A lot of time and effort go into finding new clients. I would rather spend that time and effort on you. Advertising is expensive and instead of paying them I would rather pay you. I started a program awhile ago. The Rewards Program. For each referral that becomes a client I will give you $15 gift card and after you refer 3 brides, you will get a $25 gift card. Gift cards can help you pay for reprints or an album. You can also put them towards a trash the dress session or a baby session. I just got the gift cards in and they are beautiful. Don’t forget to tell them to mention your name so I know to reward you.

Breeze the Boulevard August 8th.
Brookline where my studio is located is having a huge sidewalk sale. The day starts with a 5k run & fitness walk to benefit Brookline Area Food Bank/Meals on Wheels, Brookline Recreation Programs, and Brookline Regional Catholic. There will be arts, crafts, food, sales, a silent auction, and fun. The race starts at 10 am. The sidewalk sale is from 9am-6pm. Come out and join the fun. It's for a good cause.
Here is a link for directions (http://www.hkphotostudio.com/Contact.html).
25% off frames and albums. No photo session necessary to purchase.

Calling all brides!
Tell us how your soon to be husband "Popped the Question". The most unique story will win a free boudoir session with a 10 page 5x7 album. Retouching on all the photos you pick for the album will be included. The value of this package is $400.

You can submit your story, and a picture of the happy couple, by email or send to HK Photo Studio 748 Brookline Blvd. Pgh,Pa 15226. Don't forget to include your email address and phone number on your entry. The deadline for story entry is August 31st. The winner will be picked on September 15th. The winner's story will be posted on my blog. I love engagement stories! I can't wait to hear all the great stories.

Happy Monday All. Saturday's wedding was very special to me. One of my dear friends got married. Her ceremony was outside at Celebration's in Imperial. She was so worried all day about it raining. As soon as her mom walked down the aisle it started to rain a tiny bit. The people at Celebration's were on the ball. As soon as it started they ran around and gave all the guests umbrellas. Once my friend was down the aisle it started to rain a bit harder. 5 minutes later it stopped and it was very sunny. It rained just enough to cool everyone off. After I toke them around the grounds to do some photos. About 7:00 after all the important photos were done she told me to put my camera away and join the party. We had a blast.

Saturday's wedding was beautiful. I sat at the table for dinner with the bride's dad. He was very nice. When our salads came he said that the dressing was fantastic. Here's our little tip from a smart dad. "You can always tell how good your meal is going to be by the taste of the salad dressing. So if the dressing is bad cancel your meal and run". Something to think about next time you go out to eat.

Friday night I was watching Say yes to the dress. (See I love weddings, I even watch shows about them.) Buying your dress is very important. I always knew that but didn't give it much thought. Why not have photos taken while trying on dresses? Call me about a dress trying on photo session being added to your wedding package . It can also be a way to tell what it will look like professionally photographed. I think it would be fun.

Another busy weekend. I had 2 weddings this past weekend. I am moving a bit slow today. I just received an email from one of the web sites I advertise on. They are having a contest and you can win wedding bands.
OneWed is awarding one lucky reader the ultimate prize to get in on the trend of proposing to her man- a pair of hand engraved Platinum wedding bands from jewelry designer Kirk Kara, worth approximately $5,000! Here is the web site. http://www.onewed.com/blog/savvy-scoop/2009/06/17/pop-platinum-proposal. Good Luck Ladies!

What a weekend! GO PENS!!!!!!!
Saturday I had a wedding at a local church here in Brookline. The bride & groom have a toy poodle. You would have thought it was his day. He was in all the pictures at the house. He even had his own tux. Well it was a tux shirt. Very cute. I got to work with 2 of my favorite vendors Michael Whitlinger Designs a couple doors done from me and the other was Dawn Brennan owner of DMB Videography. The reception was at the Radisson in Greentree. The food was one of the best wedding meals I have ever had. The bride and groom choose No Bad JuJu for their band. No Bad JuJu rocked the house. They had everyone up dancing. I even stayed till they were done playing. I usually leave after the garter and bouquet. I just couldn't walk away. I will post some photos as soon as I can. I am still downloading them.
Sunday I was at a wedding show at Heinz museum. It was a neat venue. I wish I had time to check it all out. I told my husband we have to go there sometime and check it out.