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I know, how silly of me! I’m blogging about another blog post I did for someone else’s blog. 
But it’s a good one – all about How to Choose Your Wedding Photographer.
Please take a looksie! You might find your DJ or lighting services for your wedding while you’re there, too. ::grin::
Okay, we knew it was coming. The editor from the Style section knew a cool idea when she heard it and decided to feature our June 4th couple in the Father’s Day Sunday paper. The article is wonderful, all about how Jenna & Justin picked the crosswalk of a Potrero Hill intersection to say their vows.
Yes, indeed, they shut down a whole city block. The view was to die for, the reason was so romantic, and come rain or shine, that’s where the vows were to be had!
The editor approached me and asked if they could get five images from the ceremony to choose from and feature, and the one they chose was one of my favorites. It’s right after Justin stomps the glass, the crowd yells Mazel tov and he plants a big kiss on Jenna. My 2nd shooter for the day, friend and PPA certified photographer Jeanne dePolo, was on the ladder for that shot while I was down in the aisle for the “traditional” view – and hers was the one they chose!
Jenna Marries Justin in a Potrero Hill Crosswalk
Why do I have a 2nd photographer? For exactly that reason! My 2nd photographer IS my second pair of eyes and gives me the necessary “two places at once” that my style of wedding photography demands. I’m a documentarian, a storyteller, and an artist all at once – and a little bit anal wanting to capture every-single-moment. My 2nd photographers are or have been lead photographers for weddings for at least three seasons and I trust them enough to put my name and reputation on every shot they take. My 2nd photographer is there in case anything happens to me (accident, illness) so that I know my bride and groom are covered no matter what. My 2nd photographer is VITAL.
And in this case, my 2nd photographer got her shot in the Sunday Chronicle. Hee!
More from that wedding when we’re done!
Oooh! The official press release and the nifty gold badge just arrived – we’ve won a 3rd year in a row! Here’s the official stuff:
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Rhee Bevere Photography has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Wedding Photography!
For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.
Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.
Rhee Bevere Photography stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.
“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Rhee Bevere Photography for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”
We are happy to announce that Rhee Bevere Photography is among the very best Wedding Photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.
For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.projectwedding.com/vendor/show/rhee-bevere-photography.
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I’m so honored and speechless – I’m featured on the Professional Photographers of America‘s homepage as a member spotlight. Wow. There’s nothing quite like being recognized by your own peers – very humbling!
Can I get this blown up please? ::Grin::
Just found out that this issue of Brides Northern California, both online and on paper, is my new BFF. Can you have a paper BFF?!
First, my couple Jessica & Kevin were featured in a shot of one of my fave places to have an engagement session, downtown San Jose:
Jess & Kevin in front of the Rep
Then, my gorgeous butterfly bride Tiffany became a fashion icon with the feature in Aisle Say, a very cool blog with little tips and finds that I think should be on every bride’s RFF. Hey, that’s it! A BFF RFF! Oh, be careful, my geek is showing. :/
You might remember Tiffany from this shot from her wedding to Javier in Nestldown:
Tiffany the Beautiful Butterfly Bride.
AND the editors chose me as one of the Hot List! Yipee! Page 32 if you want to see…
I’m so excited – I placed in the latest WPJA (Wedding Photojournalist Association) contest. Yipee!
Why does this contest mean so much more to me than others? Because they judge the content of the image, not the retouching or the artistic effects. Don’t get me wrong, I loves me some Photoshop, but my mantra is, “Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.” Ya know? If the subject matter stands out, you really should leave it be, at least in my world.
These guys mean business. No retouching, no nothin. As it was in the camera. We can change it to B&W and sharpen it a little but that’s it. In fact, when you apply for membership, if they see your site has too much “effects” going on, they won’t allow you to join.
The competition gets tougher every single time, too. This time images that placed were from all over the world, only a handful of us from Northern CA placed.
Mine was in the Full Frame B&W category, from our recent wedding with Sarah & Ryan. So excited!
Okay, just a quick update here for all my Carmel, Carmel Valley and Monterey Bay wedding couples…
Central Coast Bride is offering free wedding websites for brides. Paul & I loved having a wedding site when we were married so that we could post all kinds of things we knew our guests needed. http://www.ewedding.com/?go=centralcoastbride
On that note, let’s have an impromptu Site of the Week! The gorgeous Tehama Golf Club in Carmel…
Michelle & Mike after their wedding at Tehama Golf Club in Carmel, CA
Bride gets ready to see her groom for the first time - love these stairs!
Look at the lights! A storybook first dance...
Here they come! After the wedding at Tehama
On the other side of the Grand Salon…Jinger from the Flowerhouse shines with her beautiful designs. Fantasy Sound again provides the amazing lighting design, with Pleasanton Rentals providing furniture, drapery and decor. Favors, stationery and accessories were by Unveiled Bridal.
"LiXi" table design by the Flowerhouse
"A Vintage Affair" - check out the little lamps!
"Chic Noir" a little closer
Stationery and little touches by Unveiled Bridal, linens Pleasanton Rentals
Seriously yummy! "Dolce Vita"
Closeup of Chic Noir dancefloor lighting
The Grand Salon at Casa Real was divvy’d up so that two killer floral designers could do something special. On both sides, Pleasanton Rentals provided the accessories, decor, furniture, and Fantasy Sound Event Services made everything sparkle with fantastic event lighting throughout the Grand Salon. Both heavily contributed towards the overall room design.
First up, Karl at Delford West and his “Southern Charm” style!
Bright & beautiful centerpiece from Delford West
Warm & cozy wedding table! Floral design Delford West, with lighting by Fantasy Sound and decor by Pleasanton Rentals &
Sweet escort cards by Cards De Luxe
Delford West, floral designer
Something she just threw together for a recent Byington Winery bridal fair. Holy cow, does this woman have some talent!
Bouquet by Ingela Floral Design
Matching bridesmaid's bouquet by Ingela Floral Design
And the matching centerpiece by Ingela Floral Design
You can find more at www.ingelafloral.com
