Amanda Ovena Photography: Blog https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog en-us (C) Amanda Ovena Photography (Amanda Ovena Photography) Mon, 16 Mar 2020 06:50:00 GMT Mon, 16 Mar 2020 06:50:00 GMT https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-12/u1062411553-o226189432-50.jpg Amanda Ovena Photography: Blog https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog 80 120 Wedding Accessory Personalized Hangers https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/6/wedding-accessory-personalized-hangers One of my favorite wedding accessories I have seen over the last couple of years is the personalized wedding dress hanger.  They make a great bridal shower gift and I wish I had known about them when my close friends got married because I would have had one made for each and every one of them!  You can have whatever you like written in the wire.  I find most people put their married name if they plan on changing it.  However, I think a cute nick name or even just Bride would be great.   You could even get them as a bridesmaids gift with each attendants name or nickname.  There are quite a few people selling them on Etsy these days, here is a link to one of the bigger vendors, as of this post it looks like there is a sale going on!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/164847375/sale-personalized-wedding-dress-hanger?ref=shop_home_feat_1

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]]> (Amanda Ovena Photography) https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/6/wedding-accessory-personalized-hangers Mon, 22 Jun 2015 19:24:18 GMT Heritage Hall in Kirkland Washignton https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/6/heritage-hall-in-kirkland-washignton Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < It was the first time I have shot a wedding at Heritage Hall.  It is on the small side, but great for an intimate wedding.  There is a very well manicured garden as well.  Additionally it is right below a large park and a two minute walk to the beach and lots of cute shops and restaurants.  It was a gorgeous day for a wedding.  The celebration was short and sweet.  Here are a few of my favorite details of the day.

]]> (Amanda Ovena Photography) https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/6/heritage-hall-in-kirkland-washignton Mon, 08 Jun 2015 18:58:35 GMT Gasworks Studio Headshots with Tiffeny https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/6/studio-headshots-with-tiffeny I had a great time a couple of weeks ago testing out the studio with Tiffeny. We even used the hair blower!  I have to say that this is a laugh riot! It somehow does make things cooler.  I don't know what it is about having the wind in your hair, but it makes people smile.

I love shooting outdoors too, but having the option to shoot indoors in Seattle is important. As well all know, it still rains at rather unpredictable moments, even in the spring.  I wanted to try out the lighting and do some headshots that would be something you could use for LinkedIn or a website bio page. 

Forbes insists that two of the top mistakes people make on LinkedIn are not having a picture and not having an accurate recent picture that makes you look professional.  You can read more about it here: http://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2013/03/04/8-mistakes-you-should-never-make-on-linkedin/

 

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]]> (Amanda Ovena Photography) https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/6/studio-headshots-with-tiffeny Mon, 01 Jun 2015 22:15:00 GMT Lucha Libre Project https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/5/lucha-libre-projects ​Every photographer has a personal project that they do for the love of it.  Mine is Lucha Libre.  Specifically following the luchadors of Lucha Libre Volcanica.  I have been to almost all of their shows and yet it still amazes me every time.  I still hold my breath every time they leap from the top cords of the ring.  Here are a few of my favorites from their most recent show, the Taco Libre Showdown at the Mobile Food Truck Rodeo in the International District.  See more about Lucha Libre Volcanica here:  http://luchavolcanica.com/  You too can become a luchador! Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography <

 

]]> (Amanda Ovena Photography) https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/5/lucha-libre-projects Mon, 18 May 2015 18:30:00 GMT Kerry Park Engagement Photos https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/5/kerry-park-engagement-photos

Kerry Park in Seattle WA has to be one of the most popular spots in the city for engagement photos and wedding pictures.  On any sunny day you can drive by and see people taking their photo with the famous Space Needle.  The truly great thing about he spot is that there are many other hidden places to take even more pictures.  So get the Space Needle photo with your love and then take a little walk around to see what else is near by. A small park only a couple blocks away.

The park below Kerry Park.

Have a little fun.  Make an afternoon of it!

]]> (Amanda Ovena Photography) https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/5/kerry-park-engagement-photos Mon, 11 May 2015 19:19:16 GMT Mother's Day https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/5/mothers-day-is-may-10th Mother and Daughter Portrait at the wedding.Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography &lt;

I am sure we have all had that moment where we realized that Mother's Day's right around the corner and you have no idea what to get Mom.  Well, if you are getting married this year your wedding photos can serve as double duty for next Mother's Day.  

Make sure to get a nice photo of you and your mom and have it printed as an enlargement for a nice surprise thank you gift, holiday present, or Mother's Day gift.  Mothers love photos of their children no matter how old they are.  They love group family photos as well.  So take advantage of that formal photo time you have with your photographer and get an amazing image of you and your mother.  Not just for today, but for later this year, and then as a keepsake for many years to come.
 


 


 

]]> (Amanda Ovena Photography) https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/5/mothers-day-is-may-10th Mon, 04 May 2015 19:30:07 GMT Newest Luchadors of Lucha Libre Volcanica! https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/2/newest-luchadors-of-lucha-libre-volcanica Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography <

If you haven't gotten a chance to see masked Mexican wrestling in person you are missing out!  These three are the newest luchadors of Lucha Libre Volcanica.  A Lucha Libre school located in Renton Washington.  Halcon Negro, Greengo Loco and Trueno Verde will be performing at the Taco Truck Smack Down in the Fremont Neighborhood of Seattle in May.  It is a great event to eat some awesome truck food at the Food Truck Rodeo while you watch some Lucha Libre!

]]> (Amanda Ovena Photography) Greengo Halcon Loco Negro Trueno Verde headshots libre lucha lucha libre lucha libre volcanica luchador luchadores mask masked wrestling mexican mexicano mexico seattle washington https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/2/newest-luchadors-of-lucha-libre-volcanica Tue, 10 Feb 2015 19:30:00 GMT Trying Out the New Blog! https://amandaovenaphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/12/trying-out-the-new-blog Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < Copyright Amanda Ovena Photography < I have had this space for a while now and not yet investigated running my blog from here instead of blogspot.  I do like blogspot, but I think that consolidating where people need to go to view my images would be a good idea.  So I will give it a try and add some of the fun photos from a summer wedding.  I hope you enjoy them.

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