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Thank you again Orange County Bride Magazine for another published written article and for a 2-page spread of beautiful Yosemite at the historic Ahwahnee Hotel. The historic Ahwahnee hosts intimate weddings and honeymoons for happy couples. Orange County Bride sent me to this majestic hotel to experience the breathtaking landscape and a wedding backdrop that only exists in movies. The Ahwahnee is an absolutely gorgeous hotel boasting over-sized dinging rooms, and perfect for a small ceremony with a waterfall cascading behind you on the ceremony lawn. Below is a link to the previous blog I wrote on this fantastic hotel and landscape with amazing pictures. Having your wedding at the Ahwahnee would result in the most amazing romantic images and any photographer would be excited to shoot there. My husband and I spent two days in Yosemite and experienced a perfect Spring day followed by the valley being canopied by snow. It was truly an amazingly beautiful experience and I was able to capture some of my personal favorite images of all times.

Previous Blog written on Weddings at the Ahwahnee by Capturing Moments:
http://jaimeehubert.blogspot.com/2010/05/yosemite-weddings-at-ahwahnee.html

Orange County Bride Magazine:
http://ocbridemag.com/

The Ahwahnee Hotel Official Website:
http://www.yosemitepark.com/accommodations_theahwahnee.aspx

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I have never blogged about my father and since he was passed the gavel last night as his 3rd and last term as Mayor of Buena Park, I found it befitting. Twelve years ago, my Dad and our family went on a bit of a quest to help our city in which the “Dow” family has lived in for 4 generations. We had a steep hill to climb as my father ran against 2 incumbents, and in the history of Buena Park nobody had ever won against an incumbent. For months we worked our hearts out and my Dad won by only 152 votes. We were ecstatic! Since then he has served twice as Mayor, and I am very proud to say that is is my fathers 3rd and final term as Mayor. Despite my father not having come from money, nor does he have a college degree, coupled with very serious health problems, he really has made his late parents proud. I am so proud of the legacy my Father has left his kids and grand kids. I love you Daddy!

 

My Daddy, Mayor Jim Dow

Mayor Jim Dow, Councilman Fred Smith, Councliman Miller Oh

For more of Jaimee’s work check out:

www.capturingmoments.com

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Thank you to everyone who continues to read my blog and support my work!!!! I have had a lot of success writing and really enjoy this part of my business. I love being able to share images of weddings I shoot, travels I take, and how to’s on photography. I have also had the honor of having 3 written articles published Nationally in Studio Photography Magazine and locally  in Orange County Bride Magazine, as well as countless featured work in OC Bride, Ceremony and The Knot. Writing has definitely became a part of my life and business now, and I am glad somebody is actually reading it. With an average of 3,000 hits a month and today hitting 50,000 blog hits, it is a far cry from my first blog with about 12 readers. 🙂 

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Capturing Moments As Seen In:

Orange County Bride Magazine:

http://ocbridemag.com/

Ceremony Magazine:

http://www.ceremonymagazine.com/

The Knot:

http://www.theknot.com/

Studio Photography Magazine:

http://www.imaginginfo.com/

For More of Jaimee’s work Check out:

www.capturingmoments.com

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Thank you for all of the votes for the Annual Amateur Photo Contest. There was a lot of feedback, and here is what you voted for to make it to the finals. CONGRATS to the follwing finalist. Please vote for your Favorite to WIN. Below there is a Poll to place your vote! Votes will be held until Monday, December 12th, 2012.

 A- Fairlite Bisaro

 

 B- Berlin Gonzalez

 C- Taylor Harris

D- Berlin Gonzalez

For a Complete Portfolio of Jaimee’s work Check Out:
www.capturingmoments.com

Which Picture should WIN?

• A- Fairlite Bisaro
• B-Berlin Gonzalez
• C-Taylor Harris
• D-Berlin Gonzalez

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First off, these apples are simply Amazing! Check Out Auntie M’s Gourmet Apples on Facebook and the direct link is below. She will ship these apples to your doorstep and they are all custom ordered, made, and you can pick your colors and packaging options. These are great for wedding favors, showers, parties, a gift…whatever your heart desires! Here are just some of the flavors she offers, but can make anything you can imagine, someone just wanted some with bacon, YUM!

Auntie M’s Gourmet Apples Facebook Page Link:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Auntie-Ms-Gourmet-Apples/273318969355962

Product photography is very important to showcase whatever it is you are selling. Sometimes you are even the product, for example if you are a real estate agent. I have seen too many websites and facebook pages with obvious non-professional images, and it does not help your product or you. Everybody that has a Facebook and/or Website should hire a professional photographer to shoot your products and/or you. They should be overall very consistent, with no bells or whistles in my opinion. Your product should stand alone with no cheesy blanket backdrop or flowers ordaining your products. Don’t skimp here, this is essentially your storefront, you want your product to look it’s best from the beginning of marketing even social marketing to get interest, and for professionalism. Some photographers may even be willing to do some bartering with whatever your product is, it doesn’t hurt to ask. Have your business be taken seriously by hiring a professional, it is worth every penny!

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