2010 Mutts & Models

Last night’s 2010 Annual Mutts & Models event benefits Harrison Memorial Hospital, which is the largest non-profit veterinary hospital in Colorado.  During the show, local celebrities and media personalities will headed down the runway with their dogs.  The Mutts and Models fashion show was Saturday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m.  It was at the Exdo Events Center, which is at 1399 35th Street in Denver.

Fun with the gang.

I was fortunate enough to be a part of this event by taking photos of the attendees on our famous “Mutts & Models” background.  Everyone had a great time while raising money for the Harrison Memorial Hospital.  It was a wonderful event that you need to put on your calendar for next year.  You’ve never seen a fashion show quite as this one.

My son and I donated our time to help with this event.  We were able to help raise just under $600 for our efforts.  There was a silent auction and live auction that raised thousands of dollars for the foundation.  I am proud and honored that I could share this with my son,  as we gave back to the community and to those furry friends we love so much.

My Son and I donated our time to help out our furry friends.

If you would like to commission us to do a professional portrait of your pet, please contact us for an indoor, outdoor, at-home or studio session.  We would love the opportunity to create some amazing images of your pets.  Pet Portrait day is coming on June 12th.  Click here for more information and to schedule your session online.

Photo Art - Looks great on canvas.

Photo Art of the 2010 Mutts & Models Show

Here are some more examples of “Car Photo Art”.  I love taking images and transforming them into works of art – art you can hang on your wall.  To really enjoy an image like these – print them on a Gallery Wrapped Canvas.  Who knew photographing cars could be so much fun…and creative?

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Click on each image for a larger view.

The Brown Ford

Taking you to the cleaners.

The Chevy

El for Camino

Bucks Truck

It's Purple

If you are on a tight budget you may be considering purchasing a used wedding dress.  If you leave your options open and allow plenty of time for used dress shopping, you can wear the wedding gown of your dreams while saving several hundred dollars.

Denver Wedding Photographer captures bride in wedding dress.

Be aware when you buy used — or any gown that isn’t straight from the designer — that it may be in less than pristine condition. Expect to have it cleaned or to make minor repairs.

Before looking at used gowns, research the various designers’ styles so you know which brands tend to have “your look.” While you are doing this, also decide what features you want your wedding dress to have. For example:

- What general style do you prefer (a-line, mermaid, etc.)?

- What color will your gown be (ivory, white, pink, etc.)?

- What necklines are acceptable to you (sweetheart, halter, etc.)?

- How long will your gown be and will it have a train?

- What type of detailing will it have (seed pearls, rhinestones, beading, etc.)?

Also, like everyday women’s clothing, sizes vary depending on the brand. Each designerpublishes a measurement chart. Using those charts, figure out your size in each of your preferred designers’ gowns (Remember that in all likelihood your wedding dress will need to be altered, whether you purchase it used or straight from the designer).

After completing your research, you are ready to begin looking for a used wedding gown. There are several places to find used gowns. You’ll want to set up notices, put in requests, and monitor each of them:

- Consignment stores can be a good used gown source. If you are lucky enough to have a local used formalwear store, alert the owner that you are looking for a dress.

- Craigslist is a very active used-goods marketplace. Find your local Craigslist, open a free account, and make an “item wanted” post. Do searches for the terms “wedding gown” and “wedding dress” in the clothing section — and monitor new listings often — to see what is currently being sold.

- There are several Websites that specialize in used wedding attire and/or create a buyer/seller marketplace (hint: search “used wedding dresses” or something similar in your favorite search engine).

- Buy at auction. By far the largest auction site is eBay, and they have an extensive bridal gown section. Many were worn once or are sales samples.

- While not technically “used,” bridal store floor samples are a great bargain. Most stores sell their last-season samples for $99 and up.

Other Ways of Finding Inexpensive Wedding Gowns

If your heart is set on a designer dress, but you don’t have a designer wallet, you might find a designer sample dress for a fraction of the cost at one of the above-mentioned floor sample sales.

You could also buy a designer duplicate. These resemble — but are not completely identical to — an existing designer gown. In general, you order the gown based on a photo of an existing dress. A seamstress, usually in an Asian country, then recreates the general look of the pictured gown — often for around $100. There are both positives and negatives to this approach. Whether a dress like this is right for you depends on your own priorities: If you expect the same quality of material and exact detailing as a designer original, you will be disappointed. If you are looking for a way to very inexpensively purchase a formal wedding dress that will look good on you for a day, then consider this option.

A final way to find an inexpensive bridal gown is to consider a white or ivory bridesmaid dress to wear as an informal wedding dress. Because bridesmaid dresses are generally much less expensive than bridal gowns, you can save hundreds of dollars with this approach.

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How would you like to completely forget all the worries you
have on delivering your wedding vow? How would you like to
absolutely guarantee your family, friends and your husband/wife
to be, to be stunned and show how amazingly romantic you are on
your wedding vow? When you make the decision to write your own
wedding vow, you’re declaring to everyone that the love you
share is simply too important to be conveyed through phrases and
words that millions of other couples have already did.

The problem is that most people, even professional writers, are
terrible at writing something like a wedding vow because it
requires a special skill and a way with words. Remember, what
you write in your wedding vow for your fiance’ on your wedding
day are the words that would form the bond of your marriage for
the rest of your life. That is why a wedding vow is very
important and should be given such detailed attention. However, the
sad fact is that most couples are spending too much of their
time and energy thinking about the menu for the reception rather on
the wedding vow that is supposed to last for a lifetime.

Some couples are having a hard time making their own wedding
vow, couples must put in mind that personalizing their wedding
vow shouldn’t make them frustrated or angry or nervous making a
wedding vow should be fun for you are making a vow not only for
your fiance’ but also for yourself. The more you spend time
thinking about your plans for the future family you are about to
have; the easier the words would come out. However, personalizing a
wedding vow is discouraged, but it can be done with the help of
professionals. If you know somebody who could help you on this
do so, or simply search the net for other ideas on how to make a
wedding vow that would last for a lifetime.

Putting hours of effort into making your wedding vow is an
investment in your relationship. A good wedding vow can be
found on the bible, online and local libraries. Touching love
poems can be revised as a wedding vow. Here are some parts of a
good wedding vow:

Wedding vow #1:
As I met more people.
Discovering what to love or hate.
I used those lessons as I tried
To find someone to share my life with
And luckily I found a wife for me.

Wedding vow #2:
Now that we have decided to tie the knot
On our wedding day,
I had a few more special things
I wanted to say.
You have chosen me as much
As I have chosen you
Making you glad that I’m your husband
Each and every day.

Things to consider when you decide to write your own wedding
vow; first decide on a theme, allow time for reverie, choose
your topic, and lastly pick your style. Most importantly, let
the words for your wedding vow flow out from your heart.
Sincerity and genuine love is far more eloquent than any poem
ever written. So, make that wedding vow special by pouring your
heart out and infusing the words with your love for your spouse.

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