all MUSIC! As a supporter of Opera on the James, I want to let you know about their Opera Cabaret going on THIS Saturday downtown at the Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theater! A ticket gets you dinner, open bar, live entertainment and a chance to bid on lots of fantastic items from top Lynchburg companies!
Buy tickets here and get a chance to bid on a Live Auction Donation valued at over $1000 from Allegra’s Studio! I’ll be there and I hope to see you too!
Head on over to the Charlottesville wedding blog to read part two of the write up on Allegra’s Studio! (be sure to come back!)
The Charlottesville Wedding Blog has me as one of the best of 2010 and is featuring one of my beautiful weddings from the fall, Elisabeth and Dietram’s outdoor event at Oak Ridge! What fun! Click on the photo to see part one – part two is coming soon!
It’s been a great new year so far – lots of clients old and new ordering albums this month to get in on 2010 pricing. I thought I would share some of the designs I’ve been working on!
I had an amazing local couple who selected an upgraded digital book and cover for their album – it’s going to be a grogeous 11 x 14 size with a custom silk and leather binding!
Here’s a DC bride who was married at Holy Trinity in Georgetown and whose wedding reception was the the Westin Grand. She wanted a more classic look to her matted album to match her sister’s (whose wedding I photographed in 2005)
You can see the entire design at this link.
You may remember this bride from their styled engagement shoot around NYC? Well there album is going to be just as fabulous!
Their complete classic album design can be viewed here
And from another Washington and Lee bride, a value designed album
And here’s a blast from the past – a 2002 bride contacted me about doing an album in duplicate since she now has two daughters and wants one for each daughter. How fun is that?
One of my very first national award winning prints was from her wedding!
Hopefully we’ll get working on hers next week!
Here’s a simple fine art album created using the highlight images of the wedding day at Clifton Inn.
And here’s the entire design for your viewing pleasure!
As always, image selection are made by my couples so they only get the pictures they want. Each album is custom designed based on the type of album and the style selected. And my couples have an opportunity to review their album design and make changes before we go to production. These books are an INVESTMENT and I want to make sure they are PERFECT! If you are a client of Allegra’s Studio and you are ready to order your album, just give me a call – I’m happy to walk you through the next steps and provide as little or as much guidance as you need! If you are not an Allegra’s Studio couple but you want me to make your album, I am also happy to provide that service – again, just give me a call 434-384-0138 and we can talk about the details!
And finally, a lush vineyard wedding with high contrast colors and lots of family! I designed this album with the bride at my side, another option that’s available to my clients. Just let me know!
The Internet has overcome one of the few disadvantages of being a sole proprietor working without employees – it’s been great to have a water cooler of other wedding vendors and photographers to share with. Every once in a while, we get together in person to chat, network, even eat and drink! Thanks to Jennifer at Hill City Bride for organizing our lovely Tea today at the Ploughcroft Tea Room! A sneak peek at some of the decor and treats, plus a group shot. Lots more on facebook – come and be my friend to see!
