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</div><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Who is Heather Wilson?</span><span style="color: black;"><i> </i></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><i>Heather is a highly skilled freelance makeup artist with over 15 years experience in her makeup career. She specializes in bridal, special occasion, fashion shows, fashion photography (black & white and color), commercial, television, High Definition, film, and providing lessons in makeup application. She has a full kit stocked with brand name, as well as trade products, and high standards of hygiene. </i></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br />
<ul></ul><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">How did you get into makeup? </span><span style="color: black;"><i> </i></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><i>I went to school to become a graphic artist, but she soon realized that her passion was "painting faces" My goal is to make every face a piece of art! </i></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br />
<ul></ul><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Do you have a wedding makeup philosophy? </span><span style="color: black;"><i> </i></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><i>My goal is to make every bride look like themselves, but at their best! I want them to look at their wedding pictures today, as well as 20 years from now- and see how beautiful <span style="text-decoration: underline;">they</span> are, not how good the makeup looks. </i></span><span style="color: black;"> </span><br />
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</div>Do you think every bride needs professional makeup? Why? <span style="color: black;"><i> </i></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><i>I feel that the benefit of having a professional do the makeup is that we know how much makeup to add to the face, to have it show up in pictures, without taking over the pictures. We know how to bring out your features, and hide any flaws. As well, we have products that will be more waterproof and longer lasting (8-12 hours). </i></span><br />
<ul></ul>What special services do you offer?<i> </i><br />
<i>If you want the extra pampering treatment- you can hire me for the day to touch you up until the reception begins! <br />
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Where do you recommend a bride go for wedding day makeup ideas?<i><br />
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<i>I like to look at bridal magazines, fashion magazines, and the internet. <br />
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<span style="color: black;">How important is a trial run for a bride's makeup?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>I always recommend for the bride to do a trial. It is always easier to share ideas, try different things and come to the same level of dramatic or natural makeup, before the day of the wedding when you are under more pressure and stress. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">How much time should a bride allot for wedding day makeup?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>I personally plan about an hour for the bride on her wedding day. That gives us leeway for the phone ringing, interruptions, and any other possible delays we may encounter. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Do you do airbrush makeup for a brides wedding day makeup?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>I prefer to airbrush everyone in the bridal party. I can get a more flawless look, while hiding any imperfections in the skin, and it doesn't look like you have makeup on! </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Does airbrush makeup look natural?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>It looks amazing!! The product I use is for High Definition movies and film. Even though you cannot see it being sprayed on to the skin, think of it as an eraser, erasing away any imperfections, and making the skin even and flawless. You do not look like you have makeup on. Even on a more mature skin, it gives a beautiful natural look! </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">What are the advantages of airbrush makeup vs. cream or liquid foundations?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>The advantages to airbrush makeup is the wearability, on average 8-12 hours -vs. 4-6 for a cream or liquid foundation. The airbrush also can give so much more coverage, without being "visible" on the skin. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Do you ever apply airbrush makeup on a groom?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>There are more and more grooms getting airbrush makeup done for the wedding once they see how it looks on the skin, as well as in the pictures. Again- it evens out their skin without looking like they have anything on. </i></span><br />
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In hotter climates are there any tips or tricks you can give to help from makeup melting in the heat?<br />
<i>Especially in the months of May - Sept, the best thing to do on your wedding day would be to not wear a moisturizer unless absolutely necessary. Stay inside as much as possible. Have your makeup artist use a setting spray. And above all, blot - don't wipe if you start sweating! </i><br />
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<span style="color: black;">How can a bride ensure longevity with her makeup throughout her big day?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>The best way to ensure longevity is to get a professional to do the makeup. The products they use are made for durability. You can touch up with blotting papers or powder as needed, and blot, do not wipe if crying or sweating. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Do you think a bride should accentuate one feature in particular?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>I prefer to bring out the brides eyes. I believe the eyes are the "window to the soul", so if you can see the persons eye color in the pictures, and see "her" and not the makeup, I have done my job! </i><br />
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<span style="color: black;">What do you suggest a bride do with crying and mascara?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>I definitely spend the money on a waterproof <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Black</span> mascara!! And if you start to cry, make sure you are blotting instead of wiping away your tears. </i><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Should a bride purchase her own lipstick, lip liner and gloss so she can touch up her makeup throughout her wedding day?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>It is always good to have a lipstick and gloss to touch up with. I am a firm believer in long lasting lipsticks on the day of the wedding. You don't have to think about re-applying your lipstick every 45 minutes, and you don't need to worry about your hubby "wearing" your lipstick! It is a good idea to have one to touch up with. More often these days, I am having brides hire me for the entire day. I take all of the worry out of the bride having to do her own touch ups, and I can pamper the entire bridal party, touch ups lips, if any crying takes place, I can touch that up as well. </i><br />
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Are there specific makeup or skincare product brands you are addicted to?<br />
<span style="color: black;"><i>For over the counter products, I love the Chanel Pro Lumier Foundation, Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer, or the Makeup Forever HD foundation. Chanel is my gloss of choice. Skincare I prefer would be Jan Marini and Darphin. If you are looking for those secret products to get online that are amazing... definitely order the Purely Cosmetics mineral foundation, or the Sampar Paris skincare, the entire line is amazing.</i></span><br />
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Are there any other products you recommend a bride purchase so she can freshen her makeup throughout her wedding day?<br />
<i>Besides a lipstick and a gloss, oil blotting papers, and maybe a powder, or hire me to stay for the entire day!<br />
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Do you have a favorite cosmetic store?<br />
<a href="http://www.cosbar.com/"> Cosbar</a><i> in Scottsdale at Kierland commons. The staff know the products inside and out.</i><br />
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<span style="color: black;">What colors should a bride steer away from for her wedding day makeup?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>There really are no rules to colors to go to- or stay away from. Depending on each person's coloring, and how much makeup you normally wear, it is what each bride is comfortable with! </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">What are the wedding day makeup trends for 2010 brides?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>In 2010 the trends tend to be going very jewel toned on the eyes, and a neutral lip, or the opposite extreme. An almost naked eye, with the focus on the lashes, and bright red, coral or pink lips. </i><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Should a bride consider her makeup style for a day, afternoon or evening wedding?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>Absolutely! Usually it is a little softer for a morning or afternoon wedding, and a little more dramatic for an evening wedding. It also depends on how much makeup you would normally wear. </i><br />
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<span style="color: black;">What are the biggest mistakes you see brides make regarding their makeup for their wedding day?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>The thing I think I hear the most is that they thought they had "enough" makeup on- only to find out in the pictures that they look like they have no makeup on. Or they have their friend do the makeup, only to look like they should be walking the streets. </i><br />
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What do you think of false eyelashes and wedding day makeup?<br />
<span style="color: black;"><i>I love lashes and put them on everyone in the bridal party!! I personally have gone to great extremes to find lashes that will help bring out the eyes, that most people don't even realize that the bride or bridal party has false lashes on. <br />
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<span style="color: black;">What do you think of tanning and the wedding day?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>I love a tan bride in a white dress. Just make sure that you do it safely and so that you don't look fake. There are two ways to get a good tan. If you are going to lay out - do it with a sunscreen on, do not use a tanning bed <span style="text-decoration: underline;">ever!!</span> The best option is to find a person who will come to you, and do custom airbrush tanning. (I have the name of a great reliable one that will come to you!) Unlike going to a salon that does the spray tans, an airbrush application can be customized to a color for you- so you don't end up orange, as well as tan lines can be erased, etc! </i><br />
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How long before the wedding day should one pluck their brows?<br />
<i><span style="color: black;">You can pluck the eyebrows up to a few hours before the wedding. If you are going to get your brows waxed, you need to do that at least 2 days before the wedding because redness can occur and </span>NOTHING STICKS<span style="color: black;"> to the waxed areas for </span>a few days.</i><br />
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<span style="color: black;">How long before the wedding day should one get a facial?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>Unless you are used to getting facials all the time, I recommend that you do a facial about one month out. </i><br />
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<span style="color: black;">How long before the wedding day can one get a peel or other facial treatments?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>Again, depending on how often you get a peel or other treatment, I would say for the average person to just get a mild microdermabrasion about 3- 4 weeks prior to the wedding day. You don't want to be broken out on the day of the wedding! </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">What are your best makeup tips for wedding day makeup?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>Make sure that the bride as well as the bridal party do not wear sunscreen on the wedding day. You do not want your sunscreen to be the one that flashes a white face on your wedding day. <br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>Make sure that you get your brows waxed a couple of days out<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i> Wear a tank top or a zipper, or button top. I am not afraid to cut you out of your t-shirt!!</i><br />
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<span style="color: black;">List your picks for must have wedding day makeup essentials for every bride?<br />
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<ul><li>Waterproof Mascara<br />
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<li>Long Last Lipstick<br />
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<li>Oil Blotting Papers<br />
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</ul><span style="color: black;">Do you have a favorite wedding day hair stylist?<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><i>I do have a couple of great hairstylists that also go on location to do hair! Give me a call or send me an email! </i><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Heather Wilson<br />
Makeup by Heather Wilson<br />
602-750-2379<br />
<a href="http://www.makeupbyheatherwilson.com/" target="_blank">www.makeupbyheatherwilson.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Photos by Amy and Byron Alcid-A&B Photos: http://www.anbphotos.com/</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Makeup and Hair: Heather Wilson http://www.makeupbyheatherwilson.com</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Wardrobe Styling: By Amy Alcid & Megan Low</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Model: Laila</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Location: Hotel Valley Ho http://www.hotelvalleyho.com/ </i></span><br />
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</span>A & B Photoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871404433703721559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183743305713286069.post-41844776075906916792009-09-17T21:31:00.000-07:002009-09-24T12:11:04.027-07:00Inspiration Boards<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SrMNJLker9I/AAAAAAAAAVo/fhSFvpGxOvk/s1600-h/Every+thing+is+coming+up+roses+inspiration+board.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382660431013654482" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SrMNJLker9I/AAAAAAAAAVo/fhSFvpGxOvk/s400/Every+thing+is+coming+up+roses+inspiration+board.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 309px;" /></a>We often create inspiration boards or sometimes inspiration folders to kick start photo shoots, finalize ideas for projects or just to keep us FRESH & INSPIRED! Our Inspiration boards are generally a collection of inspiring products, objects, words, colors, fabrics, etc... So with fall coming next week I thought how fun it would be to do EVERYTHING ROSES that relates to our brides! I hope these romantic florals are just what the groom ordered for your wedding day or bridal <a href="http://honeymoons.about.com/cs/shopping/a/bridaltrousseau.htm">trousseau</a>!<br /><br />THE SHOES<br /><a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=47689&vid=1&pid=682415&scid=682415002">Pierre Dumas strappy heel-</a><a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=47689&vid=1&pid=682415&scid=682415002">Excelent</a><a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=47689&vid=1&pid=682415&scid=682415002"> inGold, Red and Silver,$49</a><br /><a href="http://www.heels.com/womens-shoes/hyde-heel-white-satin.html?SID=2faa1f8edd806b9bced9bdd7bb30250300634919">Badgley Mischka : Hyde Heel - White Satin, $149</a><br /><br />THE BAGS<br /><a href="http://content.nordstrom.com/images/store/product/imageviewer/zoomRegionRectangle.png">Jessica McClintock Rosette Kisslock Frame Clutch, Champagne, $58</a><br /><a href="http://www.endless.com/dp/B0028AEKI8/188-1149299-8677335?ie=UTF8&creative=380333&linkCode=asn&ref_=asc_df_B0028AEKI8908297&tag=endlesscj-20&suppressRedirect=1&creativeASIN=B0028AEKI8">Jessica McClintock Side Flap Rose Clutch, in silver $30</a><br /><a href="http://www.endless.com/Jessica-McClintock-Center-Rose-Clutch/dp/B001W01ZPG/ref=sr_1_3/?cAsin=B001W01ZOC&fromPage=search&qid=1253054860217&sr=1-3&asins=B0028AEKDI,B0028AEKHE,B001W01ZOC,B001HBHCGQ,B001P3PH36,B001YQGDK0,B002GHC0D0,B001IKKL7S,B002BDV0Q2,B002BH3XWM,B002CVTV6O,B002FU6TKS,B002FU6TVW,B002FU6T7Q&asinTitle=Jessica%20McClintock%20Center%20Rose%20Clutch&contextTitle=Search%20Results&page=1&size=40&dept=241747011&node=241747011&nodes=241747011&keywords=red%20rose%20&sort=relevancerank&showDesigner=undefinedsecondaryBrands=undefined">Jessica McClintock Center Rose Clutch, in red $36</a><br /><br />THE GOWNS<br /><a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/weddingdress/bs_results_local.aspx?newsearch=Y&Status=A&path1=&path2=designer&GownType=1&DesignerID=276">Wedding Gown by Miosa Couture- Chloe,$3001-$5000</a><br /><a href="http://www.jlmcouture.com/Alvina-Valenta/Bridesmaid/Additional/Style-9676">Bridesmaid Dresses By Alvina Valenta Style AV9676, $179-250</a><br /><br />THE FLOWERS<br /><a href="http://www.anbphotos.com/">Red and white rose bouquet, see your floral designer</a><br /><br />THE HEADPIECES<br /><a href="http://www.distinctiveveils.com/bivewifefl.html">Birdcage Veil with Feather Flowers,$135</a><br /><a href="http://www.advantagebridal.com/923.html">Bel Aire Bridal Headband 923,$79.95<br /></a><br />THE JEWELRY<br /><a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=365007&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results">Betsey Johnson Rose Bud Stud Earrings,$25</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30808348&ref=sr_gallery_21&&ga_search_query=red+satin+rose&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes%5B%5D=tags&includes%5B%5D=title">Red Rose Choker 01 By Jodi French, $29</a><br /><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/Womens/Accessories/Earrings+and+Rings/Sweetheart+Roses+Earrings%20Pandora%27s%20CZ%20Rose%20Ring,%20$75%20http://www.emitations.com/paczrori.html">Sweetheart Rose Earrings, $5.99</a><br /><br />A very special thanks to Jodi French for making that awesome red rose choker! She is a mixed media artist who does "one of a kind work". She also does custom fabric flowers for your wedding attire. Check her stuff out at<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5364348"> </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5364348">jodifrench.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Red and white rose bouquet photo by </span><a href="http://www.anbphotos.com/" style="font-style: italic;">A&B Photos</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">All products and photos are copyrighted to their prospective owners, websites and/or its creators.</span></span>A & B Photoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871404433703721559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183743305713286069.post-25761929179572473572009-09-10T12:43:00.000-07:002009-09-24T12:11:04.039-07:00The Makeup & Hair-Hotel Valley Ho Shoot<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/Sqle8kBZ48I/AAAAAAAAATg/5DZR2w0HhXE/s1600-h/IMG_4648EppFINALFINALWMF.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379935624425497538" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/Sqle8kBZ48I/AAAAAAAAATg/5DZR2w0HhXE/s400/IMG_4648EppFINALFINALWMF.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">"The Daisy"</span><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">We recently did a vintage 60's wedding shoot at the Hotel Valley Ho </span><a href="http://www.hotelvalleyho.com/"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">http://www.hotelvalleyho.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> in Scottsdale Arizona. We were thrilled to work with Makeup and Hair Stylist Heather Wilson </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.makeupbyheatherwilson.com/">http://www.makeupbyheatherwilson.com/</a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">. Not only was she on point with the era, but she was right there off camera ensuring ALL details are in place! Now that's what I call a professional! Here is a small sampling of some images from the shoot. More to come...</span> <br /></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/Sqle8dejtMI/AAAAAAAAATY/srVS8lBqQM4/s1600-h/IMG_4351FvIG-EditWMF.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379935622668727490" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/Sqle8dejtMI/AAAAAAAAATY/srVS8lBqQM4/s400/IMG_4351FvIG-EditWMF.jpg" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>" <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Feathered Lashes"</span><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/Sqle74z_vlI/AAAAAAAAATQ/2LpFLQK8yGQ/s1600-h/IMG_4134F3WMF.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379935612826533458" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/Sqle74z_vlI/AAAAAAAAATQ/2LpFLQK8yGQ/s400/IMG_4134F3WMF.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" /></a>"Sixties Profile"<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/Sqle6s1oLWI/AAAAAAAAATI/wUD0YcyTBPE/s1600-h/IMG_4163+EFinal+finalWMF.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379935592432282978" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/Sqle6s1oLWI/AAAAAAAAATI/wUD0YcyTBPE/s400/IMG_4163+EFinal+finalWMF.jpg" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> "Glove in Hand"<br /><div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SqlX_pDLC0I/AAAAAAAAASA/HOFHow-xFIw/s1600-h/IMG_4134F3WM.jpg"></a><br /><div align="left"><a name='more'></a>Photos by Amy and Byron Alcid-A&B Photos: <a href="http://www.anbphotos.com/">http://www.anbphotos.com/</a></div><div align="left">Makeup and Hair: Heather Wilson <a href="http://www.makeupbyheatherwilson.com/">http://www.makeupbyheatherwilson.com</a><br />Wardrobe Styling: Amy Alcid & Megan Low <br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Models : Stephanie and Laila<br />Location: Hotel Valley Ho </span><a href="http://www.hotelvalleyho.com/"><span style="font-size: 85%;">http://www.hotelvalleyho.com/</span></a><span style="font-size: 85%;"> </span><br /></div></div></div></div>A & B Photoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871404433703721559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183743305713286069.post-61680958726498695452009-08-23T07:56:00.000-07:002009-09-24T12:11:04.047-07:00Lashawn and John's Wedding JW Marriott<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373188255003588978" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SpFmP-LKOXI/AAAAAAAAAP8/CIG77sQiAt8/s400/Negron+blog+wm+%280%29.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Lashawn and John's Wedding at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. </span><a href="http://www.jwmarriottstarrpass.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://www.jwmarriottstarrpass.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373188260140659906" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SpFmQRT7tMI/AAAAAAAAAQE/8nWwyBNbOeQ/s400/Negron+blog+wm+%281%29.jpg" border="0" />Terrace Ceremony<br /><br /></span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SpFmRKgaI2I/AAAAAAAAAQM/p5EIYmtXKG0/s1600-h/Negron+blog+wm+%282%29.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373188275493806946" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SpFmRKgaI2I/AAAAAAAAAQM/p5EIYmtXKG0/s400/Negron+blog+wm+%282%29.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Petal Toss<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373188285804823202" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SpFmRw6vwqI/AAAAAAAAAQU/LrZzSqgnvVY/s400/Negron+blog+wm+%283%29.jpg" border="0" />Flower Girl<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373188301197431154" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SpFmSqQoUXI/AAAAAAAAAQc/PsIo8ixpEz8/s400/Negron+blog+wm+%284%29.jpg" border="0" />Eternal Circles-Rings </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373191475739271410" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SpFpLcWYoPI/AAAAAAAAARM/sF9cPX4j2xo/s400/Negron+blog+wm+%285%29.jpg" border="0" />Grooms Kiss</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373189788470958498" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SpFnpOyRWaI/AAAAAAAAARE/A87gEewsI0U/s400/Negron+blog+wm+%287%29.jpg" border="0" />My Pod</p></span><p></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div align="center"><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373191477260830306" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SpFpLiBJxmI/AAAAAAAAARU/S8HbeJiVTlU/s400/Negron+blog+wm+%286%29.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The Balcony<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373189784403075266" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SpFno_oaYMI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/kl__6j8iur8/s400/Negron+blog+wm+%288%29.jpg" border="0" />Bride Silhouette</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373189768258874482" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 267px; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SpFnoDfVbHI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/AgGnbooc3kU/s400/Negron+blog+wm+%289%29.jpg" border="0" />Bride in Light</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373189766759885202" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SpFnn958qZI/AAAAAAAAAQs/Ft9HTQs77M8/s400/Negron+blog+wm+%2810%29.jpg" border="0" />Shoes on Bridal Bed<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373189754778699170" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SpFnnRRaRaI/AAAAAAAAAQk/yxuRUt2O2Rs/s400/Negron+blog+wm+%2811%29.jpg" border="0" />The Family 2009<br /></span><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SpFejZLPRqI/AAAAAAAAAPw/QpsdbRwYNhY/s1600-h/Negron+Blog+%282%29wm.jpg"></a></div></div>A & B Photoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871404433703721559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183743305713286069.post-90367305508854189032009-07-30T11:09:00.000-07:002009-09-24T12:11:04.056-07:00Viral Wedding Video, The Heinz’s<p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SnHiqfipfXI/AAAAAAAAAPo/ZImEshnxw7s/s1600-h/McKiernan+Evening+Ending+(50)+Heinz+Post+Upload.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364317850824179058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 241px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SnHiqfipfXI/AAAAAAAAAPo/ZImEshnxw7s/s400/McKiernan+Evening+Ending+(50)+Heinz+Post+Upload.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As Andy Warhol once said "In the future everybody will be world-famous for 15 minutes."That is surely the case for Jill and Kevin Heinz married on June 20 in St. Paul, Minnesota.Everyone is talking about the video of their grand entrance down the aisle, even CNN (not so unusual anymore) is has covered this, check it out at- <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/07/29/wedding.dance.couple/">http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/07/29/wedding.dance.couple/</a> </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /> </div></span><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So laugh your butt off by watching it at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-94JhLEiN0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-94JhLEiN0</a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">You never know... it may make you realize that even though weddings are serious in many ways perhaps an entry like this is just what you and your soon to be significant other need.</span></div>A & B Photoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871404433703721559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183743305713286069.post-45812215663046512872009-07-23T09:35:00.000-07:002009-09-24T12:11:04.064-07:00Photography Gift Registry<p align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361695275514614146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SmiRchLwUYI/AAAAAAAAAPg/2YdwA1QivDc/s400/Wedding+Photography+Gift+Certificate+Email.jpg" border="0" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We are thrilled to announce the availability of our Photography Registry via Gift Certificate purchase! This service is available to anyone who would like to purchase Gift Certificates for our clients.</span> </p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>If you would like to become a client check us out at </strong></span><a href="http://www.anbphotos.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>www.anbphotos.com</strong></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR ANY OCCASION</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Gift Certificates are not just for weddings! You can give GC’s as engagement gifts, bridal showers gifts, for anniversaries, reunions, baby on the way, a romantic gift, birthdays or even the perfect Christmas gift. All are perfect occasions for a GC.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>FOR THE COUPLE</strong><br />Giving a soon to be married couple Gift Certificates is just like purchasing gifts from registries at major department stores; only it is much more convenient, personal and lasting! Gift Certificates can be used by the couple to purchase prints, standouts, canvas wraps, cards, proof folios, signature boards, proofing CDs, hi res DVDs, slideshows, and etc. </p></span><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>TO FIND OUT MORE <a href="http://www.anbphotos.com/index2.php#/text_9/">http://www.anbphotos.com/index2.php#/text_9/</a> </strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong></strong></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>IF YOU ARE A CLIENT</strong> & WANT TO KNOW HOW TO GET THE WORD OUT TO YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY BY ADDING THIS OPTION TO YOUR PRINTED MATERIALS OR WEB/ONLINE PRESENCE<br /><strong>EMAIL US AT</strong> <a href="mailto:info@anbphotos.com">info@anbphotos.com</a></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>TO PURCHASE</strong> A GC FOR SOMEONE YOU KNOW<br />Available HERE in our blog by clicking<br /><strong>"BUY GIFT CERTIFICATE" button</strong> to the right.</span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><p></span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></p>A & B Photoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871404433703721559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183743305713286069.post-48872862771627689632009-07-09T08:28:00.000-07:002009-09-24T12:11:04.075-07:00Look Book Fall 2009 Digital Edition<embed style="WIDTH: 420px; HEIGHT: 270px" name="flashticker" align="middle" src="http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v1/IssuuViewer.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" menu="false" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" flashvars="mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true&documentId=090709151052-3f3ae604fffe4150ad503e1cc358c531&docName=look_book_fall_2009final&username=amyalcid&loadingInfoText=Look%20Book%20Fall%202009%20by%20Amy%20%26%20Byron%20Alcid&et=1247152911062&er=40"></embed><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We are really digging these digital magazines! Take a look at our NEW Look Book Fall 2009. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It is basically a collection of our recent photographic works we love! Unfortunately we cannot fit everything we shoot into one magazine. But you never know, I have been know to pull images from a year or two ago and reinvent them with my digital manipulations into a fine art image. So keep looking as we will be releasing these seasonally. This edition was also made into one of our softcover books, kind of like a luxury zine if you will. </span><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#ffcccc;">Happy viewing!</span></p></span>A & B Photoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871404433703721559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183743305713286069.post-71535714836642237462009-06-25T15:43:00.000-07:002009-09-24T12:11:04.083-07:00The Magic of Digital Retouching<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My husband and partner in crime is the coolest! He set me up with online publshing, where I can upload my custom designed book, magazine, porfolio, etc and then they spit out a digital edition of my project! I can then embed it on my social networks or just view it! Love it. Check out my first project, The Magic of Digital Retouching. It is a small portfolio of before and after retouched images we put together. You can view it fullscreen too. Happy viewing!</span><br /><br /><div><embed src="http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v1/IssuuViewer.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" menu="false" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" flashvars="mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true&documentId=090625231511-5afa76a3a9134117bce96f7fe35756b4&docName=the_magic_of_digital_retouching&username=amyalcid&loadingInfoText=The%20Magic%20of%20Digital%20Retouching&et=1245972265687&er=97" style="width:420px;height:272px" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width:420px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://issuu.com/amyalcid/docs/the_magic_of_digital_retouching?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true" target="_blank">Open publication</a> - Free <a href="http://issuu.com" target="_blank">publishing</a> - <a href="http://issuu.com/search?q=wedding" target="_blank">More wedding</a></div></div>A & B Photoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871404433703721559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183743305713286069.post-52088957721657747752009-06-17T07:45:00.000-07:002009-09-24T12:11:04.089-07:00Cool in The Pool<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SjkB3nkZotI/AAAAAAAAAM8/e4GlELblyJA/s1600-h/PPM052509_418+E+Nip+goneWM.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348308087505265362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SjkB3nkZotI/AAAAAAAAAM8/e4GlELblyJA/s400/PPM052509_418+E+Nip+goneWM.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We recently photographed "mom to be" Patti in her pool. It was a blast and she was such a sport in the heat! You cannot really tell she is pregnant here, but I wanted to blog a bit about summer makeup again. My friends at FACE </span><a href="http://www.facestockholm.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://www.facestockholm.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> have done a bang up job putting together their summer collection. Here is a code to </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/FACE-Stockholm/84929527142?ref=mf"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">FACE Stockholm</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Save 20% on your next purchase at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">facestockholm</span>.com! Enter code <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">PromoSpr</span>09 at checkout. Offer expires June, 30 2009. </span><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Face <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">stockholm's</span> Summer Look</span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348307847076729122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 206px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SjkBpn5xUSI/AAAAAAAAAM0/Pofq6O3a70k/s400/FS-HOMEPAGE-Summer09_03+cool+in+the+pool.jpg" border="0" /><br />Face <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Stockholms</span> Summer Look Makes a Splash in Surf-Inspired Blues and Vivid Sunset Pinks! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">BASEA</span> sheer application of </span><a href="http://facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=46"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Loose Powder #2</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> and </span><a href="http://facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=40"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Magic Wand</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> will leave skin even without masking that natural summer glow. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">LIDSApply</span> </span><a href="http://facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=20"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Pearl Eye Shadow #44</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> on the lid up to the brow bone. Top off with a touch of </span><a href="http://facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=23"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Details Eye Dust</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> for shimmer and shine. Brighten the inside of the eye with </span><a href="http://facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=23"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Clarity Eye Dust</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. Use </span><a href="http://facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=13"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Dark Blue Matte Eye Shadow</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> and </span><a href="http://facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=23"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Forceful Eye Dust </span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">on the outer lid for a smokey effect. The </span><a href="http://facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=13"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Dark Blue Matte Eye Shadow</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> also does double duty as a soft liner on the top lash line. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">LASHESDouble</span> up! Apply both Black and Blue </span><a href="http://facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=28"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Volumizing</span> Waterproof Mascara</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> for thick, rich lashes with a colorful twist that won’t budge, smudge or smear. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">CHEEKSCheeks</span> pop with</span><a href="http://facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=19"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Organza Blush-On</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> or </span><a href="http://facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=15"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Rio <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Crème</span> Blush</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">LIPSFull</span> color power and shine is achieved with </span><a href="http://facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=8"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Instinct Lipstick</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> and a top coat of clear <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Glas</span>. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">P</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">hoto of Patti in the pool: Amy and Byron Alcid A&B Photos. <a href="http://www.anbphotos.com/">www.anbphotos.com</a><br />Model in Pool: Patti <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">McKiernan</span><br />Photo of Cool in the Pool: FACE Stockholm <a href="http://www.facestockholm.com/">www.facestockholm.com</a><br /></div></span>A & B Photoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871404433703721559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183743305713286069.post-7169011323182454482009-06-08T10:31:00.000-07:002009-09-24T12:11:04.098-07:00How Did You Meet?<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345020285588512050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 302px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/Si1ToW_CnTI/AAAAAAAAAMM/XGd4uBXLats/s400/8amyandbymirrorcamerafinalWM.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So my husband, Byron and partner in crime with A&B Photos just recently celebrated our 4 year wedding anniversary. It got me to thinking of how we first met. 7 years ago, while still living in good ole NYC, somewhere around memorial day I was at Jerry's in Soho. My friend Toi the manager worked there, <a href="http://www.jerryscafenyc.com/">http://www.jerryscafenyc.com/</a> (Jerry's has relocated to Tribeca) so I was there chatting with a friend of Toi's, (I think her name was Angelic). I was invited by Angelic to Cafe Noir. </span><a href="http://www.cafenoirny.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://www.cafenoirny.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. So off to Cafe Noir we went. Its a cool place that is a kind of bistro/tapas bar, with a Mediterranean vibe and cool hip DJ music. I was casually introduced that night by Angelic's friend, Stacey to my now husband Byron. We hit it off right away, chatting up a storm. Later we parted from the girls and took off up the street to a club called Black Velvet that is no longer in Soho. Then we went to Vinyl </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EItuvc3wQB8&feature=related"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EItuvc3wQB8&feature=related</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> which I think is now closed. We spent the entire night together, parting somewhere the next afternoon. Ironically this was purely platonic!!! I swear. Over the next few months we became great friends and one day I had a bad date and went to hang out with Byron and never left.</span><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So who would have thought that May/Jerrys/Cafe Noir/Black Velvet/Vinyl would have lead to the man of my dreams! So just food for thought, how did you meet your significant other?</span></div><div align="left"><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"><strong>Fave Amy & Byron NYC things from Spring/Summer 2002</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Elvies Turo, Turo-Authentic Filipino (Elvies is a name, turo, turo means to point) food </strong></span><a href="http://www.asiafood.org/restaurants/feature_filipino.cfm"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://www.asiafood.org/restaurants/feature_filipino.cfm</span></a></div><p align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Bluewater Grill -Fabulous Seafood at Union Square </strong></span><a href="http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/blue_water_grill/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/blue_water_grill/</span></a></p><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Veniero’s Pastry Shop and Caffé-Traditional Italian Pastry Spot on 11th Street</strong></span></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.venierospastry.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=V"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://www.venierospastry.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=V</span></a></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong></strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Music By DJ Danny Tenaglia-The best house music</strong> </span></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.dannytenaglia.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://www.dannytenaglia.com/</span></a></div><div align="left"><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Photo Credits: Our First Photo Together, Ironically Us Taking a Photo of Us</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span>A & B Photoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871404433703721559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183743305713286069.post-27018461690177456412009-05-26T14:34:00.000-07:002009-09-24T12:11:04.110-07:00Chrysta & Dixie Shoot<div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340266873444457058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/ShxwbW1xWmI/AAAAAAAAALU/DQaMJKfHnq8/s400/CD051409_150+F+BWM.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ffcccc;"><strong>CHRYSTA & DIXIE SHOOT</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Last week Byron and myself (Amy) shot beautiful Chrysta and one of her families horses Dixie. Chrysta looks beautiful and dreamy perched atop Dixie, gotta love the glow! You would never know the temperature was in the triple digits, Chrysta looks perfectly dewy! </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I have to say Dixie was quite the horse looking straight at the camera and holding still the entire time! </span><br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340268464058533378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/Shxx38VuBgI/AAAAAAAAALs/EqHD8TAOwKA/s400/CD051409_088+EDIT+GGWM.jpg" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Thanks Chrysta for being such a SUPER model!!</span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We have to give a special thanks to her mother Marcia Fetherston! She did Dixie's Hair and </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Make-Up! Lots of washing and soaping for Miss. Dixie! To view more pics of Chrysta and Dixie go to our photos at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=68259824984"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=68259824984</span></a></div><p align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#ffcccc;">Photos By:</span> Amy & Byron Alcid <span style="color:#ffcccc;">Hair & Makeup By</span>: Amy Alcid </span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#ffcccc;">Model:</span> Chrysta and Dixie</span> </p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Looks like this was our last shoot of the season -no more daytime outdoor shoots now, it is too hot! We will be shooting indoors now or in the evening whenever possible.</span><br /></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffcccc;">Make-Up Tips For The Heat!</span></strong> </span><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><br />1. Before applying any make-up wash and exfoliate. This will get rid of oil that breaks down makeup and exfoliating will remove dead and dry skin creating smoother skin. Try </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Mark Go with the grain light exfoliating beads. <a href="http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?pf_id=35808&from=search&find_spec=exfoliator&camp=200912&dir_delivery=1&rep_delivery=1">http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?pf_id=35808&from=search&find_spec=exfoliator&camp=200912&dir_delivery=1&rep_delivery=1</a></span> </p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">2. Skip heavy foundation and go for tinted moisturizer. Lighter and less likely to cake from the heat. FACE Stockholm has a great one with an SPF of 20! <a href="http://www.facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=200">http://www.facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=200</a></span> </p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">3. Use cream to powder eyeshadows that will dry on the lid and will stay put! </span><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Try Benefit's creasless shadow. <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=245879&CategoryID=39816">http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=245879&CategoryID=39816</a></span><br /><br /></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">4. Use Waterproof Eyeliner, smudge in a bit for a softer look that will not slide. Try Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner Pencil in 8 shades. This waterproof eyeliner can stay on up to 16 hours!<a href="http://www.revlon.com/ProductCatalog/ProductDetails.aspx?CategoryID=3&SubCategoryID=9&ProductID=47">http://www.revlon.com/ProductCatalog/ProductDetails.aspx?CategoryID=3&SubCategoryID=9&ProductID=47</a></span> </p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">5. Waterproof mascara. The heat only helps smudge regular mascara. See if your fave brand comes in a waterproof version. Maybe you want someting new, try <a class="ecmPartner" title="Max Factor Stretch & Separate Waterproof Mascara" target="_blank" name="partner-31372-3" af_creative_id="8&af_id=" af_assettype_id="12&af_placement_id=" atom="10004&bid_type=" ppr="f658923340b58ed7&oid=" b_id="17&bamt=" pos="0&rf=" cat_id="95&prod_id=" t="'http%3A%2F%2Ftracking.searchmarketing.com%2Fclick.asp%3Faid%3D61210400&mid=">Max Factor Stretch & Separate Waterproof Mascara</a>. </span><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Check out some reviews. <a href="http://www.totalbeauty.com/reviews/product/6095161/max-factor-stretch-separate-waterproof-mascara">http://www.totalbeauty.com/reviews/product/6095161/max-factor-stretch-separate-waterproof-mascara</a></span> </p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">6. Forget lipstick in a tube. Go for the wands-they are already liquid. </span><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Line and fill lips with a pencil that is your lip tone and </span><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">swipe lips with your choice of wand lipgloss and go! Try the wands from face too many to choose from! <a href="http://www.facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=12">http://www.facestockholm.com/core/PRODDisp/?ProdId=12</a></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">7. Last bun not least set makeup at the end with EVIAN Evian® Brumisateur® Facial Spray Mineral Water Spray(Imported from Evian-les-Bains, France) <a href="http://www.shopevian.com/c-7-brumisateur-facial-spray.aspx">http://www.shopevian.com/c-7-brumisateur-facial-spray.aspx</a></span> </p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Please make some comments!!</span> </p>A & B Photoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871404433703721559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183743305713286069.post-28257573700916682692009-05-05T07:43:00.000-07:002009-09-24T12:11:04.129-07:00<p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332363791451838226" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SgBcncKkVxI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/nkIy2FwXflU/s400/IMG_3934+f+LU+Cos+WM.jpg" border="0" /></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ffcccc;"><strong>ASPIRING MODEL RENE</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Here we have Rene M. an aspiring male model. It was a great shoot since Rene is one who can keep his ego in check.<br /><br /><strong>Here is MY Top Ten Wish List of a Model’s Photo shoot Musts!</strong><br /><br />1. Check your diva ego at the door.<br />2. No whining allowed.<br />3. Tardiness will ultimately end in loneliness!<br />4. No cell phone photos, please!<br />5. All grooming in check!<br />6. No strange tan lines!<br />7. Don't overlook hands and toes. Keep it neutral!<br />8. Beauty inside, does matter.<br />9. Mama said there would be days like these, clean underwear please.<br />10. Get use to disrobing, anywhere.</span><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332364275296187554" style="WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SgBdDmoDNKI/AAAAAAAAAKA/uSnPBRDGOXU/s400/IMG_4040+fINALWM.jpg" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Please make some comments!!</span> </p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SgBdDv7G2QI/AAAAAAAAAKI/Ood0Ljhc_jI/s1600-h/IMG_3823_ppWM.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332364277792037122" style="WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SgBdDv7G2QI/AAAAAAAAAKI/Ood0Ljhc_jI/s400/IMG_3823_ppWM.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SgB6nWrGRoI/AAAAAAAAAKY/1w0pX8O3-gw/s1600-h/IMG_3688+FinalWM.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332396775326500482" style="WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/SgB6nWrGRoI/AAAAAAAAAKY/1w0pX8O3-gw/s400/IMG_3688+FinalWM.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#ffcccc;">Photos By: Us Hair & Makeup By: Amy Alcid</span> Model: Rene M. </span></p>A & B Photoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871404433703721559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9183743305713286069.post-54152485746831490692009-04-28T13:57:00.000-07:002009-09-24T12:11:04.118-07:00<div align="center"></div><div align="left"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/Sfdt4XdxePI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/tF-XNoktRKs/s1600-h/1+ttd+IMG_9665+EFFinal+EWM.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329849499155265778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/Sfdt4XdxePI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/tF-XNoktRKs/s400/1+ttd+IMG_9665+EFFinal+EWM.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#ffccff;"><strong><span style="color:#ffcccc;">TRASH THE DRESS</span><br /></strong></span>So many of you may know about the “Trash the Dress” trend. But for those of you that don’t I will tell you that it is basically a post photography session where you put on your wedding gown and <em>trash the dress</em> in a natural environment. Sometimes it is just shots of the bride and sometimes the groom joins in. But I am also starting to see young clients desiring these sessions to be done with their prom gowns. I think it symbolizes a monumental step (or change) in one’s life and it is certainly a statement for the newly married that this will be the last time you wear your wedding dress since this is the last time you will marry. Trash the Dress is a symbol of your commitment in an unconventional way and is definitely not for the light hearted or sentimental type of person who wants to hand their dress down to the next generation. Today many brides have more than one dress so if you think about it it isn't entirely out of the question. Also it is a great opportunity to play up the makeup and hair which you may not have done on your wedding day and take some edgier shots to add to your wedding album or coffee table book! </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Take a look at our galleries for more Trash the Dress images. </span><a href="http://www.anbphotos.com/index2.php#/rgallery/4/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://www.anbphotos.com/index2.php#/rgallery/4/</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span><br /><span style="color:#ffcccc;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Photos By Us Hair & Makeup By Amy Alcid (More on this later)</span> </span></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329863402032386338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 312px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/Sfd6hnt-0SI/AAAAAAAAAIA/Bq7MMvcAvjc/s400/6+TTDIMG_9655+ECRFinal+EFine+ArtWM.jpg" border="0" /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329863403179272130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/Sfd6hr_a58I/AAAAAAAAAH4/IJHxHdYbCNM/s400/7+TTDIMG_9655+ECRFinal+EFine+ArtWM+(1).jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329864312927702722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E5qZqmA5XGo/Sfd7WpEWTsI/AAAAAAAAAII/6Rnjc_3PDxI/s400/5+TTD+IMG_9726-EFFinal+EWM+(2).jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Trash the Dress Images of Jennifer & Joel!<br /></p></span><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ffcccc;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Photos By Us Hair & Makeup By Amy A</span><br /></span></p>A & B Photoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871404433703721559noreply@blogger.com0