BEAUTIFUL 2010

Filed under: bardenisms,beautiful,contest,just because,portraits,SWAG — admin at 9:46 pm on Thursday, January 28, 2010

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BARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY – BEAUTIFUL

I am starting a new program: BEAUTIFUL.

I will be awarding 2 families a photo session.

Email me @ dcbarden@gmail.com – write a paragraph or two about a family you know (or YOUR family) that deserves a FREE photo session.

I will be choosing 2 families from the entries and announce the winners on May 1st. The deadline for the submissions will be April 15th.

Make sure to tell me WHAT MAKES THEIR (or your) FAMILY BEAUTIFUL.

I can’t wait to read your submissions!

BRIDAL EXPO – DAY THREE

Filed under: at work,bardenisms,just because,marry me,newsworthy,SWAG,wedding — admin at 8:43 am on Tuesday, January 12, 2010

SUNDAY was INCREDIBLE! All in all we saw about 125 brides with about 75 registering for our FREE engagement or after the wedding session! We will pick the winners later today!

I took my camera on Sunday – THANKFULLY!

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We booked a wedding on 8.14.2010 for KT with Chelsea – on the spot!

We booked a wedding on 8.21.2010 for KT with Jenna – a friend on FACEBOOK!

We booked a wedding on 12.11.2010 with Michele – a former family client of mine!

We gave out two free sessions to each couple when you booked at the EXPO – not thinking that we would get anywhere near 8 BOOKINGS! So we gave out 16 free sessions! AHHH! AWESOME!

My voice slowly improved and is almost back to normal! THANK YOU JESUS!

The EXPO this year was AMAZING!

I LOVE NETWORKING and meeting other photogs!

We are also going to do the BEST WESTERN GRAND VICTORIAN BRIDAL EXPO on January 31st of this year – in Sayre, PA. Make sure to come out and see us!

KT and I are meeting with a VERY EXCITING bride and groom tonight and hope to announce some OH MY GOODNESS news on FACEBOOK about our meeting!

ONCE AGAIN – THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

BRIDAL EXPO – DAY TWO

Filed under: at work,bardenisms,just because,marry me,newsworthy,SWAG,wedding — admin at 8:41 am on Sunday, January 10, 2010

Yesterday was AMAZING! We saw about 80 couples and had to send my Aunt L to make more copies – THANKS AUNT L!

We had over 50 brides register for our FREE SWAG! I totally forgot to take my camera AGAIN! TODAY!!!!!!!!

We booked a wedding on 6.19.2010 for KT – thanks again Becky! Cannot wait to get the chance at official bridal portraits!

We booked a wedding on 7.11.2010 with Lael & Mark – such a God appointment! Thanks again guys!

We booked a NYE WEDDING 12.31.2010 with Lindsy & Greg – another amazing God appointment! Thank you so much for the compliments and for trusting us with your day!

I met Danielle Dickerson – a fellow photog that I have been networking with. I said – I know you right – from FACEBOOK! THANK YOU FACEBOOK!!!!

I still had next to no voice – but as answered – I wasn’t in any pain and as soon as I step in the mall my coughing fits cease and I manage! Thank you Jesus!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF THE EXPO – I am kind of sad about that – we have had a great time and met so many amazing people!

Let’s see if my voice holds out today!

BRIDAL EXPO – DAY ONE

Filed under: bardenisms,just because,marry me,newsworthy,schedule,SWAG,wedding — admin at 7:23 am on Saturday, January 9, 2010

Yesterday was GREAT! We didn’t see as many couples as we would have liked to but it was a Friday and the weather was a little shady.

We got there at 9.30ish and set up the booth – WHICH LOOKS SO SHARP! I will TRY to remember to take my camera and get some shots!

We had 17 brides register for our FREE SWAG!

We booked a wedding on 9.25.2010 for KT – thanks again Miranda!

We booked another wedding for me on 6.13.2010 – a Sunday wedding at … BELHURST CASTLE! AHHHHHHH!!!! Thanks again so much Elizabeth!!!!!!

The coordinators from the mall told me that our booth looked really sharp and they would make a note in their books for next year about it!

We got home around 10.15ish where I promptly lost my voice – waking up to realize that I have INDEED lost it for sure – I cannot speak above a whisper – thank goodness for KT and her translating!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE SUPPORT FROM MY FORMER CLIENTS that stopped by – you guys are AMAZING!

Special thanks to Mandy for bringing her sweetness Leah and letting me yoink her for a bit!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE TODAY OR TOMORROW!

BRIDAL EXPO – 2010

Filed under: just because,marry me,SWAG,wedding — admin at 5:19 pm on Thursday, January 7, 2010

The BRIDAL EXPO is here again! I cannot believe this is the 2nd year I have been a vendor! SO EXCITING!

My booth is in the same place it was last year – across from Things Remembered and Gertrude Hawk – more toward the BOY SCOUT store.

This year I wanted to sharpen up my booth. I bought three black tablecloths and had my logo attached in hot pink! I got a 52″ square black cloth with my logo and contact information – phone number – website – email – in hot pink.

I have a 24 x 36 canvas of Chris & Clarissa to hang from the backdrop – along with 2 – 16 x 20 canvas prints of Jason & Mandy. I have a 20 X 30 canvas of Meghan to stand on the table with another 16 x 20 of Bill & Cheryl. I am displaying all my albums along with the prints – including my SENIOR portfolio. It is going to look SHARP! I cannot wait!

KT will be there too – with her portfolio and any questions for her brides.

The EXPO runs Friday (10 to 9.30) – Saturday (10 to 9.30) – Sunday (11 to 6). KT and I will be there everyday all day!

I gave a free engagement and free after the wedding session to the mall to raffle off for brides. I will also be giving away one of each at my table – when you sign up with your email.

If you book a wedding and put down a deposit AT the EXPO – you get to choose 2 barden photography GIFT CERTIFICATES – we have them available for family sessions – after the wedding sessions – kiddo sessions – senior sessions – belly sessions!

Stop by and see us!

As of today our wedding schedule is:

2010 …

1.16.2010 – O WEDDING

1.23.2010 – T WEDDING

3.20.2010 – G WEDDING

4.17.2010 – P WEDDING

5.15.2010 – H WEDDING

5.22.2010 – H WEDDING

5.29.2010 – L WEDDING

6.5.2010 – DANIELLE UNAVAILABLE – KT AVAILABLE

6.12.2010 – F WEDDING and S WEDDING (KT)

6.19.2010 – DANIELLE UNAVAILABLE – KT AVAILABLE

6.26.2010 – W WEDDING

7.10.2010 – T WEDDING and P WEDDING (KT)

7.17.2010 – P WEDDING and C WEDDING (KT)

7.24.2010 – DANIELLE UNAVAILABLE – KT AVAILABLE

7.31.2010 – B WEDDING

8.7.2010 – DANIELLE UNAVAILABLE – KT AVAILABLE

8.8.2010 – O WEDDING

8.14.2010 – F WEDDING

8.21.2010 – S WEDDING – V WEDDING INTEREST (KT)

8.28.2010 – B WEDDING

9.4.2010 – B WEDDING – D WEDDING (KT)

9.25.2010 – P WEDDING – K WEDDING INTEREST (KT)

10.2.2010 – P WEDDING – L WEDDING (KT)

10.9.2010 – D WEDDING

12.11.2010 – C WEDDING INTEREST

2011 …

5.14.2011 – V WEDDING

6.4.2011 – L WEDDING

8.6.2011 – R WEDDING

ROCK THE RECEPTION – CONTEST

Filed under: contest,marry me,SWAG,wedding — admin at 2:19 pm on Monday, June 15, 2009

No – I have not fallen off the face of the earth – unfortunately – this blog takes FOREVER to upload photos with several steps involved and it is 100 times easier to upload them to facebook!

So – my poor blog gets neglected while I am in the busy season of life!

I have pictures to upload – it’s just finding the time and the access to do it!

ENOUGH EXCUSES – on to the reason for this post!

I want to photograph a “rock the recpetion” dance – so …

If you are a barden photography bride or groom and you would like to hold a rock the reception dance with your wedding party at your reception – please let me know!

There will be free stuff involved for the TWO couples that contact me and decide to participate in this contest.

Most people like to keep the dance a secret – so you can email me @ dcbarden@gmail.com.

THANKS!

WINNER

Filed under: contest,SWAG — admin at 12:27 pm on Monday, May 18, 2009

Crystal wins the SWAG from the *F* ENGAGEMENT post!

Renata is a news anchor at WENY-TV!

*F* ENGAGEMENT – CORNING ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

Filed under: contest,marry me,SWAG — admin at 8:09 am on Monday, May 18, 2009

Renata and I went to college together and had a few mutual friends in common.

She had contacted me at the EXPO about doing her engagement photos – YAY!

Renata and Matt suggested Market Street in Corning – which is such a cool place to take pictures!

You may recognize her – from where? The first person to comment and get it right (other than Renata or Matt – wins some SWAG)!

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Thanks again Renata & Matt!

I can’t wait to see your wedding pictures!

TRASH THE DRESS

Filed under: marry me,SWAG,wedding — admin at 1:28 pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2009

I posted this on February 26th with no responses until NOW!

barden photography is giving away a FREE SESSION for brides!

TRASH THE DRESS – it’s about taking your wedding dress – post-wedding – and getting dirty!

I would love to shoot some at the train station in Wellsboro – so many run down buildings and awesome shots!

THE FIRST BRIDE TO CONTACT ME – gets a FREE TRASH THE DRESS SESSION!

Kara and Kyle – who also won the FREE engagement session – get a free “trash the dress” session!

CONGRATS!

*S* ENGAGEMENT – TROY ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

Filed under: marry me,SWAG — admin at 10:21 am on Tuesday, May 12, 2009

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This was the scene when I arrived for my first engagement shoot on Sunday – BEAUTIFUL SKIES!

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Kara won the engagement session from the ARNOT MALL BRIDAL EXPO in January!

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This last one was an outtake but I loved it!

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Kara – it was so great to meet you and Kyle!

I am bummed that I am already booked on your wedding – but hopefully we will get to do a “trash the dress” session!

Thanks again!

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