2013's Most Creative Photo Trends

In the photography industry, there are always new trends and evolving photo concepts. Perhaps your client wants to have a minimalistic baby gender reveal, or use photo editing software to recreate a scene from Jurassic Park for their wedding. In 2013, photographers have done this and more to turn traditional photoshoots into creative works of art. We have compiled some of the most creative photography trends from 2013.

Gender Reveal and Baby Announcement Photos
These photos are not only fun and creative, but they capture a surprise message that lets everyone know about their upcoming family addition. Just by using chalk or a box filled with balloons has become an easy and innovative way to announce exciting news.

 

Photo Credit: Radiant Photography

 
Photo credit: Creating Memories by Tabitha Runge

Instagram Event Photos

Many couples are now using just their smartphones and an extra friend to take wedding and engagement photos. This shows a shift from providing a disposable camera as a wedding favor or multiple photographers. Stylistically, Instagram also has an influence shown by shots of wedding nails, use of filters, and even asking guests to tag their photos with a custom wedding hashtag.

 

Photo credit: @white_lightning 

GIF Style Photo
Previously only used for memes or advertisements, GIFs (a graphic image that moves) have recently become used in event photography. Specifically by Jeffrey Lewis Bennett, who creates these moving photos not through video, but through several images painstakingly edited together.

Photo credit: Jeffrey Lewis Bennett

Photobooth Props
By setting out props such as mustaches, glasses, and picture frames, this idea allows guests to create lasting memories. This is not only for the guests, this allows the wedding party to relax and create their own photos in addition to posed professional shots.

Photo credit: kastyle photography

Surprising Backgrounds
This terrified wedding party viral trend did not last long, but this past summer several photos were edited to incorporate the most unique pop-culture inspired backgrounds. A definite change from traditional, stiff, posed photos these are sure to be an inspiration for 2014.

Photo credit: Quinn Miller Photo + Design

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Olympic Trends in Fashion and Decor

We are all excited about our athletes in the London Olympics this year.  All day long, you get the latest updates of different competitions, new records, and of course, the inevitable controversies.

In the meantime let’s take a quick look at some trends that have begun this Olympic Season.

Some fashion designers decided to contribute to the Olympic Spirit through their art. Many statues throughout London appeared to wear designer hats yesterday.

Here is a couple:

Source: UK.Lifestyle

Source: Exploring London

Wedding Cake Decorators also want to be on top of the trend. After seeing all the Olympic medal ceremonies, it is easy to think about Silver and Gold.  Here are a few beautiful Gold and Silver inspired creations:

Source: WeddingWire Olympic Week

 

We wish the best of luck to our US athletes in London!

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How much does the Wedding cost in US?

24,973 - Number of jewelry stores in the United States in 2009. Jewelry stores offer engagement, wedding and other rings to couples of all ages. In February 2011, these stores sold $2.27 billion in merchandise.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, NAICS code (448310)

$17 million is the combined wholesale value of domestically produced cut roses in 2010 for all operations with $100,000 or more in sales.
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service

17,124 - The number of florists nationwide in 2009. These businesses employed 75,855 people.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, NAICS code (453110)

2.1 million - The number of marriages that took place in the United States in 2009. That breaks down to nearly 5,800 a day.
Source: National Center for Health Statistics

28.7 and 26.5 years is median age at first marriage in 2011 for men and women, respectively.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Families and Living Arrangements: 2011

Average cost of wedding bouquet, according to the Brides magazine is $230

Average cost of a Wedding is about 25,000, with about 6000 couples getting married daily, that makes the wedding industry one of the most lucrative industries, surpassed only by chocolate and travel industries. Even with economy slowing down in past few years, the average cost of the wedding went down only about 3k, (in 2007 it was 28,000). Couples still put a lot of value on how their event will look, where it will be held and by whom it will be planned.

Wedding Photography is another industry of its own, according to census survey, wedding photo make about 40% of the total professional pictures taken. Kids’ pictures are the next runner ups.

June, August and October are the 3 most popular months for the weddings.

Most recently there has been a lot of buzz on the web about what average event planner, DJ or caterer should charge for their service. Some debate that the flat fees are the best and give you better edge to win a customer, but the downfall is that the flat fee may not adequately reflect the effort and extra work you put in to the event. Some say that charging the percentage of the total cost of the event may be a solution to the problem; however that unorthodox approach caused quite uproar among meeting planners and other industry professionals. Seems that some sort of hybrid approach is needed here?

Would you charge your client a higher flat fee to stay on budget or would you rather sacrifice your effort to keep your client satisfied? Tell us what you think…

Pictures source: Pinterest

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What's trending this wedding season?

So one benefit of working alongside the wedding industry is learning what’s hot and what’s not! And this season, natural beauty is in! We are noticing a lot of brides getting their inspirations from the beauty of nature around them.

The color of choice is anything pastel! Our color of choice - sea green! You can make it classic and elegant adding pearls and cream. Or make it a beach wedding and add seashells and seahorses. The color is as versatile as your wedding choices!

  

Image Credits: Ring: StyleCaster Heart Soaps: Sophie's Favors Shoes: Kvoll as seen on Wedding Bee Color Board Gown: Tim Walker Photography  (http://www.greenbrideguide.com/blogs/seasonal-decor)


Sticking with nature, why not protect it while you’re at it! You wouldn’t believe how easy it is to incorporate eco-friendly ideas into your wedding! Starting with outdoor receptions! Celebrate the happiest day of your life with the sweet smells of nature, taking in every smell as a memory. Centerpieces made of fruit and flowers give your wedding a casual but elegant feel and easily incorporate your wedding colors. Last but not least, wedding favors are taking an eco-friendly turn! Mason jars filled with seeds of herbs and decorated in the wedding colors is becoming a big hit. If your guests are into the organic lifestyle, then this is for you! And if not, who doesn’t love a mason jar!

   

Image Credit: Row 1: Left: bklynbrideonline.com Middle: vintageindie.typepad.com Right: IntimateWeddings.com  Row 2: Left  wedding.blogdig.net  Middle: IntimateWeddings.com Right: Brides.com   Row 3: Left , Middle, Right - All from Brides.com  (http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/eco-friendly-tablescape-wedding-inspiration)

Is it me or are mason jars the most versatile accessory? Not only can you drink out of them, you can decorate them any way imaginable! We are seeing everything from His & Her jars, centerpieces, hanging lanterns, wedding favors, to lighting the way down the aisle. Then on top of that, you can fill them with anything from flowers to candy; the possibilities are endless! Best part about it, mason jars are inexpensive! Everyone loves to save a buck or two these days!


   Image Credits: Summer Living , Orange and Blossom , wedloft , Kate Miller Events , Ruffled Blog , wedloft by wedding window , Intimate Weddings , Seven Seven Inspire , Vintage Rose Garden (http://www.weddingsbylilly.com/wedding-ideas-inspiration/mason-jar-ideas-for-weddings/)


As you could see, this season is all about capturing the beauty of what’s around us and just living in the moment as two lives become one. 

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