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Freeday: Mini albums and updates on our February-March schedule

February 4th, 2011

Freeday updates: schedule for February and March, and some images of our OH-SO-CUTE mini wedding albums!

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T.G.I.F~!!

Ok, so for today’s freeday, I’ve got some updates on our schedule for the coming months:

After 2 years of going home for fun, I AM HEADING HOME TO MALAYSIA for vacation on February 18th!!!

The dates: February 18 – March 20

Since this is an extended period, here are some info on how you can get in touch with me.
Emails: I will check emails at least once a day, so it may take 24-36 hours to get my response, depending on when you send it
Phone calls: Can be scheduled. I will call you, so you won’t be charged!
Skype: Yes please! The easiest way is to schedule it ahead of time, but if you find me online, feel free to drop me a message. Username: yuetwen

If you will be there, or if you’re there now, and would like a photo shoot / portrait session / pre-bridal session / pet photo session / whatever else your little hearts desire, let me know! For those who know Malaysia, I will be in the KL/PJ area (for the most part), but I can travel if you push and nudge me a little ;)

That’s it for today, but let me know finish off by showing you some OH-SO-CUUUTEEE photos of some wedding mini albums I recently delivered to my clients. Next week, I will show some photos of the main album. For now, you get the cuteness. :)

Chicago wedding photographer sample of Little Kisses mini wedding albums

All my albums – whether big or small, where wedding albums or guest books – all come wrapped up in adorable canvas bags. This way, you can place it on your coffee table without that ugly box that comes with all conventional albums, but still protected in its swank cover!
Chicago wedding photographer sample of Little Kisses mini wedding albums Chicago wedding photographer sample of Little Kisses mini wedding albums

Chicago wedding photographer sample of Little Kisses mini wedding albums Chicago wedding photographer sample of Little Kisses mini wedding albums

Mini albums have the SAME print quality, SAME archival paper, and are made of the SAME leather materials.
Chicago wedding photographer sample of Little Kisses mini wedding albums

Mini albums measure 4×4. Here, two mini albums are stacked up top of a full-size 10×10 album.
Chicago wedding photographer sample of Little Kisses mini wedding albums

Chicago wedding photographer sample of Little Kisses mini wedding albums Chicago wedding photographer sample of Little Kisses mini wedding albums

Chicago wedding photographer sample of Little Kisses mini wedding albums

Chicago wedding photographer sample of Little Kisses mini wedding albums

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Tell Me…Thursday: how many photos, how many hours, and what the heck are “in-formals”?

February 3rd, 2011

I answer 3 frequently asked questions. Potential clients must read!

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For the first Tell Me..Thursday post, I am posting a few select questions from the FAQ section of my site. Many people who visit my site typically goes through the galleries, and them jump to my contact form pretty quickly, not knowing that there are a slew of resources under the “For Your Information” tab. So the next the time you visit my site, be sure to check out that section! In the meantime, here are 3 questions that I’ve gotten in the past, and are also one of the many questions listed in my FAQ:


HOW MANY PHOTOS WILL I GET? WILL I GET ALL THE PHOTOS THAT YOU TOOK?
Chicago-wedding-photographer-number-of-hours-number-of-photos
This can vary greatly depending on the number of hours of coverage, how many events are happening during the day, the number of in-formals you wanted, and whether there is a 2nd shooter. A standard 8 hour wedding can have anywhere from 400 to 700 UNIQUE images (if you include black & white copies of the same image, you’ll likely end up with 700-1,000 images). Longer coverage, additional wedding customs and formalities (e.g., sand ceremony, tea ceremony) will have more images. Some brides prefer not to have the photographer there while they are getting ready – this will reduce the number of images. Simpler/shorter ceremonies tend to have fewer images.
Plain and simple — you will not get all of the images that I took in my camera on that day. After your wedding, I filter, edit and process your images, throwing out redundant, out-of-focus and poorly composed images (yes, I GET poorly composed images too! No one is perfect!). Trust me when I say: you don’t want those images!


Chicago-wedding-photographer-number-of-hours-number-of-photosWHY DO YOU SAY “IN-FORMALS”?
In my opinion, “formal” family and group photos taken during wedding days have received way too much bad rep for being boring, stale, fake and frustrating. I’m here to change that! As much as we all don’t like lining up and waiting for our names to be called and pictures taken, it is an important part of the wedding day – who knows when your favorite aunts or cousins will gather together again? And what could be a better time – everyone looks great, its a happy occasion, the venue is beautiful.
One important difference – your experience with my formals is going to be casual, fun, and enjoyable. My formals are quick, lightly posed, and absolutely, positively, NO frozen, fake smiles. I often move around when taking group pictures, to get different backgrounds, and usually having a chat with you as you are settling into your position in the photo. Before you even get the chance to stay in position too long, I’m done! Its quick, friendly, easy and fun. Genuine smiles guaranteed! That’s why I call them in-formals!


HOW MANY HOURS OF PHOTOGRAPHY COVERAGE WOULD I NEED?
Chicago-wedding-photographer-number-of-hours-number-of-photosDepends on when your ceremony and reception times are. A good guideline is to start photography at least 2 hours before the ceremony to cover getting ready photos, shoes, rings, decor, flowers and other little details (unless you’re not into these images; in that case, starting 30 minutes – 1 hour before ceremony will do). A good time for end time is 3 hours or more into the dinner. This is usually enough time to cover all the important events, such as cake cutting, toasts, first dances and other important items on the agenda for the night. This means that if you have a 3pm ceremony and 7pm dinner hour (or 6pm cocktail hour), ideal minimum photography coverage would be 1pm through 10pm.
Time between the ceremony and reception is usually occupied with family and wedding party pictures, as well as portraits of just the two of you. If you are having a late ceremony, then plan to have these photos taken before the ceremony. In this case, you’ll want to start photography coverage 2 hours before when you need to be ready for photos. Whatever you do, try to set aside at least 1 hour for family photos, and another hour for wedding party and portraits.

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I hope this was helpful to you! Tomorrow, we have an announcement about our schedule during the month of February and March. If you’ve been communicating with me via email recently, you probably already have this information. Otherwise, please check back tomorrow!

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Wedded Wednesday: A Madison, WI wedding with photo op at Tenney Park

February 2nd, 2011

Really, really cute wedding party photos at Tenney Park in Madison, WI. Plus, yellow bridesmaids dresses!

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Today’s wedding is brought to you by some really cute yellow bridesmaids dresses with pockets! (yes, pockets! so cute!). The ceremony was held at the Pres House in downtown Madison. I took the bridal party to Tenney Park for some photo op.

Madison Wedding Photography with Ceremony at the Pres House and wedding party photos at Tenney Park

Madison Wedding Photography with Ceremony at the Pres House and wedding party photos at Tenney Park Madison Wedding Photography with Ceremony at the Pres House and wedding party photos at Tenney Park

Madison Wedding Photography with Ceremony at the Pres House and wedding party photos at Tenney Park Madison Wedding Photography with Ceremony at the Pres House and wedding party photos at Tenney Park

Madison Wedding Photography with Ceremony at the Pres House and wedding party photos at Tenney Park

Madison Wedding Photography with Ceremony at the Pres House and wedding party photos at Tenney Park

Madison Wedding Photography with Ceremony at the Pres House and wedding party photos at Tenney Park

Madison Wedding Photography with Ceremony at the Pres House and wedding party photos at Tenney Park

Madison Wedding Photography with Ceremony at the Pres House and wedding party photos at Tenney Park Madison Wedding Photography with Ceremony at the Pres House and wedding party photos at Tenney Park

Madison Wedding Photography with Ceremony at the Pres House and wedding party photos at Tenney Park

Next week: We’re going to continue on to this wedding’s reception! It’s going to be at the famous Monona Terrace!! Check back soon!

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Chicago Blizzard 2011

February 1st, 2011

Just some photos of tonight’s blizzard from my balcony in Schaumburg. Yikes!

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Just some photos of tonight’s blizzard from my balcony! Yikes!


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Update! OF COURSE I had to go out and roll around in the snow the next morning and make me some snow angels!! =)

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