This weekend i the Destination Bridal Show, "Bridal Events" of Distinction in San Marcos, Texas (between Austin and San Antonio). It will be held at the brand new City of San Marcos Conference Center, near the San Marcos Outlet Mall. There are lots of great things to register for, including a $45, 000 Ultimate Wedding Giveaway.
The most amusing thing I read about the event is that apparently some lucky brides will be chosen to dig through a wedding cake to find some hidden diamonds. Sounds fun!
View Article Here: http://austinweddingday.com/spotlights/BridalEventsOfDistinction.asp
Tickets are $10 online, $15 at the door. Visit www.AustinWeddingDay.com for more details.
This information is not an endorsement; it is simply provided to potential brides for informational purposes only. Martin Whitton Photography has no official affiliation with aforementioned bridal show or Austin Wedding Day.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Why Dressing Professionally Matters
Today I was a patron at one of my favorite local restaurants here in beautiful Austin, Texas. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with the warmest of greetings, from the hostess, the busser and my server. Now, it might be because the restaurant is full of friendly attentive workers or because everyone's having a wonderful Thursday afternoon - or it might just be because I'm dressed very nicely (slacks, button-down shirt, tie, etc.) and they think I'm a good tipper. I like to assume the latter.
The point is that people notice the way that you dress, whether it is acknowledged or not. As a wedding photojournalist I take my job very seriously, and I want people to know this, so I dress appropriately when I photograph weddings or other events.
I recently met with a bride and her maid-of-honor who pointedly asked me how I dress at weddings. They both agreed that it was important how the photographer dressed at the wedding because they had bad experiences in the past with a photographer who presented themselves in attire that was disheveled, unprofessional and distracting. I promised them that I always dress professionally for my events.
As a wedding photojournalist it's important that you become the "fly on the wall" so to speak, which helps you capture all those candid, unrehearsed shots of wedding participants doing what they do in order to tell the wedding story through photography. I find that dressing well helps me to blend into the wedding and be the invisible photographer when wearing jeans and sneakers might stick out like a sore thumb. Dressing professionally lets people know you take your job as a photographer seriously and in my experience inspires confidence in what you do.
Martin Whitton is a professional wedding photojournalist who lives and works in Austin , Texas . Email: martin@mwwphoto.com
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
A Great Book For Entrepreneurs and Photographers
I just wanted to share a book that I recently read that I really enjoyed that's a quick read and I highly recommend:
It's called "the accidental millionaire" by Gary Fong. The reason I read it is because it was a gift from a family member and I was naturally interested because Gary Fong is a famous wedding photographer, inventor and entrepreneur. I realize that everyone might not connect with the book in the same way I did, but this one is a really fun read because it is so conversational and such an honest, intimate look at one man's life and struggles. There's really not much in the book about making millions (which is probably a good thing) - only the philosophy of thinking about things in a different way and having fun while doing it. I like to think of it as the modern, simpler version of "Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance".
One of my favorite little nuggets of information comes at the very end of the book (page 260 of 264):
Gary says, "When you're passionately preparing for one thing, the universe may be preparing you for something else. As long as you're actively and creatively preparing for something, you're usually on the right track."
I got the photo of the book above from Amazon.com, where Gary's book is currently listed less than $11! Go grab it today!
It's called "the accidental millionaire" by Gary Fong. The reason I read it is because it was a gift from a family member and I was naturally interested because Gary Fong is a famous wedding photographer, inventor and entrepreneur. I realize that everyone might not connect with the book in the same way I did, but this one is a really fun read because it is so conversational and such an honest, intimate look at one man's life and struggles. There's really not much in the book about making millions (which is probably a good thing) - only the philosophy of thinking about things in a different way and having fun while doing it. I like to think of it as the modern, simpler version of "Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance".
One of my favorite little nuggets of information comes at the very end of the book (page 260 of 264):
Gary says, "When you're passionately preparing for one thing, the universe may be preparing you for something else. As long as you're actively and creatively preparing for something, you're usually on the right track."
I got the photo of the book above from Amazon.com, where Gary's book is currently listed less than $11! Go grab it today!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Bridal Session Photographed At AMA Laguna Gloria
These photos were captured in January at the beautiful Laguna Gloria, a part of the Austin Museum of Art educational center, located near Mount Bonnell in West Austin off of Mopac and 35th Street. The AMA Laguna Gloria web page states that the grounds include a 1920s style flat located on 12 acres of park land with approximately 1 mile of water frontage on the Colorado River. It's a beautiful place, inside and out including statues, lots of plant life and a feeling of calm just around the corner from the bustling downtown Austin.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Martin Whitton Photography Selected For WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ For Wedding Photojournalism
Austin, Texas – January 19, 2010 - WeddingWire just announced Martin Whitton Photography has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Wedding Photojournalism!
The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.
The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.
Martin Whitton Photography is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.
“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”
We are happy to announce that Martin Whitton Photography is among the very best Wedding Photojournalism within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™.
“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”
We are happy to announce that Martin Whitton Photography is among the very best Wedding Photojournalism within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™.
For more information, please visit our home at http://www.mwwphoto.com or our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/martin-whitton-photography-austin/c8d28d772f4cdf36.html
About Us: Martin Whitton Photography is the Featured Exclusive Photographer for David's Bridal at the Gateway shopping center in North Austin and was recently selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Wedding Photojournalism! Senior photographer and studio owner Martin Whitton travels with his team of talented wedding photojournalists worldwide to photograph weddings, including more than 75 weddings and related events in 2009 alone. Martin Whitton Photography began in 2006 and is based in Austin, Texas. Email martin@mwwphoto.com for more information.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Gift Suggestions For Bridesmaids & Groomsmen
I stumbled onto this article today with a number of suggestions for gifts to get for your bridesmaids, groomsmen, best man and maid-of-honor. Interesting suggestions....
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Monday, January 4, 2010
A Bridal Session at Hotel Valencia - San Antonio
Some photos from the luxurious and modern Hotel Valencia in San Antonio, Texas. The bride and groom will be marrying there very soon as well. It is a beautiful location for photos of any occasion...
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