Preparing For A Wedding Shoot: Pre-visualization, Preparation, And Execution

There is a lot of consideration as well as preparation that goes into planning an Orange County wedding photography session. A professional photographer will not only have to spend considerable time interviewing the bride and groom to be but will need to spend an equal amount of time taking the information they received during that interview and using it to formulate a plan of action for the wedding day. The most skilled and efficient Orange County wedding photographers will spend the weeks and months prior to and event determining exactly whom to photograph, when to do it, and determine the best locations for shots.  They will then implement these plans which deal with both the planned and unplanned occurrences at a wedding.

The Best Orange County Wedding Photographers Will:

• Use their intuition and imagination to help capture the unexpected and candid at a wedding.
• Have several different plans in place for your wedding. This will ensure they miss nothing and are prepared for the unexpected.
• Pre-visualize on the fly during a wedding enabling him/her to make adjustments quickly as needed. They will be thinking of where and how to take the next picture while in the process of taking one.
• Take a less structured and more open approach to wedding photography by simply following guest, the wedding party, and family around during the event to capture moments not possible through conventional photography.

Regardless of what type of wedding photography you'd like to employ in your wedding you can be certain that any photographer that employs these styles and is thorough in the pre-visualizing of your event will produce only the highest quality wedding photographs, photographs that will be cherished for a lifetime. Should you have any questions about Orange County wedding photography or would like to book your wedding please contact Carol Bridges!

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Carol Bridges

Orange County Photographer

32002 Lomita Dr.

Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

949.589.5311

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Tips For Taking Great Orange County Pregnancy Photographs

When it comes to Orange County pregnancy photography there a lot of do's and don'ts. Many people either want to oversimplify or overcomplicate the pregnancy photography process which generally yields pictures of a lower quality or pictures that focus on other things other than the mother to be. If you keep the following things in mind when you go for an Orange County pregnancy photography session, you'll find that the results produced phenomenal pictures.

Tips for Taking Great Orange County Pregnancy Photography Shots

• Consider having pictures taken of you somewhere in the outdoors. There's something special that translates well into photographs about the beauty of a woman who is ready to bring new life into the world standing in the great outdoors. With the right backdrop like a sunset or sunrise you'll have pictures you be proud of for a lifetime.
• Many pregnant women opt to have their Orange County pregnancy photographs taken in a professional studio. While a studio offers a number of advantages pregnant women should consider having photographs taken in their own home by a professional Orange County pregnancy photographer. People are most comfortable in their home and people who are comfortable make for some of the best pictures. Being in familiar surroundings as well as cherished ones will help you and your children look back on these photographs with many fond memories.
  
• Keeping things simple is a good idea when it comes Orange County pregnancy photography. Regardless of where you shoot be it at a professional studio, home, outdoors, or even the local grocery store, you don't want to much going on in the backgrounds of images because the focus should remain on the miracle of a new life itself. Don't oversimplify but keep things simple enough to where there isn't a lot of set up or elaborate schemes.
  
• Although many women opt to have Orange County pregnancy photographs taken by themselves they should seriously consider including the father of the child in these photographs. Including him in at least some of these not only adds something special to photograph for the child later but it showcases the tender relationship that exists between mother and father as well as the love between them that produced the child.
• One other thing pregnant women should consider when they're preparing to have Orange County pregnancy photographs taken is to include not only the father of the child but siblings as well. This is a great way to showcase the type and the amount of love that this new baby will be making his/her way into after they are born.

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Carol Bridges

Orange County Photographer

32002 Lomita Dr.

Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

949.589.5311

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The Newest Video Slideshows by Treasured Moments Photography

Treasured Moments Photography wants to share our newest slideshow videos from our latest photography events.

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Carol Bridges

Orange County Photographer

32002 Lomita Dr.

Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

949.589.5311

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Orange County Family Photography & Summer

Different times of the year make for different types of photographs and while some seasons make for better pictures than others there is no better season than summer for family photographs. Orange County family photographer Carol Bridges, in her many years of experience, has seen families select summer more than any other time of year to have things like family portraits done. This is because the weather is warm, kids are home from school and many parents choose to use vacation time during the summer season. Summer is also a popular time for Orange County family photography because it's long days not only give families and photographers more time but it also allows for outdoor photographs and some very beautiful backdrops. An Orange County family photographer like Carol bridges routinely travels to the location of her clients choice and photographs families at places like parks, beaches, yards, and just about any other location you can imagine.

Orange County Family Photography Services:

• Orange County Family Portraits
• Orange County Child Photography
• Orange County Senior Pictures
• Orange County Pet Photography
• Orange County Destination Photography
• Flexible Packages And Pricing
• Always Available

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Carol Bridges

Orange County Photographer

32002 Lomita Dr.

Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

949.589.5311

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Orange County Wedding Photography Services And Bookings

As most people know wedding season spans from spring to fall. During these months is difficult to book anything for a wedding. Those who wait until the last minute or are planning a spur of the moment wedding will find that it is nearly impossible to book caterers, entertainment, and even wedding photographers during this time. Most individuals involved with or planning a wedding will have all the bookings done long before wedding season begins. In fact many people prefer to book all things related to their wedding months or even years in advance.

Residents in Southern California can rest easy knowing that Orange County wedding photographer Carol Bridges is available for weddings even in the busiest seasons. Like other Orange County photographers, Carol Bridges accepts bookings far in advance and is usually also available for weddings who are making last-minute decisions as well as those that occur on a whim. Carol's prices are competitive and flexible just as are her wedding photography packages.

Orange County Wedding Photography Services:

• Destination Wedding Photography
• 20 Years Experience
• Capture Emotion and Atmosphere Not Just Images
• "After the Event" Photographs
• Customizable Photo Packages
• Flexible Pricing
• High-Quality Images
• Friendly Service & Always Available

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Carol Bridges

Orange County Photographer

32002 Lomita Dr.

Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

949.589.5311

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Free Slideshow with Orange County Wedding Photography Package

Now offering customized slide show of your engagment session for FREE when you book your wedding package before September 15th, 2010.

The slide show (including artistic styling and a musical background) provided in DVD format delivers a distinct way to share your blossoming love with friends and family.

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Carol Bridges

Orange County Photographer

32002 Lomita Dr.

Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

949.589.5311

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4th of July Fireworks Photo Tips

With the 4th of July coming tomorrow, well soon gather to watch local fireworks shows. Bring your digital point and shoot or SLR camera along this year and with the following tips you can capture some impressive images.

1. Make sure that you are not downwind of the show. If you are, you'll be taking pictures of smoke not fireworks.
2. If you have a tripod you will want to bring that along. Shooting on a tripod allows you to capture longer exposures without moving the camera.
3. A self timer works best. Even the slightest movement from your hand depressing the shutter release on the camera can cause a picture to be blurry.
4. Set up your camera property. First make sure the flash is turned off. Then, if your camera allows you to set your shutter speed, try experimenting with long exposures. Try a 3, 5, and 10 second exposure to see what you get. Typically, you'll be better off using a long exposure for the individual fireworks and a shorter exposure for the grand finale (since there is so much light in the sky with all the bursts.) Remember that the longer the exposure, the more of a trail you'll see for each burst and the more likely you're to catch multiple bursts in one image.

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

Carol Bridges

Orange County Photographer

32002 Lomita Dr.

Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

949.589.5311

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Orange County Wedding Photography: Breaking The Tradition

When one searches for or views wedding photography there are certain common aspects and traits to the photographs regardless of which Orange County photographer has snapped the pictures. Those brides and grooms who want to take wedding photography to the next level are often left with little to no options as most Orange County wedding photographers provide just your standard run-of-the-mill wedding photography services. There are a few photographers however who not only offer "alternative" wedding photography services but also have vast experience in taking wedding photography to a level that few others do or are capable of. This unique approach to photography is known as "Trash the Dress".  After the wedding is said and done the bride and groom take photos is the most off the wall places.

Take Your Photography Session to the Next Level:

• Bride and groom diving into a pool, the ocean, or some other body of water while still in their wedding garb.
• Photos taken on the beach in wedding garments except your in the water or rolling around in the sand
• Strolling through the city or abandoned building
• Rooftop of old building

These are options that are unique and not what you would usually see in a wedding album. If you are looking for unconventional photography session after the wedding Treasured Moments Photography can help!

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Carol Bridges

Orange County Photographer

32002 Lomita Dr.

Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

949.589.5311

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Orange County Photographer Recognized And Honored For Her Volunteer Work

Back in December of 2009 Orange County photographer Carol Bridges volunteered her time and services to the Winter Wonderland event which benefited families of those who serve in the United States military. The event itself was a huge success and there were many families who benefited from Carol's kindheartedness. As a result of her willingness to give back and great work in December of last year the Orange County photographer has been honored by the Rancho Santa Margarita city Council.

In the council chamber it was standing room only last Wednesday night as nearly 100 people arrived for a number of student and volunteer recognitions of which Carol was one of them. The Orange County photographer was recognized for taking photos of children with Santa and providing each family with 5 x 7 prints of those photo shoots. Carol remains proud of her volunteer work and continues to express a great happiness in being able to help members of her community through difficult times especially during the holidays. The pictures she took not only pleased children but gave parents both here and abroad something to smile at during the holiday season.

Carol was extremely grateful for the recognition the Rancho Santa Margarita city Council gave to her and anxiously looks forward to donating more of her time to a worthwhile and local cause similar to the Winter Wonderland event she has been recognized for. Click Here to Read The Complete Article in The Orange County Register

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Carol Bridges

Orange County Photographer

32002 Lomita Dr.

Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

949.589.5311

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Orange County Photography Testimonial

It's not uncommon for Orange County photographer Carol Bridges to receive kind words from her clients however there are those testimonials from time to time that tend to stand out amongst the crowd that show just how happy Carol's clients are with her work. The following testimonial is a prime example and a true testament to the Orange County photography work that Carol provides her clientele.

"Carol Bridges of Treasured Moments Photography has created the most magical and magnificent memories imaginable of our wedding day. From the scheduling and coordination before the big day, to the organization and participation at the event, Carol was flexible and available, just a pleasure to work with, no request was too much and we really worked her very hard! Carol instilled a professional quality to everything she weaved together for our pictures, we are seeing things that we didn't even notice but she captured beautifully. We could not be more thrilled with her work and what she has captivated for us of this special day."

- Doug and Cheryl Watt
March 2010 Wedding

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Orange County Photographer

32002 Lomita Dr.

Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

949.589.5311

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SPRING FLING WITH TREASURED MOMENTS

We at Treasured Moments PHotography have been very busy in the community. Last weekend was Spring Fling in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita. It was all about children and spring and Easter. Treasured Moments PHotography had a studio set up for spring and LIVE bunnies for kids to hold and pet while having their photograph taken. It was soooo... much fun. I also had great help from Ali Graham and her friends. They were the Bunny Babysitters and helped the kids hold the bunnies. If it wasn't for them I would have been lost. They were great with the kids and the bunnies. The bunnies were all 4H bunnies that I borrowed and are all show bunnies. The twins in these photos were so adorable as they experienced their first easter bunnies

Carol Bridges

Orange County Photographer

32002 Lomita Dr.

Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

949.589.5311

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