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Everyday Writing 2022
Vibe High
It’s Wedding Wednesday! We’ve decided to discuss when capturing a wedding the variety of categories we have when separating our photos. Each Wedding that we are blessed to capture we provide our clients with a shot listing, this is to give a general idea of the shots that we will/can capture on your wedding day. At the end of a wedding event and when we begin the processing the images, we take and break our images down in to folders so that it will make processing those images allot easier and not so overwhelming. A full day wedding can easily have 1,000 images or more taken.
So here are a categories for capture:
Venue
Details and Décor
The Bride & Groom
The Ceremony
The Wedding Party
The Family
The Reception
Event Activity (ex: photo booth, sign in board)
Once we are able to put them in these category folders our job in processing gets easier, some folders are going to have allot more pictures then the others. Most time I will take on all the small folders and save the big one for last
Everyday Writing 2022
Vibe High
Wedding Music Classics R& B Style!
When planning your wedding many couples decide upon the songs that they desire to have played at their special day. These songs are meaningful & memorable. Song lyrics mean the most to the loving couple. We decided to put together a short list of R&B Classics we will probably put together a longer list later on but until that time here are 10 Classic R&B Wedding Songs.
10 classic R& B wedding songs
Here and Now – Luther Vandross
You are my Lady- Freddie Jackson
Spend My Life with you – Eric Benet (feat. Tamia)
Ribbon in the Sky – Stevie Wonder
Always & Forever – Heatwave
Happily Ever After – Case
Everlasting Love – Natalie Cole
Endless Love- Lionel Richie
Love Ballad – LTD
Let’s Stay Together- Al Green
This was a short list of classics. What are some of your favorite wedding songs?
Comment Below with some of your favorites…
Everyday Writing 2022
Vibe High
This past Sunday we went out to a Bridal Shower Pop up Shop hosted by our Friends at J. Ladson Wedding! It was a wonderful afternoon of Fellowship Food and Fun! We watched as many of the brides in attendance tried on dresses as their friends and family gave a thumbs up or down for which dresses they admired. One Bride was able to finalize her decision and said YES to the Dress!
While the ladies snacked on delicious delights and sipped on flavored mimosas.
Engaged looking to get Married: Check out our Friends
J.Ladson Weddings - https://www.jladsonweddings.com/
Bridal Shop - https://www.larainesboutique.com/
We are telling our story of how we entered into this photography journey and how things began for us……Our Story!
The Year 2010
Jade Ladson Special Event Planner Extraordinaire
She came to us from a referral from Brandi Starr
Jade, reached out to us for an event she had coming up And needed a photographer.
We came serviced the event everything turned out great.
After the event Jade arranged for a meeting with her to learn more about our services. We are able to meet and I was able to share more of our photography services and shared our portfolio of our custom decoration that we’ve created thus far.
From that meeting Jade hired us for more events. We were thankful for the opportunities she presented to us. In the process of the growing relationship between our companies Jade became a business mentor assisting with many internal challenges that we would face as a small growing company. She assisted with our communication style in dealing with unhappy clients as well as helping us to manage our emotions in business.
We continued to work together more events and custom decorations.
One major opportunity that came to us via Jade Ladson (The Special Occasion) She placed an order with us for a custom Polo Inspired theme party supplies we created this project for the client and posted our creation on our blog. This particular project we organically began to received clients all over the country requesting orders for these collection.
For the next several years (2011- 2014) This was our top selling collection to date. We could go on and on about Jade and the work she done as an wedding planner, event planner Business mentor (coach) & Problem solver. So very thankful for the referral and all the history that was created in between.
Jade Ladson currently is the principal planner and owner of J.Ladson Weddings Full Service Wedding Planning Firm https://www.jladsonweddings.com/
It’s Our Anniversary!
15 years and counting…
Kustom Kreation Photography
We are telling our story of how we entered into this photography journey and how things began for us……
Our Story!
The Year :2008
1st Official Wedding Event
We received a call from my cousin (Denise) who is /was a wedding planner and she ask me to do photography for a wedding that she was planning for her client
Once again … I was nervous and scared and declined the job… I still was learning and jumping out to do a wedding I’m just not comfortable with yet….
My internal thoughts were **I was afraid that if my shutter didn’t go off and I missed the big kiss that would ruin the day and the pictures seeing the kiss is one of the big things to capture in a wedding ***
My cousin convinced me that I do good work and I’m more than capable of doing the job and that it pays $300 (which was the most I've made at that time for a project)
She went on to give me the confidence I needed to secure this job.
Ok. I’ll do it.
Nervous and All I accepted the challenge.
Called up my nephew who also was an inspiring photographer and we went out to capture the day.
No formal training no shot list just a few thoughts on what you think a wedding photographer to capture.
Everything seemed to work out nicely I was able to overcome the fears I had and just like that I begin to offer wedding packages because I was more confident now that I had the experience.
Thank you to my cousin who gave me the nudge I needed to overcome my fears
Big Thanks to my nephew who always was down for these moments in my journey to assist me!
It's Our Anniversary
15 years and counting...
Kustom Kreation Photography
A look behind the scene look at an engagement session as these grooms prepare for their special day! 4-19-20.
It’s working Wednesday and we are giving a business shout out to all of our featured business of the week!
For over a decade we have worked with many businesses and entrepreneurs and one thing is for sure Great Pictures of your work never goes out of style! Make sure you check them out follow along their journey and hit the like button!
Simplee Amazing Catering!
Website: http://www.simpleeamazing.com/
IG: @ simpleeamazingcatering
1400 Veterans Memorial Highway SE,
Mableton, GA. 30126, STE #140
Website: http://www.brushedstudios.com/
IG: @ Brushedatl
923 Center St NE, Conyers, GA 30012
Website: www.corksandcuvee.com/
IG: @ corksandcuvee
This past Saturday we had a great time today capturing behind the scenes images for Behind The Veil Academy It was an amazingly awesome day! Meeting a beautiful bunch of event planners and designers! One of my favorite things to capture is special events! I have a love of detail and decor! There is so much work and planning that goes into events at the end of it all it’s the awesome images you have to display all your effort and creativity!!! So today was nothing short of amazing! Thank you Atosha K. Barboza Bennett for inviting us out to capture the beautiful work I’m honored!
Planning/Design/Decor Larger Than Life Events and Design
Venue The B Suite
Chair/Table Rentals Custom Events by Wendy
Stationery Shayla Parker Design
Tabletop The Prissy Plate Company
Bridal Styling Vainglorious Brides
Groom Tux Perfect Tux
Hair/Mua Scoobie West & Company
Wedding Cake Cakes By LaMeeka Custom Cake Designs
Bride Candace Chavous
Groom David Perez
Shoot Photographer Fotos by Fola
Videographer B Bryant Productions, Cinematic Weddings
Workshop Photographer Elisha Akram @kustomkreations4u
We are back to share more highlights and moments from our 2018!
Social Events, Weddings and Functions in between!
Donnie Davis - On Location Photography Session - July 2018
Kj’s Birthday Celebration - July 2018
Marcus Long- Flo Wines- Corks and Cuvee - July 2018
TCM Lifestyle - Atlanta Launch - February 2018
Prayer Vision Board- Tangy Henry- January 2018
Raven’s 16th Birthday Session - July 2018
Jasmine Block - Headshot Session - July 2018
Symphony and Leonard - June 2018
June Altridge 90th Birthday Celebration - July 2018
Pastor Roy’s 70th Birthday Celebration- June 2018
E-Chixx Networking Mixer - July 2018
Aj’s 50th Birthday Celebration - June 2018
Glitter and Goals - July 2018
Studio Expansion Masterclass - Westin Hotel Atlanta- July 2018
Cakes By Keon Block Party - May 2018
Maddy & Me Birthday Photo Session - May 2018
Christina’s 9th Birthday Celebration - May 2018
Elijah’s Preprom Photo Session with Family - May 2018
Ronda’s 40th Birthday Dinner Party with Friends- April 2018
Shawana’s Surprise Birthday Celebration - Lake Lanier Island -May 2018
It’s My 11th Anniversary in Photography Service, For the next eleven days, I will journey through my experience of beginning Kustom Kreation Photography…
2007-
After starting my journey fall of 2006 as 2007 approached I was clear on my way to shooting anywhere from Fashion and Glamour, Portrait Weddings and Special events. I begin to shoot my then seven year old son and t-ball team. Taking actions photos of the team as well as individual posed pictures. During this year I became pregnant with my second child. I was not going to allow my pregnancy to be a factor in my budding photography business. More then ever I was pursuing my passion. Capturing my own maternity pictures. Taking on many special events. For the 1st time I was recommended to do special event photography for a celebrity event. I was scarred out of my wits seeing that I was a budding new artist. Nervous and scarred I took on this project and with the feedback I received from my client was one of the biggest lessons to date moving forward capturing special events. This was a real breakout year… I was shooting any and everything…
Portraits * Special Events* Maternity* Daycare Center
With my new baby and camera in tow we were on a mission to capture all that we see….
It’s My 11th Anniversary in Photography Service, For the next eleven days, I will journey through my experience of beginning Kustom Kreation Photography…
2006 is when my journey officially begin after history of creating picture art and always toting my camera around capturing many amazing events in my journey in life. After encouragement for others I finally decided to invest in my 1st DSLR camera (Nikon D50) thanks to my personal photographer friend Willie Ross of Ross Photography that advised me of what camera to get started with. Once I was able to purchase my camera I was eager to capture any and everything. I was now a professional photographer and it was time for friends and family to get on board and hire me for all their photography needs. My initial goal was to be like the 20 minute mall photographer where you go right in take pictures and prints done in less then an hour. I would have my new clients come to my in home studio take pictures and print them off from my inkjet computer and viola! I had a studio & printing facility right in the comforts of home. Over time ideas information and processes change. Grateful for all opportunities that came my way in the very 1st beginning. Every dream has to start somewhere and here’s to my evolution in my photography journey!
We are excited to share clips from our Portfolio & Perspective Style Shoot workshop!
This event brought together event planners (stylist) and photographers providing each attendee with physical portfolio and digital images to assist in marketing to their idea client.
So once you have this portfolio what to do next well we were excited that
Helena Paschal - Correlations LLC & Helena Motivates & Vanessa Parker (The Pink Boss)- both discuss best business practices, marketing, and branding for your business.
Anthony James- Head Caterer of Aj's Catering Atlanta spoke on the journey to walk in his passion.
Next Event September 2018!
We had the pleasure of capturing this beautiful couple as they made the journey to the Alter to become one! Congratulations John & Brook!
Kustom Kreaton Photography
It was a beautiful Thursday morning September 17, 2015 and this was the date my sister friend was marrying the love of her life. I couldn't contain my excitement. Scurrying together all the details planned out to make this date one to remember. An intimate ceremony for a small group of family and friends. This was the date that Tonyia was marrying her best man! As when planning any event allot of running around securing the last minute details and finally it was time to begin preparing for that moment to walk down the aisle. Early morning trip to the makeup artist once complete on to the house to get dressed and be ready to become one. We surprised the couple with a dessert and beverage bar (cupcakes & ginger ale) to make the moments of this day even more special. A special toast an exchange of cake and kind words expressed by their very dear friends. So perfect yet imperfect! What a beautiful day to remember!
Preparation...
Ceremony and Vows
Dessert and Beverage Bar - After Vow Reception
A few images of the newlyweds...
Location: Vines Garden Park - Loganville, Georgia
Dessert & Beverage Bar - Kustom Kreations
It's Wedding Wednesday and we thought we share of few of our thoughts on a wedding day!
Wedding Day Chaos and More
When I first arrive for a wedding day session. I'm a bit nervous I just want to make sure I'm getting all the images I feel is necessary for the day. However my mind is in total overdrive I'm sweating nervous and working to figuire out what do I do first. You have expectaction from the event planner and you have expectation from the bride and then of course you have expectation for yourself. Your on the verge of mental overdrive.. You working to shoot the images of details scattered with the people and then Oh those beautiful magazine images Oh yeah I have to make sure we get some editorial worthy shots with all that in mind Its just a constant think over load. Weddings being so precise with different things happening at different times. The main build up is preparing for the ceremony and the preparation until then. So you come in at the schedule time. You advise the event staff your here and then I look around grab some details and then I'm off to meet the bride.
Preferable she is still getting her makeup done or something of that nature so that I can capture the dress the shoes , jewelry and more. So I'm looking for the most detailed unique editorial way to capture these images. Details and Decor that is what I like.. Until I'm pressed for time.
Then as the bride begins to dress and making sure your not capturing the wrong thing while dressing but some of the most endearing shots that will be treasured for years to come. While your making everyone feel comfortable and your around getting the shots you feel like you need and then its time for you to go and see what are the guys doing.
Let me go capture a few of them. Shoes, lapels cuff links socks and grooms in action. The guys are quick and to the point while in your head your crossing off the shot list that exist there saying to yourself I think I got all the shots I need.
Now is it almost ceremony times... Whew let me check... Oh yes it is.. Guest are filling up the sanctuary and I'm running around trying to get some crowd shots along with details up close and personal and running to make sure I get the wedding party lined up and ready to go.
