Trash The Dress http://www.trashthedress.com/ Trash The Dress en-us Lucky in Love http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=31 http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=31 Wednesday, February 13, 2008

In honor of valentines day we want to hear how much you love Flosites. The awesome Lena Hyde at DESIGN AGLOW and the talented Nichole Van of Flourish have both given us super awesome prizes to give out to two Lucky in Love people. Lena and Nichole are both going to select the winner of their prize. So what are the prizes for the lucky in love you ask?

DESIGN AGLOW - Lena Hyde is giving away a gift certficate for their fabulous Article Collection with 3 Issues. I have to tell you I am addicted to their Articles. If you've never purchased one let me tell you, you are missing out! I've never found a magazine so full of awesome use able info for photographers in all stages of their business. It is truely inspiring.

Flourish - Nichole Van will be giving away a set of her Retro Action and Textures. This set contains 18 actions and 7 custom designed high-res jpeg textures. I love the look of the 8x8 MF toy camera action.

So here is where you show us how much you love Flosites and how lucky in love you are. Create for Flosites a homemade Valentines card expressing your deep love for flosites. Send your entries to ruth@flosites.com Entries must be received by midnight February 20th.

From all of us here at Flosites we wish you a Happy Valentines Day.

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Well it is finally here. The first podcast for DBUI and TTD. This going to be a weekly podcast of guests, reviews and surprises. There will be two posts each week the first post will be the main post with an mp3 player to listen to on the website and the second post right under, it is the MP4 of the main post. The MP4 is an enhanced version of the MP3 with images and hotlinks.

We are running a contest to "name that podcast" Please send your name, where you are from and what you would name the podcast to jkdphoto08@yahoo.com. The winner will recieve a Rapid Strap from www.blackrapid.com.

Enjoy - Click the image or here for the podcast!

JD

]]> Come vote in the Sepia Contest http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=29 http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=29 Thursday, February 07, 2008 Thanks again to David Jay and the team at www.openphotocontest.com for allowing us to use their software for the contest. If you are a photographer, be sure to check out www.openphotocontest.com for your chance at some great prizes!

Here's how it works:

  • When the 4 photos are displayed, click on your favorite one.
  • Expect to see some photos displayed multiple times, but treat each round independently.
  • Go with your gut...don't think about it too much.
  • Expect addiction to set in.

Voting will end 2/29/2008.

]]> Sepia Contest Update http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=28 http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=28 Wednesday, February 06, 2008 I want to thank everyone who entered our Sepia Contest at the end of January. We are excited to announce that we are partnering up with www.openphotocontest.com to proceed with the voting process. This amazing system was developed by the one and only David Jay. It is a system that makes it difficult for anyone to cheat, or have a distinct advantage. The vote will actually be that of everyone who reads our blog- Brides, Grooms, Photographers, and even the bored employees who check out the site while their boss is in the other office. We won't be dealing with irrevelant judges. The opinions received will be that of those who matter the most- YOU! (If you are a photographer, be sure to sign up for www.openphotocontest.com, David Jay is giving away some amazing prizes in his contests.)

We will open up voting in the next few days!

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]]> X-treme trashing- Kamp Photography, Winnipeg http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=26 http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=26 Sunday, February 03, 2008 Kamp Photography

As most of our readers know, rarely do we actually show a photo shoot in which the dress is actually totally "trashed". Most gowns that we have displayed can be cleaned and salvaged. Our criteria is that the shoot should be about creating great pictures that focus on the bride, not the dress. This shoot is no exception- and we feel that Kamp Photography walked the fine line of keeping focus on the bride during a literal extreme TTD session. Congrats guys on having the talent and ability to walk the fine line. Great job, You're bride did an amazing job, I bet she was fun to work with.

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]]> LEAVIN LAS VEGAS! A SHOOT SESSION FOR PHOTOGRAPHER http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=25 http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=25 Thursday, January 31, 2008

*UPDATE* Sold Out *UPDATE*

Hey everyone, we've received several e-mails asking if we were going to put any type of shoot together during WPPI this year. We have so much fun getting together with other photographers, that we just can't pass up the opportunity. This is one session that you don't want to miss! (Please keep in mind, this is only a shooting session- we figure that you're brains probably can't take much more teaching after WPPI). Of course, the guest photographers will be there to assist and answer questions. Look who you will be shooting with:

John Michael Cooper

David Beckstead

MikeFulton from Tricoast

Jason Group

Anne Ruthman

Sofi Louca

Tana Huffman

Jason Domingues

Want more details? Check out Leavin Las Vegas

]]> For all the Mamma's out there-Great Photography Tips at Mamarazzi School http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=24 http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=24 Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Roxyandkai.com has started offering tips for Mom's wanting to take better pictures of their kids. What a great idea!

She calls it, Mamarazzi School. What a great name. If you are a mom, (or even a Dad)- check out this site to get some great pointers on how to get better pictures of your family.

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]]> Our sister site gets a brand new look too! Don't Box Us In! http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=22 http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=22 Monday, January 28, 2008 flositesenough for all of their hard work and outstanding customer service throughout our makeover. Check out the new and improved Don't Box Us In This is an inspirational site for photographers, and a chance for everyone else to see some of today's best modern portrait and wedding photography.


The days of labeling a photographer are coming to a close. We realize that Brides are looking for unique, fun, modern, fresh photography. The old buzz words like "photojournalist" and "traditional" are no longer relevant. Each bride is unique, and they are looking for photographers who aren't bound by labels. Photographers should be able to use a mixture of styles to capture the unique qualities of each of his/her couples.

As the times change, more and more photographers are telling those in the industry who insist on labels, "Don't Box Us In!" Our clients don't live in a box, why should we?


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On a side note, we want to welcome the newest member of our editorial staff, Paige Elizabeth. Paige will be filling in for the DBUI site admin, Sofie from Amorphia Photography. Sofie is in the middle of moving from Great Britain to Cyprus- and will be unavailable for a few weeks. Sofie, if you need help moving that couch, well- sorry ;). We hope the move goes well- and we can't wait to hear back from you. In the meantime, Paige just posted her first interview with the fabulous Michelle Moore. Check it out!

We will also be launching a brand new site showcasing the best of today's Senior Photography very soon, stay tuned for details.

]]> New Contest- Sepia! http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=21 http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=21 Saturday, January 26, 2008
1. It must be Sepia- not black and white, not color.
2. It must be wedding related. (engagement photos are welcome)

Other than that, it's open. It doesn't have to be a recent image. We don't care if it is a traditional shot, a photo journalistic shot, or a creative set up shot. Be YOURSELF, we want to see what the artist in you loves to capture, (or even create). Winners will be judged by our readers.

Send all images sized 550 long to mark@trashthedress.com. Please refrain from putting logos and branding on the picture, we want to give everyone an equal chance of winning. The winner will receive a full profile interview on Trash the Dress.com.

Submission Deadline - 1/31/2008.

We are also looking for Sepia Photoshop actions and Lightroom presets to make available to all of our readers. If you have created a Sepia action or preset that would like to give away, please send us a link. We can't wait to see what you come up with.


Entries will be posted as they are received, we will open up voting on 2/1/08.



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[img]img_7449sm.jpg[/img]]]> Down Under with Infinity Studios (Australia!) http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=20 http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=20 Saturday, January 26, 2008 Infinity Studios














]]> *Update* Wieblabs - 3 Spots left!!!! http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=19 http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=19 Friday, January 25, 2008


[img]wieblab_ttd_image.jpg[/img]]]> Steve Stanton- Colorado http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=18 http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=18 Friday, January 25, 2008 [img]ssp_4.jpg[/img]
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[img]ssp_1.jpg[/img]]]> Our own Denise Neufeld gets published! http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=17 http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=17 Friday, January 25, 2008 Denise has been huge supporter of ours since we launched this blog in late 2005. In fact, it was Denise who helped spread the word to other photographers about our new site. I originally invited members of one of my favorite photography forums- www.opensourcephoto.com by David Jay, to submit their TTD sessions for this fun little project. All I ever really expected was to get a few hits, and have lots of fun showing off our amazing brides. Denise saw the site as something much bigger. She took the initiative to spread the word on another forum that I've since joined- and love, www.digitalweddingforum.com. The photographers on these two forums loved the concept, and have supported the website whole heartedly. (We still urge any photographer to become a member of these two forums, they are both tremendous assets to help you learn, grow, and remain creative).

Photographers on another forum (which we won't name) said that they could never see "their" brides doing this, and shut down the thread without hesitation.
We've received our share of criticism from the photography community for our light hearted way of showing Brides that the day belongs to them, and they should enjoy it. Our point was simple- if they get a spot on their dress, it's ok! We urge brides not to be so uptight about getting the dress dirty that they become a statue during the wedding. Have fun, - take the time to actually enjoy it. And if they want to take it further by "trashing" the dress, we will certainly have fun and get some great pictures while doing it. Our goal never was to destroy wedding dresses, only to create great art for our clients. When the focus of a Trash the Dress session is on the dress- it's for the wrong reasons. The focus should always be on creating artwork that the Bride will be proud of.

Denise, thanks for your insight and willingness to see that Bride's truly are looking for more creative photography- and that this was the perfect platform to introduce those brides to some of the most creative photographers in the industry, you being one of them. Congratulations on being published in Wedding Inside Out this month. The pictures are gorgeous as usual, and we are very proud of you.







]]> Salton Sea- more amazing Brides (and photography) http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=16 http://www.trashthedress.com/index.php?link=16 Thursday, January 24, 2008 jonilyn









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