I was so excited when Design Aglow contacted me to say they had chosen some of my pictures for their Insipre Me Cards - A Modern Posing Guide for Wedding Parties!  I have long been a fan of Design Aglow’s templates and marketing tools and is an invaluable inspiration site for photographers and designers alike.

This guide is absolutely perfect for us wedding photographers who could use a little inspiration once in a while. Sometimes big groups can leave us going back to our old line-ups and after looking through this guide, I am already ridiculously inspired!

The pretty wedding party with the parasols in the images above is from Cimberly and Chris’s amazing Mackinaw Island wedding last summer.  It also features some of my other past weddings, which I would love to share but I’m afraid you’ll have to get your own copy ;)  To my brides and grooms that were featured, a little treat is on it’s way to them!

To order your own fabulous copy, click on this link for your own guide.  If you order before June 18, it’s $10 off the normal price!

A few months ago I had the honor to work with the fabulous team behind EightWest for their pajama party held at Art Van.  When they asked if I would like to photograph and participate in the EightWest Wedding Party I couldn’t say yes fast enough!

While I don’t often participate in wedding shows, I did know I wanted a very fabulously-designed space to showcase some of my work for the evening. I immediately enlisted my friend and fellow wedding professional, Dee of Element of Elegance.  We pulled together antiques, pictures and Dee designed floral to pull it all together.

The evening was filled with amazing area vendors, dancing, a fashion show, and of course hosting the evening was the beautiful and talented hosts of EightWest, Terri DeBoer and Rachael Ruiz.  I was there snapping ‘engagement pictures’ of those who attended and enjoying the festive atmosphere.  Thanks to all those who attended and from what I hear, this is going to now be an annual event!

To see all the pictures taken, you can view the slideshow here.

I am so excited to be participating (and taking pictures!) in the EightWest Wedding party this Wednesday.  There are loads of fabulous vendors and free swag so all you brides-to-be, grab your friends, fiance and family and come down to see what all the hype is about!  Ready to RSVP?  Here’s the link….Facebook.com/eightwestonline

See you there!

I am heading to my favorite Midwest city of Chicago at the end of the month for shoots and have a few sessions open for Friday March 26 - Sunday March 28. If you live in the Chicagoland area (or want to travel to Chicago!) and want to set up a session, email me at amy@acarrollphotography.com.  They book fast and I’m booking on a first come, first serve basis.

Have a lovely day all!

…#53!  Bailey Hanrahan!!

I used random.org to choose my winner, and while I could give away sessions to everyone who participated (70! Awesome!!), I am extending a special offer to all of the fabulous blog readers who participated.  If you book a ‘This Little Dog’ session anytime before the end of the week, receive $50 off my normal $150 session fee.  Just mention this post when booking.

Thank you again everyone! I was so excited to see the response to this! Happy Monday!

To my winner Bailey - drop me an email at amy@acarrollphotography.com to claim your prize.