tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820940095641566312024-03-13T14:06:58.124-07:00Miller Photography Inc.Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-28276685212703307722012-10-01T06:08:00.000-07:002012-10-01T06:08:17.269-07:00Sand Ceremonies at Weddings, Richmond, VAA newer tradition at weddings is becoming very popular. The sand ceremony is slowly rivaling the unity candle lighting tradition. The origin of this ceremony is widely disputed, but all origins see it as a way of uniting the couple and their families at a wedding ceremony. <br />
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Some say that the tradition started in Hawaii, where couples would get married on the beach. Both the bride and groom would scoop up some sand from the beach and put it in a container. Native Americans also claim their part in this tradition by doing something similiar as those in Hawaii did. Probably the most Americans learned about this tradition from the popular television show, "The Bachorlette," when Trista and Ryan Sutter performed the ceremony live at the conclusion of the television show and at the end of their real wedding. <br />
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No matter where the tradition began, more and more couples at taking advantage of this newer tradition where outside weather conditions don't allow for lit candles, inside locations don't want lit candles, and the couple would like a keepsake of their "joining" together. There is a wide variety of colors of sand and containers that can have the couples' names and wedding dates engraved on the outside of the containers. <br />
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Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-62696101477286543982012-10-01T05:39:00.001-07:002012-10-01T05:39:54.642-07:00James River Winery, Virginia WeddingWe recently had the privilege of photographing a wedding at James River Winery just outside the city limits of Ashland, Virginia. The location was a perfect place for recording the special memories of two people committing their lives together. If you are looking for a intimate location for your special day, consider giving the people at James River Winery a call.<br />
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My husband and I recently did a family portrait for a family who we had had the honor of photographing their family many times, as well as, their children's milestones. For some reason this particular session made me think about our family portraits. It hit me like a ton of bricks, because I realized that we had family portraits with our two older children, but our son, who is 14 now, was never part of a family portrait. I don't know if the reason was that we got so busy with life that we never thought about it or not, but these are years that we can never get back or redo. These are portraits that the next generation cannot treasure. <br />
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Take time out of your busy life to think about when was the last time you had a family portrait. It is never to late to capture that time in your lives.<br />
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<a href="http://www.miller-photo.com/">www.Miller-Photo.com</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MillerPhotographyInc">www.Facebook.com/MillerPhotographyInc</a>Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-57326038716102273722011-06-30T12:44:00.000-07:002011-06-30T12:44:15.717-07:00Tradition of Bridesmaids and Groomsmen<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Have you ever wondered why bridesmaids and groomsmen dress the same? The tradition began when Roman law required that the couple have 10 witnesses to make the wedding legal. Many of these witnesses dressed up the same to confuse the evil forces that might show up uninvited to the wedding. People during this time were very superstitious. Soon Europeans followed this same tradition. In many cases bridesmaids and groomsmen did have to defend the bride and groom from warriors and real-life criminals. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MrS4w86ELn8/TgzRKjfpQMI/AAAAAAAAAQI/2vxBFYjnCPg/s1600/11Angela_205+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" i$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MrS4w86ELn8/TgzRKjfpQMI/AAAAAAAAAQI/2vxBFYjnCPg/s320/11Angela_205+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I think this wedding party looks like it could defend our recent June 11, 2011, wedding couple. We had the honor of capturing the memories of Angela and Skip's wedding day at The Virginia Cliffe Inn in Glen Allen, VA.</div>Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-6228582326034386682011-06-24T07:28:00.000-07:002011-06-24T07:28:45.398-07:002012 Senior Portraits Are in Full Swing! Schedule your Appointment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oPtiRV6d_q4/TgSdnF9P6mI/AAAAAAAAAPs/CEyhSvqXEKU/s1600/10Jenna_071+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oPtiRV6d_q4/TgSdnF9P6mI/AAAAAAAAAPs/CEyhSvqXEKU/s320/10Jenna_071+copy.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />
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</div>It's not too late to schedule your 2012 Senior Portrait session. We offer indoor/outdoor options. Don't forget to bring a friend! <br />
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NOTE: We have been contacted by many seniors in the Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana area seeking another Miller Photography. We are located in the Richmond, VA area and do not have any association with this photography organization. Please check your local directories or Google keywords that include your locality and state.Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-47713396560195830492010-07-06T13:38:00.000-07:002010-07-06T13:38:37.799-07:00Senior Portraits at Maymont, Richmond, VA<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/TDOPAOI2itI/AAAAAAAAAPE/rd71LHhHazQ/s1600/10Shawna_021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" rw="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/TDOPAOI2itI/AAAAAAAAAPE/rd71LHhHazQ/s200/10Shawna_021.JPG" width="185" /></a>We always enjoy our on-location senior portraits. We have traveled to river homes, horse stables, football fields, college campuses, and the list goes on. We always like it when our seniors incorporate a little bit of their past and their dreams for their future in their session. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We got to go recently with a senior from Caroline High School to Maymont. Even though the day was really hot, we were able to capture this senior's beauty in several changes of clothing and at various locations throughout Maymont. Since we have been photographing at Maymont for over 15 years, we have found special spots that most first-time tourist don't notice. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/TDORKRGa-cI/AAAAAAAAAPM/YEDuknRKo2k/s1600/10Shawna_055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/TDORKRGa-cI/AAAAAAAAAPM/YEDuknRKo2k/s320/10Shawna_055.JPG" /></a></div>Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-21249297224251281072010-05-26T11:19:00.000-07:002010-05-31T18:08:23.278-07:00Clover Forest Plantation, Goochland, VA Wedding<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day!</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1bSiSEO6I/AAAAAAAAAOU/ngGjdizP1bs/s1600/IMG_0326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1bSiSEO6I/AAAAAAAAAOU/ngGjdizP1bs/s200/IMG_0326.JPG" width="186" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Even though our May 22, 2010, wedding experienced a lot of rain showers, there was plenty of sunshine in the smiles and laugher of our couple, Kristin and Brandon. Clover Forest staff worked their "magic," kept their cools, and made this couple, their family and friends feel like royalty! I know if you asked Kristin and Brandon what they thought of their wedding day, they would say, "It was perfect!" </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">To view other wedding photos, visit our website at <a href="http://www.miller-photo.com/">http://www.miller-photo.com/</a>. We are also on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MillerPhotographyInc">www.Facebook.com/MillerPhotographyInc</a> Call or email us for additional information.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1jIvqS0zI/AAAAAAAAAOc/e7P1K3qAxZo/s1600/IMG_0333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1jIvqS0zI/AAAAAAAAAOc/e7P1K3qAxZo/s200/IMG_0333.JPG" width="133" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1j8hj5FsI/AAAAAAAAAOk/1Ca5RVJs97E/s1600/IMG_0334.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="133" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1j8hj5FsI/AAAAAAAAAOk/1Ca5RVJs97E/s200/IMG_0334.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1khFz3NsI/AAAAAAAAAOs/FWAXpNZyuTo/s1600/IMG_0210.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1khFz3NsI/AAAAAAAAAOs/FWAXpNZyuTo/s200/IMG_0210.JPG" width="133" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1lF20t8xI/AAAAAAAAAO0/GCZO7ts0KLQ/s1600/IMG_0175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1lF20t8xI/AAAAAAAAAO0/GCZO7ts0KLQ/s200/IMG_0175.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/TARdUQ2YqUI/AAAAAAAAAO8/22q4xkuXmFo/s1600/IMG_0341.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/TARdUQ2YqUI/AAAAAAAAAO8/22q4xkuXmFo/s320/IMG_0341.JPG" /></a></div>Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-1927097159577814482010-05-26T10:20:00.000-07:002010-05-26T10:20:49.355-07:00Children Portraits, Richmond, VA<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1XBrMHagI/AAAAAAAAAOE/iZwifSJc5XI/s1600/Copy+of+10Cassie_014+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1XBrMHagI/AAAAAAAAAOE/iZwifSJc5XI/s200/Copy+of+10Cassie_014+copy.jpg" width="133" /></a></div>Over the last couple of weeks, we have had the privilege of photographing many little ones. Their smiles light up the room and they don't have a care in the world, as long as their favorite people (Mom and Dad) are nearby. Every little thing is something new for them to explore. When you watch these little ones, you realize how much, we as adults, make life so complicated. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1WnXnLmOI/AAAAAAAAAN8/zTVJrEaC-dM/s1600/Copy+of+10Camden_143+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1WnXnLmOI/AAAAAAAAAN8/zTVJrEaC-dM/s200/Copy+of+10Camden_143+copy.jpg" width="185" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1XPwfbDOI/AAAAAAAAAOM/09vrB5Q7gDI/s1600/Copy+of+10Cassie_024+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_1XPwfbDOI/AAAAAAAAAOM/09vrB5Q7gDI/s200/Copy+of+10Cassie_024+copy.jpg" width="133" /></a>Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-89862990930997974442010-05-19T08:00:00.000-07:002010-05-19T08:00:48.575-07:00Wedding Photography, Richmond, VA - May 1, 2010<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_MH7ZE1DeI/AAAAAAAAANk/aEWB4OHqD9c/s1600/10Melissa_005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S_MH7ZE1DeI/AAAAAAAAANk/aEWB4OHqD9c/s320/10Melissa_005.JPG" width="214" wt="true" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It was a great way to begin the month of May! We had the honor of photographing Melissa and Sean's wedding at Willow Oaks Country Club. They and their family and friends were a joy to be with. Both the ceremony and reception took place at this reception location. It was a perfect weather day! This couple's engagement photos were featured in a previous blog. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">To see this whole wedding, email us at <a href="mailto:Millerphoto@cs.com">Millerphoto@cs.com</a> for the information. Check out some of our other wedding and portrait photography at <a href="http://www.miller-photo.com/">http://www.miller-photo.com/</a>. We are, also, on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MillerPhotographyInc">www.Facebook.com/MillerPhotographyInc</a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">If you would like to see the whole wedding and get more information on our wedding packages, please contact us through our website, <a href="http://www.miller-photo.com/">http://www.miller-photo.com/</a>. We are, also, on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MillerPhotographyInc">www.Facebook.com/MillerPhotographyInc</a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">To view other senior portraits and whole sessions, go to our website, <a href="http://www.miller-photo.com/">http://www.miller-photo.com/</a>. Click "Portraits." Other images may be viewed on our Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MillerPhotographyInc">www.Facebook.com/MillerPhotographyInc</a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S978fbl7dHI/AAAAAAAAAMs/U0vgf3SUcDU/s1600/Paige+(34).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S978fbl7dHI/AAAAAAAAAMs/U0vgf3SUcDU/s200/Paige+(34).JPG" tt="true" width="186" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S979kWr5o_I/AAAAAAAAAM8/1oTyxROGXgM/s1600/Paige+(52).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S979kWr5o_I/AAAAAAAAAM8/1oTyxROGXgM/s200/Paige+(52).JPG" tt="true" width="133" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S978uAKaiAI/AAAAAAAAAM0/KCJcRhT34Xc/s1600/Paige+(46).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S978uAKaiAI/AAAAAAAAAM0/KCJcRhT34Xc/s200/Paige+(46).JPG" tt="true" width="186" /></a><img border="0" height="133" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S97_ZPKglcI/AAAAAAAAANE/jvo9On5iXZA/s200/Paige+(97).JPG" tt="true" width="200" /></div>Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-82282574271072360722010-05-03T09:31:00.000-07:002010-05-03T09:31:14.028-07:00Virginia Engagement Portraits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S9722fTpUkI/AAAAAAAAAME/LwK0Wt3Kz9Q/s1600/10Sharae_049+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S9722fTpUkI/AAAAAAAAAME/LwK0Wt3Kz9Q/s320/10Sharae_049+copy.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div>Over the last week, we have photographed three of our 2010 couples' engagement portraits. One portrait session took place at our studio and we used our studio window to do some window light portraits. Since the window is located on the northside of our studio, we always have some wonderful light coming though. Another one, also done at our studio, used our porch swing. The other portrait was done at a local park. In both cases, it was such a pleasure to share with these couples this special time in their lives.<br />
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We presently only have a few 2010 wedding dates available and are booking into 2011. Email or call us to see if we still have your date available.Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-49400094988595429402010-05-03T09:05:00.000-07:002010-05-03T09:08:23.040-07:00Children's, High School Senior's, and Sweet 16 Parties Photography<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S97xdJCElmI/AAAAAAAAALs/D25e2W_RENc/s1600/10Leland_113.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S97xdJCElmI/AAAAAAAAALs/D25e2W_RENc/s320/10Leland_113.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Over the last few years we have had the privilege of capturing the laughter and happiness at children's birthday parties, as well as the celebrations of High School seniors and sweet 16 parties. We then take the images and create a 10x10-in album that tells the story of the day. The albums are coffee table style so parents and celebrators can leave them out to enjoy for many years to come!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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To view the whole wedding, go to <a href="http://www.collages.net/">http://www.collages.net/</a>. At the View an Event box, type in Penn-Kilgore for the username and 8720 for the password. This wedding will be available for viewing until July 14, 2010.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-66859132259482635182010-03-11T13:24:00.000-08:002010-03-11T13:24:57.562-08:00Engagement Portraits, Richmond, VA<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S5lduxmxVtI/AAAAAAAAAKk/ZtdS0SvvjoM/s1600-h/10Lauren_062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S5lduxmxVtI/AAAAAAAAAKk/ZtdS0SvvjoM/s320/10Lauren_062.JPG" vt="true" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S5ldJk2qvNI/AAAAAAAAAKc/BOpZsU3FeLk/s1600-h/10Lauren_037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S5ldJk2qvNI/AAAAAAAAAKc/BOpZsU3FeLk/s320/10Lauren_037.JPG" vt="true" /></a>We had the pleasure of photographing Lauren and Justin at the Virginia Power Boat Association. Even though it was chilly and windy, the background along the water made a beautiful portrait backdrop. There was even time for some play on the swings and a log.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Lauren and Justin met each other in college. After four years of college and dating, they both went in opposite directions. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">After two years of being apart, Justin was transferred to the same area as Lauren lived. He didn't hesitate to give her a call and ask her for a date. It was as if they had never been away from each other.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">A year later he popped the question. We look forward to photographing their wedding story in August 2010.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S5lccQ2vCeI/AAAAAAAAAKU/qAWYtt2b8gw/s1600-h/10Lauren_017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S5lccQ2vCeI/AAAAAAAAAKU/qAWYtt2b8gw/s320/10Lauren_017.JPG" vt="true" /></a></div>Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-74328694396260504512010-03-09T11:15:00.000-08:002010-03-13T12:59:12.121-08:00When Did the Tradition of Wedding Cakes Begin? Article 2 of 2<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S5aX3Hyph6I/AAAAAAAAAKM/GF7xc59AMsY/s1600-h/Stefanie+351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S5aX3Hyph6I/AAAAAAAAAKM/GF7xc59AMsY/s320/Stefanie+351.JPG" vt="true" /></a>The color of white became very prevalent during the Victorian Age. White denoted purity and a bride dressed in white stood out among the wedding guests. It was at this time, too, that white-iced wedding cakes became popular and had more meaning. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">During this period of time it was very difficult to find the ingredients for icing, much less the refined sugar that made the icing really white. The richer the families, the whiter the icing on the wedding cake. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Sugar was in very short supply during World War II in Great Britiain. Wedding cakes became smaller, or, for the poorer families, fake cakes were created out of plastic of Paris. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Multi-tierred cakes that are so common today were reserved only for English royalty. The only problem was that the pillars we see holding today's layered cakes had not been created. This meant that the first layer of the wedding cake was real, but the following layers were made of spun sugar so that the top layers would not collapse onto the bottom layers. The three-tiered cake is believed to be inspired by the steeple of Saint Bride's Church, London, England. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The tradition of the couple cutting the wedding cake still exists today. The custom was originally given to the bride so that she could cut the cake to give a piece to each of the wedding guests. It symbolized her first task as a new wife. As the guest lists grew, it became more and more difficult for the bride to cut the cake for everyone. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S5aWzN8xH3I/AAAAAAAAAKE/MXZU4MOWplU/s1600-h/09Stephanie_359.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S5aWzN8xH3I/AAAAAAAAAKE/MXZU4MOWplU/s320/09Stephanie_359.JPG" vt="true" /></a>Later on the bride and groom cut the cake together symbolizing unity, their shared future, and their lives coming together as one. It was also a symbol of the groom's willingness to help out in the future. Feeding the cake to each other showed joint commitment to provide for one another.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Another old English wedding cake tradition was to throw a plate of wedding cake out the window the first time the bride visited her family's home. If the plate broke, she could expect many years of wedded bliss. But, if the plate didn't break it was a symbol of a grim future. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The tradition of not cutting the top layer started in the 19th century when cakes were made for christenings. Since there was no birth control during this period of time, it was considered the duty of the bride/wife to bear children. For this reason, the top layer was not cut so that it would be available for the christening that was sure to follow the wedding. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Today's wedding cakes or cupcakes have no limits. Even though many of the yesteryear traditions still remain, wedding cakes can be made to tower high above the couple, be brightly colored, have various types of icing, be shaped in designs that are only limited to the imagination of the creator, contain flowers or crystals. Contemporary wedding cakes often reflect the inviduality of the couple, their hobbies, or their lifestyle.<br />
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It is unclear as to where the act of smashing the wedding cake into each other's faces began. One thought is that it was started by a bridegroom who secretly held hostility towards his wife. He thought it would be funny to publicly embarrass her in front of the guests. Many think it is a sign of disrespect for each other, especially when one understands that the tradition of cutting the cake was created as a symbol of sharing, feeding, and taking care of each other. <br />
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Cake photos used in this article were created by Cakes by Graham (<a href="http://www.cakesbygraham.com/">http://www.cakesbygraham.com/</a>) and A Cake to Remember (<a href="http://www.acaketoremember.com/">http://www.acaketoremember.com/</a>), respectively.<br />
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Contact Miller Photography Inc. for all your wedding and other photography needs. View our website at <a href="http://www.miller-photo.com/">http://www.miller-photo.com/</a>, or go to our Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MillerPhotographyInc">www.Facebook.com/MillerPhotographyInc</a>. Email or call us with any questions (<a href="mailto:Millerphoto@cs.com">Millerphoto@cs.com</a>, 804-994-2169)Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-26497239524662271862010-02-22T09:58:00.000-08:002010-02-22T10:43:25.897-08:00When Did the Tradition of the Wedding Cake Start? Article 1 of 2<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S4LAGHy2j0I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/qSxNi_JwBgg/s1600-h/09Emily_313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S4LAGHy2j0I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/qSxNi_JwBgg/s320/09Emily_313.JPG" /></a>The yummy and beautifully-designed wedding cakes that you see at each wedding today have been part of the celebration of marriage since the Roman Empire. (The Roman Empire dated between 502 BC to 29 BC.) The first wedding cakes were made of thin wheat or barley (waffer-like). The groom would eat a little bit of this cake and then crumble some over the bride's head to ensure fertility. The breaking of the cake over the bride's head was also seen as the groom's dominance over the bride. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">As wedding cakes evolved through history, they became larger and larger and more elaborate--way too big and messy to crumble over the bride's head. There may have been some very small cases of this tradition still existing in Scotland during the 19th century, when oatcakes were broken over the bride's head. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">In medieval England there were reports of flour-based cakes without sweetners being used at weddings. Sometimes these "cakes" were just a pile of sweetened buns stacked up in front of the couple. The couple would then stretch to kiss over them. If they were successful, then it was thought they would have many children.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S4LCOm0VK8I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/5Jj8tWDPSTM/s1600-h/KatyP+420.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S4LCOm0VK8I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/5Jj8tWDPSTM/s320/KatyP+420.JPG" /></a>During the 17th century and continuing into the 19th century, the "cake" could have been actually a pie--called the bride's pie. The main ingredient in this sweet, minced or mutton pie was a ring. It was believed that the single woman who found the glass ring in the pie would be married next. These pies were seen more in the less affluented weddings.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Also, during the 17th century, some traditions thought it was good luck to give cake as gifts to the guests. The cake given to unmarried people was to be put under their pillows. This would give them dreams about their future spouses. Later on in the 18th century cake giving was expanded. This time the cake was pushed through the wedding couples' rings. The crumbs of the cake were distributed to the guests to put under their pillows. This particular tradition stopped when brides became superstitious about taking off their rings after the ceremony and possibly breaking the "bond" the ring represented. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Read more about the tradition of wedding cakes in our next blog, beginning with the Victorian Age and continuing to modern day, like the modern-day cake photos on this blog. These cakes were baked and decorated by <a href="http://www.acaketoremember.com/">http://www.acaketoremember.com/</a> and <a href="http://www.cakesbygraham.com/">http://www.cakesbygraham.com/</a>, respectively.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Also for more photos and portraits, visit our website at <a href="http://www.miller-photo.com/">http://www.miller-photo.com/</a>. We are on Facebook, too, at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-VA/Miller-Photography-Inc/172936215623</div>Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-7215841254778254992010-02-20T13:06:00.000-08:002010-02-20T13:06:09.612-08:00Wedding Traditions - Something Old, Something New....We have found that most of our brides still follow this tradition, even to the point of the last minute before walking the aisle, asking friends and family to find items for her to wear quickly.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><em>Something old, something new</em></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><em>Something borrowed, something blue </em></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><em>And a silver sixpence in her shoe</em> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Since this tradition has so many aspects of being English, many sources believe that this tradition began during the Victorian Age. All the items in the poem are meant to bring good luck to the bride during her marriage. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A sixpence is a coin that was minted in Britain between 1551 to 1967. This coin is put in the bride's left shoe. This is to represent wealth and financial security during the marriage. Since sixpences can somethings be hard to find now, wedding retailers sell "modern" sixpences for bride's to wear. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S4BMM5RHzzI/AAAAAAAAAJs/1pvYiYwhGjk/s1600-h/09Stacy_005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S4BMM5RHzzI/AAAAAAAAAJs/1pvYiYwhGjk/s320/09Stacy_005.JPG" /></a>"Something old" represents the bride's past and the continuation into the future. The item can be something antique, an heirloom item, or an object that is sentimentall to the bride. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">"Something new" represents hope for the bride's future life with her groom. Items such as a new lipstick, new jewelry, or a new haircut are some items to use for good luck. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">"Something borrowed" usually comes from a family member or friend who has experienced many years of happiness in their marriage. This good fortune is meant to carry over to the new bride. The borrowed item reminds the bride that she can count on this family member or friend in the future. This item will be returned to the owner after the wedding day. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Wearing something blue has long since been believed to be the color symbolizing love, modesty, and fidelty. Prior to the 19th century, brides' gowns were often blue. They followed the proverbs of "Marry in blue; lover be true." In Christianity, the Virgin Mary is often depicted in blue. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">For other wedding traditions, check our entries on our blog. For other wedding photos or portraits, go to our website at: <a href="http://www.miller-photo.com/">http://www.miller-photo.com/</a>. You can, also, communicate with us on our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-VA/Miller-Photography-Inc/172936215623</div>Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-20003338907669982062010-02-19T07:32:00.000-08:002010-02-19T14:01:30.329-08:00Wedding Photography, Richmond, VA -- The Tradition of the Garter<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S36s7y6nbGI/AAAAAAAAAJE/47KSxbK-8a8/s1600-h/2009Krista_039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S36s7y6nbGI/AAAAAAAAAJE/47KSxbK-8a8/s320/2009Krista_039.JPG" /></a>As I have been researching the traditions of weddings, I am amazed at how early some of the traditions we see at weddings began and still exist. The tradition of the bride's garter started around the 13th century in France. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Fortunately, the modern translation of this tradition is really tame compared to what the poor brides of past centuries had to go through. In the 13th century it was thought to be good luck for guests to have a piece of the bride's clothing. Guests would literally destory the bride's gown tearing off pieces. If you have ever been a bride and are wearing the gown of your dream, you can only imagine how it would make you feel if people are tearing your dream gown to pieces. Yesteryear's bride would start throwing things back at the guests, including the wedding garter. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S36ubLkPnsI/AAAAAAAAAJc/7YKh6aMP-H8/s1600-h/Kathleen+467.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S36ubLkPnsI/AAAAAAAAAJc/7YKh6aMP-H8/s320/Kathleen+467.JPG" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Soon it became tradition for the bride to toss the garter to the men. The only problem was that some men at weddings would get really impatient and drink too much. They tried to get the garter off the bride before it was time to toss it. How do you think this made the bride and her groom feel? After awhile, in order to protect the bride, the groom started taking off the bride's garter and tossing to the men. </div><br />
Some traditions have the garter being auctioned off instead of being tossed. The proceeds would go to the couple to cover their honeymoon expenses. <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S36tx9ogqwI/AAAAAAAAAJM/qyH3UBfxfwY/s1600-h/2009Krista_391.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S36tx9ogqwI/AAAAAAAAAJM/qyH3UBfxfwY/s320/2009Krista_391.JPG" /></a>Modern North American garter tradition has the bride wearing two garters on her right leg--one for a keepsake and the other to toss. The groom removes the garter from the bride's leg and tosses it to all the single men.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">For more wedding photos and portraits, view our website at <a href="http://www.miller-photo.com/">http://www.miller-photo.com/</a>.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We are, also, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-VA/Miller-Photography-Inc/172936215623</div>Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-48430216473154567122010-02-18T07:41:00.000-08:002010-02-18T07:42:56.462-08:00Senior Portraits, Richmond, VA<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S31fEXgmT_I/AAAAAAAAAI8/8Ck4qAVD5FQ/s1600-h/Senior1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S31fEXgmT_I/AAAAAAAAAI8/8Ck4qAVD5FQ/s320/Senior1.jpg" /></a>It's hard to believe that another school year is about to finish up. Soon the Class of 2010 will walk the aisles, accept their diplomas, and start on a new life of either college or full-time employment. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Soon it will be time for the Class of 2011 to take a step forward to become seniors!! It isn't too early for these juniors to start thinking about having their senior portraits done. Do you want the same typical senior look of school photographers, or would you like to be unique and have your portraits done at special locations that mean something to you? Do you want a senior photographer who takes time to make sure you look your best? </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We have been photographing senior portraits for many, many years. Take a look at our website, <a href="http://www.miller-photo.com/">http://www.miller-photo.com/</a>. Our summer appointments fill up quickly, so call us early to assure your date/time.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S31eZoRtVHI/AAAAAAAAAI0/2T4dlCpusyI/s1600-h/Copy+of+20090803Dustin_047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S31eZoRtVHI/AAAAAAAAAI0/2T4dlCpusyI/s320/Copy+of+20090803Dustin_047.JPG" /></a>Also, view some of our senior portraits on our Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-VA/Miller-Photography-Inc/172936215623</div>Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-39569902442218296572010-02-17T13:58:00.000-08:002010-02-19T14:27:27.457-08:00Baby Portraits, Richmond, VA<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S38O8W56OkI/AAAAAAAAAJk/utz2dPvUzp4/s1600/10Camden_035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S38O8W56OkI/AAAAAAAAAJk/utz2dPvUzp4/s320/10Camden_035.JPG" /></a></div>Sometimes it would be wonderful to be four months old, just like this little one we photographed this past weekend. To have all your needs met and not to have any worries to think about. What a dream! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We always enjoy photographing babies and children. In this case, it was especially enjoyable, because this baby's mom and dad were one of our wedding couples that we photographed three years ago. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S3xlwPLRSbI/AAAAAAAAAIs/6aNAol3DOlY/s1600-h/10Camden_003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S3xlwPLRSbI/AAAAAAAAAIs/6aNAol3DOlY/s320/10Camden_003.JPG" /></a></div><br />
This is one of the wonderful things about photographing. You have the honor of watching families grow and being able to capture these precious memories.<br />
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Please note that these two images are uncropped versions. The cropped versions that the parents purchased showed more baby than black background.<br />
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For more family, children or baby portraits, go to our website, <a href="http://www.miller-photo.com/">http://www.miller-photo.com/</a>. <br />
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You can also communicate with us through Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-VA/Miller-Photography-Inc/172936215623Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-43624763315580084292010-02-16T08:05:00.000-08:002010-02-17T13:45:38.559-08:00Engagement Portraits, Richmond, VA<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S3q_QfezQ2I/AAAAAAAAAIU/diYtbpBBm54/s1600-h/10Melissa_126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S3q_QfezQ2I/AAAAAAAAAIU/diYtbpBBm54/s320/10Melissa_126.JPG" /></a></div>Virginia is For Lovers!<br />
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Richmond, Virginia is so full of history, art, architecture, and culture. You can find just about anything you want to see, eat, or do within just a few miles each other. It is the perfect place for photographing portraits of newly engaged couples. We had the pleasure of following Melissa and Brandon around downtown Richmond this past Valentine's Day. We, being a couple married for over 20 years, enjoyed being with this special couple and, for us, remembering and renewing what it felt like to have the "world in our hands" and the excitement of a future together. <br />
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To see more of our photography, go to <a href="http://www.miller-photo.com/">http://www.miller-photo.com/</a>.<br />
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We are, also, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-VA/Miller-Photography-Inc/172936215623?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S3rBHOypSkI/AAAAAAAAAIc/eISrFFcWbYQ/s1600-h/10Melissa_042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S3rBHOypSkI/AAAAAAAAAIc/eISrFFcWbYQ/s320/10Melissa_042.JPG" /></a></div>Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-61855637342065955802010-02-13T14:10:00.000-08:002010-02-13T14:10:08.052-08:00Snow Doesn't Stop the Trip to the Chapel!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S3chpt4_WtI/AAAAAAAAAIM/yS9OQDClddY/s1600-h/10Amanda_347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S3chpt4_WtI/AAAAAAAAAIM/yS9OQDClddY/s320/10Amanda_347.JPG" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Who won't forget this winter? As probably many photographers have found out this winter, "Snow doesn't stop couples from getting to the chapel!" We had the honor of photographing Amanda and Brandon's wedding in Warrenton, VA on January 31, 2010. Thankfully, the snow totals were less the farther north we went! We thank Amanda, Brandon, their families and friends for making the day so enjoyable and allowing us to capture many memories.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">For more of Amanda and Brandon's wedding photos, visit our Facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-VA/Miller-Photography-Inc/172936215623">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-VA/Miller-Photography-Inc/172936215623</a>? Become our Facebook fan!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">Also, visit our website at <a href="http://www.miller-photo.com/">http://www.miller-photo.com/</a>.</div>Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-62081439148224736252010-02-06T13:54:00.000-08:002010-02-06T13:54:12.117-08:00Snow, Snow Go Away!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S23k3Gb08JI/AAAAAAAAAIE/AXO1PvLwa-c/s1600-h/IMG_0188.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S23k3Gb08JI/AAAAAAAAAIE/AXO1PvLwa-c/s320/IMG_0188.JPG" /></a>I don't think any of us in Virginia will forget this winter in a long time. I don't think I will personally complain about the summer temperatures when it reaches 100 this year!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">While experiencing the third major snowstorm in two and half months, we watched the birds come to our feeder. It was interesting to imagine what they were saying to each other. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Please don't forget our feathered friends during this major snowstorm. We were out of seed quickly, so we created a type of suet to put in our feeder. We toasted bread, put peanut butter on it and crushed a few nuts. Then we put it in our suet feeder. You don't realize how many birds are outside until you start to feed them.Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182094009564156631.post-14785602470759718462010-02-06T13:32:00.000-08:002010-02-06T13:32:48.625-08:00Flower Girls and Ring Bearers , Article 2 of 2<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S23fs49iC2I/AAAAAAAAAH8/-buVH-mHSkQ/s1600-h/2009Janet_105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zrjE0OE-Y98/S23fs49iC2I/AAAAAAAAAH8/-buVH-mHSkQ/s320/2009Janet_105.JPG" /></a>The name ring bearer originated with being called a paige boy. Traditionally paige boys held the responsiblity of carrying the bride's train as she went down the wedding aisle. They dressed in velvet jackets, short trousers, and large, round linen collars with a large bow attached. They, also, wore white silk hose and black shoes with large buckles. Paiges can still be seen in many British royal weddings. Because of the difficulty of carrying the long train, paige boys were no younger than age seven. Today's ring bearers may be younger than seven--if they can't walk in, they are rolled in a wagon or held in the arms of an attendant.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>In today's formal weddings, ring bearers now hold the responsibility of carrying a satin pillow with repricas of the bridal couple's rings. The modern day tradition of being a ring bearer is to give young family members an opportunity to participate in the wedding ceremony. Typically ring bearers are nephews of the bride or groom.Miller Photography Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08884032600511840829noreply@blogger.com0