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giveaway winner!!

March 29, 2010

thank you so much to everyone who participated in the  photo/video giveaway!  i am so thrilled with the response that we got!! i  have chosen a winner using random.org

AND THE WINNER IS……..

E.B.

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She said the most imporant thing to her in a photographer is:

“The most important thing I look for in a photographer is a balanced combination of style, personality, and price. If I don’t like the style, it doesn’t matter what the price is, I won’t be happy with it. If the personality of the photog doesn’t mesh well with mine, it has the potential to wreck the whole day (this happened to my sister). I think there needs to be a friendly working relationship between photog and customer… Thanks”

I completely agree with everything she said! 

congratulations!  we are so excited to shoot your session!!  we will be in contact with you with all of the details!

that’s right, you can be entered win a free engagement or bridal session with an 11×14 gallery canvas wrap and a free engagement or bridal video from Kale Fitch Productions, just for joining a quick contest!  just post a comment to tell me what is the most important thing you look for in a photographer?  is it style, price, personality, a combination of these or something else all together?  what makes you say this is the photographer for me?  the deadline is march 28, 2010 at 11:59pm so just go post now so that you don’t forget. A winner will be selected at random (using random.org) on monday morning March 29, 2010 and it will be posted to my blog so come back and check to see if you won.

there is no obligation with the contest (I promise that you do not have to purchase anything).  it is however subject to my scheduling availability, but I am pretty flexible so don’t worry about that either!

good luck!

E.B.: The most important thing I look for in a photographer is a balanced combination of style, personality, and price. If I don't like the style, it doesn't matter what the price is, I won't be happy with it. If the personality of the photog doesn't mesh well with mine, it has the potential to wreck the whole day (this happened to my sister). I think there needs to be a friendly working relationship between photog and customer... Thanks!

Kira Cullimore: Capturing true connections between couples and being able to catch real moments.

Kadi K: I would have to say price + style <3

Katherine: How fun! Style is most important to me... and I love yours!

Carol: for me its the creativity that both the bride and photographer bring to the session. If the bride is willing to go beyond just traditional both parties will be happy with the result. Its all about the attitude the bride portrays in the picture if she knows she can work it it will work despite how nontraditional it is.

Brookley Tippetts: I would have to say all three. Price has to do with it alot thou because if i love a photographer but I cant afford them then thats really all there is to it. You honestly cannot spend money you dont have. All thou i wish i could :) I do think photography is one of the most important things for you wedding thou. And I love to have beautiful pictures to remind me of my perfect day just like the ones on your website.

Kathleen Bonifay: There are several things I look for in a photograper. As an artist myself, I am very aware of the aesthetic elements that make up a really nice photograph. Colors, textures, lighting, emphasis, placement, all of these are very important to me. I am also concerned about the style of the artist. I want the photographer to be able to capture the personality of the couple as well as adding a little of their own artisic style. And last, but not least, I am not one to just go spend money frivolously, but I will pay a little more if I find a photographer who has the above qualities I described and is personable and concerned about the desires of the client.

Krista Montierth: I look for someone that has a style that matches my own. When they take a photo how well they can pull out the personality of the people they are photographing and the feel of the day.

Kinzie H.: The most important thing to me in a wedding photographer is finding someone who is number one, willing to take the time to get to know my style and personality, and then can number two bring that personality out in my pictures. I also think it is important to be creative and have fun with it. So finding someone who can do all these things would just make that day even more incredible!

Brooke Measom: I think style and price are key factors for me in choosing a wedding photographer. I also look for a photographer that pays attention to details.

Jessica Gifford: I would defiantly have to say personality. You cant be yourself around someone that doesn't make you feel comfortable... and isn't being yourself what you want in a picture?

Chelcee Mills: I would have to say the most important things I look for in a photographer are pricing, a style that matches my style, and the way the photographer uses their colors and tell stories in their photographs

Stella: The most important thing to me in finding a photographer is one that has a similar personality to mine. Price doesn't really matter to me as long as I get quality and someone who can capture my personality on my special day! As for the video side, they have to be completely professional. Thanks, I really like your style and I hope that we can go with you. We're still working out the budget on a few more things but I'll be in touch regardless. -Stella

Matt A: The most important thing that I look for is personality. A good photographer will get to know clients and then fit their style with the client along with keeping their own personal style. Price is also a pretty big deal.

layer by layer cakes

December 7, 2009

lori from layer by layer cakes contacted me and wanted some pictures of her sample cakes for her website.  i was more than ecstatic to do them for her.  her cakes are SO amazing!  also, she entered them in the utah chocolate show and won 1st place on the white chocolate cake and won 3rd place overall.  that is so awesome!  if you or anyone you know is looking for a wedding cake, be sure to check her out.  she is amazing!!!layerbylayer100

 

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shanda butterfield: Those are amazing!! Great photos!

Melissa: Oh my! Those ARE amazing!

Brock: This makes me want cake. I do love a good cake now and again.

deb: Beautiful!

like christmas…

October 26, 2009

when the fed ex man dropped this off on my porch, it was like christmas!  i was so excited to get this image printed on a huge 20×35 canvas.  me and my husband decided this would be our anniversary present to each other and i could hardly wait!!  canvases are a great addition to any room and there is no need to frame them.  the image wraps around the sides so it looks incredible at all angels.  i strongly encourage everyone to order one today!!!  email me for details and pricing- amanda@amandaabelphoto.com

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featured again!!!

September 1, 2009

i feel so honored to once again be featured on utahbrideblog.com. they featured shanna and ron’s engagements, which totally deserved it!  they were so awesome and fun!   do me a favor and go check it out!  thanks!!!

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if you haven’t picked up your latest issue of  utah bride and groom magazine, go do it!  i have an ad on page 18 of the magazine.  please forgive the crappy scanning job.

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 and i got one of my pictures from holly and chad’s wedding published in the wedding album section!   mine is the bottom right picture!  yahoo!  

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brittney hale: totally awesome!!! you rock.

Stephanie: Well of course your photos made it into this magazine. :D Your work is amazing! Congrats! :D

new logo!

June 18, 2009

hey everyone.  i will be  changing a some things over the next few weeks here one of them is my logo.  i am so excited !  so check out my new logo and let me know what you think!

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Melissa Bush: I likey.

heather: I like it! I think it matches your style better....pretty and funky!

brittney hale: totally love it!! did you do it yourself or hire it out? so fun and edgy.

Folks Photography: LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! I first noticed it on your website...sooo fun! I love all the detail.

amanda: thanks everyone!!!

Sheryll: That is one awesome logo. LOVE it.

i’ve been featured!!!!

June 18, 2009

today sindra and brians wedding is being featured on the  Utah Bride Blog so be sure to head over there and check it out! thank you  megan!

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Brittany C: CONGRATS!!! That is soooo exciting! I am on way over to check it out but I wanted to leave some love first! :)

Janet: You are terrific, and I am so proud of you!

Erin: Congrat! It looks like it was an amazing wedding.

brittney hale: that is so awesome- way to go, you deserve it!!!

amanda: thanks everyone! i am so excited too!

i just wanted to say a big congratulations to my past bride and friend heather for winning my blog contest.  i didn’t blog yesterday and she was the first one to email me. she gets $50 off of her next session with me, and good news everyone, she is pregnant!  YAY!  but don’t go away because it is still continuing until monday.  and for all of you who didn’t email   because you thought it was too late, you were wrong.  heather didn’t even email me until 8:08 this morning and won. (the contest ended at midnight last night)  in honor of heather here is one of my favorite pictures from her wedding in august 2007!  don’t forget to keep watching.  the contest ends monday at midnight!!!!!

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Heather Clark: YEA!!!!

contest

May 18, 2009

i have been so busy lately that i totally have neglected my blog.  i have so much to blog and am determined to do it all!!!  so i have decided to do a contest for all of you who follow my blog.  i will blog every day this week and if (and when)  i miss a day, (no post by 12 midnight)  the first person to email me will win!  yay! feel free to email me at 12:01!  what will you win you ask?  if you are looking to book a wedding with me you will get $250 off of any wedding package!!!   a family, children or senior session, you will get $50 off.  or if you are a  past or current clients will you win a free 11×14 from any of your sessions!   good luck everyone!  the contest ends  monday the 25th!  email me at amanda@amandaabelphoto.com

(this post will stay at the top for the whole week of the contest)

ohana photographers - david: awesome contest amanda! good luck to the lucky bride!

Stephanie: Ohhh..this will be fun!! All eyes on you...and your blog. :D Hee hee..

Suzanne Simon: We're so excited for you to take our family pictures!!! Jerald is currently growing out a bad haircut, so as soon as it's better, we'll book with you. You do INCREDIBLE work! It will be such an honor for us :)

brittney hale: fun fun!!! u know me and contests :) oh and thank you for always coming through on my comments!!!!