Monthly Archives: January 2010

Hiring a Professional Wedding Photographer? Is it worth it?

So many times we run into people who don’t understand why wedding photographers “cost so much”  Well, I ran into a little craigslist ad that I found quite humorous and thought I’d share.  There are PLENTY of people who own a camera and will claim to be a professional.  But are they insured?  Do they...

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Holli True - February 8, 2010 - 3:07 PM

Classic! LOL I’m using this for my next campaign ad: “If something goes wrong, you’re out of luck.” I be the brides came-a-runnin’! :)

Justine - January 26, 2010 - 8:00 PM

woooow. This is hilarious! Thanks for sharing:-)

Misty Damico - January 25, 2010 - 10:41 PM

Oh that is hilarious!

Wedding Wire’s 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards hit close to home!

Below is an announcement that I received today and I am so thankful to have been selected.  Thank you to all of my clients who have made this possible.  I love you dearly! Eugene, Oregon- WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced that Avayah Photography has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice...

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Will Foster - January 25, 2010 - 3:41 PM

That’s exciting! I have never been selected for anything besides like… favorites on Flickr :-)

Stacey - January 24, 2010 - 11:52 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an amazing honor. You deserve it. Not only are you a talented photographer but you have a sweet special heart. Congratulations.

Introducing my new friend Lori from Elegant Creations!

So this weekend was full of so many things, but my fav  of fav’s is mingling with my wedding peeps and of course meeting new ones!  I was blessed to meet Lori by strange coincidence on Saturday.  My daughter came to visit me dressed head to toe in pink tutu-ness… she’s 4.  She loves to...

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Will Foster - January 13, 2010 - 10:38 AM

Looks like fun!

I am glad that there are people like you that LOVE LOVE LOVE wedding photography!

If i could ONLY do the “trash the dress” portion of the wedding photography I would be totally game! :-D

Oregon Wedding Showcase Eugene Bridal Show ~

We always have such a blast at the wedding show and this year was no exception.  Being surrounded by hundreds of excited brides, beautiful details and yummy food is enough to make anyone light up.  Not only that but we get to see some of our favorite friends as well!    If you weren’t able...

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Justine Ray - January 17, 2010 - 12:16 PM

Karen, your booth is fantastic! I so wanted to come stop by- next year I will for sure! loves:)

Melissa w. Soul Mates Photo - January 15, 2010 - 10:22 AM

gorgeous booth!! what work!

Holli True - January 13, 2010 - 1:12 PM

I think your booth looked awesome! :) I wish I could have stopped in, hopefully next year! :) I adore your couch!

Elizabeth - January 12, 2010 - 11:18 PM

Oooh, I want to sit on the couch and look at your photos! Looks like a great time.

admin - January 12, 2010 - 7:24 PM

Hey Thanks guys! I had fun with it. We missed you at the show Ryan…hopefully you had a good time at the Sunriver show :)

Alfred ~ Yes, I did make them…so I totally appreciate the love! I wasn’t’ really finding anything that I liked so I figured why not try something a little different. I’m SO happy they turned out! They were so useful that I kept wishing I had more…I’m gonna have to crank some more out before next year. How’s the theme going?

Ryan Welch - January 12, 2010 - 6:40 PM

Booth looks amazing Karen. Nice work.

Alfred B - January 12, 2010 - 6:01 PM

The booth looks AWESOME! The album pedestals are pretty sweet! Did you make them?

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