“Why does a wedding photography cost so much?” This is a question that we know is asked all the time by those planning a wedding, and we know that Mom and Dad wonder why the cost today is much different than what they paid when they were married. In my opinion there are several factors. ...
Monthly Archives: February 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Borelfoto - February 17, 2008 - 12:04 PM
:goodjob:Wow, that was great information! Now…Do you have a package for all day around $900.00? Oh, and I want a 50 page album, all my photos, even the bad ones and my master dvd so I can get all my reprints printed at one of those discount wearhouses?
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maryhurlbut - February 17, 2008 - 2:51 PM
:goodjob: Well done! Excellent rundown on service and costs.
I quit doing custom stained glass because people would spend more on curtains for a window, then a one of kind art piece.
Much of my skill, time and costs were never appreciated
lydellphoto - February 17, 2008 - 5:20 PM
@broncomom - How true…hard honest work is hardly appreciated anymore. Especially in the area of art. So much is mass produced and done cheaply these days no one really wants to invest in it. On the other hand its hard to really blame people when they have no idea how much time, skill and equipment costs to produce quality. We have all grown accustomed to Walmart and Costco and I am victim too!
Pottery and stain glass work has always amazed me and I do understand the cost involved with that as well as sculpture and paintings, drawings, etc…:love:
If I listed the money we have in our equipment, classes, workshops, DVD’s, travel and wear and tear on all of it, as well as supplies I think I would faint! 
Keri
portiajules - February 17, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Great job…if I get married…the money is totally going into the photos more then anything else…they are what lasts (sometimes longer then the marriage…LOL) Love Ya, Charlotte
dimsom - February 18, 2008 - 4:27 AM
wow…that’s a lot of stuff…even I didn’t think of all that! the one thing I don’t think I could ever do is design an album…hmmm, yea…i’m lacking in the creativity dept.
kennyahn - February 18, 2008 - 2:59 PM
You are so dead on with all these points. I just feel bad for the many brides that get suckered into using cheap photographers who end up giving them “cheap photography”.
trufflequeen - February 18, 2008 - 11:11 PM
I’ve enjoyed perusing your site. Great entry. I just hope I come into an inheritance before I get married. 
To me, the photography is the most important thing of the day (besides actually getting married. =D).
You do great work!!
FLJeffM - February 22, 2008 - 3:42 PM
Yep, and most still don’t get it! The list of administrative positions is great. Looking at it that way, it’s no wonder we get so worn out. -Jeff
MatthewSaville - September 22, 2008 - 8:26 PM
Just re-read this blog entry. Thank you for posting it! (And thank you Mary for emailing it!) I need to keep this information fresh in my mind at all times, for sure. To be honest, if I had gotten married 20-30 years ago, I wouldn’t have even hired a photographer, the pictures were SO boring and the quality was so limited. If I hired anybody way back then, it would have been an artistic photojournalist like Gary Winogrand…
Now with digital, we actually have true artists taking the wheel instead of “people who know how to operate a camera”… I tell all my brides and grooms when I consult with them, you do NOT want to risk hiring someone who just got into the business, or someone who shoots for dirt-cheap in general. The poor service and image quality is just not worth it no matter what the bargain!
=Matt=
Guess what!!! I got some pics from Znarf ‘s people! Here he is at home…. 0 votes And here is his GORGEOUS brother Alfie! 0 votes Okay Alfie I hope you are eating now that your best friend is back… 0 votes 0 votes It’s all good! Share
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jondacrafts - February 11, 2008 - 11:35 AM
Oh- how adorable. What a great ending to a story that could have been so much worse!
maryhurlbut - February 11, 2008 - 3:44 PM
Handsome cats, I like the tuffs on their ears, they look a lynx
portiajules - February 11, 2008 - 3:49 PM
Those two are WAY TOO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m in LOVE with them!
AnieT - February 11, 2008 - 9:27 PM
Awww…. :sunny:
Our cat is just a reg. short hair. I just realized that I never responded to that question! LOL
RaZeHeLL - February 11, 2008 - 10:58 PM
:heartbeat: :heartbeat: Such beautiful cats!! :heartbeat: :heartbeat: What breed are they? This story should be put in a cat magazine … click here. It is an amazing and heartwarming TRUE story. GO FOR IT!!!!!!! :heartbeat: ~Carolyn
lydellphoto - February 12, 2008 - 11:42 AM
@RaZeHeLL - Carolyn, they are Maine Coons. I had one years ago it was a gray and white tabby tho. Arent they beautiful?? They really are the neatest breeds. They can be quite independant,not much for being laptops. But they do connect! They will follow you around like a dog even outside. Great gardening pals! Playful and get along with other cats and dogs. They only need brushing once a week, too.Now if that isnt a nice neat bundle of cat personality!
Kerri
RaZeHeLL - February 12, 2008 - 11:52 AM
@lydellphoto - :heartbeat: Thanks, Kerri, for replying. Now….WRITE YOUR STORY AND SUBMIT IT SOMEWHERE…
christineguthrie - February 15, 2008 - 12:04 AM
Wow, beautiful pictures – love the first one especially.
lydellphoto - February 15, 2008 - 1:09 PM
Hey Christie!
I was so glad to get these from the owners. They took great pics!
How are ya? Any chance you are coming to WPPI?
Kerri
christineguthrie - February 15, 2008 - 8:15 PM
Hi Kerri,
I’m really good, hope you’re all well too. No, unfortunately I’m unable to come to WPPI Awards this year. Are you going? I’ll have to let you all tell me how it went. I’m right behind again with my blogging, trying to catch up (again).
Christine
Friday, February 8, 2008
One of our favorite wedding sites, David Girard Vineyards, is having a wedding workshop in April. Even if your wedding isn’t at their location, there will be tons of information you can take away to help you make your day perfect! And the exciting part is that they invited Mark to come and...
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We met up with Joe in Sacramento on Hwy 5 and delivered our little friend to his owners and saw him off to his home in Oregon. I guess I will never now how he got all the way down to Fresno from Corning. Well it will always be his secret. Here are a few...
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portiajules - February 8, 2008 - 9:54 PM
Ok..I am in LOVE with Znarf…what a beautiful kitty…and so cute in the cab!!! I love kitties so much…I wish I could be one!! You guys have a great weekend….Love, Me
RaZeHeLL - February 8, 2008 - 10:31 PM
Znarf looks so oblivious to everything! :heartbeat: How fortunate that big kitty is that you came across him!! Have a great weekend. 
~Carolyn
mommyfish - February 8, 2008 - 10:34 PM
Wait a minute…me thinks little Markie-poo got ahold of that last image…:giggle: These are beautiful…Lisa’s a lucky gal to have you around. I want her gorgeous eyes.
And so long Znarf…I’m glad Kerri didn’t mistake you for kitty litter. :wave:
ialsolovechocolate - February 8, 2008 - 10:48 PM
Znarf in the window of the truck CRACKS ME UP! (It’s late here, don’t make fun)
I agree with mommyfish. Nice job on the editing and the picture-taking of the last one.
slmret - February 9, 2008 - 1:39 AM
Two great portrait sessions — I wonder if you won’t see Znarf again sometime when he comes through town?!
hisprayerwarrior - February 9, 2008 - 2:03 AM
Such a sweet cat! Can you make me look as good as Lisa? 
:)
lastoriafoto - February 9, 2008 - 9:56 AM
You are truly amazing people and I’m so blessed to know you both! Have a great weekend!!!! Love, Dawn
Borelfoto - February 9, 2008 - 11:21 AM
:goodjob: Kari, you are now to be known as “The Cat Woman of Roaseville”.:laugh:
Love the goofy cute florits woners pics too, will ahve to check out her site. Staying home today and just doing nothing but relaxing for a change. Booked another job last night with a great Christian family for 8-23-08 at The Gthering Place in Loomis, going to be around 110 degrees out that day when they marry! 
YUK!:sunny:
Borelfoto - February 9, 2008 - 11:22 AM
My spelling, oh my goodness, the meds are kicking in for my back pain today…
randy:eek:
lydellphoto - February 9, 2008 - 11:51 AM
@Borelfoto - I was wondering what the heck is up with Randy today??! I am still trying to figure out the florist one…lol
We are so glad you booked last night it would have been a bummer to miss out on last night’s get to gether and not book! It was a really great time! We’ll post up pics soon.
K
dimsom - February 9, 2008 - 2:08 PM
w00t!!! for the cat woman! hehehehe you’re such a kind soul, it was all worth it =)
and great studio shots, such a pro…i need to learn!!! and I need a studio shot of me, if i ever make it up there, i get one right?
jondacrafts - February 9, 2008 - 2:52 PM
What a kind thing to do. I know a lot of people who would have fed the cat, but work to find it’s owner and help reunite them- pretty cool.
Love the last photo of Lisa.
lydellphoto - February 10, 2008 - 2:42 AM
@dimsom - Victor – absolutely!! You need to get up here to see us!! I think you should arrange a southern california xanga vacation trip to northern callifornia!!
Seriously, anytime you want to come up here you are more than welcome.
Borelfoto - February 10, 2008 - 1:08 PM
:wave: Lets all get together at the Lydells house. Kerri is an excellent cook and Mark likes to lay around and laugh so all 200 of us…its off to Roseville, california. Now keep it a secret, lets just surprize them this next weekend!
The Govenator
backlightphoto - February 10, 2008 - 11:57 PM
that’s quite a ride he has to see the country. what a life for a cat.
great portrait shot!
A Sweet Ending… On our way home from visiting our LA Phrangas we stopped along the way at a truck stop right at the Merced Fresno county border. I spotted a cat over by the garbage bin. Feeling sorry for it I found some food we had in the car and walked it over. Thinking it was feral I...
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AnieT - February 6, 2008 - 9:46 PM
:sunny: They’re great photos! He’s so pretty! Our cat follows me around too!
MJ10554 - February 6, 2008 - 9:54 PM
He is a beautyful cat Keri
It’s a good thing that you guys came by when you did and took him home with you. So happy that you found the owener and sorry to here that he has’t to go back home. Now I bet the trucker will lock his cab up frm down on.
Our cat is missing don t know if that wind storm blew him away some where or not. My landlord was out driveing around trying to find him and could’nt find him no where. Julian thinks that somebody might have took him in and started feeding him. Where ever he is I hope he s safe and happy.
Mickie
RaZeHeLL - February 6, 2008 - 10:40 PM
:heartbeat: Ohhhhhhhhhh, I sure do love this story. What a blessed cat … you can see how God worked everything out…for the good. He sure is pretty. What a happy ending INDEED. I’m glad you held out and took him with you. Who knows what would have happened if you hadn’t. God bless!! :heartbeat: :heartbeat: :heartbeat: ~Carolyn :heartbeat:
kennyahn - February 6, 2008 - 10:53 PM
awwwww what a nice thing you did. i’m sure znarf is gonna miss you too.
lydellphoto - February 6, 2008 - 11:11 PM
@kennyahn - It’s all Kerri. She tried to be kind to me, but my reaction to putting a cat in our car we found at a rest stop wasn’t nice. But it was all for the better. I’d like to name him Nonac. If not that Nokin.
We’ll see who gets it first.
slmret - February 6, 2008 - 11:22 PM
What a sweet story — sad that you’ll lose such a friendly pet, but how happy that he goes back to his lost owner! Those are lovely photos of a very fortunate kitty! I’m off to find out where Corning, CA might be!
GraceFlyer - February 6, 2008 - 11:28 PM
Aw, that was very kind of you, glad this story has a happy ending
backlightphoto - February 6, 2008 - 11:30 PM
That’s so great that you went out of your way to pick up this stray cat and look for his owner. You’re the true pet lover!
dimsom - February 7, 2008 - 12:42 AM
awww what a great story!!! and you never gave up! Props to you!!! you deserve a MINI!!! …not a cooper, but this will have to do! v
lastoriafoto - February 7, 2008 - 9:31 AM
This is such a heart warming story. I know you’re going to miss him dearly. He’s so adorable! ~ Dawn :heartbeat: :heartbeat: :heartbeat:
jfoxphoto - February 7, 2008 - 10:46 AM
Oh…he looks like a sweet cat and he sure is beautiful. I love cats…Steve is deathly allergic. Sigh…
portiajules - February 7, 2008 - 1:21 PM
What a sweet story..I LOVE KITTIES..thank you for taking care of him!!!!! Love You, charlotte
mommyfish - February 7, 2008 - 6:21 PM
What a great story!! :love:
And I’d go with Nonac the Latigid Tac…LOL. Or would that be LOL?
:wave:
mommyfish - February 7, 2008 - 6:24 PM
P.S. You know what the most amazing part of this whole story is? That you can actually give a cat a bath…ya, that’s amazing.
Borelfoto - February 7, 2008 - 9:14 PM
:sunny: That is a amazing story. When I met him at your house he was so laid back and comfortable, going to miss the fury tailed guy. Oh well, we all still have Mark! :laugh:
RandO
lydellphoto - February 7, 2008 - 9:54 PM
@mommyfish - And the other amazing part is when you bring your cat in to have them read the microchip you are getting a Cat Scan….
ba dum bum…
cocoandcharlie - February 8, 2008 - 10:26 PM
wow, that’s touching, but i can see how it’s hard to part with such a great cat!!! our new kitty, joey, is microchipped so that helps. i need to get coco microchipped cuz you never know. lucky for the owner! what a great story! saw the recent pics of the owner and his 18 wheeler – heheh – so funny. and the cat definitely loves to travel, judging from the great pics y’all took. 
SingingMom - February 13, 2008 - 12:28 AM
What an amazing story! I am so glad you found him. :heartbeat:
christineguthrie - February 15, 2008 - 8:19 PM
Hi Kerri,
Oh, that is a great story, and what a lucky cat, and he is a beautiful animal isn’t he.
Christine
Shutterbugd - November 23, 2008 - 12:48 AM
ooooh look how far back in your blog I am! LOL what a neat story… glad I went back this far… so glad you found Znarf!!
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