It's the most wonderful time of the year ... for the wedding business! Did you know that 19 percent of all engagements take place in December? (according to data from the Fairchild Bridal Group) I know of two newly engaged couples! Well, lucky for you brides & grooms to be, I have a few tips for those just starting to plan their weddings. If this is you check out my blog post: I'm engaged, now what?
Other helpful posts for those just starting to plan a wedding are:
Photos from a maternity photo session make a great addition to baby's nursery, don't they? Kate of This Place is now a Home recently posted this photograph of baby Owen's nursery including this print from a shot we got during her maternity session. See more of the nursery decor reveal on her blog. I love seeing how my photos are displayed - thanks Kate!
It's wedding Wednesday, so I have this tip for you. Make your engagement session your own! I was inspired to write this when I saw "The Love Tees." Seriously, how cute is it that this couple made these love t-shirts for their photos? So, when it comes to engagement photos, don't worry about following any certain set of rules! Take risks, bring up any crazy ideas, you can do the formal 'safe' photos that your mom will like later. ;)
We did Abby & Chris's photos outside, in the winter, in Syracuse. Not an ideal time/place for photos -- but they turned out to be unique and so much fun!
With Bret & Anna I tried some unusual angles to add variety to their shots.
So don't be afraid to lay in the grass like Mike & Colleen...
Ingredients; - Olive Oil, a few tablespoons - 1 large Onion (I keep some in my freezer so I always have it) - 2 or 3 Garlic Cloves (I used minced garlic in the jar) - 1/2 teaspoon Coriander - 1/2 teaspoon Garam Marsala - 1/2 teaspoon Mild Curry Powder - 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cardamon - 2 1/4 cups of Chopped Tomatoes (I like the ones in the carton better than canned) - Salt and freshly ground black pepper - 4 eggs - 1/4 cup fresh chopped coriander (aka parsley)
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, and cook chopped onions and garlic on medium until they are translucent. Add Indian spices, salt & pepper until they are all mixed in.
Add tomatoes, reduce to medium low, and wait for the mixture to thicken slightly. Once you can create little wells for the eggs in your tomato mixture you're ready for the next step. Make four wells in the mixture.
Crack one egg into each. If you can, don't break the yolks! Cook until your eggs whites are no longer runny. You can make the eggs over easy, medium, or over hard deepening on your taste by letting them continue to cook. Sprinkle with fresh chopped coriander and serve with your favorite bread or toast.
