The Square Eye Experience

MORE THAN JUST PHOTOS

FIRST THING’S FIRST.. ARE WE MEANT TO BE? ARE WE A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN, LET’S FIND OUT SHALL WE? CONTACT ME AND LET’S SEE IF THIS IS TRUE LOVE! EVERY WEDDING IN UNIQUE AND EVERY COUPLE IF UNIQUE. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO CAPTURE YOUR DISTINCTIVNESS! THAT THING THAT MAKES YOUR LOVE .. WELL YOURS!

FIRST OF ALL YOU NEED TO BOOK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MY PHOTOGRAPHY DATES ARE VERY LIMITED AND YOU KNOW.. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. A SMALL DEPOSIT HOLDS YOUR DATE. SO THAT NO ONE ELSE TAKES IT.

I WILL GO OVER DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR YOU, SPECIFIC FOR YOUR NEEDS, ENGAGEMENT, ALBUM, HOURS OF COVERAGE ETC. THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION IS AN AWESOME OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO GET TO KNOW EACHOTHER, FOR YOU TO LEARN SOME POSES AND HOW TO FEEL COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA. ALSO, FOR BOTH OF US TO KNOW WHAT YOU LIKE IN REGARDS TO PHOTOS, SILLY, ROMANTIC, SEXY, CUTE OR A COMBINATION OF ALL OF THEM?

WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF WEDDING PHOTGRAPHY EXPERIENCE I’M THE PERFECT PERSON TO HELP GUIDE YOU TO MAKING A STRESS FREE WEDDING DAY SCHEDULE. WE WILL GO OVER YOUR SCHEDULE MINUTE BY MINUTE TO FIND OUT WHEN WILL BE THE PERFECT TIME, ON YOUR SPECIFIC WEDDING DAY, TO TAKE THE MOST GORGEOUS IMAGES. WE WILL ALSO BE GOING OVER SPECIFIC LOCATIONS WHERE YOUR IMAGES WOULD LOOK BEST, PLUS EVERYTHING ELSE FROM HAIR AND MAKEUP TIMES TO GETTING DRESSED AND READY AND MORE!

ON YOUR WEDDING DAY WE ARE JUST GONNA HAVE SOME FUN, WITH YOUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION EXPERIENCE YOU ARE GOING TO FIND IT EASY TO ROLL FROM POSE TO POSE…DON’T WORRY THE IMAGES WILL BE GORGEOUS. YOU LEAVE THE REST TO ME. WITH MY ARTISTIC EYE AND MY ENDLESS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE YOU WILL FEEL 100% AT EASE AND COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA. YOU DON’T HAVE TO KNOW ANYTHING. I WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE. I WILL POSE YOU IN WAYS THAT LOOK NOT ONLY NATURAL BUT ALSO FLATTERING AND BEAUTIFUL. WITH TIMELESS POSES THAT FEEL LOVING AND CONNECTED NOT AWKWARD AND STIFF. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BE PRESENT AND HAPPY!

I NORMALLY PROCESS BOTH ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDINGS SESSIONS WITHIN 2 WEEKS. SO YOU WILL HAVE YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS SUPER FAST. THE AVERAGE AMOUNT OF IMAGES TAKEN ARE AROUND 100 PER HOUR, SOMETIMES A LITTLE LESS MOST OF THE TIME A LITTLE MORE. YOU GET ALL IMAGES TAKEN ON YOUR WEDDING DAY AND YOUR ENGAGEMENT AND YOU GET TO CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITES FOR YOUR WEDDING ALBUM. I WILL BE RETOUCHING MY FAVORITES AND POSTING THEM TO FACEBOOK WITHIN A WEEK NORMALLY. I WILL TAG YOU AND ENCOURAGE YOU TO SHARE THEM! THE IMAGES THAT I POST WILL BE FLAWLESS. I NOT ONLY COLOR CORRECT TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE VIBRANT AND BEAUTIFUL BUT I ALSO SMOOTH SKIN AND REMOVE AND LUMPS AND BUMPS. SO YOU NEVER HAVE TO FEEL INSECURE.

AFTER YOU RECEIVE YOUR IMAGES PLEASE MAKE SOME TIME TO GO OVER THEM ALL AND START CHOOSING YOUR FAVORITES FOR YOUR WEDDING ALBUM. YOU CAN CHOOSE THEMDIRECTLY FROM YOUR CUSTOM WOOD USB DRIVE OR FROM YOUR ONLINE GALLERY.

ONCE I RECEIVE THEM I WILL PUT YOU ON THE DESIGN LIST. THIS LIST CAN BE FROM 0 TO 8 WEEKS LONG. ONCE IT IS YOUR TURN FOR DESIGN IT NORMALLY TAKES ME A WEEK TO HAND RETOUCH EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOUR IMAGES. I NEVER SOURCE OUT FOR THIS WORK… EVER. I AM THE ARTIST THAT RETOUCHES EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOUR IMAGES.

ONCE I AM DONE I WILL PLACE YOUR DESIGN AND ALL OF THE RETOUCHED IMAGES INTO A GALLERY FOR YOUR APPROVAL. ONCE YOUR HAVE MADE CHANGES, IF NEEDED, I WILL RE DESIGN THOSE CHANGES AND RE POST THE DESIGN. ONCE FULLY APPROVED THE ALBUM WILL BE SENT OUT TO PRINT WHICH TAKES ANYWHERE FROM 3-8 WEEKS DEPENDING ON THE ALBUM. THEN ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS FULLY ENJOY YOUR HEIRLOOM WEDDING PHOTO ALBUM FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE! TISSUE PLEASE!

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This is a snippet of a long post that this bride wrote about me on her blog…

“If you are in need of a wedding photographer, I seriously would recommend Edna, she went to the ends of the earth and back for us. By the end of our wedding day she was covered in mud, sweaty and I’m sure exhausted. But she lives for her work, and you can tell. We couldn’t be happier with how things turned out with her! I am linking her website, Pinterest (where she posted a bunch of our photos along with a ton of her other clients) and her Facebook so you can get in touch. If you have any questions or need contact info for her, I would be more than willing to get that to you!

Edna… WE LOVE YOU!!”

Casey and Chris

(to read the entire blog click here ahomeinprogress.wordpress.com and scroll to the second to last blog post…all the way at the bottom)

Casey and Chris

Taken from a whole blog written about me

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MY STORY

I’ve been holding a camera in my hands since I was a little thing. My father was a hobbyist photographer. I still remember holding his Canon AE1 in Wonder and amusement. Originally I went to school for fine arts and English literature but quickly switched over to photography since it really drew me in. I have always had an artistic eye as long as I could remember. I could draw photo realistically since

I’ve been shooting professionally for about 30 years now and I’ve been published in books, magazines, blogs and have won many awards. You can find my work on the knot, gay weddings and marriage magazine, borrowed and blue, a touch of modern, dream wedding, rock and roll brides and that is just to name a few. I have been featured in several wedding shows including Bridezilla and more. PLUS A MENTOR OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS TO HELP THEM LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOSHOP.

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I'M HERE TO HELP

WITH 30 YEARS O PROFESSIONAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE, I THINK I AM QUALIFIED TO HELP! I will help you prepare a perfect stress-free fun wedding timeline that makes room for the realistic pace of a wedding.

You don’t need to know how to pose or how to be in front of the camera I will guide you through all of it while laughing together and having a good time.

Plus because I’m a Photoshop guru I don’t want you to worry about any lumps and bumps, any acne, sweat or how your arms look in this particular pose OR THAT PARTICULAR POSE. Your images will look flawless in your wedding album and you will look absolutely enthralling. Are you a plus size bride. Having been plus size most of my life I am an expert in plus size posing and lighting! SO, JUST BE PRESENT, BREATHE AND SMILE .. I GOTCHA YA!

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I’m going to help you understand when it is best to take your epic artistic formal creative photographs so that we can schedule them at the right time and at the right location. You are not hiring me to do what everyone else does. You are hiring me to give you artistic creative formal photographs AND STUNNING MOMENTS THAT WILL MOVE YOU! MOMENTS OF THE legacy of who you are.

I will show you how to look natural in photographs by not only posing you correctly but asking you to move in a prompted way for me to be able to take natural beautiful photos. photos that are not like everyone else’s. PHOTOS that are not cookie cutter. Photos that are unique, artistic, dialed into who You are and gorgeous at the same time.

MY STORY

I’ve been holding a camera in my hands since I was a little thing. My father was a hobbyist photographer. I still remember holding his Canon AE1 in Wonder and amusement. Originally I went to school for fine arts and English literature but quickly switched over to photography since it really drew me in. I have always had an artistic eye as long as I could remember. I could draw photo realistically since

I’ve been shooting professionally for about 30 years now and I’ve been published in books, magazines, blogs and have won many awards. You can find my work on the knot, gay weddings and marriage magazine, borrowed and blue, a touch of modern, dream wedding, rock and roll brides and that is just to name a few. PLUS A MENTOR OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS TO HELP THEM LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOSHOP.

I'M HERE TO HELP

WITH 30 YEARS O PROFESSIONAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE, I THINK I AM QUALIFIED TO HELP! I will help you prepare a perfect stress-free fun wedding timeline that makes room for the realistic pace of a wedding.

You don’t need to know how to pose or how to be in front of the camera I will guide you through all of it while laughing together and having a good time.

Plus because I’m a Photoshop guru I don’t want you to worry about any lumps and bumps, any acne, sweat or how your arms look in this particular pose OR THAT PARTICULAR POSE. Your images will look flawless in your wedding album and you will look absolutely enthralling AND TIMELESS. sO, JUST BE PRESENT, BREATHE AND SMILE .. I GOTCHA YA!

creating the art

I’m going to help you understand when it is best to take your epic artistic formal creative photographs so that we can schedule them at the right time and at the right location. You are not hiring me to do what everyone else does. You are hiring me to give you artistic creative formal photographs AND STUNNING MOMENTS THAT WILL MOVE YOU! MOMENTS OF THE legacy of who you are.

I will show you how to look natural in photographs by not only posing you correctly but asking you to move in a promPted way for me to be able to take natural beautiful photos. photos that are not like everyone else’s. PHOTOS that are not cookie cutter. Photos that are unique, artistic, dialed into who You are and gorgeous at the same time.

YOU ARE A SQUARE EYE BRIDE IF

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my story

I have spent my whole life plus size. I just recently got bariatric surgery but still struggle with food additiction. I know what it’s like to feel marginalized. I mean… I go from website to website to website and all I see is the typical super skinny girl with long curly hair with her tall fit handsome husband walking down the beach. WAIT!!! WHAT!!!! HELLLLOOO! Where in the world did these photographers find these models! That is not represenative of the TRUTH! The TRUTH is that 68% of people in the US are plus sized and pretty much everyone is full figured. There are a handful of people that are tiny itty bitty in comparison to the rest of us! Why are we not represented!

I am sick and tired of not seeing real people and real wedding on websites. All these photographers who use models are FAKE FAKE FAKE! I love my REAL BRIDES, with their beautiful curves! I am a total CURVY GIRL ADVOCATE!

I also understand wanting to look our “best” for our wedding. Wanting to have less lumps and bumps, wanting to hide areas that we are a bit insecure about. I get that! I’m the same way, I will Photoshop myself with a bit of a smaller waist. I will remove lumps from my arms and smooth out my legs.. I get that! I’m here for you, my love! I gotcha!

So not only am I an expert is plus posing. I also know how to light my curvy girls properly and I will add a little Photoshop magic to help with anything that you may feel insecure about! I want you to be comfortable and confident on your wedding day and KNOW that I HAVE YOUR BACK. I have spent most of my very long career mastering PLUS SIZE POSING, LIGHTING AND PHOTO SHOPPING SKILL! SO YOU KNOW YOU ARE IN THE BEST HANDS POSSIBLE!

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Before and After Photoshopping examples

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we added a new sky to this less than amazing sky on this wedding day

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OMG! I’m so in love with every single photo!! They are STUNNING!!!! You are such a talented photographer and we are so blessed to have had you as part of our big day! I just relived our wedding day through your vision

Stacy and Luke

Stacey and Luke

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“This client changed her wedding date just to have me shoot her wedding. This is the email she sent. Okay look… I’m DESPERATE to have you photograph my wedding. So much that I’m willing to change my wedding date. PLEASE!!!”

krystal and Tyler

THE INVESTMENT

BUILD YOUR CUSTOM PHOTO COLLECTION

BUILD YOUR CUSTOM COLLECTION WITH THE FEATURES THAT ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU. I DON’T HAVE PACKGES SET OUT IN NEAT ROWS. WHEN WE CHAT I WANT TO BUILD SOMETHING PERFECT FOR YOU, WITH THE ALBUM THAT YOU WANT, THE HOURS YOU DESIRE AND THE PRINTS THAT YOU NEED. LOOKING FOR AN AMAZING DESERT ENGAGEMENT SHOOT, HOW ABOUT PARENT ALBUMS, WANT TO ADD A BOUDOIR SESSION, I HAVE YOU COVERED.. LET’S CHAT!

INVESTING IN YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY IS INVESTING IN YOUR LEGACY, YOUR HISTORY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY YOUR LOVE.

Weddings starting at 2500, most clients invest between 3000-4500 for full packages with engagement session and album

Elopements starting at 1500

Associate photographer weddings starting at 1000

As you are deciding on the details of your wedding keep in mind that I offer payment plans. Most importantly, remember, that everything on your wedding day, all those little details from flowers to cake, are temporary. Only your photographs are forever. Hiring the right photographer to capture literally one of THE MOST IMPORTANT days of your life is a huge decision. Make it the right one. Hiring me for your wedding means you will not only get 30 years of expertise, a photography coach and educator, a well knows pro, a person to help you feel at ease and relaxed on your wedding day but also a trusted advisor and artist. Someone who’s style you will be happyto relive your wedding day through, for the rest of your life!

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“If I can recommend one thing it would be for couples to invest on their wedding day it would definitely have to be photography provided by Edna. Don’t let this be the last thing on your wedding list; the music will be gone, the flowers will die, but the beautiful memories of your wedding day will forever be captured by Edna. Edna is truly AMAZING!!! She can turn the mundane into the most breathtaking images. Edna doesn’t take pictures, she captures the moments full of EMOTION and BEAUTY. The photos will make you laugh, cry, and relive each second of your wedding day. Thanks for everything Edna, you are absolutely AMAZING!!”

Cammie and Duy

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Reach out!

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I am sitting here CRYING MY EYES OUT! What you did was SPECTACULAR! You captured everything a person could want. I truly can’t find enough words to express how happy I am.

Bindi Lambell