Guest Blog with Photographer Bryan Glynn of BG Pictures Photography

Today I had the chance to sit down with Bryan Glynn of BG Pictures Photography. What a pleasure!  Not only is Bryan a great photographer, but he was a very activie Volunteer for the Brides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser this week, so he gives back to the community!   Thanks!  Bryan has been a photographer for 10 years.  He is originally from Michigan and has been in Florida 11 years. BG Pictures Photography specializes in Weddings, Portraits, and Commercial Photography. When asked about the most challenging part of his job he told me, he just enjoys photographing the couples so much, he wants to spend the whole day capturing the essence of their love and happiness!    Bryan said that couples today want a fresh modern style with a classic twist!  Here are a few tips from Bryan as you shop for a photographer for your special day.

* Most important, make sure the photographer is actually in a licensed business.
*Are they a full time professional photographer or is it a hobby?????
* Ask to see a recent example of albums.
*Look at all the recent work on their website to see if the style of the photography matches your vision.
*Budget more for photography than you think you will need.
*Photography should be at the top of your list as it is one of the items that will last your lifetime.
*Check references, check references, check references.
*Ask to see a copy of their contract.

Not only is Bryan a fantastic photographer, but he TEACHES photography, and keeps current on all the latest trends and equipment available to be able to provide the highest quality results to the client.

Check out his work! 

Contact:  Bryan Glynn
Web:  bgpictures.com
Phone: 727-946-1000

Email:  bryan@bgpictures.com

Bryan, thanks!  It was a pleasure to see you at the Brides Against Breast Cancer event this week!  Thanks for also being a great volunteer!!!!!!!!!!

Brides Against Breast Cancer- Tampa- Tv Appearance

An unusual call of duty for a Wedding minister, but the cause is so worth it, that how could I refuse the request for my help. Once again, Loving Unity's own, Rev. Virginia Bishop is modeling gowns for a cause. What cause you ask, Brides Against Breast Cancer.. Making Memories Foundation is bringing the annual sale of Gowns called Brides Against Breast Cancer to Tampa this weekend...



Check out the link below of the Tv segment that aired today and see if you catch me in a fabulous gown for the cause.

http://www.studio10.tv/day/monday/segment.aspx/126042/Brides_Against_Breast_Cancer


For more details abour Brides Against Breast Cancer visit: http://www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org/

Brides Against Breast Cancer- What can you Do?

Brides Against Breast Cancer - We Granted a Wish!

My purpose for this blog is to give the gift of publicity to the vendors that I am honored to work with. I cannot even express how happy I was to be able to work with the Making Memories organization that grants a wish to a bride with breast cancer. In April, at the Cocktail Hour for the Brides Against Breast Cancer, a wish was granted to Cassiday and Douglas. The group opened their hears and provided the couple with a beautiful wedding, complete with flowers, cake, video, hair and makeup, music, gown, tuxedo, venue, and accomodations. It is one thing to be a professional in your field, but it is totally fantastic to see these professional give of their time and their talents and expertise, to grant a wish to make a couples dream come true.

The venue was the Safety Harbor Resort, the sunshine and warmth was provided by......well, you already know that, don't you? It was a fabulous day. The brides gown, the grooms tuxedo, the hair and makeup, the music, the flowers, the cake, EVERYTHING a couple could ever want in a dream wedding! I have never witnessed such gratitude by a bride. The love between them was very evident, and there was not a dry eye around as they exchanged their personal vows.

This post is to let you know that people really do care, and that dreams really can come true. My gratitude and that of the couple, truly goes to the following people who went above and beyond to Cassiday and Dougs dream a reality!

Venue: Tina, Katie, and the staff of the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa
Event Planner: Tammy Waterman, EventsBySpecialMoments
Florist: Scott Darhower of Apple Blossoms
Music: Neil Barnhart, Creative Productions
Video: Mike and Dave Furhmann of Artistic Media
Photography: Brian C Idocks Photographics
Gown: Making Memories Organization and Brides Against Breast Cancer
Tux: Sacinos
Cake: A local bakery
Hair & Makeup for bridesmaids: Michelle Rene
Hair & Makeup for Bride: Safety Harbor Spa
Officiant: Rev. Virginia Bishop, Loving Unity

Making Memories - Touching Lives - Brides Against Breast Cancer

Brides........now is the time to think about getting your wedding gown, and what better way to shop than to know it is for a very worthy cause! Come to the Making Memories Bridal Gown Sale. Making Memories' mission is to grant wishes and memory-making events to terminally ill breast cancer patients and to educate the public about the best practices to prevent metastatic breast disease.

Their goal is to provide individuals and their families with a special time together, away from the realities of the disease and financial concerns. We desire that everyone losing their fight against breast cancer, pass from this world comforted by the joy of having left one final beautiful memory of his or her family.

Last year, my husband Dave and I, volunteered for the event, we moved gowns by the truckload to a central area and put them on racks in anticipation of the brides arriving the next day to get some great deals! There are hundreds of gowns to browse through, exquisite, name brand and designer wedding gowns, $99 to $799 donated by manufacturers, retailers, designers, and individuals valued up to $8,000. This is a WIN - WIN situation, brides are able to get a beautiful gown at a reasonable price, or brides can turn in their used gown for tax deduction purposes, and all proceeds benefit the Brides Against Breast Cancer.

This is a wonderful event for brides, bridesmaids, mothers of brides, aunts and counsins or brides, EVERY woman who every loved wedding gowns, and professionals who want to come and help volunteer for this worthwhile event.

Here are the details:
March 5, 2009 VIP night from 6-9 pm ($50)
March 6, 2009 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
March 7, 2009 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Location: Howard Johnson Travel Plaza
111 West Fortune Street
Tampa, Florida

Website: www.BridesAgainstBreastCancer.org

If you would like to be involved contact Krissy Messer at 727-343-0800