Portraits Sessions: Arden Photography

March 1, 2012

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This is digital. For the side by side comparison. What do you see film vs. digital. Same settings no filters.

This is film. The next post will be the same location but shot digital. Tell me your thoughts. What differences do you see!

More 🎞 shots! @kodak gold 200. Never disappoints 🥰

Fall ❤️ ready for mini sessions at the @bbgardens

This is digital. For the side by side comparison. What do you see film vs. digital. Same settings no filters.

This is film. The next post will be the same location but shot digital. Tell me your thoughts. What differences do you see!

More 🎞 shots! @kodak gold 200. Never disappoints 🥰

Fall ❤️ ready for mini sessions at the @bbgardens

Film scans are back from @richardphotolab and they came out perfect. The 1997 camera didn’t miss a beat in the past 20 years still got it! Get ready for a flood of photos!

Counting down to spending time learning and beautifying with @nataliaissa Nov 18-19 @windwoodweddings who’s excited 🙌

Dinner party etiquette part 2.... Mistake #5: Eating Before Everyone is Served When the dinner begins and dishes are still being passed, there’s nothing more frustrating than a guest who’s already dug in to the entree while everyone else is still dishing up. Even though it might be tempting to have a bite, don’t until the table has settled. As a general rule of thumb, wait until the host has started eating to pick up your fork. Mistake #6: Allowing the Host’s Glass to Sit Empty It’s the host’s job to make sure no one’s glass goes empty. As a guest, it is an extra-special gesture if you offer to fill the host’s glass. While they may not notice if you don’t do this, it is this kind of simple act that goes above and beyond to making your host feel appreciated and valued. Mistake #7: Using Your Phone We’re fairly sure that Miss Manners would be a proponent for our no-phones rule. When you’re in someone else’s home, socializing is more important than checking your texts. Even though you might be half-expecting a text from the babysitter, put your phone on silent and tuck it away for the duration of the meal. If you are truly compelled to use it while others are still eating, excuse yourself to the bathroom and check it on your way there. Mistake #8: Overindulging Making the correct amount of food for a dinner party is a difficult equation, so it’s an honest mistake if your host guesses incorrectly. (Use this guide when you host to avoid that.) If you notice that the salad platter is low before it gets to you, take only a small serving and wait to see if there is any left at the end. The same goes for the meal itself. Don’t take seconds until you are sure the rest of the guests have at least gotten their first serving just to ensure that you are not being greedy with any particular dish. Whatever you do, do not ask the host if there is any more food in the kitchen or suggest that they make more food for the next time. Surely the host has noticed the shortage of food and is already embarrassed. Drawing attention to this flaw will only make them feel more uncomfortable.

Dinner Party Etiquette ... Mistake #1: Arriving on Time Unless your invitation specifically states that you should arrive at whatever o’clock sharp, you’re expected to show up fashionably late. By this, we mean at least 15 minutes after the start time. Most people say they arrive anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes after the posted time. Twenty is a little late for our tastes, but five may not give the host enough time to put on the finishing touches. If you’re going to be late-late, however, be sure to notify the host so they are not waiting around for you! Mistake #2: Bringing Unannounced Guests Dinner parties require a lot of planning. Chances are, the ideal number of chairs has already been placed around the table and the host has made enough food for the amount of people who said they would come. If you bring a plus-one, they will upset the careful balance. It’s one thing for a couple not to show up, leaving the host with extra food, but it could be even worse to add more people to the mix and leave the host with a shortage! The people invited are usually explicitly stated on the invitation, but if you were only casually asked to come, you might be unsure. In a pinch, if you are suspecting that alcohol will be poured and fancier meals served, ask the host if you may bring your partner but leave the kids at home.

About this weekend! We had a fab wedding on what was I hope the last super hot day. I’m not typically a lover of rain but during the evening on Saturday it rained a little but, I’m sure you all know that’s good luck for newlyweds. But even better to me was watching the crowd dance in the rain. It was just like a movie. A beautiful sight to see! Happy Monday y’all!

This is 40! HBD to me 😂