Diaz Digital Discoveries - Wedding and Portrait Photography Blog

NEW - PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO COMBO PACKAGE!

2012-02-09T20:14:00.000-05:00

Our newest service, Wedding Photography and Video Como Package has a price that you cannot do without!

Our most popular Wedding Photography package includes up to 7 hours of coverage, proof book, personalized website gallery of edited wedding images and a fully customized, custom designed wedding album starting at only $2,499.

Our most popular Wedding Video package includes full coverage for up to 7 hours and a professionally edited “Wedding Film” on up to 3 DVD discs, starting at only $1,999.

However, if you choose BOTH photography and video with us you can really save BIG! (Save $999.)

Our Photography & Video combo package includes up to 7 hours of photography and video, a personalized website gallery of your wedding images, a wedding photo “proof” book, a 10x10, 20 page custom designed wedding album in your choice of cover colors and your wedding film on up to 3 DVD discs for only $3,499.

That's right $3,499. for BOTH services! (Save $999.) No need to decide whether or not to have a Wedding Video anymore. At this price, you just can't say no to video!

Also included when you book this combo package is a FREE 2 hour Engagement Photography session.

Only $600 to reserve your wedding date with this package and the balance is not due until 21 days before your wedding date. Contact us to make an appointment to meet with us and view sample albums, photos, wedding films and more.

Book your wedding photography and video with us today!! Our calendar is filling FAST with this special price! Call 508-216-5898 or e-mail: info@DiazDD.com

"Discover the beauty in your world."

Here's to 2012!

2011-12-31T13:43:00.000-05:00

As this year comes to an end, I would like to thank the many new great clients/friends I had the pleasure and honor of working with. It's been a remarkable year for us and we have all of you to thank for that!
THANK YOU!

Here at our studio we will spend the next few months reorganizing, revamping and reviewing our plans for next year, so that we will be able to provide a higher quality photography and video experience, as well as the newest and coolest products available.

We are most looking forward to our new couples, like Ana and Steve in the photo below... and all of our engagement sessions and weddings.

Tell your friends we will be at the Worcester, Ma DCU Center for our first bridal expo in 2012 - January 7th and 8th. (more info to follow)

Did you know that our Bridal Expos are the only time during the year when we offer some really great packages, options and specials. Want to save big? Come see us there! You'll be glad you did!

Happy New Year everyone!
Best Wishes for 2012

Help us raise money for our Operation Smile Charity

2011-11-28T22:28:00.001-05:00

THANKSGIVING is a two part word. We did the THANKS part. Now it's time for the GIVING. Please help us raise money for our Charity, Operation Smile! You can help us reach our goal by chipping in as much as you can to help us reach our goal. Every little bit helps these children get their much needed cleft-lip / cleft-palate operations.
One operation cost only $240...and can change a child's life!

FREE ADMISSION, THE ORIGINAL WEDDING EXPO

2011-09-21T23:04:00.000-04:00

Free Admission For Two at The Original Wedding Expo!

Calling all Brides and Grooms!

Planning the perfect wedding? Then you may want to plan on attending The Original Wedding Expo - October 2, 2011. The Original Wedding Expo is the most trusted Wedding Expo in New England and you are sure to connect with some of the best wedding vendors in the industry there. We will be there offering GREAT deals and discounts on both our Wedding Photography and Video services. Save Big when you book BOTH services with us!

We can even get you and another guest in for FREE!

All you have to do is print this complimentary pass and bring it with you to the expo (dates listed on pass)
Then walk around, shop around, sample some cake and other deserts, watch a bridal fashion show, win great prizes and have some fun! And don't forget to book your Wedding Photography and Videography with us! :-)

Don't want to wait until the show? No problem!
Give us a call at 508-216-5898 to make an appointment to meet with us and find out more about our wedding photography and video services. Send us an email to: info@DiazDD.com for more information.

CONGRATULATIONS and we look forward to meeting you at the expo!

DANCE at Aspire Dance Center in Oxford, Ma

2011-07-21T22:53:00.004-04:00

Hello Blog fans!

Diaz Digital Discoveries would like to welcome a new Dance and Fitness Center to our lovely little town of Oxford, Ma.

Congratulations and a big welcome go out to ASPIRE DANCE CENTER 250 Main St. in Oxford.
Aspire Dance Center is having a Grand Opening celebration on July 31st and would like you (yes you) to attend! Hours are 10:30AM - 3:00PM

Classes begin in the Fall for the following types of dance:

Tap

Jazz
Ballet
Pointe
Modern
Lyrical
Hip Hop
Boys Hip Hop
Acro
Combo Ballet & Tap
Combo Ballet & Jazz
Competition Dancer
Tiny Tots Ballet & Tap (ages 3 & 4)
Mommy & Me (ages 18-36 months)
Zumba Fitness (ages 16 & older)
Stretch & Tone (ages 16 & older)
Production Number
Private Solo
Private Duo or Trio

Are You Shedding For Your Wedding?! Aspire Dance Center is also offering fitness classes for those of you who are On A Mission to reshape your bodies or to ensure that you can get into that favorite dress on your wedding day (brides).

Take a fun and exhilarating ZUMBA class and you may find your new favorite thing to do on Monday & Wednesday nights!

Below is a sample of the various classes Aspire Dance Center offers: (schedules subject to change - call for latest updates)

Zumba® Fitness (Instructor: Melissa) ... Mon. & Wed. 6:45 pm -7:45 pm

The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhymes and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, and to leave your worries at the door. Zumba® fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

Stretch & Tone (Instructor: Melissa)...... Wednesdays 8:00 pm – 8:45 pm and Saturdays 9:15 am

Gentle stretching and toning of all muscle groups in this relaxed and focused 45-minute class. Be amazed as your flexibility and strength increases over time. Appropriate for ages 16 to 116 J We will be doing some floor work so please bring an exercise mat (or towel) so you will be comfortable. Shoes are optional.

Cardio Endurance (Instructor: Nichole)..... Class cancelled until further notice

These specialized, high intensity workouts will have you increase strength, speed, and endurance- physically and mentally designed to push you to your max! Come get your blood pumping and sweat dripping in this crazy cardio class today!

Full Body Fitness (Instructor: Nichole) ..... Class cancelled until further notice

If you're looking to get in the best shape of your life while completely changing the way you look, it's time to start doing these intense full body sessions! The boot camp style drills will get you the visible results you want in less time than you think!

Contact them today to enroll or just to find out more information: 508-987-6200 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 508-987-6200 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Find them on FACEBOOK:

http://www.facebook.com/aspiredancecenter

Beauty Discovered!

High School Senior Portrait Photography - Worcester Ma, Central Ma

2011-07-15T13:43:00.001-04:00

Now is the time to get your Senior Portraits done at Diaz Digital Discoveries!
Book early and get 16 wallet photos FREE!
E-mail, call or event text us to get more information and book your senior portrait session.
Don't delay! Our available appointments book fast every year and when they're gone, they're gone!

Contact us today to book you Class of 2012 Senior Portrait Session.

"Discover the beauty in your world."

DON'T MISS BELLY DANCE OFF 2! THIS SUNDAY JULY 10TH.

2011-07-05T20:37:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone. This is your last chance to enter our upcoming Belly Dance Off competition. It' going to be a great event. Even if you do not want to compete, you will want to attend. General Admission is only $10. Come see some great belly dancers, eat some great food at the Rebel Cafe and Kava Bar in Pelham, Ma. and cheer for your favorite dancer. It's going to be a lot of fun!

Don't delay, contact Attar Mellea to register for the dance off, or to purchase a ticket to attend. We hope to see you there!

In case you missed it, here is the information once again.

Due to the overwhelming interest in our first Belly Dance Off event, we are bringing it back once more! BELLY DANCE-OFF II is coming!

Get ready for more FUN, music and more great prizes to the winners of our upcoming Belly Dance-Off!

Think you have what it takes? ENTER TODAY!

This time, we are going on location to the beautiful REBELCAFE & KAVA BAR on Route 202 in Pelham, MA. 413-992-6069 where we are now looking for the 20 best Belly-dancers in New England to come show off their moves, win some great prizes and appear in a VIDEO!

On Sunday, July 10th beginning at 11AM we want you to enter our next Belly-Dance-Off. This contest is open to ALL. Beginners and Experienced dancers as well. Want to just watch all the great performances? Come join the fun! Pre registration is required for all attending and competing, as seating is limited.

Some of the Prizes awarded will be:

A PROMOTIONAL VIDEO OF THE WINNING BELLY DANCE
A PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO PHOTO SESSION
FREE ADMISSIONS TO THE UPCOMING WENDY BONAVENTURA BELLY DANCE WORKSHOP
BELLY DANCE PROPS
AND MORE!

From 11AM - 12 Noon we will have OPEN STAGE HOUR. Any and all dancers are welcome to participate. If you don't plan to compete in the belly dance off, but you'd like to perform, pre-register for Open Stage Hour! Limit 10 Open Stage Performers. Pre-register today!

Prizes may be awarded during the Open Stage Hour so come early and join in the FUN! (Pre-registration is required as space is limited) $10 registration fee for Open Stage Hour participants.

VIDEO of Open Stage Hour, as well as the Belly Dance Off on DVD is available for pre-sale. (Pre-order your DVD when registering for this event)

Then, starting at 12 Noon, 20 Contestants will be competing for the Grand Prize, which will be their winning belly-dance, filmed in a professional short video production, on your choice of DVD or Blu-ray disc. ($1,500 VALUE)

If you have always said..."Yeah, I can do that" when you see a belly-dancer, then this is your chance to prove it!

20 Contestants will each dance to the same songs, chosen by Diaz Digital Discoveries, just to make things equal and the winners will be chosen by Diaz Digital Discoveries' judges. There will be a total of 3 Rounds...each contestant will have 60 seconds to dance in round one and 120 seconds to dance in round two. Then there will be eliminations. A final song for the top 3 will be played and they must dance again for180 seconds to determine the winner and two runners up.

Grand Prize Winner will receive a Professional Video Production of their winning belly dance routine on DVD or Blu-ray disc.($1,500 VALUE)

First Runner Up will receive a Professional Portfolio Photo Shoot ($500 Value)

Second Runner Up will receive FREE ADMISSION to the upcoming Wendy Bonaventura Belly Dance Workshop on July 17th.

All Contestants will draw a number out of a box (from 1-20) to determine what order they will dance in. Because the dancer who picks the number 20 slot will have the most difficult time being original in their performance, during the second round, all numbers will be reversed. So, dancer number20 will be dancer number 1 in the second round. Dancer number 19 will be number 2 ...and so on.

There will be only non-belly dancers judging in order to keep things fair. There will also be a People's Choice Award, with a SECRET prize awarded to the winner. Bring your friends and have them vote for you!

Diaz Digital Discoveries judges will determine who the ultimate contest winners will be, with the exception of People's Choice Award, which will be chosen by audience participation. All DDD judges decisions will be final.

All Belly Dancers may be judged on all the following:

1. Posture
2. Elegance
3. Personality
4. Synchronization (Dance matches Music)
5. Overall Appearance
6. Entertainment Factor (Fun Factor)

Break out your favorite/sexiest belly-dance outfit... or put together one of your own. Props are allowed so you may bring accessories to help enhance your look or routine. ONLY SWORDS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR DANCE will be allowed for the safety of all attending. If you do not have a specially designed sword for dance, please do not bring it.

You don't want to miss this event, which will surely bring lots of fun and LOL's throughout the day! Belly Dance Trivia Questions and lots more fun is sure to happen!

To PRE REGISTER for this Belly-Dance-Off Event, contact Attar Mella: attarmellea@gmail.com and ALSO R.S.V.P. directly on this event page.

YOU MUST PRE REGISTER WITH ATTAR MELLA IN ORDER TO COMPETE/PERFORM!
SEATING IS LIMITED!

COSTS:
$10 - General Admission.

$10 - Open Stage Hour.(Limit 10 entries)

$20 - Belly Dance Off. ( Limit 20 contestants)

VIDEO of Open Stage Hour, and the Belly Dance Off on DVD is available for pre-sale. (Pre-order your DVD when registering for this event.)

FULL EVENT DVD Only $25. (Pre-orders only) Includes, Open Stage Hour performances and Competition performances. Contact Attar Mella to pre-order your DVD.

Once all 20 registrations have been filled, the contest will be closed for new entries. Only 20 contestants will be able to compete in the Dance-Off. Don't delay! Pre register now!

Official belly dance attire welcomed, but not required to compete.

PLEASE NOTE: this will be a contest for fun, prizes and friendly entertainment value and is not in any way intended to attempt to be an official, regimented and regulated belly dance contest.

The REBEL CAFE has great atmosphere, comfortable seating, good food and drink items available, so come hungry, thirsty, bring your "sweet-tooth" and enjoy one of their specialties while you're here! REBEL CAFE:413-992-6069 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 413-992-6069 end_of_the_skype_highlightingHave FUN & Good luck to all the entrants!

Foxboro Wedding Photography

2011-06-10T08:28:00.008-04:00

Hello Blog fans!

We recently photographed a wedding in Foxboro, Massachusetts and it was so much fun and the locations were spectacular!

The bridal party got ready at the beautiful Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place 28 Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA

As you can see from the image above, it was a very busy time and one of my favorite times to make images that tell the story of the day.

Wedding photography is exciting, fun and at the same time very hectic. As a photographer you have to be in the right place, at the right time, every time and do so unobtrusively, if you want to get great real-time images. That is precisely what we strive to do at each and every wedding. I love capturing fun images like this one above!

Melony, the bride, chose to have her and her bridesmaids make up done professionally and by none other than Alexa Prisco of the TV style show Jerseylicious.

The wedding reception was at the Lake View Pavilion, 45 Lakeview Road
Foxboro, MA and here is an image from this absolutely beautiful venue!

So many details here were absolutely beautiful! The food was incredibly good and the service from the staff was top notch! There were so many other moments that evening which I could also have posted. Let's just keep this post short, but take it from me, there were many beautiful and stunning moments throughout the day and evening.

I feel we had the perfect combination. Beautiful hotel, beautiful bride, beautiful venue, which all equals beautiful images.

Here's one of my many favorites of the bride standing in the lobby at the hotel. This image was captured before she left for the ceremony.

Melony and Dave, thank you so much for choosing us to be your wedding photographers. It was a pleasure and honor to be able to provide you with these and many more images of your special day. Also special thanks to my second photographer, Heather for capturing some equally awesome images as well.

Till next time everyone!

Beauty Discovered.

SHOOT MY MUSIC VIDEO - CONTEST

2011-05-01T10:00:00.001-04:00

Do you have musical talent?

Do you know someone who does?

Are you in a start-up band or music group?

Need a great way to showcase your music?

Enter our “SHOOT MY VIDEO” contest!

Beginning May 1st and ending May 30th we will be accepting musical entries for our SHOOT MY VIDEO contest, in which one Grand Prize winner will receive a professionally produced MUSIC VIDEO of their winning song and one DVD or Blu-ray disc containing the winning music video for each member in the group. ($2, 000 Value)

One First Prize winner will also be chosen. First Prize winner will receive a professional Cover Art photo shoot of their self, band or group and their favorite cover photo from the photo shoot printed on a Fine Art Canvas ($500 Value)

Entries will be accepted in all genres of music and the contest is open to single performers, groups and bands.

To enter, you must upload your song to us for our review via our dropbox online and the winners will be chosen from those entries. Along with your entry, send us your name, phone number, e-mail address and in 100 words or less, also include why you feel we should shoot your music video.

Send an e-mail to info@DiazDD.com to submit your contact information, song name and why we should choose your song.

Winning Grand Prize entry will win a music video produced by Diaz Digital Discoveries and K-bay Video Productions either in studio or on location, depending on the winning song type and the winner’s preference.
Only one song entry per person, group or band is allowed, so make sure you send us your very best!

There’s no age limit so anyone with musical ability can enter.

Original song content only please! No cover songs. Remakes, cover songs and all other reproductions of someone else’s original copyrighted music will be disqualified.

All entries should be uploaded to our YouSendit dropbox at: https://dropbox.yousendit.com/DDD Deadline is 7pm on May 30, 2011.

Winner will be chosen on May 31, 2011 and announced shortly thereafter.

Due to space limitations, your uploaded audio file must be smaller than 1GB. Please upload MP3, WAV or WMA files for best results. Recommended audio quality: 128 kbps or 196 kbps files.
Please include your song name/your name in the filename so we can differentiate the entries and match them up with your e-mails.

Winners video, photos and name(s) will be published online on our social networking sites as well as various social video sites. Winners will be required o sign a model release prior to publishing their information to the public.

Winning entrants may need to be available to begin production of their music video on short notice.

The ruling of the judges here at Diaz Digital Discoveries is final.

Only one entry will win the Grand Prize of their song in the form of a music video. Only one entry will win the First Prize of a professional photo shoot and photo on a Fine Art Canvas.

Other restrictions may apply.

Submit all questions to: info@DiazDD.com under the heading: SHOOT MY VIDEO

Don’t delay! Enter your song today!

Good Luck to Everyone!

Tell a friend!

Wachusett Mountain Wedding Photography

2011-03-27T14:08:00.001-04:00

Hello Blog fans!

I have a few favorite images to share with you from a recent Snowboarding themed wedding we photographed at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area in Princeton, Massachusetts.

It's not every day that we get to do something unique like this and I was very excited to be able to capture this wedding day celebration! We had lots of fun and we got lots of great images that showcase the fun and emotions shared throughout their special day.

The staff at Wachusett Mountain always do a great job with the place settings and details. Their service can't be beat! Oh, and the food is amazing as well! Just look at how delicious this looks! Take it from me, (I got to taste it) it tastes as good as it looks!

I even got to sample the awesomely delicious cupcakes served from The Cake Spot in Quincy, Ma.
These little delights were made in Heaven! The flavor? Strawberry Shortcake, with Coconut over the top of the frosting. Mmmm, I can almost taste them again right now! Get yourself down to The Cake Spot for a few of these amazing cupcakes!

Albert and Lisa (Groom and Bride) had a cute little snowball fight and I think you'll agree from this shot here that Lisa may have won the battle. Better luck next time Albert!

Albert and Lisa, thank you both very much for choosing us for this unique and fun celebration! We had a blast and hope you did too!

Coming Soon...video highlights of their wedding celebration will be posted on our website: www.DiazDD.com under the VIDEO tab.

For now, enjoy the images.

Beauty Discovered.

Free Admission For Two at The Original Wedding Expo!

2011-03-27T11:30:00.002-04:00

Calling all Brides and Grooms!

Planning the perfect wedding? Then you may want to plan on attending The Original Wedding Expo!
The Original Wedding Expo is the most trusted Wedding Expo in New England and you are sure to connect with some of the best wedding vendors in the industry there.

We can even get you and another guest in for FREE!

All you have to do is print this complimentary pass and bring it with you to the expo (dates listed on pass)
Then walk around, shop around, sample some cake and other deserts, watch a bridal fashion show, win great prizes and have some fun! And don't forget to book your Wedding Photography and Videography with us! :-)

Don't want to wait until the show? No problem!
Give us a call at 508-216-5898 to make an appointment to meet with us and find out more about our wedding photography and video services. Or send an email to: info@DiazDD.com for more information.

We look forward to meeting you!

Bridal Show - Today at Dexter's Landscaping, Danielson, CT

2011-03-20T09:08:00.000-04:00

Desired Weddings & Special Events

hosts their

Annual Bridal Show

Today from Noon – 4:00p

Dexter's Landscaping

562 Westcott Rd.

Danielson, CT

Featuring: Bridal fashion show by Desired Weddings,

Florist, Photographers, Cakes, Caterers, and so much more…

Cash bar/soft drinks available.

There is no charge to attend.

Be sure to stop by, say hello and talk with us about your wedding photography and videography needs. We will have some great show only specials that you will want to take advantage of!

Find out how you can save even more when you book both your photography and videography services with us combined!

Hope to see you at the show!

Bridal Show - March 20, 2011 at Dexter's Landscaping

2011-03-13T20:20:00.003-04:00

Desired Weddings & Special Events

hosts their

Annual Bridal Show

Sunday, March 20th, 2011 from Noon – 4:00p

Dexter's Landscaping
562 Westcott Rd.
Danielson, CT

Featuring: Bridal fashion show by Desired Weddings,
Florist, Photographers, Cakes, Caterers, and so much more…

Cash bar/soft drinks available.

There is no charge to attend, but they do ask that you register in advance. Just print out the form provided here and return it to Desired Weddings.

Feel free to contact Desired Weddings & Special Events at the following number with any questions: 860-963-7664.

Also, be sure to stop by, say hello and talk with us about your wedding photography and videography needs. We will have some great show only specials that you will want to take advantage of!

Find out how you can save even more when you book both your photography and videography services with us combined!

See you at the show!

BELLY DANCE PHOTO SHOOT

2011-03-12T13:21:00.000-05:00

Here are some images of Teresa Comtois, 2nd place winner in our recent Belly Dance-Off contest.
Teresa won a professional portfolio photo shoot and she did an excellent job during the shoot.

We had lots of fun creating many images that she will be able to use to showcase all the styles of dance that she does.

Teresa is also a Middle Eastern Dance instructor for anyone interested in learning Middle Eastern dance.

Classes are held at Mary Ann's Studio of Dance, 1168 Boston Rd. Springfield, MA

For more information, you may contact the studio at: 413-782-4600 or contact Teresa at 413-575-9327

Thanks to Teresa for making this event fun!

Stay tuned...as we are already planning another belly dance off in the future months.

BELLY DANCE CONTEST!

2011-01-28T10:58:00.000-05:00

Today is the final day to register for our Belly Dance Off! The belly dance competition is tomorrow from 12 noon until 3pm at our photography studio in Oxford, MA.
The final registration will be accepted at 7pm tonight.
Call us to register for this competition.

It is sure to be a fun event with music, belly dance trivia, prizes and of course music.

Grand prize winner will star in an upcoming professional video production.
Other winners will win a Free Photo shoot and other great prizes.

Spread the word and contact us today before registration closes at 7pm.

The contest begins promptly at Noon tomorrow.

For more information on the contest, visit our Facebook Event Page here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=153351618046769

Don't miss this fun event!
Register today!
Call 508-216-5898

Sexy Photos for Valentine's Day!

2011-01-22T16:03:00.003-05:00

This year give your special someone Sexy Photos of you for Valentine's Day!

Only a few weeks left before Valentine's Day. Hurry in to book your boudoir photography session in time for Valentine's Day! We have very limited session appointments available and we have a special price for those who call to book this week.

Right now take 15% off our regular price if you book before February 1st. This will still give you time to get a last minute gift for your loved one.

Call today and take advantage of this special offer, good for a limited time only!

Make this Valentine's Day a day they will remember for a long time!

Call today to book your session with us and..."Discover the beauty in your world."

508-216-5898

BELLY-DANCE OFF! BELLY DANCE CONTEST!

2011-01-20T22:25:00.000-05:00

Get ready for FUN, music and a great prize to the winner of our upcoming contest! Do you have what it takes?

We are looking for the 10 best Belly-dancers in New England to come show off your moves, win prizes and appear in a PROMO VIDEO.

On Saturday, January 29th beginning at 'high noon' we want you to enter our belly-dance-off.
...
Contestants will be competing for the grand prize, which will be YOUR winning belly-dance filmed in a professional short video production on your choice of DVD or Blu-ray disc.

If you have always said..."Yeah, I can do that" when you see a belly-dancer, then this is your chance to prove it!

10 Contestants will each dance to the same songs, chosen by us, just to make things equal and the winner will be chosen by our judges and a majority vote from the audience. There will be 2 rounds...each contestant will have 60 seconds to dance in each round. Then there will be eliminations a final song for the top 3 will be played and they must dance again for 60 seconds to determine the winner and runners up.

All contestants will be included in the final voting pool as well, so it's okay to vote for yourself. :-) Better yet, bring a friend and have them vote for you too!

Break out your sexiest belly-dancer outfit (you know...that one from Halloween from years ago?)... or put together one of your own. Props are allowed (finger cymbals, hip belts, veils, wings, etc...) so you may bring accessories to help enhance your routine. ONLY SWORDS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR DANCE will be allowed for the safety of all attending. If you do not have a specially designed sword, please do not bring it.

You don't want to miss this event, which will surely bring lots of fun and LOL's throughout the event.

To register for the Belly-Dance-Off Event, contact us and also RSVP to this event. Call 508-216-5898 to register.

Once all 10 registrations have been filled, the contest will be closed for entries. Only 10 contestants will be able to compete.

Official attire welcomed, but not required to compete.

Have FUN & Good luck to all the entrants!

The Original Wedding Expo - Sturbridge, MA - Wedding Photography and Videography!

2010-09-16T08:00:00.013-04:00

New England BRIDES - For us, your wedding day is a really BIG DEAL!
So, come visit our booth this Sunday in Sturbridge because for you, we have a REALLY BIG DEAL! You can save over $1,600. when you book with us at the expo!

We are pulling out all the stops this year! We love weddings, we love meeting new couples and helping them create images that they'll cherish forever! We love offering incentives to clients who book with us!

This Sunday, September 19th, come to the Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center in Sturbridge, MA and visit our booth at The Original Wedding Expo.

We have WEDDING EXPO ONLY pricing, plus we are throwing in a bunch of BOOK EARLY FREEBIES if you book your wedding photography with us during our limited time offer.
You can save over $1,600 in products and services! Special bundle pricing when you choose our photography and videography services combined.

It's just our way of proving to you that, for us, your wedding day is a really BIG DEAL!

Discover why more and more New England Brides each year have been raving about our Professional, Personalized, Fun and Unique wedding photography and videography services!

Discover our client discount program which saves you money on all of your future professional photography services with us...Forever!

Book your wedding photography with us and..."Discover the beauty in your world."

See you at the EXPO!

For more info, please visit: www.originalweddingexpo.com

DIVA NIGHT! (Ladies Night)

2010-08-07T21:27:00.000-04:00

Diaz Digital Discoveries presents: DIVA NIGHT!

Who: YOU (Age 18 & older please)

What: FREE PHOTOS

When: FRIDAY AUGUST, 27, 2010 5PM - 8PM

Where: DIAZ DIGITAL DISCOVERIES STUDIO

38 DUDLEY RD. OXFORD, MA

...Why: WHY NOT!?

LADIES, if you missed our last event, you won't want to miss this one!

Going out on Friday night the 27th of August?

Well, get yourself dressed up, but before you go out, stop in to our studio and get yourself glammed up by a professional makeup artist. Then we'll capture a few images of you looking your best and post them on facebook.

THEN, THE NIGHT IS YOURS!
Jeanne Sincerbeaux of THE PERFECT LOOK (www.theperfectlookonline.com) will be in our studio to make sure you look your best! She will be offering tips, answering questions and available to transform you and make you DIVALICIOUS for your night on the town.
Start your weekend off right by looking your absolute best with the help of Jeanne and let us capture that look for you FREE. We'll be posting your image on your facebook profile...yeah...you know it's time for a new profile pic! Well, this one is not only FREE, it's made by TWO professionals! Professional Makeup and Professional Photography = One Amazing YOU!
Don't have plans for that evening? Then stick around and spend your evening with us. It's sure to be a blast! It always is! We're always good for a few laughs...especially on a Friday night! :-) Stop in and unwind with us for awhile. You'll be glad you did. :-)
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be available as well.
You provide the Outfit...we'll provide the WOW!
Please R.S.V.P. to this event on our Facebook Page (Diaz Digital Discoveries) if you are planning to attend.
Thank you ladies and see you here!

Digital Camera Tips - How to Hold a Digital Camera

2010-07-26T08:00:00.003-04:00

Hello Blog fans.

This week I want to share with you an article I found on How to correctly hold a digital camera.
If you are having troubles with your images being blurry, you may not be holding your camera correctly.
Perhaps these tips will help you get better images. Enjoy!

Digital Camera Tips - How to Hold a Digital Camera

By Joan Yankowitz

When taking photographs, one of the most common causes of ruined pictures is a shaky camera, which leads to blurred images. One of the reasons for camera shake is the propensity to hold a digital camera at arms length, which does not offer stability.
In addition, due to the lightweight nature of digital cameras, you may attempt to take a shot with just one hand. Of course, this gives you flexibility and may allow you to frame the shot better, but you will find that your hands are likely to shake or sway as you're taking the picture.
If you want to ensure that your memories are not ruined by blurring, it is imperative that you are able to hold the camera still. Although this may seem like a fairly simple task, it is surprisingly difficult with some of the small modern cameras.
The following digital camera tips will teach you how to hold the camera and avoid unnecessary blurring.
First, grasp the right side of the camera in your right hand. Ensure that your forefinger is placed lightly along the top of the camera, while your other three fingers grasp the front and your thumb presses against the back. Some cameras will have grip indentations, so it is clear where to place your fingers. Make sure that you are holding the camera firmly, but not gripping too tightly.
Meanwhile, the position of your left hand will depend on the style of camera. In most cases, it is wise to use the left hand to steady the camera from underneath. If you have a DSLR, then the left hand may be used to hold the lens and support the weight of the camera in this way.
When using a viewfinder, it is easier to hold the camera steady, as it will be close to your body. However, if you prefer to use the LCD screen, try to ensure that you're not holding the camera too far away from you. Holding it at arms length will not provide a steady grip. Instead, try bending your arms and keep your elbows tucked into your sides, then hold the camera out in front of you; 12 inches or so away from your face.
Ensure that you have a stable stance by standing with your feet shoulder width apart. If possible, it is helpful to steady yourself by leaning against a solid object, such as a wall or tree. Alternatively, you may prefer to kneel or sit down. Bear in mind, the stiller your body, the stiller the camera will be.
If you are still finding it difficult to get clear shots, you may want to invest in a tripod. These come in a variety of styles and vary dramatically in price. If you feel that carrying a tripod around would be too cumbersome, you may want to look at some of the more expensive, compact tripods, which can be folded to fit in a pocket. There are, of course, many other digital camera tips, but these basic hints on holding a camera are the first steps to taking better pictures.
You can easily grab our handy FREE Top Digital Photography Questions Guide, which will help you with many of your digital photography questions. Just Click Here.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joan_Yankowitz

Tokens to Give Guests When You Have a Summer Theme

2010-07-19T18:00:00.000-04:00

Tokens to Give Guests When You Have the Summer Theme

By Harrison Fray

Wedding guests are now expecting to receive wedding tokens each time they attend a wedding. Tradition dictates the giving of wedding favors for all guests during the wedding reception. It is now important to give a special attention to this part of the wedding event since people are looking forward to receiving one. Carry out the wedding favors from the theme chosen for the wedding. After the wedding, it is pertinent that guests leave the party with something to bring home as a remembrance of your wedding. Distributed wedding tokens are something that matches the bride or the groom's personalities.

Classic colors are very in for summer time themed weddings like sky blue, yellow, yellow green, pink, and lavender. You can choose a different color for summer like peach, teal, and green for the summer wedding theme. Wedding tokens should also come to mind after thinking about your wedding dresses, invitations and flowers Consider the following ideas for your summer theme tokens:

Blooming flowers and season is summer time. The blossoming flower is like the love felt during summer. Summer is a celebration of gallant and bright colors and this is made possible by many flowers. The ambiance will be much more summer themed if you match the wedding token designs with the summer colors you have chosen for the other decorations such as the centerpieces or the backdrop.

Aside from the flowers, try adding fresh fruits in small baskets, thus serving as your wedding tokens as well as centerpieces. You can also do away with mangoes, strawberries, pineapple and peaches. Find anything that can be displayed like ceramics if there is no more time to get the fruits for the party.

Design the tokens with a nature feel, put flowers and birds if possible. There are candles that have the summer scent, you may get one with flower designs or any bird designs for your tokens. Cutomize the candle holders with your initials or names and the date of the wedding. Look for candle holders that can bear your name to customize your wedding candle favors. Add the theme in all the things you use for the wedding. The centerpieces are quite hefty to prepare, if you do not have enough time, then just use summer themed napkins instead.

Make your wedding as fun as it can be with summer theme and make the day very colorful and festive with fruits and other decors.

Harrison Fray is a a guru at a variety of nuptials and mediation matters. He will help you to pick out the best in groomsmen gift with signature style. Harrison can certainly assist you with selecting the proper bridesmaid gifts also. Stop by Engraved Gift Creations to determine what Harrison recommends.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Harrison_Fray

Elegant Wedding Dresses - Look As Special on Your Special Day As You Ever Dreamed To

2010-07-12T18:00:00.002-04:00

Hello Blog fans.

This week I have an article to share with you about finding the perfect wedding dress.
This article comes from Mary R. Trotter and may give you some ideas on how to add a little elegance to your wedding dress. Enjoy!

Elegant Wedding Dresses - Look As Special on Your Special Day As You Ever Dreamed To

By Mary R Trotter

It is a dream of every girl to look perfect on her wedding day. It is a special day in her life and she wishes to look no less than a princess or a fairy; this is why the largest part of the wedding budget is always reserved for the bridal dress. Wedding dresses are available in many different styles and designs but the bride always wishes to pick the one which is unique and beautiful, something that no other bride has ever worn before. Elegant wedding dresses can be difficult to pick if you do not have a proper guidance, but if there is someone to show you the right direction, then you can surely succeed in buying the kind of dress you have ever dreamed of.
On your special day, look as special as you have ever dreamed to by following the tips below at the time of your wedding dress purchase:
Material
Check the material of the wedding dress you have decided to buy. It is important to see the material because if your chosen dress is made of silk or satin, it has to be high quality satin or silk. Those dresses which are made of low quality satin or silk do not give shine, so they do not look new. In order to make sure that your wedding pictures are perfect, choose your wedding gown which is made of high quality materials.
Design
In order to look unique and different, you can choose the dress which has either been designed by a professional wedding designer, exclusively for you or if that does not fit your budget, go for a dress which is less expensive and add some alterations to it. The question which must have occurred to you now should be that what could be done to personalize the wedding dress. It is quite simple to personalize your wedding gown in order to make it stand out and different from anything anyone would have ever seen before. To personalize, you can add a touch of some other color with white. For instance, blue can be added as it stands for purity and sacredness.
Accessories
Do not forget to pick your matching accessories with the wedding dress. These accessories can include small pouches that can be hung down your wrists, veils, headbands and tiaras.
Floral Touch
The bouquet you hold on your special day is one way of adding something floral to your wedding dress; apart from this you can also decorate your dress by adorning an artificial flower somewhere on the front or side of the dress. Floral touch will make you look chic and unique.
You can read more reviews at elegantweddingdresses.org, If you want to buy short bridesmaid dresses, you can read reviews at my website.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mary_R_Trotter

The Important Bridesmaid Gift

2010-07-05T18:00:00.002-04:00

The Important Bridesmaid Gift

By Mary Hugh O Calderon

Quite a few brides admit that their wedding will not be feasible with out the aid of their bridesmaids. Bridesmaids might be the bride's best friends or female relatives. They may be an integral part with the wedding event organizing, they're the ones who throw the bridal shower, bachelorette party and relax the bride if she is having a melt down. Furthermore, they also stand beside the bride when she says those life changing vows.

So it is just fitting to give back to your bridesmaids by presenting every 1 of them a distinctive bridesmaid gift that suits their personalities. Giving a bridesmaid surprise has turn out to be a wedding tradition that has been practice by the bride and groom for hundred of years.

A bride will normally give presents to her bridesmaids as a sign of gratitude for being an integral portion of her existence and attending her big day. It can be equivalent towards the groomsmen presents that the groom gives to his best buddies.

Whichever bridesmaid surprise ideas you happen to be searching for, here's a hint, you can give exclusive bridesmaid gifts which is usually personalized or a gift that's individual to that persons likes or dislikes, so you greater choose the ideal bridesmaid presents available.

Even so, if you are short on cash, you are able to still give them a bridesmaid gift that they will probably be appreciated. You'll find inexpensive and low-cost bridesmaid gifts that don't appear 'cheap' at all. It's important though that you consider every single bridesmaids preference ahead of you dash into the nearest store.

Each and every bride wants to offer the appropriate bridesmaids presents, but it may be quite challenging since every bridesmaid may have several personalities and tastes. For your businesswoman bridesmaid, a company card holder may possibly be an appropriate present. Alternatively, if your bridesmaids are young, hip and fashionistas, you may possibly would like to contemplate giving them just about every some type of cosmetic make up bag, silk purse, lipstick case, a compact, a silk pouches, terry cloth spa slippers or even a travel mug. You can even have them personalized by getting their names embroidered and even engraved on anything you opt for to offer them.

Bridal jewelry is undoubtedly a great alternative for your bridesmaid's gifts. You could select a necklace and earring set that they can truly wear on your wedding day.

However, if your bridesmaids have the same interests, like yoga or cooking, you possibly can sign them up for a class. In addition,, you'll be able to also treat your girls to a spa day before your wedding. I bet they'll love it!

The quest for the best bridesmaid gifts can be exhausting but inside the end it will all be worth the cost, specially once you see their delighted faces whenever you present them their unique gifts.

Discover the perfect world of wedding and bridal ideas and accessories that will help you get all of your tasks done with just a few clicks of the mouse. Visit the Wedding Favors and Accessories site.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mary_Hugh_O_Calderon

DIAZ DIGITAL DISCOVERIES - SEXY VOICE CONTEST WINNERS!

2010-06-28T07:00:00.007-04:00

Hello Blog fans!

Our sexy voice contest was a great success! Thanks to all of the people who called in to enter.
I think it's funny that all of the entrants were females. Coincidence? I'm not sure. I had wondered during the contest if any men were going to enter, since it was anyones contest to win, and not a single male entry. I guess that means that only women have sexy voices? Huh! :-)

Anyway...I had no idea when starting the contest how difficult it was going to be to choose! All of the entrants were certainly eligible to win First Prize and the standings order had changed very quickly in just a matter of an hour each day during the week.

It was fun listening to all the callers who left their entry on our voice recorder...along with other information as well...but the only thing that counted for the contest were the specific rules, to keep everything fair.

Here is a recap of the rules and the prizes:

(previously posted)
Please note that we will only accept your voice on the recorder, so you must call during the allotted times only and leave your voice recording to enter. We will judge from all of the sexy voices entered during both weeks and choose the top 3 to win, First prize, Second prize and Third prize. All entrants will be updated on the running via our Facebook fan page until the winner is announced on June 28th.
First Prize winner will have their sexy voice used in our upcoming promotion which will be broadcast to the public (this could be your claim to fame)! Sexy voice credit will be listed in our promos. Winner will also receive a fun, Free Studio fashion photo session and an 11x14 portrait of their choice from that session. ($250 value) Fashion photo may possibly be used in conjunction with same promo as well.
Second prize will win a $100 Gift Card from our studio and be mentioned in our social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Linked-in).
Third prize wins a $50 Gift Card from our studio and be mentioned in our social media sites.
Misc:

Gift Cards never expire.

All winners will be notified by phone and listed on our social media sites.

Top winner must sign a release to allow use of photo/voice for our promo purposes.

Top winner must agree to visit our studio in Oxford, MA to have their voice professionally recorded live for our upcoming promotion and agree to allow us to use the recording. (Specific details, terms and conditions will be given to the top winner)

By entering our sexy voice contest you agree to allow us to share your first name and city with our social media friends, fans and followers.

Other conditions/rules may apply.

So with no further delay here are the winners!

3rd: Maria Brown. Anyone having the opportunity to hear Maria's voice, will agree with me that she could read the phone book and make it sound like a fairytale novel! When I first heard her voice, I took in a big sigh and thought she was already the winner. Thank you Maria so very much! Maria wins a $50 Diaz Digital Discoveries Gift Card.

2nd: Jayne Antos. Jayne has the type of voice that would be great for those movies...you know...THOSE MOVIES! The ones where there's a female computer voice. (What were you thinking!?) The computer voice is counting down the ship's self-destruct sequence in a sexy tone. The bad news is your about to die. The good news is that the last thing you get to hear is a sexy female voice. :-) Jayne came very close to winning, as she called several times and had multiple entries and I am a huge fan of sci-fi and female computer voices! LOL. Thank you for entering Jayne! Jayne wins a $100. Gift Card From us.

1st: Joanna Aviles. Now Joanna...all I can say is... WOW! Joanna's voice has it all. Soft-spoken, sweet, tender and just what we were looking for in our upcoming promotion. I can't wait to share what it is, but as it is still in the planning stages, we can't divulge anything yet. Just know that Joanna's voice will be featured saying our tag line "Discover the beauty in your world." Thank you Joanna for entering, calling in faithfully and congratulations on winning our contest! We will be contacting you soon to make arrangement for you to come to our studio.

Joanna wins a Free Fashion Photoshoot at our studio and an 11x14 portrait of her choice from the shoot, plus her voice will be featured in some of our upcoming promos.

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Until next time...(enter Joanna's voice) "Discover the beauty in your world." :-)

Gina Mandella Dance Studio, Picture Day Photos 2010

2010-06-27T08:00:00.006-04:00

We had the honor and pleasure to photograph the Gina Mandella Dance Studio Picture Day Event again this year. We have enjoyed Picture Day for several years now and this year was no exception.

I must say, it's wonderful to see all these kids growing up and developing their dance skills more and more each year. I am also glad to be able to say that my own daughter is now a part of this wonderful dance studio. I'm already looking forward to Picture Day 2012.

Below is the link to access the Picture Day image gallery.

If prompted, enter the Username: GMDS 2010

The password is: 20405

Sign in with your e-mail address to view the images.

Enjoy!