Next we went to the Gaslamp district and into the cutest cupcake shop ever; Heavenly Cupcakes. The bakery is actually owned by a bride I have shot. Their cupcakes are wonderful! Go check it out!

Most people think a wedding at a golf course wouldn’t be too appealing, but at the La Jolla Country Club, it is. It is so gorgeous here! I would shoot here any day!

Las Vegas is an awesome place to shoot. Not only do you get the casinos and awesome night scenes, if you just drive out of the city for a little bit you are suddenly surrounded by some of the most gorgeous desert landscapes. Elise and Giovanni are that couple who looks great whether they are surrounded by the Vegas lights or desert rocks.

If there is something that can make or break the way you feel on your wedding day, it is how pretty you feel.  So, today I have my very first guest blog article by Esthetician Sarah Logan.  She give brides GREAT advise about how to look your best on the wedding day.  Hope it helps you feel and look amazing on your wedding day!

Achieving a Flawless Look for Wedding Photos by Sarah Logan

Wedding pictures hold some of the happiest memories of a lifetime, so be sure you consider all the angles when preparing to be photographed on the big day.

Exfoliate and moisturize- Don’t forget that the most important step is good skincare for a clean, smooth base. Soft, supple skin will be the best canvas for any makeup to look great on.

Don’t go changing- Brides shouldn’t try new skincare products, or anything that may irritate skin during the wedding countdown. Don’t be tempted to get cosmetic or skin treatments too close to the date, especially if you haven’t experienced the procedure before.

Build from a solid foundation- Be sure that your foundation is the right color and formulation for your skin. Color correcting concealers, like green/yellow for redness, and peach/yellow for undereye circles are a much better choice than simply layering on more makeup. Remember that redness will be easily picked up in photographs so take care to balance that out, and stay away from more pink based foundations.

Define eyes and brows- While its important to line and define eyes so they pop in photos, keep in mind that dark shadow will make eyes recede and look smaller. For big bright eyes, highlight the inner corners and brow bone with an off-white, light pink or pale gold shadow or crayon.

Make sure brows are properly framing the face- everyone looks better and younger with defined brows. Fill the arches with powder or a solid pigment and brush.

Skip the glitter- Radiance-enhancing or shimmery foundations make faces look too slick and shiny for photos, so if you must, keep the sheen only on cheekbones and the cupid’s bow for highlighting purposes. Always finish the t-zone with powder, and and blot any oiliness as needed.

Consider your lighting- Do take the time to stop and think about if the event/ photos will be taking place indoors or out, and at what time of day. Indoor photos will be taken with flash, so it’s important to use powder to combat shine and to also be sure foundation is matched well. If outdoors, soften makeup a bit as it can easily look too heavy or harsh in sunlight.

Personalize the makeup plan- The older you are, the more important it is to avoid shimmery eye makeup, as it tends to bring attention to fine lines. Black eyeliner can also look too harsh for older women (same goes for liquid liner). Many fair blondes may be more suited for eyeliner and mascara in the brown tones so as to not look overdone.

Content provided by Sarah Logan on behalf of ASI (esthetic school, NY). It offers aesthetics certification classes and specialized coursework in cosmetic laser training, and microdermabrasion certification.

This Apple Aperture 3 workflow training is a must-have for Wedding and Portrait Photographers looking to streamline their workflow and understand all that Aperture 3 has to offer.  Each topic includes training that will not only help you on those areas but gives you the best practices and tips. The training is available as a DVD, digital download or you can buy the individual parts that suit your needs. Whatever route you decide to go, this Aperture 3 workflow training will increase your knowledge in the world of Aperture 3 and wedding photography.

Follow the links below to learn more about each individual portion of the training or click here to purchase the entire training series on DVD or digital download.

Part 1: Getting Started
Part 2: Importing & Selecting Images
Part 3: Keyboard Shortcuts & Adjustments
Part 4: Adjustment Presets
Part 5: Brushes
Part 6: Export & Share
Part 7: Managing Libraries
Part 8: Slideshows, Video, & Audio

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