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First Trade Show: Survived.

11/7/2010

Well, I and Something Blue Events (that's my sister's company, she changed it from Weddings by Emily) survived our first trade show yesterday! It was a lot of fun and exactly as successful as we'd expected. What powers of prediction have we! People took our info and we gained experience and knowledge about how we should run our booths. We also talked to some very helpful veterans who offered us their words of wisdom.

We're in the process of booking several more shows. We have a February bridal show in Baytown, Something Blue Events may have a January bridal show in Galveston, and we're both looking into an April bridal show at the San Luis in Galveston as well as a general show at San Jacinto Mall this December and the Heights First Saturday Arts Market this December. We will post dates and locations once they're confirmed. Keep your fingers crossed for us! And come visit!

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Green Bride Guide approved vendor!

9/8/2010

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I was just informed that I was approved as a Green Bride Guide vendor! One of only 6 in the state of Texas, so far. Yay! It's nice to be recognized and to gain credibility for my environmentally friendly practices.

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First Trade Show!

9/2/2010

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I am taking Autumn Beckman Photography to my first trade show on November! My sister Emily and her Weddings by Emily will also there helping represent our umbrella company Sisters Sisters Weddings. We're still in the process of brainstorming specific ideas but we know we'll have a raffle and maybe some free swag. There will be lots of fun vendors and food so stop by and talk to us, support us, and take a look at our albums.

In keeping with the spirit of Autumn Beckman Photography's commitment to social responsibility, please bring a new unwrapped children's toy. Baytown Blue Santa will be on the premises to collect them. They're like Toys for Tots but run by the Baytown Police Department.

November 6, 2010 - 9am-6pm
Baytown Trade Days and Market
The Citizen Conference Center
401 W. Texas Avenue at Pruett in Downtown Baytown, TX

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What to look for in a photographer: Questions of social responsibility

8/17/2010

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I just came across this great article called "What to Look for in a Photographer". It talks about a horrifying trend among wedding photographers where they choose not to post their photos of real weddings with real-sized brides but instead post photos only from weddings with thin brides or photographs they've staged with hired models in order to create a "brand" that reflects the highly unrealistic and exclusionary standards of the modeling and advertising industries; the result of which is that these photographers are sending the message to their "real" brides that they aren't beautiful enough to be included in their portfolio, which is seen by potential clients.

On my path to a Ph.D. in psychology I have taught courses on the Psychology of Women and my lecture on body image always elicits the most conversation from students (the vast majority of whom are female), probably because young American females have these unrealistic standards of beauty shoved down our throats for as long as we can remember. I show them the Dove Evolution commercial where Dove demonstrates how a beautiful model is made up and Photoshopped because even she is not "beautiful" enough. It would never have occurred to me not to post images of the brides who allow me the privilege to photograph their wedding; the honor of sharing with them, in an intimate way, one of the most important days of of their lives. What does their size matter? But now that I know of this trend it almost seems like an action of social responsibility to include these weddings in my portfolio...which is sad. But at least the action reflects the values of MY "brand."

The article also speaks of how so many portfolios represent only heterosexual weddings and fail to include couples who don't fit this description. I have not yet had the opportunity to photograph such a wedding but would love to do so as I believe in equality and the right of all people to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Hmm, why does that sound familiar? :) I have, however, had the opportunity to design custom invitations for a lesbian wedding (see image below) and I remember that, when the couple first contacted me about creating them, they felt it necessary to disclose their sexual orientation and ask if it I would still work with them. Isn't is awful that two people who are planning one of the most special days of their lives must have their experience clouded by the possibility of bigotry everywhere they turn? Even from vendors to whom they are giving money to provide services? I mean, imagine if heterosexual couples could only get vendors to work for them if the couple first asked for the vendor's approval of their chosen marriage partner. It's hideous. So, is it an action of social responsibility to work with non-traditional couples and post photographs from their weddings, too? Unfortunately, it looks like it might be.

Check out the article and comments here.

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Business Cards

6/7/2010

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I succeeded in getting my new business cards designed and ordered on 100% recycled paper today! One more thing crossed off my to-do list.

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First Trade Show: Survived.

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First Trade Show!

What to look for in a photographer: Questions of social responsibility

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