Just wanted to let you know that this Sunday I am heading to Las Vegas for Wedding Photographers convention and trade show and will be back on March 31st. I will be checking my voice and mail messages.
I can't wait to check out new products and meet new people. I will be also taking allot of seminars and workshops to bring my photography to a new level.
This is exciting!!!!!!
Yersterday I spent a great afternoon at the Sea Port and the Wall street area with Beth and Dave. The day was gorgeous and it felt like spring. Beth and Dave live in Chicago and getting married in Bethlehem near Philadelphia on September 1. This is going to be a beautiful wedding and I can't wait to document it! Here are few of my favorites. 
I am so excited that David Beckstead , one of the great wedding photographers I admire, admires me back by putting my photo on his www.admiredbybeckstead.com website. Check it out.
Beckstead says: Very dramatic ceremony shot! The light angle is very cool! I like the composition with the brides eyes being central.
As an artist I really love to get a feedback from my clients and, as I mentioned on my profile, this drives me to be creative and do the best to my ability. I received this email from Mana and Mohammad after they saw the slideshow. Thank you so much for your kind words!!
"Gulnara!!!!
you have left us both breathless!!! amaaaaaaaazing!! i kiss your eyes for seeing what they have seen. woooowowow :)))))))))) the music is perfect!! i was sooo secretly hoping for something with a spanish/gypsy flair...you are a magician and a mind reader :)))). We are both so happy that we found you. You are going to go far and we are so glad that we have been a part of your journey. now i'm gonne go and watch the slide show for the nth time with a big smile on my face :))!!!"
Watch the big screen slideshow here and enjoy!!
I wanted to remind that the free wedding photography contest approaching its deadline March 15th, 2007. Here is the previous post:
Back in November really talented wedding photographer Jessica Claire from California posted a free wedding photography contest on her blog. I was reading it and thinking what a wonderful way to give back. When she chose three finalists I was about to email her and offer to shoot any of the other two but... she decided to photograph all the three finalists. God bless her!
Anyway, I was so deeply touched by Jessica's gesture that I have decided to follow her idea and offer the same present to a couple in my community. My business is really growing fast, I get allot of bookings and it would be my way to THANK ALL OF YOU for your great support.
I am offering free photography to a couple on their wedding day. You must be someone who appreciates photography but CAN NOT afford to hire a professional. Not because you bought a Jimmy Choo shoes or Vera Wang dress and have exceeded your budget but simply CAN NOT afford my prices.
To apply you must live within 60 miles of zip code 10034- New York City and have a set date and location. All interested send your story and tell me also why is it important for you to have me photograph your wedding plus a recent photo of two of you to contest@bloomweddings.com
The DEADLINE is March 15th, 2007.
I will select a couple and treat them with my basic package (shooting, website, slideshow and proof album) plus the Asuka Book.
There is no cost and no obligation whatsoever attached to this offer. I will have to decline any applications with weddings on dates that I am already booked.
I will announce the finalist, their stories and photos on this blog on April 15th.
Please nominate yourself, nominate someone you know and forward this post to all couples that might be good candidates for this contest.
I cannot wait to read your story!!!
Gulnara.
Wow,wow,wow... Guys trusted me with creativity and I had a blast with a total shooting freedom. The day was fun and went by really fast. Mana and Mohammad got married in All Soul's church on upper east side and partied in 3 west club on Rockefeller center. After the church we went to Met museum aria and W hotel where I took some of my favorite photos EVER. Big thanks to my associate Agnes who did a great job on taking the best ring shot (below) and capturing many really good images during the day. Mana and Mohammad- thank you for making us so welcomed, you are the best!
NOTE to photographers: all photographs except dance photo in color, were done without flash using available light.
While back I noticed that I have many hits coming from www.weddingbee.com
I checked it out and was very surprised to find very tasteful wedding blog. I really enjoyed reading it myself - really cool ideas, recommendation, great designs. Anyway, my blog was listed with 80 other really good wedding photographers blogs around the country. Thank you Wedding Bee and my blog readers!
I liked how the Wedding Bee describes
"Why Wedding Photography Blogs Rock
- they feature the photog’s most recent material
- they often show multiple photos from the same wedding
- you get to know the photog’s personality
- you can drool over beautiful images and get all emotional from the story and captions
- you might discover the perfect bouquet, cake design, etc.
- they are constantly updated and verrrry addictive!"
