Simone Wittenberg Photography ~ Kelowna Wedding Photographer ~ Destination Wedding Photography

For Sale: Nikon D80 with Two Lenses $550 – Sold

Simone — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:01:12 +0000

I decided to unload a camera and a couple of lenses that we’re not using anymore. So here’s what’s for sale.A Nikon D80 in like new condition. (Comes with battery, battery charger, all cables):10.2 megapixel DX format CCD (1.5x FOV crop) Image processing engine (similar to D200 / D2X) 3D Color Matrix Metering II, 420 [...]Related posts:

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Engaged: Jenn & Tyson

Simone — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:39:51 +0000

Jen and Tyson’s engagement session was my first photo session of the new year and I couldn’t think of a better way to kick it off. I seriously, had so much fun with these two and we ended off the shoot by grabbing Starbucks to warm us up -seriously a fun couple and Starbucks? Yes [...]Related posts:

Christmas Card: Behind the Scenes

Simone — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:21:58 +0000

*Update* I want to thank all of you who e-mailed me your concern and kind words after my last post. I really didn’t mean for it to be such a downer. I just wanted to be honest about how I was feeling but probably should have conveyed that I am doing well despite the crappy [...]Related posts:

Me…honestly

Simone — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:20:28 +0000

I have to be honest. I didn’t start the new year on a good foot. I was in a bit of a funk and if truth be told I still have some funk-y kinda days. There are quite a few reasons why I think I have good and bad days but I won’t bore with [...]Related posts:

These are a few of my favorite things

Simone — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:58:50 +0000

Well not things, people. Images actually. Images of some of the wonderful clients I had in ‘09. I debated posting a 2009 faves list. It seems like the thing photographers do at every years end or beginning but I guess I’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon and join in. Most of these you’ve seen [...]Related posts:

Merry Christmas

Simone — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:03:35 +0000

*Update* “someone” erased this Merry Christmas post last week so I apologize for the repeat. Instead I will wish you all a Happy New Year. I hope your 2010 is full of many blessing and laughter and dreams coming true Thank you to all of my faithful readers, past and future clients. I can’t wait [...]Related posts:

6 Ways To Speed Up Your Blog

Simone — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:35:02 +0000

There are a million or more posts out there about SEO. SEO for your site and for your blog is important but, it’s only half the battle. Page load speed is of major importance these days. As pages get bigger and have more content, they load slower. So here are 6 ways you can [...]No related posts.

Tradition

Simone — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:49:05 +0000

At an attempt to get more personal on my blog I’m going take up my friend Michelle’s request and post what I deem good gifts in my stocking. I know exciting right. C’mon, humor me and just read it. I think secretly deep down this list is for Carson to get some good ideas since [...]No related posts.

Head Shots: Carmen – Kelowna Photographer

Simone — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:43:02 +0000

I met Carmen when she was 12 yrs. old. She was a jr. high student in my husband’s youth group. She hung out with a group of girls, as most girls do her age, Â but there was something different about her. She was confident, a leader and despite what was going on in her life [...]Related posts:

The Neufeld Family – Kelowna Family Photographer

Simone — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:04 +0000

A few weeks ago I photographed the Neufeld Family at Still Pond in Wilden. When I found out that there were 3 boys in the family I was prepared to strap on my running shoes, get my full intake of caffeine and break a sweat. Well none of that was necessary with this family. The [...]Related posts:

Married: Trudi & Jeff – Kelowna Wedding Photographer

Simone — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:15:31 +0000

I met Trudi Â and Jeff just hours after they both completed the Apple marathon. I happened to notice the fading participant number on Trudi’s arm when I found out about the race they had just done.Â This couple was so calm, cool and laid back you have had no idea of the feat they had just [...]Related posts:

Married: Kari & Kevin – Predator Ridge Wedding Photographer

Simone — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:17:56 +0000

This wedding was another one of my weddings this summer that was ALMOST effected by the fires. Â Kari and Kevin are from Alberta so coming to the Okanagan was a destination wedding for them. Thankfully, the smoke wasn’t heavy Â enough to effect Kari’s health and the wedding went on as planned.Â They chose to hold their [...]Related posts:

Married: Brianne & Jesse ~ Vernon Wedding Photographer

Simone — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:13:02 +0000

I met Brianne in person a few weeks before her wedding when we decided to go location scouting together. Being a shy person by nature I always feel nervous when I do something “social” with a client. I guess I’m hoping they like me and that we have lots to talk about. I really want [...]Related posts:

Green

Simone — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:35:41 +0000

I read photography blogs. A lot of them. Probably too many if that’s possible but I just love reading about other photographers. I enjoy looking at their work, seeing the different talent and perspective that is out there. It’s uplifting and discouraging all at the same time. I’m learning to not to compare myself to [...]Related posts:

Married: Megan & James- Vancouver Wedding Photography

Simone — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:48:38 +0000

James and Megan, both from Vancouver, planned on having their wedding at beautiful Lake Okanagan Resort in Kelowna. Â Unfortunately, we were hit once again with a massive forest fire that forced Megan and James to cancel their Kelowna wedding a week before and move it to their home town, or city rather, of Vancouver. Megan’s [...]Related posts:

Trash The Dress: Linnea ~ Kelowna Photographer

Simone — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:53:55 +0000

I was going to wait a little while to post this but I’m really excited to show Linnea’s Trash The Dress session. You may remember Linnea from my last post. I was so excited about her wedding day and I was as equally excited when Linnea mentioned doing a Trash The Dress session. A [...]Related posts:

Married: Linnea & Liam ~ Oliver and Osoyoos Wedding Photography

Simone — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:50:59 +0000

**WARNING** This is really long post. Where do I start? I had been looking forward to Linnea and Liam’s Oliver and Osoyoos wedding all summer. They are such a laid back, easy going couple who love to laugh. When I first met Linnea I instantly liked her. She was so kind and so easy to talk. [...]Related posts:

Engaged: Fiorella & Joel ~ Kelowna Engagement Photography

Simone — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:00:14 +0000

So I suck at blogging. It’s not that I don’t like it or I’m purposely ignoring to do it it’s just that it gets so crazy around here being a mom of 4 monkeys and running a business. I’m working away at getting every clients wedding and photo session out to them that the blog [...]Related posts:

Engaged: Jenni & Dave ~ Kelowna Engagement Photography

Simone — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:37:04 +0000

The moment I met Jenni I felt an instant connection to her. She just has that type of personality. She makes you feel like you’ve known each other for a long time. She’s full of life, a world traveler, has a flare for the arts (ie. theatre) and loves to laugh. Jenni use to work [...]Related posts:

Married: Elisa & Pat ~ Peachland Wedding Photography

Simone — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:10:36 +0000

Elisa is my sister in-law’s good friend/family friend so when she contacted me to photograph her Peachland wedding I was so very excited! Elisa and Pat got married on a beautiful beach in the town of Peachland. I love Peachland! It has one of my favorite coffe shops and some really neat gift shops. The [...]Related posts: