September 2010

$74 billion wedding

 

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Americans spent $74 billion just to say “I Do” last year. 

A story on ABC's Nightline focused on a couple that budgeted a “mere” $75,000.00 for their wedding. 

So what could possibly add up to that kind of figure? For starters, they spent over $9000.00 for French tips and pedicures for the bride, mom and sister compared to $3800 for professional photography! That's an interesting difference of priorities. The couple feels their wedding photos – which they will have for a lifetime – are less important than finger and toenails – something that will grow out in a couple weeks. 

As a wedding photographer for nearly 30 years, I've witnessed couples who chose their photographer based mainly on price – only to be disappointed with their photographs later. Suddenly, the price becomes inconsequential and the lost wedding memories the priority. Unfortunately, there is no going back to re-photograph the wedding day. 

Avoid having your wedding memories shattered by choosing the most skilled photographer available. We've created a guide to help in your search. Go to http://spectralight.com/weddings/weddings.html and choose FREE Wedding Photography Shopping Guide.

So what is the most important aspect of a wedding to spend your hard earned $$? Please click “Comment” and share your thoughts.

To see the story and video on Nightline – click here.

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Win FREE GIFTS on SpectraLight’s Facebook FunDays

Let’s have some fun AND give away some FREE GIFTS too!
 
Periodically – we’ll post a trivia question on our SpectraLight Photography Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/spectralight). Be the first person to post the correct answer and you’ll receive something really cool valued at up to $100.

Gifts may be a Starbucks, Best Buy or iTunes gift card or a free portrait session. The actual gift will be listed with the trivia question so you’ll know what you’re playing for.

So hop onto our SpectraLight Photography Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/spectralight) and click “Like” at the top of the page to be notified when a trivia question is posted. Then, send me a “Friend Request” (Mark Madere) if we aren’t already friends on Facebook.

The prize for our first trivia question will be a Best Buy gift card so hurry and “Like” our page now: http://www.facebook.com/spectralight

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9/11 – Where were you on that fateful day?

 

Image of the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island in New York Harbor – New York City – Thanksgiving Weekend – 2001 – Just weeks after the 9/11 terror attacks (September 11, 2001).

Tomorrow marks the nine year anniversary of the terror attacks on our country. With the thousands of innocent people who lost their lives that day – the world lost it's innocence as well. Flying on airplanes has probably been most affected while safety in public places is always a concern.

September 11, 2001 was a glorious fall day in Northeast Ohio. My oldest daughter was home from school recovering from her wisdom teeth being extracted the day before. Around 9 a.m., I got a call from my wife telling me to turn on the TV to see coverage of a plane that crashed into the World Trade Center. As the minutes passed, another jet hit the WTC, and then the Pentagon, and then Shanksville, PA. It was clear these were not accidents.

My daughter and I watched the coverage all day, wondering what was in store for the future. Could we expect major acts of terror every day? Fortunately, no. …

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Dragging Granny into the 21st century

E-mail pictures of your family to grandma - even if she doesn't have a computer!

Keeping in touch with older relatives can be challenging when they don't use a computer.

Now, there are several products and services available that can enhance communication between those who use e-mail and those who don't because they lack a computer or the skills to operate one.

Whether you want to send grandma a quick e-mail with the latest family news, a snapshot of your son hitting the game winning home run or even share the latest “inside scoop” about your family from Facebook – there are several solutions to choose from. …

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