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Introducing Eclectic Images: Our Featured UnBride Vendor. Here is some information about them in their own words.

I found the above message in a fortune cookie years ago. It came at a pivotal point in my life when I was feeling unfulfilled with my then job (in finance) and I felt a stirring inside for something more. At that point I decided I was going to do whatever it took to become a photographer, even if that meant working at the mall portrait studio (which I did!) After “paying my dues” for a few years working at the portrait studio and also at a local newspaper as a photojournalist and shooting weddings part time, I finally jumped in full time about 5 years ago. And I’ve loved every moment since.

A little more about me – my name is Heather Banks and I specialize in weddings and portraits, though my motto is that I’ll shoot anything. I live in Austin, Texas with my husband Mike (we’re newlyweds!) and our two Boston Terriers, Linus and Moo, in a groovy 1970’s house that we are currently remodeling (we call it our brady bunch house). I’m also opening a studio soon in the fabulous East Village Lofts on East 11th Street right in the heart of Austin.

In addition to taking wedding photos and family and senior portraits all around Austin and central Texas, I’m also a destination wedding photographer, I’ve photographed weddings all over Mexico and also in St. Kitts, Barbados, Napa, and Martha’s Vineyard to name a few.

www.eclecticimagesphotography.com

512-947-7864
info@eclecticimagesphotography.com

Gloria Wong Design is a boutique wedding design and consulting company (based in San Francisco) that offers stylish creative services for your big day. We specialize in creating strong design concepts and details inspired by you as a couple. We help you sort through all of your ideas and offer guidance on how to filter, enhance, and translate them into an impressive event that is completely reflective of your taste and personalities. We help bring your vision to life by generating ideas on how to thread your style and your story through to each visual element of your wedding.

Photo Credit: Jen Curtis Photography

As one of the leading special event florists in Chicago focused on weddings, our artistry and professionalism exceed our client’s expectations. We offer inspiring, alternative creations in contrast to today’s commonplace floral arrangements. At Scarlet Petal, we lend our expertise to more than just flowers. We understand the importance of looking at an event holistically – our vendor relationships with linen, lighting, and photography professionals ensure the breathtaking ambiance complements your venue and is captured as a beautiful memory for years to come.

La Partie Events
310.430.0919 office
info@lapartieevents.com
www.lapartieevents.com
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Website: www.paperolive.com

Paper Olive is paper couture. Our specialty is luxury invitation design that features vibrant color, clean cliens, and chic modern updates for brides who like their classics with a twist. From lush silk boxes to vintage letterpress, from exotic destination themes to swanky urban style, we transform your wedding stationary into a fabulous first impression, setting the tone for an event that will be joyous, stunning and unforgettable.

Website: www.ourlaboroflove.com

Blog: www.ourblogoflove.com

We LOVE Our Labor of Love, which is why we invited them to be a part of our UnBride Guide, which we will be debuting in January. Some of the coolest cats in the wedding industry, all together in one guide. Here’s what makes Our Labor of Love so very UnBride:

We think you, your family celebrations, your friends and your true loves are beautiful, and any images that represent these milestones should illustrate the pure joy in these moments. In fact, the wife part of this husband-and-wife team will no doubt disarm you with her gentleness and charm while the husband part loosens you up with his cynical witticisms so that before you know it, you’ve got a miasma of artful photographs so achingly beautiful it will make your heart break like an egg. In fact, that is our hope here at Our Labor of Love Photography Studio, to break open everyone’s heart, because a closed heart is not photogenic.

Website: www.michellehayesphotos.com

Blog: www.michellehayesphotos.com/blog

I would describe my style as modern, stylish and photojournalistic. Modern because wedding photography can be what ever you want it to be, there shouldn’t be rules and stylish because I used to work in the fashion industry so I love anything fashion-forward and editorial-like. But I have to say my specialty lies with documenting the event in an unobtrusive manner. I recognize the importance of capturing the moments, whether small or large, because the bride and groom will not always remember them throughout the whirlwind of emotions going on that day. Years from now when a couple looks at the pictures they will see a complete perspective – from environment, captured gestures, looks and overall feeling. I am able to achieve all this by simply documenting the day as it unfolds in a fun, relaxed manner while gracefully fitting in. Combine all this and you get something I like to call wedding photojournalism with style.

Website: pryorevents.com
Blog: pryorevents.blogspot.com

Hillary says: I am always honored to be a part of someone’s wedding day and consider it to be my passion to capture the emotions, fun, love and energy of the day. I seek amazing lighting and look for beautiful backdrops. I capture your day as it happens and glamorize it. Never obtrusive, only stepping in when needed. My approach is fun, creative, easygoing: images that are YOU. I emphasize color and work on each individual portrait to give every photo a custom look – fresh, modern, and beautiful. I care about people and the experience we will have together!

Website: www.hillarymaybery.com

Blog: www.hillarymaybery.com/blog

Website: www.mjse.com
Blog: www.blog.mintjulepinc.om

Website: www.lyndseyhamiltonevents.com
Blog: www.lyndseyhamiltonevents.com/index.php/blog