By Alex on 7/28/2009 10:18 AM

Some tip big, some tip very little and some tip based on the services and some don’t tip at all. I often get asked the question of “how much”, which to vendors is better than, “do I have to”?

The short answer is no, you do not have to however, I am sure that most would agree that when the service you have received was above and beyond your expectation that would be worthy of something extra.

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By Alex on 7/22/2009 8:42 PM

Abacus Wedding Studios, featured in this issue of Contemporary Bride Magazine's Real Wedding. Location of Reception, The Manor. Services Provided are Photogrpahy and Video.

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By Alex on 7/22/2009 8:17 PM

It’s the day of your wedding and you are at your hotel room at noon, fully dressed in your tux and ready to get married.

The only problem is that your wedding is not going to start for 5 more hours.

 The ceremony is scheduled to start at 5:00 and your bride to be is in her suite being transformed to wedding day from by ha Read More »

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By Alex on 7/9/2009 2:24 PM

As couples shop for photographers for their wedding through the United States and abroad they may encounter terminology which can vary from studio to studio regarding the images you receive after your wedding.

To help prevent some of the confusion I would like to simplify and explain the difference of a Proof CD or a High Resolution DVD.

Many studios will use a third party vendor to assist them with your proof passing. This will m Read More »

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By Alex on 6/26/2009 12:22 PM

 

To: Alan T. (Videographer/Editor) Abacus Studios

Hi Alan, we got the video and we really loved it! You guys were great. You were so easy to work with and had everything done in such a timely manner. I will definitely recommend you!!

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By Alex on 6/25/2009 11:52 AM

This is my parents actual wedding invitation from thier wedding in Russia.

 

With Independence Day approaching and our studio feverishly working on dozens of wedding photo montages, I realize that each wedding ads to the already rich tapestry of our country’s history,

Our country was founded and expanded by a wide variety of immigrants, who came to this country for a better life, opportunity and prosperity.  When I Read More »

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By Alex on 6/12/2009 5:38 PM

Many couples are fortunate to have mom and dad give them the second greatest gift, after life, and that is their wedding. Regardless, of whether or not you are that couples, the dad’s are usually a critical part of any wedding day.  

Sometimes, your wedding day may be the first time you can get dad to crack a smile or shed a tear or make a clown of him-self on the dance floor. No matter what he has earned it!

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By Alex on 6/4/2009 10:53 AM

As the wedding season intensifies, and our appointment book becomes backlogged, there is a common decision many of our couples find themselves struggling with; is the digital album worth the additional investment?

Although I am sure styles and options vary from one studio to the next, and from state to state or region to region, traditional matted albums will always be around, but have taken a back seat to the more desirable digital albums of today.

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By Alex on 5/28/2009 8:28 PM

If you think that there is a theme for me this month, you would be correct.

The cake, your last memory of it may be when you tearing into that last piece saved in your freezer or you can look back at the memories created by the images captured of the culinary work of art, which get little attention once it has been presented at your wedding.

The cake is yet another detail, which deserves some attention and should be photographed. Read More »

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By Alex on 5/27/2009 2:36 PM

No, I’m not talking about a new type of drink popping up at weddings across the country. I’m talking about photographic your wedding flowers.

Most couples spend a significant amount of time and money to assure themselves the perfect decoration with their flowers, so why not capture the bouquet or the boutonnière or any other floral decoration as a special part of you Read More »

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