Trevor Booth is an exemplary and innovative award-winning photographer with a great eye for detail; he is meticulous about his work. Full of enthusiasm, he is always on the cutting-edge of any new trends in his field. His work is artistic and his style of digital story telling is unique, beautifully done and well received.
Trevor has been shooting weddings since 1991- full time since 2003 and he estimates that he has taken close to 20 million frame shots throughout the years. He has extensively traveled the world with his camera; always ready for the next great picture!
His motivation comes from seeing and hearing his brides and groom’s ecstatic reaction to his work. He continually tries to “out do” himself every time he is behind the camera, wanting each and every photograph to have the ability to stand on its own merit.
Loving the raw emotion of weddings, Trevor gets to know his couples well, which is of the utmost importance to him. That relationship gives him the clues to their personalities, which only enhances the photographs he takes.
Relaxed and easy going, his ability to transmit that calm, fun-loving nature to his clients is recognized immediately. Having fun is the key to getting those great shots. It is evident when viewing his work that he achieves just that! His couples have fun and they love the final results!
His style is non-traditional, but he will always take some formal portraits for Mom, Dad and posterity. Trevor stresses that there may be a lot of traditional photographers out there that cost less; but what he is able to do, requires a lot more talent and skill. Getting those great shots takes a great eye without disrupting the spontaneity of the moment. Candids, whether in the church or on a dream beach in Mexico are those priceless moments that only a good photographer can achieve.
A concern that Trevor has with new digital technology is that a lot of people think that they are great photographers but, in fact, lack the expertise. He understands that a good majority of the people know the difference between someone with a camera and a professional photographer, yet when it comes to booking photography services, this logic goes out the window. His main concern is that you only get one chance at your wedding day and it can never be recaptured. He hates to hear stories about disappointed couples who traded price for substandard results. After all, memory-making and marking this important milestone is what a wedding day is all about!
Trevor is willing to travel to any wedding destination, locally or around the globe. His enthusiasm for his craft is evident. Booth loves his work and his couples love him! His business has continued to grow with glowing referrals.
The ability to be part of one of his couple’s happiest days gives him great pleasure. “It’s a privilege to be there with their families and friends,” he says. ” I wouldn’t trade my job for anything,” he says with a big smile.
It wasn’t such a long time ago that I said, I will, and started the exciting process of planning my wedding. I bought magazines, breezed through bridal shows and debated over roses vs. freesia. The freesia won out because of its heady fragrance, that will drift through the entire wedding day.
We are going to take the aisle flowers from the church to the reception, and with a simple addition of a hanger, they are going to decorate the front of the head table and augment the centre pieces. Brilliant thinking. I was bedazzled at (flowers), where I had the coolest service and walked away filled with great ideas and one more thing ticked off my giant to-do list!
I’m still not certain about the menu for the wedding. My fiancé Jeff and I are still debating roast prime or a medley of chicken, garnished in a Mediterranean- style sauce. That decision is still up for grabs!
My brides maids love me because I decided on a turquoise colour theme, and, now they can choose their own style dress. That way, they will still be able to wear the dress to other celebrations and not curse me when they look inside their closets. LOL
I’ve hired the photographer we were so impressed with; a little photo-journal style and a little traditional. We wanted to share as many family shots as humanly possible, but still have the balance of cool shots that we can look at years from now. Candids are fun too!
I am contemplating a reality-type video, but want to really think about it longer, and the cruise to the Caribbean is locked and loaded. Ah, Jeff, you did it well!
I have a little time now to check out invitations and I hear that trendy vintage is the newest rage in wedding stationery. With our glam- type theme, ( thanks to the Wedding Guide- I saw this when I picked up my guide!)
I’m thinking of another spa appointment soon. I am so pampered and feel so much lighter when I spend an afternoon at Estetica Day Spa in Lakeshore. I started going on a regular basis about six months, as the reality of the wedding started to hit me. I am going there because I wanted a radiant complexion on my wedding day. It’s definitely brighter with the treatments happening and I am loving the new me. The spa is relaxing and I found the occasional massage has certainly soothed out any stresses that I feel coming on. The place is an oasis and I love the atmosphere- so soothing.
Well, I’ve been rambling, but I wanted to start this blogging. The wedding is in October , so there wil be lots more to come as the months get closer.
Signing off!
In the past, grooms had no say in the wedding preparations-ever. His job was to propose to the love of his life and book the honeymoon, while the bride and her mother planned the day! But, a new phenomenon has emerged with the shifting of demographics.
A decade ago, the bride was 21 years of age, and the groom was 23 when they married. Fast-forward to 2010 and the ages are now 28 and 30. With that shift, we find that over 50% of the couples are living together first, and they have assets, investments and sometimes even children before they say their vows.
The tradition of the bride’s parents paying for the wedding is evolving into the couple paying for the whole bill or having their parents contribute a portion. Since the grooms are now involved with footing some or all of the bill, it only makes good sense that they have a say during the planning process. Although they aren’t having their way with colour choices, (can you see them asking for Rose Dust or Purple Orchid?), they can get involved with the entertainment by looking after the DJ, band or transportation service.
 Trevor Booth Photography Will Travel This change of attitude can be a positive for the brides-to-be because the men can reduce some of the stress from your bridal planning. These are jobs that you can trust them with to research, and once that is done, you can both attend the appointment together. You want to ensure that you are getting the service you both have decided on and of course, as the bride you’ll want to meet your potential wedding professionals face-to-face.
 Photography by: Vanstone Studios In the 1920’s, women got the right to vote and today men are entering the world of weddings, and have been given the right to exercise their likes and dislikes as they relate to this very important day. It is a whole new day for everyone including the wedding professionals who in the past have dealt almost exclusively with women.
Cheap, Chintzy, Fast and Brainless: welcome to the new standards.
By Paul Pannone
Reprinted from eWed News article
What’s being accepted as the new normal in the wake of a lingering economic decline is becoming increasingly concerning to a wave of professionals that understand standards will never be as they were when they were younger. The shock and dismay of declining standards are said to be forcing some into retirement to enjoy the last years of their life, away from the changes that are concerning to them.
Recent discussions with every walk of life including journalists and college professors that say they’re finding it difficult to accept the cultural changes blame the Internet, citing the rise of mediocrity and lower standards. Along with print publications, most point out the value supplied by the Net, providing real-time information exchange. But just as many say they question the value of the information.
“There are vast amounts of information in every conceivable topic but as the standards of how the information is collected and assembled decreases, the skepticism of the reader should be increasing proportionately. There are many factors to be considered; has the writer taken the time to verify the source’s statements? Were there ample attempts to garner balancing statements and differences of opinion? Those are the questions that should always be asked,” according to writers and journalists that fear the decline in quality.
The comparison of quality versus quantity is a growing concern in every aspect of life apart from professionals, as standards are felt to be giving up ground daily. Manufacturers, sales people and displaced professionals see the changes and say they’re growing increasingly wary of the rising mediocrity and its acceptance. “It wouldn’t be bad if it ends at mediocrity, who knows how low this will go?” say some that feel we’ve not yet seen the bottom of the barrel.
Have you seen this? asked one Social Media follower concerned about the decline. Dresses to be married in—we refuse to call them wedding dresses—for under $500 dollars. Veteran dress sources say the quality standards have lowered to meet the decline in consumer spending. Some say past recessions they’ve lived through forced consumers to seek lower pricing but they still demanded quality. “Not anymore; this generation was never taught what quality was. Mommy and daddy coddled them and they never had to think on their feet. Now, as consumers, it shows; they’ll take anything they’re given, as long as it’s cheap,” feel a growing number of sources.
The remarks are offset by New York wedding and other major market consultants that told eWedNews, “I cringe when I read about a $1,200 dollar dress in your articles; I have clients that spend more than that on their underwear.” While the statement may be true, cutbacks in spending at every income level, including luxury, force us to think perhaps the current $1,200 spent on “underwear” is down from $1,800 a few years ago; who would know?
Sources feel, “If manufacturers are creating products for less that is what people will be spending. When the standard price for a wedding gown used to be $3,000 dollars that’s what a bride expected to pay in her mind. Today, if a manufacturer is able to create the look she wants for less, that’s what she will be paying at the counter,” said bridal gown sources.
In all other aspects of wedding planning including the venue and meal itself, tricks to cut down the costs are being exposed. Sheryl Davies of The Wedding Guide in Canada told eWedNews, “An emerging trend; Fill’em with bread and poo- poos and they’ll eat less at dinner. But, seriously it was really a nice touch and we all got to snack!”
“There is no doubt that spending is down,” say numerous sources in the wedding industry. Others that are trying to adapt to couples that want to save money by doing it themselves say the trend may be shifting, as the economy improves. Most bridal planners in major markets say their clients have the means to fund events that will be memorable and leave lasting impressions for decades to come, while in other areas, frugality is expected to continue to guide average spending.
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Top it off with personality
The trend is to personalize just about anything having to do with your wedding. Why not your cake as well? Creative displays of monograms and the names of the bride and groom are topping layers of wedding cakes. From silver initials studded with crystals to subtle monograms in the frosting décor of the cake layers, it’s just another way to add a symbol of your new bond to the elements of your wedding day celebration. A cake topper with your initials joined together in or by a heart is a contemporary way to adorn your wedding cake with something much more personal than a stature of a bride and groom or a spray of flowers, although flowers are making a big comeback. . Another unique idea in toppers include one-of-a-kind glass hand-blown artworks.
Layers of fun
Today’s wedding cake bakers are creatively stretching the idea of the wedding cake. It used to be that choosing different flavours for each layer was somewhat cutting-edge, though it’s probably become more the norm when it comes to having a unique cake. In fact, some cakes might not be layered at all- there may be an assortment of four to five cakes, all varying in size, colour, and flavour; that are combined to make a wedding cake display. One of the hottest wedding cake designs today is that of layers of ornately decorated pillows (imagine the finest available to carry your ring down the aisle) stacked one on top of another.
Today’s cakes incorporate all types of colour as well, and cake designers are not limited to the whites and creams of your mother’s generation. We are also seeing cupcakes remain as a cute trend as well as the emerging trends of macarons, a pastry with a colourful topping that can be hollowed and filled with gelato, ice cream or sorbet. Get more information on what you’ll need to think about when it comes to your wedding cake with The Wedding Guide.
Look perfect on your big day
If you believe your wedding gown is the most important thing you’ll wear on your wedding day, think again. Your groom and your guests will forever remember your radiant face, sparkling eyes and elegant hair.
The dress catches their attention only because it enhances your natural beauty. Nearly every woman wishes a team of professionals would arrive on the scene first thing every morning to make her look perfect and camera ready. But this luxury is actually a necessity for brides, according to wedding experts. Professional assistance is beauty insurance and you will also be camera ready with a make-up artist.
Don’t forget the moms
The biggest fashion decision for a wedding is, of course, the wedding gown itself. Next comes the attire for the attendants. Since the search for the perfect Mother-of-the-Bride dress may include a special order or custom tailoring, right after the bride and attendant attire is chosen is the perfect time for the bride to talk to the mothers about their ideas for the dresses. The bride should discuss her preferences of lengths, colours and styles with both/all mother. It’s important that the mothers’ gowns do not conflict with the colour of the attendants’-oftentimes because of this consideration, more neutral colours are worn by one or both mothers. A few traditions seem to hold when it comes to choosing Mothers’ attire: these dresses should never be longer than the bride’s or attendants’ gowns. The same goes for the style: they should not be more formal or lavishly decorated than the bride’s gown. Many bridal salons offer diverse selections of mothers’ gowns, check out our trusted salons online.
Shoe tips
Since you and your bridal party will be on your feet all day, and maybe much of the night, it’s important to pick wedding day shoes that are not only beautiful, but comfortable as well.
Take into consideration all the wear and tear that you shoes will have to endure and add tips to protect the bottoms and heels of your shoes. If your shoes, or more likely your bridesmaids’ are dyed to match, you may want to also have them scotch guarded in order to protect them from rain and snow. Most wedding fashion salons have shoes for sale and can give you expert advice on what shoes work best with different types of attendant and bridal attire. Shoes have become a hot accessory for brides and much time, thought and money will go into finding the perfect pair.
We heard a great tip that a bride should purchase two pairs of shoes; one for the ceremony and one pair for the reception. On the day of the wedding have someone take the 2nd pair to your venue in a plastic bag, and ask them to put them in the freezer for you. When you arrive at your reception, treat your swollen feet to a cool pair of equally beautiful shoes and dance the night away! Your feet will love you and you will be fresh and ready for your evening of festivities.
Begin your quest for the right shoes early in your planning process and try to break them in little by little before the big day. Today’s bridal shoes are absolutely stunning and for shoe-loving brides, you’ll have a blast finding your perfect pair!
by Sheryl Davies, Publisher
Perfect Wedding Planning @ Your Fingertips since 1992
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