Like mommy...

So, I found my first digital camera while de-cluttering this past month. The battery contacts are bad, so it stays on for about 5 minutes then turns off. Perfect for some toddler-use. Pants loves her camera! {Ok, the flash more than anything} Keep in mind this is when 4mp was top-of-the-line for P&S cameras. I was still shooting film and just learning the digital aspect of it all...

And yet, over 9 years later, the thing still works! Go Kodak!

{Shiny pretty things}

I didn't notice the similarity of P's shoes {she picked out herself} to mine until today. Like mother, like daughter =D

Congratulations lovebirds {and love-elephants, love-otters, and love-{insert animal here}}

Today is Sunday...and it's been a very long week! I had a sick little P for 10 days or so and she's been very demanding. We've got a run of RSV and some other upper-respiratory bugs flying around and she caught one =( After a week of nebulizer treatments she's feeling better and running around like a monster again =D

Oh, and did I mention that I got a bunch of new gear on Friday? It's amazing {and I'm super excited} that this one bag is now worth more than my car {yes, and I have an '03 Alero}. Perspective there, right?

Another exciting thing: I now have second shooters for ALL weddings for 2010...and am able to keep all the rates the same. YAY for staying on budget! Having seconds that are amazingly talented and fun is going to make for more wonderful wedding images from your big day.

And...I'm now an official member of the Professional Photographers of America {PPA}. I'm an "Associate Member" since the business is relatively new {even though I've been working in photography for 7-8 years} and it isn't listed in their "Find A Photographer" section. Rest assured, I can prove membership...I'm just not personally ready for tons of national/international bookings. Sure, I'd take 1-2 {wink wink...nudge nudge} if you're planning a destination wedding or are from another state and are in L-O-V-E with my work, email me emily{at}emmephotodesign{dot}com; tweet me emmazing; or write on my Facebook wall.

So, here's the budget tips, courtesy of the Star Tribune. The Wall Street Journal also posted some money tips for couples getting engaged or getting hitched. You can read the Star Tribune article here.

And a happy heart day to all!

~e