March 2008

PICTURE PERFECT

On any regular day, a picture is worth a thousand words. On your wedding day, however, it's worth so much more, as it serves as a precious memory of one of the most special days of your life. For that reason, selecting a wedding photographer may be one of the most important elements of wedding planning. Here, John Mireles of Ventana Photography, who has been photographing weddings in Southern California for the past seven years, offers tips on choosing the best cameraman for your big day:

Do your research: "Start with vendor lists from the venue where you're going to have your wedding, as well as other venues' vendor lists," Mireles recommends. "If you start to see the same names on different lists, it tells you that person has been around for a while. With any of the better venues in town, they have to know you and your work and they have to have a relationship with you—it's a good way to separate the experienced photographers from the inexperienced."   Read more >>

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FINISHING TOUCHES: ELSA PERETTI PEARLS
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