I don’t know about you, but I can’t WAIT to see Tim Burton’s version of Alice in Wonderland. I’ve always been a fan of Tim Burton and even more a fan of Johnny Depp. I think the twist to the story will make this an awesome movie, filled with amazing costumes and decor.
The story: 19-year-old Alice returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen’s reign of terror.
Movie will hit theatres this Friday March 5th.
I think I will go the extra mile and see the 3D version. How about you?
Today’s interview features the work of the talented Sara of Onelove Photography.You’ve probably seen her beautiful work before, since she’s been featured on several blogs, but now… you’ll know what started it all. What her passions are, and where she gets her inspiration. Happy reading
How did you come up with the name : onelove photography?
There are several reasons: I am obsessed with good music. I can’t get enough of it…I’ll go to at least 10 live shows a year, and my stereo is always going. I absolutely love the song, “One” by Bono… and “One Love” by Bob Marley…. Finally, this all comes together with my personal faith in God. I love how Erwin McManus puts is: “Love is not a four-letter word. God is love.” -. It embodies everything that means anything to me.
What made you start this business – the major turning point?
My sister. Several years ago, I was sitting with my sister chatting she said, “One love.” I said, “What?” And she said, “One love. It’s you. You should name your business ‘one love.’” I thought about it, and she was right. That’s where onelove started.
After shooting a few weddings back in 2002 and 2003, I started developing a special vision for creative, editorial (candid) weddings, and decided to launch onelove photography. I’ve found that so many clients are looking for someone to “tell a story” of their day in pictures, which is all I do! I was trained to “tell stories” (aka my BA in Photojournalsm) onelove exploded right away, and I’ve been trying to catch up with it ever since.
What inspires you?
Life. Real, strong, abundant life. I believe we are meant to have it to the full, living free. When we love ourselves, we can fully love those around us. I want to capture VIBRANCE and ROMANCE and just plain FUN! I have so much fun shooting, it’s contagious!
What is the best part about your job?
Duh! Being able to see and photograph people that are totally smitten over each other! I never get tired of seeing happy people. But also, I so so so love working in the outdoors, crafting photographic art with sunlight and color. It invigorates me. Creative professions are so wonderful!
Whats the process?
I am here to capture you in your element in a way you didn’t even know was possible…The greatest images are the simplest of moments, but with the right lens, angle, composition and light, it can look like a completely different place – I want all of my clients to be posed and creatively composed in such a way that they could be published in a magazine the next day. Regular people with real emotions, real style, and I will craft your world into an image oozing with color and emotive passion… Drawing the beauty out of you (sometimes we’re scared to let ourselves be real in front of a camera lens)…it’s my natural rhythm to create warm setting while shooting, everyone relaxes and can just be themselves.
Tell us a little about yourself, to get to know you more
I’ve spent the last 8 eight years in the professional sports world while shooting weddings. Working under Michael Zagaris (acclaimed rock-and roll photographer, currently Oakland A’s and San Francisco 49ers team photographer) all these years, I have been given the opportunity to freelance regularly for Getty Images, shooting the MLB and NBA Playoffs, US Open, MLS (yummy David Beckham!!!) and working with some of the most heralded professional athletes in the world.
I have been working out of the San Francisco area until December of 2009, when I moved down to Pasadena. I am now based in the LA region and so excited about shooting down here!
Thank you for the opportunity to share my work with your readers!
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No thank you Sara, for sharing your beautiful talent with Glamour This! Be sure to check out her website, subscribe to her blog and follow her on twitter (@omyBeloved) too
If you would like to be featured in the Interview Series, simply give me a shout out via the contact page
Now, you know I love to know how people started their businesses… it’s intriguing and when they accept to share their story, who can say no to that? Today, features the photography of Daisy Varley, the uber talented chica who is allowing me to use her images for my designs. Her site has pages and pages of beautiful imagery, and these are just a few. So hope you enjoy cuz we are going in Interview mode
What made you start this business – the major turning point?
I was in college. I thought I was going to be a photojournalist, traveling the world, documenting the stories of others. It was during my last year in school that my priorities changed. I wanted independence and freedom to do I wanted on my own terms. And suddenly, a friend had asked me to photograph her wedding. I did not know what to expect. I came totally unprepared, yet I felt an immediate rush. Wedding photography was something that had never entered my mind. It wasn’t until I looked through the images that night that I was… excited. Until this day, I still get excited before each wedding. I had no idea that it involved so much creativity and thought. I feel lucky to have found what I truly love doing.
What inspires you?
I am inspired by many things.
I am inspired by beautiful light, amazing imagery in films, stories of courage and triumph, magazines, novels, my family and friends and traveling.
Photographically, I am inspired by Henri-Cartier Bresson, Steve McCurry, Ansel Adams, Ben Chrisman, Annie Leibovitz, Richard Avedon and more…
Most of all, I am inspired by people. I am inspired by the many people that I have been blessed to have met and photographed. It is their kind words and constant encouragement that inspires and drives me. To know that they love they’re images is the most rewarding of all.
What is the best part about your job?
The best part of my job is creating the images. The process of determining the right light and composition, sometimes within a matter of seconds. I am thrilled when clients give me creative freedom in a shoot. The opportunities are endless.
What is the process?
My process is simple. Allow your subjects to be who they are and make sure they’re comfortable around you so that they’re true personalities show through.
I do encourage my clients to wear clothes that are fun, stylish and unique to them. And if they want to add something a little different to the shoot, they can bring props. The most important thing is that they’re having a good time and being themselves.
Tell us a little about yourself, so we can get to know you better I am from a small town in central California. Like every other kid, I enjoyed using my imagination and playing make-believe. Music was integral in my childhood. It was my outlet and source of coping. In high school, I played in an all-girl band. We practiced in a garage almost every day after school. Those were some of my favorite times.
I discovered my love of photography while sitting in my English class. I was 16. My teacher asked us: what do you want to do with your life? I looked around the classroom, the walls decorated with Ansel Adams’ photographs. It was as if something clicked inside of me. I didn’t know how to operate a camera, yet I knew that I wanted to be a photographer. The following semester I took my first black and white photo class and from that moment I was hooked.
I left everything and moved to San Diego for college. I majored in Journalism at SDSU. I was photographing for my college newspaper and Alumni magazine. I earned my Bachelor’s degree, the first in my family. Soon after, I married my husband, John. We now have two sweet little girls. Wedding photography has been wonderful! Not only do I get to do what I love, but I get to spend lots of time with the people that I love. It’s the best of both worlds.
Visit her website for more stunning imagery. Thank you so much Daisy for taking part in this interview. If you would like to be featured in the Interview Series, simply give me a shout out via the contact page.
I’m sure you’ve all seen the trailer for the upcoming Amy Adams film called Leap Year. And if you haven’t and love some cheesy love stories, this movie is for you. Now what’s the story behind leap year? On a leap day – tradition says that women are allowed to propose and it is said that the males cannot refuse.
That’s the plot of this movie, shes proposing to her boyfriend, since he hasn’t done it yet.
Supposedly, a 1288 law by Queen Margaret of Scotland required that fines be levied if a marriage proposal was refused by the man; compensation ranged from a kiss to a silk gown, in order to soften the blow.
Now ladies… would you be the type to propose on Leap day? And even more important, will you be checking out the movie Leap Day hitting theaters tomorrow? I know I will… hehe
I know I usually don’t post on weekends, but I didnt get the chance to wish everyone a happy new year. I know I’m a little late on this one. Even though I love the holidays, I am happy the craziness is ovah!!! Twenty-ten will be one of the best years… I just know it. Plus, I’ve been working on Blushink Templates (blogger pre-made templates) and I’m hoping to launch real real soon.
Love the picture? Isn’t it gorgeous. Well the photographer behind the pretty pic is the talented Daisy Varley. I am beyond excited because she offered to showcase her images in my new template designs. YAY!!! Why am I so excited you ask? Well, there is no better way to sell a template then when it features beautiful photography. Pretty images make all the difference.
So enjoy your Sunday and back to the real work world tomorrow.
Hope you had a great 2009, and for an even better 2010
I don’t know if you’ve seen this boudoir photoshoot done by the ladies of SimplyBloom Photography, but its beyond gorgeous. The vintage feel to the shoot makes me sooo happy, and wanting me to do a shoot like that… ya ok Kelly.. dream on. But I figured, since its paired with white feathers which reminded me of snow, I thought this was a pretty unusual post for a December 24th don’t you think?
The girl behind the shoot is Rachel… and might I add she is drop dead gorgeous. She should be really proud of these photos and I’m sure the hubby loved them too.
If you don’t know the girls behind SimplyBloom Photography go check out their site, you will be sooooo happy you did. They are really really really talented. Did I say really???
To see more of this beautiful shoot, check out the original post
The holiday Gap Commercials make me happy… so when I saw this Talk to the Moose version I had to share. I’m sure you’ve seen it… but incase, here it is. I never get tired of it… and those kids… so adorable
December … is all about the holidays. Even though it evokes happy times, the holidays also makes me really sad. I just think about the people who aren’t as fortunate as us during this holiday season. Not to mention that here in Canada, where the weather is cold with all the snow… its not always easy
I simply wanted to highlight a video made by the Salvation Army Canada in hopes to raise money for the ones in need. It’s not a new video and maybe you’ve seen it before but every time I listen to it, I get shivers down my spine, the message is genuine… which make me even more sad. The holidays are about giving… so why not give a helping hand.
Back in the 90s I was a fan of all the Gap song and dance commerical. I think they hit it right on, and people looked forward to the next one. For some time, the Gap commericals weren’t what they used to be… I missed those old commericals. But then, 2 days ago I saw their new holiday ad and I was soooo giddy.
Welcome back song & dance… how I <3 you
For those who want to reminise and see some old Gap commercials that we loved… here are a few:
Leave a comment by finishing the sentence “Will you…”
Could be on what the image represents to you. What emotion evokes from the image featured.
Have fun with it.
Being a blogger for Weddingbee has definitely made me feel special / sort of celebrity-ish at times (but seriously I’m just a normal gal who blogged about her wedding planning) and it was an honor to share it with all of yous. Some bees have been recognized in public on several occasions (crazy I know!) So when Mr.Flamingo and I took part of a wedding tv show called La Bosse des Noces, well that definetly an interesting experience.
A couple of weeks ago, I was flipping the channels on the television and came face to face… with me. Yup, our wedding was airing again on television. Kinda neat I know. I know you have been waiting to view this video for quite some time, but trying to find a way to upload the video took longer than I anticipated. But I can finally share it with you now. So for those of you who understand french – enjoy!
Though it may not look like it, but I was extremely nervous. Its not every day you have cameras in your face and someone prepping your makeup. A hint ? Notice how many times I say “Glamour” lol …
The show was about helping us out with issues we came across while planning our wedding. They helped us out with decor elements and our place card chandelier tree. What’s great is that they even featured Wes Jones of Film Jones because they found the whole 8mm video really intriguing… plus that whole segment is in english
Our wedding was also on the web with a detailed description of the episode (for canadians only), list of stores where they purchased the items for our wedding and DIY explanations. Check it out here (if you can read in french) Our wedding will be playing for the next 5 years (re-runs obviously) So the “Hey weren’t you on TV?” remark will be common, but i can get use to that…LOL But seriously we loved our experience and would do it again in a heartbeat.
So that’s it… I’m officially done my wedding recaps. Sniff sniff. Now for the next chapter in my life….
If you want to see all the Glamnuptials recap posts… lookie here.
Alright I can’t wait any longer and must share this with you. I know I’m not finished doing all my recap posts, but I am way too excited to wait until I am done the recaps. One thing I loved about our wedding was our videographer. We were so lucky to have Wes Jones of Film Jones come to Montreal to film our wedding in 8 mm, not to mention that he was also great to work with. His footage truly captured the whole theme of our Vintage Glam wedding, and I would hire him all over again in a heart beat.
At first Marc-André didn’t want a wedding video because he didn’t want to force our friends and family to watch a 1 hour video… and I completely understood. I wanted to have a wedding movie-esque trailer, a short film with all the important moments of the wedding… packed with lots of emotion sort of like a movie. So I went ahead and edited our wedding footage into a really short wedding trailer - a total of 9 minutes. Yup that’s it!
I used the Mac program Final Cut Express to do all the editing. Luckily my friend had the program and helped me a whole lot (Thanks Isabel!!!). The program isn’t very complicated, and with Google you can find many tutorials online. Because I compressed the movie quite a bit, the movie lost a lot of details and the 8mm effect isn’t as great as the original movie. But I think you will get the overall feel.
Music used in this montage:
song: Finding Beauty by Craig Armstrong
song: Memories by The Sequel
song: Make You Feel My Love by Adele
song: Meaning by Gavin DeGraw
song: We Are Man & Wife by Michelle Featherstone
So do you like it? Will you be editing your wedding video?
Having the opportunity to do a Day After Shoot is amazing. Now only do you have the chance to get dolled up again, but you can really take the time to pose for pictures since on the wedding day, time isn’t your best friend. On our wedding day, we got some great pictures, but not the kind of pictures we were hoping for.
I wanted something different and unique, and luckily my friend (newbie photog) knew exactly what I wanted. So in a matter of an hour and a half we went from the gas station, to the corn field, to the railroad track and more. I am really really happy with the outcome of our pictures. (Plus, I got to wear my beautiful birdcage veil – that I had forgotten at home the day of the wedding).
The morning of the shoot, I actually went to the hairdresser to get my hair done. Unfortunately I did the after wedding chop, so my hair was much shorter than at the wedding and I couldn’t have the same vintage hairstyle (snif! snif!) I did my own makeup like it was done on my wedding day. It wasn’t very complicated to do – except maybe putting on the fake lashes. First stop – the gas station. Now this wasn’t a fake pose - we really needed to put gas in the car otherwise we wouldn’t go very far. I must admit though, they are pretty cool pictures.
A few minutes from the gas station, there was a huge corn field. Being corn season, it seemed perfect for wedding pictures. We asked the owners if we could borrow their field for a couple of minutes, and I guess seeing a bride and groom always results in an automatic yes!
Since it had rained a couple of days before the shoot, the ground was quite muddy… so ya, I had a fun time cleaning my shoes afterwards… (note to self : wear runners when taking pics in a field)
Once the shoe cleaning was complete, we hopped in the car and went to the nearest train track, which was literally 2 minutes away. We had fun on the tracks, and cars would pass by and honk… oh weddings!
I love this picture of Marc-André holding my shoes as I walk down the line (the track line that is). But might I add that it was extremely hot for my feet!
I love this picture – à la Clark Kent (Superman).
Next up, we took some pictures in a vast grass field. Marc was the one who found the place. It was very beautiful and just across the street of the field, there was a beautiful stone fence, where we took some more shots. (Can’t get enough)
I love how all these pictures turned out… and to think all these places were literally 5 minutes away. I will never get back my actually wedding day, but at least these pictures put an extra smile on my face. I had a blast taking pictures and if I could do it again I would! Hmmm… winter wedding shots… But my hubby would kill me – he is so NOT a picture person.
Did you have an Day After Shoot? Were you happy with the results?
WOW, I’m almost at the end of my recap posts and I’ve been married over a year. Can you believe its been a that long since I got married!!! Time flies. I know, I know I can all hear you say, “its about time those recaps are done!” LOL I admit, it took me forever.
We when were planning our wedding, the honeymoon was something that was rather important (to me at least)… a getaway after the whole 1 year and a half of planning. Unfortunately, we soon realized that things were rather expensive… and the honeymoon was put on hold.
Originally when we would talk about honeymoon destinations, Marc and I weren’t on the same page. He wanted Disney, I wanted Italy/Paris. Then it switched, since I knew we wouldn’t agree on a place… we considered going down south, but we abandoned all those ideas and figured a minimoon was a better option. So right after the wedding… we packed our bags, fill the tank and drove to my favorite city NYC!
Not having lots of money to invest in our trip, we used Priceline to book our hotel in Jersey. It was our first time using this site and we were quite happy about the price and hotel.
The view of Manhattan from our room
Yup I even brought our laptop so that I can blog while we were away.
Very comfy bed…
Every morning we would grab a chai latte at starbucks (which happened to be in the hotel lobby – isnt that amazing!!! ) and would take the shuttle to the train station. It was my first time taking the train to Penn station but other than getting lost a couple of times we finally got the hang of it
As a wedding gift, we received a brand new Samsung NV24HD digital camera from work and we were so excited to put our new camera to good use. We took lots of pictures on the first day but when it came time to recharge the battery… oops there was a problem. It wasn’t charging – a defect in the battery. So you know what that means…we didnt take pics of our other days in NYC… what a shame.
But at least we caught this on camera.
We visited the famous Madame Tussaud. I’ve been to NYC at least 5 times and never got the chance to check out the famous wax museum… we seriously had a blast.
Of course hubby needed to take a picture with his favorite superhero… sometimes I seriously think he would love to be Clark Kent.
I, on the other hand need to take a pic with my girl power chicas! I almost look like Geri Haliwells replacement… almost. So, Marc felt he needed to be part of something too… so N’sync was his choice of the hour.
We absoultely wanted to see a Broadway show (even though Marc is french) our first choice was Wicked, but tickets were sold out and decided to see The Mel Brooks musical The Young Frankenstein.
This is the only proof we were at a broadway show. No pictures allowed so before they confiscated our camera we put it away. We seriously LOVED it… to the point that its going to be on our “must” list next time around.
The rest of our stay we did lots of walking and continued to visit places. We even got the chance to meet Mrs. Bee, Mr. and Mrs. Pumpkin and Mrs. Lovebird (of Weddingbee) for a nice meal at the Spice Market in the Meatpacking District.
Can’t wait to go to NYC again, might make it an anniversary thing
