Offering both photo & video, Clark + Walker Studio has a wealth of experience capturing memories for their brides. In addition to literally being flown around the world for weddings, they are regularly commissioned to shoot for the top wedding magazines & blogs in the industry & have a good pulse for the questions on the current bride's mind.

Luke Walker, of Clark + Walker Studio offers his expert advice when planning your engagement & wedding day photos.

(Expert Tip)
"Make sure the imagery from your wedding, whether it be video, photographs, or your engagement shots, reflects your event & most importantly your personalities. You don't have to go take your pictures in Congress Park because "that's what brides do." Quite the opposite in fact, choose a spot or a theme that reflects your character, your relationship, & something unique about you. Two months ago when we shot in Puerto Rico we elected to do the relaxed, signature portraits of the bride & groom in Old San Juan. Instead of going to the beach, which is what most people think they have to do with a destination wedding, we all decided that Old San Juan would be the area that really represented what the bride & groom loved about Puerto Rico & why they chose to get married there. Bright colored buildings in the background, cobblestone streets, hand-painted tile staircases.... The images we created together were very special to the bride & groom. When it comes time to do your engagement shoot, if you are wine fans then go to a winery & get some shots in the vineyards at sunset & some shots sitting on the large barrels of wine. You don't have to to stand in a generic park if that's not your vibe & your style.

The important point here is to create images that put you in your comfort zone, that show you having fun, & represent the two of you, your interests, & your life together. That's really what the entire wedding process should be about anyway right?"

For more expert advice or to book your photo sessions, visit Clark + Walker Studio

 

Can you believe it? March is knocking at our door already, which means spring has almost sprung! As April, May and summer weddings quickly approach this is the time for brides to take action kick planning into high gear. And there's no better place to get the best ideas in the biz than at A Wedding Affair. This one-of-a-kind bridal event is dedicated to catering to local & destination couples that want to experience the BEST the Hudson Valley has to offer.

From planning seminars & decor workshops to makeovers & manicures, The New York Wedding Affair - unveiling Hudson Valley's Finest - will introduce you to the products, people & places that create New York State's most talked about events.

For ticket information: Hudson Valley Wedding Affair

Terrified of being a disaster on the dance floor at your wedding? Gabriella Barnstone, creator of MatriMonyMony, New York’s original wedding-dance choreography company, ensures that guests will remember your moment—for all the right reasons. You pick the song; she’ll make the dance. It's your opportunity to rock the reception! The idea is simple. You meet up with Barnstone for drinks with your significant other, discuss what you expect from the dance, then you and your partner and MatriMonyMony will choreograph a dance for you, rehearse at the studio or in your home and videotape it so you can practice and voila - dance perfection. Learn more at matrimonymony.com.

 

Tracey, of Tracey Buyce Photography, is excited to announce that she will be giving away a $1000 portrait collection to a family in need!

Tracey says, "I love, love, love my job…. I believe everyone should have beautiful photos to document their family, to tell their story… read on & nominate someone who truly deserves the gift of custom photography."

You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish this gift. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, & beauty.

You know someone. We guarantee it.

Tracey wants to know who they are, to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography - a $1000 Portrait Collection, to be exact. It’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve!

Oh, & the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a free portrait session as well! What better reason could there possibly be to show some love?

The Rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, & the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing Tracey's services.

* The nominee must reside in New York, within The Capital Region. Tell Tracey who you know, what they’re experiencing, & why they deserve her artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee as well as yourself.

* You must e-mail Tracey the full story at tbuyce@gmail.com

The winner will be announced on April 2nd, so get nominating!

Tracey's only request - "Open your heart to someone… Thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine!"

 {In photo - last year's recipient, Kaitlin}

 

On February 21st the hottest thing to hit The Hamptons bridal scene will be WellWed Magazine's The Hamptons Wedding Affair. This must see event promises to include the very best florists, photographers, caterers and more! Now tickets to this fantastic event can be yours for FREE! The first three brides-to-be who email Alison Graddock at alison@wellwed.com will win: Two tickets to Hamptons Wedding Affair at the incomparable Oheka Castle in Huntington, NY. Act now to win!

 

Clark + Walker Studio is excited to announce the launch of a new product - a unique guestbook option for your wedding day.

Luke Walker, of Clark + Walker Studio, says "We’ve actually been offering it for a little while now to gauge its popularity, & we’re really excited about adding it to our regular product offerings. We’re excited to officially start offering our version of the guestbook. I love it that people are planning their shoots around these books because they've been so popular!"

The album comes with prints on the right side of the spreads & blank left pages for signatures.

For more information, or to schedule your engagement shoot & order your personalized guestbook with Clark + Walker Studio, click HERE or call 866.559.6437.

Heron Hill Winery sponsors Benches on Parade!

Benches on Parade is a summer-long community arts project that showcases local creativity and civic pride while helping raise funds for local not-for-profits presented by Nazareth College and produced by Dixon Schwabl. Heron Hill Winery is proud to sponsor the largest bench that will be painted by internationally renowned artist Philip Burke who will be painting local musician Chuck Mangione onto a bench! Burke’s vivid caricatures have adorned the pages of Rolling Stone magazine for more than a decade. His style is unmatched; explosive use of color, sparing brush strokes and distorted renditions of his subjects.

The benches will be displayed all across the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes area starting in May and at the end of the summer, the benches will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. A portion of the auction proceeds will benefit Nazareth College Arts Center, Rochester City Ballet, the New York Wine & Culinary Center and an additional non-profit of the high-bidder’s choice. Owner and grape grower, John Ingle, is thrilled to have Rolling Stone’s past artist designing Heron Hill’s bench. “Everyone that participates in this community project benefits,” he said. “It’s a win, win, win.”

Heron Hill Winery has generously donated to over 50 great causes and organizations including: Ducks Unlimited, Palate Press Wine Auction for Haiti, Camp Good Days, Golisano Children’s Hospital, PBS, Tanglewood Nature Center, Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, Relay for Life, Historical Society, Red Cross, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, United Way, SPCA, March of Dimes and Museum of Natural History.

For more information about Heron Hill Winery, one of Travel & Leisure’s ten most spectacular tasting rooms, click HERE.

 Photos:  Dixon Schwabl

Lake Placid Lodge is offering an exciting promotion exclusively for WellWed Magazine brides!

Any bride visiting the Lodge for a site inspection or for a “plan-cation” in March & May will receive the VERY special rate of $450.00 (plus tax and service) per night, which includes the following perks:

For March - Room Service Breakfast, Snow Shoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Tobogganing, Hiking & Yoga on Mondays & Fridays.

For May - Room Service Breakfast, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Canoeing, Daily HackerCraft Tour of Lake Placid (weather permitting) & Yoga on Mondays & Fridays.

To take advantage of this exclusive offer, call reservations at 518.523.2700 or 877.523.2700 and mention “WellWed” to receive this special rate. Regular room rates are $550.00-$1,500.00 per night.

For more information on Lake Placid Lodge, click HERE or check out the Destination Spotlight in the Spring/Summer 2010 issue of WellWed Magazine in New York.