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Every year at this time I find myself organizing my thoughts into what I want to do for the new year and how I am going to make them happen...my goals.
It's always mind boggling to me because there are so many things I want to accomplish both personally and professionally. I stared thismorning off by making a daily agenda for myself and listing my professional responsibilities that I need to accomplish each day. Since I run my studio and office out of my home, I am often multi-tasking all day long while my children are at school and by the time I have to pick them up, I feel like I have not accomplished ANYTHING!!!
Goal #1: Office Hours: Sticking to them!
So, as I try and organize my day, I have given myself set "office" hours that I must work each day, as if I am working for somebody else (my alter-ego??!!). I realize that this may not always work, however, I am dedicated to my clients and want to continue to provide the best customer service possible to them.
Goal #2: Album Designs: Make new samples
I love all of my albums that I show to prospective clients, however, I need to refresh them with a few of my amazing events that i have done this past year.
I am really excited for this goal, because I LOVE to be creative, and as soon as I get started, I know I will be up late at night way beyond my office hours making killer designs!
I have more goals to share with you(both personally and professionally) but I have to run off to a consultation. Check back later as I post more!
Have a great Saturday!
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Well, this is going to be the very last post of the year, and what better to end it with than a fabulous wedding from La Venta?!
Tom and Mireille together with their families had such a special and intimate wedding. Combining their Korean and Jewish faiths, it was quite interesting and even more fun to watch the evening unfold and integrate the two together in their cultures.
Here are some great images that I thought would be fun to share with you!
Killer ring shot:
Tom, so handsome!
Mireille, so elegant!
During the ceremony while they were saying their own vows, there was not a dry eye in the audience, and it was tough for Tom and Mireille to get through it...
Yo can actually read Mireille's vows.
I absolutely LOVE this shot...i think it has a very modern feel to it.
The p'ye-baek.
This is a Korean tradition where the bride offers dates and chestnuts -- symbols of children -- to the groom's parents, while sitting at a low table filled with other symbolic offerings. The parents offer sake in return, and as a final gesture they throw the dates and chestnuts at the bride, who tries to catch them in her large wedding skirt.
In the United States, the p'ye-baek is most often held at the reception, with the bride and groom in full Korean costume. It is usually a family-only affair, hosted by the groom's side. The throwing of dates and chestnuts is the highlight. Family members also offer gifts of money in white envelopes to the bride.
Tom's parents were having so much fun throwing MANY dates into Mireille's skirt!
The first dance:
It's always a lot of fun to watch the dancing!
Everyone really seemed to enjoy the evening, and Tom and Mireille's love for each other was evident throughout the night! Thank you for being so gracious and I wish you both the best in life!
Happy New Year!
Tom, so handsome!
Mireille, so elegant!
During the ceremony while they were saying their own vows, there was not a dry eye in the audience, and it was tough for Tom and Mireille to get through it...
Yo can actually read Mireille's vows.
I absolutely LOVE this shot...i think it has a very modern feel to it.
The p'ye-baek.
This is a Korean tradition where the bride offers dates and chestnuts -- symbols of children -- to the groom's parents, while sitting at a low table filled with other symbolic offerings. The parents offer sake in return, and as a final gesture they throw the dates and chestnuts at the bride, who tries to catch them in her large wedding skirt.
In the United States, the p'ye-baek is most often held at the reception, with the bride and groom in full Korean costume. It is usually a family-only affair, hosted by the groom's side. The throwing of dates and chestnuts is the highlight. Family members also offer gifts of money in white envelopes to the bride.
Tom's parents were having so much fun throwing MANY dates into Mireille's skirt!
The first dance:
It's always a lot of fun to watch the dancing!
Everyone really seemed to enjoy the evening, and Tom and Mireille's love for each other was evident throughout the night! Thank you for being so gracious and I wish you both the best in life!
Happy New Year!
nicole:
WOW!!! What a great way to end the year. This post was well worth the wait.. Your detail shots are are are AWESOME, that ring shot and the vows shot. Happy New Year Julie, I'm sure 2008 will be a fabulous year!
(01.01.08)
Damion:
Fantastic Wedding! Good combination of emotion, tradition and just plain ol' fun!! Happy new year to your and yours Julie! Can't wait to see what God has in store for you in 2008!
(01.02.08)
Damion:
Fantastic Wedding! Good combination of emotion, tradition and just plain ol' fun!! Happy new year to you and yours Julie! Can't wait to see what God has in store for you & your family in 2008!
(01.02.08)
Patrice:
LOVE that ring shot! What a way to end the year with a bang. Happy New Year, I look forward to working with you this year.
(01.06.08)
Erika:
Can I just say... MJ... you look GORGEOUS, and Tom... very handsome indeed. And most importantly, you both look so happy! I wish I could have been there, even just to hang out with Penny in the back row and watch. Congrats to you both (c:
(03.01.08)
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Most of you may not yet know, but I had been chosen to be the PUG leader for Claremont a couple of months ago! It's such an honor to have this title and responsibilty and I hope that it can grow into a great group of photographers who are eager to learn, network and share ideas about the world of photography! We meet once a month at my home in Claremont, and it (so far) has been invaluable!
This month, instead of having a typical meeting, Pictage decided to get together for a holiday party! Last night I headed out to LA to join the OC and LA PUGS for some holiday fun! It turned out be a great night! It's always fun to socialize with other photographers...our lives are all a little crazy!
Our Claremont PUG party will be next Tuesday, December 18th at The Yardhouse in Rancho Cucamonga! Don't miss out on the fun...you even get to invite a guest!
I stole this image (with permission!!!) from Jules Biachi's blog because I was a dork and forgot mine!!! Thanks, Jules for taking so many fun pictures!
Lauren Hillary, me, and Jules Bianchi
nicole:
Looks like fun girl, What a great way to kickstart the Holiday Season
(12.13.07)
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Wow...when I sat down to write this post, I am blown away by the amount of thankfulness I feel. I am thankful for the life I have...my family because they keep me grounded and real, my friends for their encouragement and continuous support, my health, my faith, and my clients...without my clients, I would not be living my dream profession...I love my job and the lives that I touch. I couldn't ask for anything better.
A friend of mine sent me an email this morning about a daughter going away to school and saying goodbye to her mother at the airport..."I love you and wish you enough"
When she said , 'I wish you enough', she wanted her mom to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain her.
So today, I wish all of you enough.
To never want too much.
Enough to be content and happy with the blessings in your life!
Life.Is.Good.
Really.Good.
Thank you to everyone that is a part of my life.
This is a picture of my sister, Barbara, with my son Cole!
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Even though Iris and Caesar are getting married in two weeks at Rancho Las Lomas, we still found time to squeeze in an engagement session with them. I just have to say that I am so excited to work with the both of them! As high school sweethearts, it was no surprise at how comfortable they were with each other, and they could literally just look at each other and start laughing!
We had an absolute blast with each other, and I really think they shine in front of the camera!
Check out the fun:
It started to get a little sexy...Iris knows how to work it!
Looking forward to your big day on December 1st!!!
It started to get a little sexy...Iris knows how to work it!
Looking forward to your big day on December 1st!!!
Ryan:
Now that's a hot couple! Great shots, Julie. The first one is awesome; you captured a real genuine moment. I'm also inclined to interesting walls, so I like the mosaic shot too. Nice work!
(01.06.08)
Iris Saenz:
You are an awesome photographer Juile! We shared your work with our family and friends and everyone is very impressed with your work!
(01.11.08)
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Great goals so far Julie, I know what you mean by the importance of sticking to a schedule. Happy New Year!
(01.06.08)New albums, yes! After I went to the Leather Craftsmen open house at Robert Evans' sudio I got all jazzed to make some new ones too.
(01.06.08)Happy New Year Julie! I think one of your goals should be to blog more often:)
(01.07.08)Hi Julie,
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year!!! You have set great goals, I am sure you will accomplish everyone of them!
(01.07.08)Keep on me, shannon!!!!
(01.07.08)Hey, you need to blog more too, lady!!!