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Lawrence Transformed- Hetal and Samir’s Hindu/Indian Wedding
You might have already read about a wedding I shot last week if you subscribe to the Lawrence Journal-World: It made the front page last Wednesday. The wedding was a magnet for photogs. In addition to the newspaper coming to the SpringHills Suites, many guests (and even some vendors) had their cameras on hand trying to capture some of the amazing imagery. And who can blame them! From the décor by Event Experts and BitterSweet Floral to the amazing custom sarees and jewelry, the wedding ran the full gamut of colors. Resplendent reds canvassed the bride and groom during the Mandap ceremony. Oneiric oranges of curry blanketed basmati rice at the dinner by Swagat Fine Indian Cuisine and cakes from Slice of Life. Neon colors pulsated on the dance floor at the reception. Eye candy!
Thanks to everyone that helped our photography on the wedding, to Heather for doing the makeup on such short notice and Nichole from Dash for doing the hair. (Speaking of hair, thanks to all the groomsmen for helping the groom shave for the big day too LOL!) A special thanks to Carmen that helped plan and make this such A Beautiful Wedding! It felt like we were in a hotel in Mumbai. Seriously, covering it was a grand, profound experience for us.
Just a few hours left for the free wedding photography contest.
Wow! This has been a close one. The two highest couples have been neck to neck from the moment the both entered. They have recruited friends and friends of friends to help them gain votes for them for their weddings next year. It has been fun watching the enthusiasm and optimism each from each couple. In a little less than two hours the winners will be announced and will soon have an extra relief for their wedding photography. The cool thing is that every couple will have a discount one way or another! I also want to thank all the voters for being part of this wonderful contest and for supporting their friends.
You guys are great!
Free wedding photography contest! Nation-Wide
You’re engaged! Congratulations! Now, that you’ve got the ring, a date, and maybe a location, it’s just about time to find a photographer who will capture those precious moments in time for you to look back on years to come.
To make this day a bit easier on you (and lighter on your wallets), we are giving away a free wedding for a lucky couple! Read on for details:
How to enter:
*Join Mojica Photography’s Facebook Fan page (Click on Like).
*Type in your names and your wedding date as a comment from the Mojica Photography fan page wall.
*Add a picture of you and your fiance (fiancee) before submitting the comment. This post will automatically move to the Photos page (tab).
*Invite all your friends to find your pic under Fan Photos and ‘Like’ your picture on the Mojica Photography fan page. Each ‘like’ counts as one vote.
*Visit our website and email us through the ‘Email Us’ form. Be sure to include your wedding date so we can match your email to your fb entry.
The finalists will be determined by the amount of ‘likes’ they get by their friends. On October 1st Mojica Photography will announce the six couples that received the most likes, along with their respective prizes.
The the couple with the most ‘likes’ will receive the Grand Prize: free wedding-day coverage (up to 8 hours) along with a CD of low resolution proofs from their wedding day, online proofing, and an online wedding album (hosted for six months). This winning couple will also receive 20% off all a la carte prints and albums. All friends of the grand prize winner who participate with ‘Likes’ will also receive a 20% discount on all Mojica Photography products and services.
The two (2) couples with the next highest number of likes will receive a free engagement session (up to 2 hours), a low resolution CD of the images, 20% off a wedding photography package of their choice, as well as the printing discount mentioned above.
Finally, the three (3) couples with the next highest number of likes will receive 20% off a wedding photography package of their choice.
* This contest is open only to residents of the 50 states in the US and Puerto Rico.
* The event date must be before December 31, 2011, and must not already be reserved at the time of the drawing, October 1, 2010.
* All entries must be received by September 30, 2010 to be eligible.
* Finalists will be determined by the number of friends’ likes on their pictures on the Mojica Photography fan page and will be notified on October 1, 2010.
*All friends who voted for the grand-prize winning couple will receive a one-time 20% discount on any service provided by Mojica Photography, such as wedding packages, family sessions, printing, etc.
* Wedding and photography sessions associated with this contest may take place anywhere in the world, but all transportation and lodging costs have to be covered by the winners if the wedding is to take place outside Northeast Kansas/Northwest Missouri and must be arranged 30 days before the wedding or session.
* The winners will be notified by email/fb. Failure to respond within ten days may result in forfeiture, and the prize will be given to the couple with the next highest number.
* The free wedding session grand prize is non transferable.
* Mojica Photography retains the copyright to all photos taken during the wedding/session. The winners by their acceptance agree to allow their photos to be used for commercial purposes by Mojica Photography.
If you’re not fb savvy, we don’t want you to go away empty handed. From now through September 30, 2010, all wedding packages booked during the entry period of this contest are 10% off. Just be sure to mention this contest when you schedule your wedding with us. Our packages start at $695.
A Pearl of Great Price – Newborn Photography Olathe KS
Recently, I went to Olathe KS to take pictures of this little pearl. She was wide awake and showing off her beautiful newborn eyes for most of the shoot. And when she did sleep, she took that priceless look even further. What a beauty! 
Lindsey & Brett
We shot a classy wedding last month. One Lindsey and Brett exchanged beautiful vows in Gladstone, MO in a grand chapel, filled with friends and loved ones. The ceremony was touching and the reception at Little Theater in Kansas City, MO was a lot of fun. We got a beautiful signature shot of Lindsey and Brett motionless amongst the jubilant dancing at the reception. Here are some of their jaw-dropping beautiful shots to highlight moments of their wedding day.
I think it is hilarious how the guys avoided the garter while Josie {the bride’s maid who caught the bouquet) looked determined to catch it even from before the toss!
Sarah & Richard
Some weddings have themes that aim to represent the couple celebrating their wedding day. Photography is the best way to capture such details of the event whether it be during the wedding celebration or during the wedding reception. I love it when couples agree to celebrate their nuptials with a unique touch and aim to capture them.
Sarah & Richard uniquely celebrated their day expressing their love toward animals–both wild and domesticated. They had Operation Wildlife come and set up some owls and an eagle to bring awareness of this organization that rescues such wild animals.
They also had a slideshow –not of them growing up– rather of their fun furry friends. As their guests stopped to see the pictures of their pets, I could hear some talk about their own beloved pets and their fun habits.
And they decorated their tables with pictures of their cats and dogs.
Indeed Sarah & Richard’s wedding and celebration was unique and enjoyable.
Kelly & Dale
Kelly and Dale’s wedding ceremony was performed at the Danforth Chapel on KU campus. Their reception was celebrated at Maceli’s on New Hampshire Street. Despite the KU/Nebraska game adding traffic and occupying most parking spots, thanks to Kelly and Dale’s careful planning for transportation and the help of great friends everything worked out smoothly. The floral decoration was by Bitter Sweet Floral & Design who added a great touch to the chapel’s adorable look. 
The Villa of Kansas City
I recently shot a wedding at a charming little venue called the Villa of Kansas City, and I was so impressed that I had to write a few words about it. The first thing that caught my eye about this place was the décor. I would describe it as elegant without coming off as pretentious. The polished hardwood floors reflect the glowfrom the walls and beautiful light fixtures, and everything is draped in matching cream and light tones, making it easier to shoot with natural light, which I prefer. The main hall where the ceremony was held was surprisingly versatile: after the vows, the wedding planner and her crew seamlessly transformed it into a reception hall. The event planner, Candace Hufford, was so accommodating for the bride that I initially mistook her for a bride’s maid. It also surprised me to learn that she, as well as just about every other aspect of the wedding including the catering, was provided in-house by the Villa. With all of the chaos that can ensue amongst the myriad variables in planning a wedding, from the flowers to the flambéd entrées you plan to serve at the reception, it helps to have one go-to person managing everything.
Heavenly Harpist
When you think of heaven, what kind of music comes to mind? There is a reason why the stereotypical portrayal of the afterlife is always accompanied by the soothing sound of a harp: the instrument is, quite simply put, divine! For thousands of years musicians have used harps, albeit in different iterations of the musical instrument, to celebrate the most significant events, and for good reason. With its towering, monolithic presence and unparalleled tone color, no instrument can be so evocative and yet provide as subtle, soothing ambiance as the harp.
And in this day and age, what event is more deserving of beautiful music than the joining of two people to make a family. It is a timeless instrument, fitting for any wedding theme, and usually, any budget. Considering the cost of hiring a wedding singer or quartet, a harpist would be the obvious choice for brides-to-be on a budget.
But with so few harpists with the proficiency and stamina required to perform a wedding, having a harp accompaniment is too often a non-option. Luckily for the Kansas City area, one Erin Wood offers her services for weddings and receptions. With 20+ years of experience, Erin’s musical prowess is unparalleled in the area. For any bride looking for style and elegance in her choice of musical accompaniment, Erin Wood is the perfect choice!
Acting Natural in Front of the Camera.
Wedding at Mead Park, Topeka, Kansas
