VP Blog http://vignettephoto.com/blog The blog of Vignette Photography: Austin, TX based Wedding and Lifestyle Photographers Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:37:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 30.216108-97.858285http://vignettephoto.comhttp://vignettephoto.com/images/vp_feed.jpgVignette Photographyvignettephotobloghttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesWeddings Unveiled Recaphttp://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/weddings-unveiled-recap/ http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/weddings-unveiled-recap/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:37:41 +0000 elizabeth http://vignettephoto.com/blog/?p=1569 Thank you to all the wonderful brides (and grooms and bridesmaids) that stopped by our table last night at the show. It was a pleasure talking with each of you and hearing about your wedding.

We had planned on setting up the Photo Booth as promised but there was just enough of a breeze last night that it didn’t quite work out. Maybe next time!

Just a reminder to all the WU guests- if you signed up with us, you are eligible for a complimentary Photo Booth (a $500 value) if you book with us. Give us a call or send an email to get more information about that!

]]> http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/weddings-unveiled-recap/feed/ 0 Weddings Unveiled and PHOTO BOOTH!http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/weddings-unveiled-and-photo-booth/ http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/weddings-unveiled-and-photo-booth/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:59:21 +0000 elizabeth http://vignettephoto.com/blog/?p=1561 I am so excited about the show this Wednesday at the Allan House! Beginning at 6pm on March 3 you can stop by, meet some amazing vendors (James and I included) and check out our new Photo Booth! We’ll have it set up for the show to show it off and have some fun in the process. Come get your picture taken! We’ll have the photos available for everyone to download by March 6.

We are also offering a complimentary Photo Booth ($500 value) to show attendees that book their wedding with us. Good on wedding coverage of 6 hours or more. Just be sure to leave your contact information with us to be eligible.

Here is some additional information about the show:

  • March 3, 6-8pm
  • Admittance is $5 (tickets online) or $10 at the door.
  • The unveiling of the Weddings Unveiled Bridal Lounge where brides can look through vendor portfolios in a lounge-like setting.
  • Free gifts and special offers inside the swag bags including a special treat from Embellish Nail Salon.
  • Raffles held every thirty minutes.
  • Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment.

We are looking forward to seeing you all there!

]]> http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/weddings-unveiled-and-photo-booth/feed/ 0 Married! Laura + Kylehttp://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/married-laura-kyle/ http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/married-laura-kyle/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:58:21 +0000 elizabeth http://vignettephoto.com/blog/?p=1538 Laura and Kyle’s wedding was our kick off wedding of 2010. They had an intimate ceremony on January 16th at St. David’s Episcopal church. What a beautiful setting!

Their son, Alex, was a cutie but took a while to warm up to us and our big old cameras.

St. David’s is a beautiful church. It was fun to shoot at a new location but also challenging because of different lighting and flash restrictions during the ceremony.

Laura and Kyle, you are a sweet couple and we wish you all the happiness in the world.

]]> http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/married-laura-kyle/feed/ 1 Heirlooms and Snippetshttp://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/heirlooms-and-snippets/ http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/heirlooms-and-snippets/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:00:53 +0000 elizabeth http://vignettephoto.com/blog/?p=1422 Back in October I had the pleasure of dining with Caroline of Paloma’s Nest and Kathryn of Snippet & Ink. Along with our significant others we enjoyed some very tasty food at La Condesa downtown. It was a great evening and such a treat to meet these two lovely ladies in person! I really enjoyed hearing about how they both got started in the business- it was very encouraging. Makes me a bit braver about taking that ’step of faith’ in regards to VP- making it better and making things happen!

If you haven’t heard of these two ladies you are missing out! Jump over to Caroline’s store and check out her gorgeous items. Especially you brides- her ring bearer bowls are divine and the perfect extra touch to your day. And if you need some inspiration or just something pretty to look at, head over to Kathryn’s blog.

This post wouldn’t be complete without a few pictures. I’ll leave you with some images of my Faith bowl from Paloma’s Nest. Enjoy!

]]> http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/heirlooms-and-snippets/feed/ 0 February and March Wedding Specialhttp://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/february-and-march-wedding-special/ http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/february-and-march-wedding-special/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:30:44 +0000 elizabeth http://vignettephoto.com/blog/?p=1527 UPDATE: This special has ended!

We have some open dates remaining for February and March. If you still haven’t nailed down a photographer yet – please contact us!

We’ll be taking $100 off any wedding booked for February and March and throwing in a FREE Photo Booth set up for any wedding with 6+ hours of coverage.

Contact us to check on your date or to schedule an appointment. info at vignettephoto dot com.

]]> http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/february-and-march-wedding-special/feed/ 2 Photo Booth Launch!http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/photo-booth-launch/ http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/photo-booth-launch/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:49:05 +0000 elizabeth http://vignettephoto.com/blog/?p=1403 We are very excited to announce that starting now, our clients will be able to add on a Photo Booth to their wedding day coverage. Even if you are currently booked with us you can still take advantage of this service.

What the Photo Booth includes {$500 + tax} for any length reception:

  • Reception set up and all the props (at least a 10×10 area is needed)
  • Gallery cards with information on how to view the photos
  • A live gallery within a week of the wedding
  • Images that you and your guests can download, keep and print or order directly from us

We think this will make a fun addition to any reception! If you are interested or have more questions just send us an email – info at vignettephoto dot com.

If you were at the Weddings Unveiled show last night, you know we were giving this away for free with any 6 or more hours of wedding coverage. You needed to leave your email with us to be eligible. If you missed out, come see us at the next show we’ll be doing on March 3 at The Allan House.

Here are a few examples of Photo Booth images. Keep in mind, we can customize this a bit for a clients- B&W or color, etc. For now we only offer a smooth white backdrop but may have different options in the future.

]]> http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/photo-booth-launch/feed/ 2 Weddings Unveiled – January 13http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/weddings-unveiled-january-13/ http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/weddings-unveiled-january-13/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:28:28 +0000 elizabeth http://vignettephoto.com/blog/?p=1517 The next Weddings Unveiled is tomorrow evening at Zach Scott! Don’t miss out if you’d like to visit with some stellar vendors in a relaxed setting. There will be raffles, food and drink.

January 13, 6-8pm

Visit the Weddings Unveiled site to learn how to get free tickets and additional information on the location. $5 at the door.

Stop by and say hello to James and I. We’ll be showing off sample albums and images from our newest service addition- our Photo Booth!

We won’t be a part of the raffle but will have the following “Show Specials”:

- Book with us at the show ($100 holds your date!) or schedule a follow up appointment to book with us and receive a free Photo Booth set up during your reception. Good on 6+ hours of wedding coverage. $500 value!

- Getting married in February or March? We still have open dates! Book and receive $100 off your final total.

We’ll have more information about these Show Specials at our booth – just ask!

We look forward to meeting you!

]]> http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/weddings-unveiled-january-13/feed/ 0 Married! Allison + Jimmyhttp://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/married-allison-jimmy/ http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/married-allison-jimmy/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:00:03 +0000 elizabeth http://vignettephoto.com/blog/?p=1415 Allison and Jimmy were another of our November weddings I am just now able to post. They were married November 7, 2009 at Winfield Inn in Kyle. Super cute venue. I had a good friend married there a few years back so a lot of good memories.

Allison had been pretty worried about the weather the week prior to their wedding. A lot of fingers crossed and prayers against any rain were happening. She didn’t have a thing to worry about as it was a gorgeous day.

Let the pampering begin! Sarah and Kelsey work their magic.

Allison seriously has the model look down.

Winfield Inn

A lovely evening for two lovely people. All the best to you, Allison and Jimmy!

Vendors:

Sarah and Kelsey Hathaway, hair and makeup

Winfield Inn, venue, food

LisaLyn Designs, flowers and invitations

The Sweet Stuff, cake

The Mahogany Harp, music

]]> http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/married-allison-jimmy/feed/ 0 Married! Lori + Allanhttp://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/married-lori-allan/ http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/married-lori-allan/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:00:41 +0000 elizabeth http://vignettephoto.com/blog/?p=1349 It wasn’t my intention to post these photos so late but I guess that is what happens when you have a fully booked November and try to move in one month!

I am still trying to catch up with the idea that we are now in 2010. My, how time flies….

Lori and Allan are such a special couple and I am so glad we can call them friends. Being at their wedding was not work at all. I loved spending the day with Lori and her friends as they got ready and helping out where I could. There was so much joking and laughing too, it was great.

Lori and Allan were married at one of our favorite venues, Barr Mansion, on November 1, 2009. What a beautiful bride and day! I had such a hard time narrowing down the photos for this post. So….enjoy!

Lori’s veil was very special as it was made for her by a friend. The lace on the edges is actually from a Sephardic Jewish mantilla which their friend brought from Spain.

Love this photo of Lori. She has gorgeous eyes and such a pretty smile.

This is what kept the boys occupied while the girls were getting ready.

The first look. Happened fast!

This wedding was a first for us- a Jewish wedding. I was really looking forward to it as I have never experienced one. What a beautiful ceremony!

The signing of the Ketubah or wedding contract happened before the ceremony.

The Ketubah was a work of art. Quotes from the Song of Solomon were written throughout the intertwined tree branches.

The chuppah was created by Allan’s maternal grandparents over 30 years ago. The detail work is amazing.

Here was the moment we DID NOT want to miss. Allan breaking the glass. “Mazel Tov!”

The bride and groom announced with the blowing of the shofar.

Time to celebrate!

What a special day for two very special people. Allan and Lori, thank you for your friendship and allowing us to share in your day. It was an honor.

Vendors:

Sarah and Kelsey Hathaway, hair and make up

Barr Mansion, Venue, food, cake, flowers

Byrne Rock, DJ

Joe Chauncy, Sign Language interpreter

Twin Liquors, alcohol

]]> http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/married-lori-allan/feed/ 1 Edible Austin Event {December 7}http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/edible-austin-event-december-7/ http://vignettephoto.com/blog/posts/edible-austin-event-december-7/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:00:51 +0000 elizabeth http://vignettephoto.com/blog/?p=1450 I had the opportunity, thanks to Lori at The Cupcake Bar, to attend and cover an event where she was serving up some delightful treats. It was for the Edible Austin’s 3rd Annual Eat Local Week. The Hilton downtown and Finn & Porter co-hosted along with Lori. I think I was more excited about shooting the food than I was eating it – but I did both!

Not only was everything good to look at it was also delicious.

Pickled Jicama Taco filled with Salpicon of beef-

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Seared Pork Belly in a Shiner Bock Broth-

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Pasture raised free range chicken on shallot whipped potatoes with a rich rosemary jus-

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Beet and goats cheese napoleon with Chipotle Beet syrup-

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This is the chicken again, love this shot!

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Sushi and sashimi-

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Must not forget the cupcakes! Texas Pecan Pie, Texas Honey and Lemon and my favorite, Texas Sweet Potato.

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Music for the evening was provided by Hans Stockenberger.

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Events are going on around town until December 12 so you still have the opportunity to check them out. All proceeds will benefit Urban Roots, a really amazing organization. Visit their website to learn more about them.

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