EMILY AND MICHAELS GRAPHISTUDIO ALBUM
Happy Monday guys! Today we're excited to share a look at our amazing Graphistudio albums that you often see mentioned on our website. One of our latest albums was for Emily and Michael Malinowski. Emily and Michael were married at the Barn at Smugglers Notch on a very cold day back in Feb! Guests enjoyed sleigh rides and a ton of great food and music. The album Emily and Michael went with is our Young Book album. The box is constructed of a dark grey Maple material, and the...
Win a $200 Engagement Portrait Package
Happy November Folks! Tis' the season for engagements and holiday weddings, and we could not be more excited. If you are a newly engaged couple, why not preserve this exciting time forever with an engagement photo session! During the months of November and December we will be giving away three $200 Engagement Portrait Packages for free. Make sure to enter for your chance to win!! Get More Points by: – Liking the Portrait Gallery on Facebook - Following the Portrait Gallery on Twitter – Leaving us a comment here on the blog...
Enter to win a $200 Engagement Portrait Package!
ENTER TODAY! Enter today for your chances to win the grand prize $200 Engagement Portrait Package from the Portrait Gallery today! Grand Prize includes: A private session with Geoff at the Portrait Gallery's South Burlington studio and $200 worth of engagement photos! Second Prize Includes: A selection of fabulous summer sunglasses by the one and only Eye Candy VT! Giveaway ends August 8th at Midnight EST! a Rafflecopter giveaway This Giveaway is now CLOSED! Checkout our Facebook Page for the winner announcement later today! ...
Special Touches
Happy Monday folks! Today we're back to share a look at our Special Touches Wedding Album. What are Special Touches? We select some of your best images for subtle enhancements. Two digital artists spend about 2 hours carefully and subtlety tweaking select images into works of art. Five techniques are used, including traditional modifications of Black & White and Sepia. Next, three unique looks that we have created are applied, these include Oldy, Colorchrome, and Antique. Make sure to check back each week for more Vermont Wedding Trends and...
5 tips for better pictures in the snow!
Vermont is sure beautiful this time of year with all of the snow. Now is the time to break out the camera and get some awesome winter photos. Whether it is people or nature you like to photograph, here are a few tips: 1-Over exposure your photos. All the white snow can interfere with the camera metering properly. I would suggest starting a +2/3rds of an F-stop. 2-Try HDR for nature photos. Many cameras can do this automatically these days. This requires a tripod. HDR stands for High Dynamic Range....
Free stuff is nice!!! How about a free wedding video!
You love each other, and now is a great time to spread the news! How about some fun photos of the two of you? Stop by our studio and take advantage of a complimentary engagement portrait sitting. You supply the smiles and the love, and we will mix in some fun casual images, into a recipe that is sure to delight! The best part is there is no charge for the sitting, and we will give you a complimentary video of your best images that you can play...
Wedding Cake Inspiration
And we're back with a brand new Wedding Wednesday post for you guys! Lets be honest with something, picking out your wedding cake can be the most exciting yet stressful part of your wedding planning process. There are SO many options out there and so many ways to go with flavors, colors, styles, shapes and more! So today we wanted to help you out with a little Wedding Cake Inspiration from our friends over at Style Me Pretty. Checkout their post on 15 Wedding Cakes we Adore! We've also had...
A Portrait of Madeline
Happy Friday guys! Today we wanted to share a quick look at one of our latest portrait projects. This beautiful little lady's name is Madeline. Geoff used natural window light on the left, and a large reflector to the right. For added affect the background is a tapestry! For more info on getting a portrait done here with us visit our Portraits Page! ...
Birds Eye View
My wife Wendy calls it camera on a stick. I don't know what I call it, but I do like the look! Usually at the wedding reception, I will put my camera on a monopod and hold it above the crowd. I use a wide-angle lens and trip the shutter with a remote cable release. In this photo, I asked our bride and groom Caitlin and Adam to look up. This version has also been digitally altered to darken the background and put more emphasis on the newly...
13 (Easy!) Ways to Decorate Your Wedding Reception
Picking out decorations is a huge part of the wedding planning process. From lights to table settings, flowers, accents and more, there are so many exciting things to choose from! Today we wanted to share a great new list from our friends over at The Knot, who have rounded up 13 (Easy) Ways to Decorate your Wedding Reception! We love all these fun ideas. Checkout the list below! 1. Drape the Ceilings It's amazing what a little fabric can do: Use a bright color, like yellow, if you're after a...
10 Hot Wedding Trends for 2014 From The Knot!
Happy Monday guys! As we get closer and closer to the start of wedding season, all the exciting new trends for 2014 are starting to pop up. From Woodland Style Weddings to completely unplugged weddings (whoa no internet!) our friends over at The Knot have you covered today. Checkout their latest list for 10 Hot Wedding Trends for 2014!! ...
Happy Valentines Day from Geoff & Wendy!
In honor of Valentines Day we wanted to put together a few of our favorite wedding shots. Nothing is quite like that special kiss on your big day! Check them out below, and from our team to yours, Happy Valentines Day! ...
Black and White, Sepia-tone and More!
Just a few of the special touches that we like to play with for ALL of our wedding clients. We do it is because we enjoy the different looks, and because our clients love the extra special attention! We use 3 different software's to achieve these looks. My wife uses ACDSee and Adobe Photoshop, while I use Adobe Lightroom - Geoff ...
Alicia and Brad’s Recent Engagement Sitting
Spring is right around the corner, well maybe a bit down the road as well. That does not stop me from doing outdoor photos. All I need is a bit of good weather, and some fun folks like Alicia and Brad! These images are taken in or around our barn. Taken using using an 80-200 Nikon lens. ...
2014 Wedding Color Palettes + Dress Styles!
It's always so exciting to see new trends pop up at the beginning of each wedding season. From General Wedding Trends to Engagement Ring Trends, we like what we see so far! So that brings us to the latest round from our friends over at Simply Bridal who have created yet another fun infographic for us, highlighting Bridal Color Palettes and Dress Styles for 2014! Make sure to follow The Portrait Gallery on Facebook for more Wedding Season Trends and Updates! ...
Wedding Albums by Graphistudio!
Happy Wednesday guys! As you all know, there are many many ways to capture all the special moments from your wedding day. From wedding videos to the photos you can frame and hang on your walls, they are all equally important. One idea we love most however, are these stunning Wedding Albums by Graphistudio!! Check out a few of our fun new album pages below.. Find out more by visiting the Graphistudio Website and checking out our Wedding Album page! ...
Save Big on your Wedding Decor!
Happy Holidays folks! We're back today to share some fun tips on how to Save Big on your Wedding Decor! Our friends over at Bridal Guide Magazine always have great ideas when it comes to saving money but still getting the presentation you want. Keep reading to check it out! According to theweddingreport.com, the national per-wedding average spent on all tables’ centerpiece vases and florals is $653. That’s the average cost, including smaller weddings and weddings in areas with lower costs. In New York City, centerpiece vases, flowers and...
Black and White Photography!
Happy Thursday guys and gals! There is something incredibly timeless about a black and white photo. It's one of our favorite styles and we just love seeing modern moments turned into classic memories with this style of photography. Here are a few of our favorite black and white wedding shots! View the entire Portrait Gallery Black and White Wedding Photography Album here! ...
Geoff’s Favorite Photos of 2013!
Happy Saturday Guys! Today we are so excited to share a roundup of amazing photos...