By Alex on
8/28/2009 1:06 PM
So it’s another rainy day and frantic couples are calling the studio concerned with the days forecast and how it will affect their photographs.
Nothing new in the wedding industry and nothing to worry about for the husband and wife to be, as the show must and will go on!
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By Alex on
8/25/2009 1:59 PM
Fresh from my vacation in Virginia Beach, I had to talk about my travels and how a local honeymoon could mean great savings without any sacrifice.
When I ask most couples about their honeymoon and where they are going, most respond, “somewhere tropical”.
Destinations for honeymoons have become incredible and exotic, with locations such as Hawaii (In US but 11+ hour flight from east Coast and 6+ hours from Wes
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By Alex on
8/13/2009 2:16 PM
I have a unique opportunity to see certain trends come and go however, when tradition plays may fuel a trend it will never go away and even influence new trends.
There was a time not too long ago when we were asked by couples if we can remove a tattoo in an image. We still get a few couples who still shy away from body art, and that is their prerogative however, tattoos are making a big splash in modern day society and how individuals choose to express themselves, including weddings.
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By Alex on
8/7/2009 11:06 AM
Being in the wedding industry allows us to interact with catering mangers, wedding planners and the many vendors which work hard at putting a wedding together.
As the result of our exposure and experience, we have learned a few secrets on reducing your wedding costs, without a big sacrifice.
When planning your reception, discuss top shelf liquor s. call brand. If you must have the best, see if you can mix and ma
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By Alex on
7/31/2009 11:50 AM
Many couples will call the studio and ask how many videographers and photographers will be coming so that they can order them a dinner, often even given them the same choice as their guests.
There is also the phone call that will ask the questions or whether or not they have to provide the vendor a meal?
My answer to those questions is with the following comment. “If you worked at 10+ hour day would you want to st
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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.
Gratuity has no cardina
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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
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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
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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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