Friday, March 26, 2010

Meeting Photofly...

Have you ever walked into a place and felt at complete ease? That is how I felt when I met Larry Jacks from Photofly Images. What an amazing person. He has such a diverse background, from living in California and being apart of Disney to being a wedding coordinator himself. He knows the in's and out’s of production and now Videography and Photography.  As we met today and discussed our businesses, I discovered we both have something in common, we are putting ourselves out there to build our business and become the success we want our business to be.  We are thriving for the success that everyone wants. With that thrive, we will succeed! Look at the greatness that Larry is already creating! His work is amazing and he has what it takes to make make your memories last a lifetime!
For more information on Photofly Images check out: www.photoflyimages.com

Thursday, March 18, 2010

From the ground up...

When I was four years old I went to my very last ballet practice. I told my mom that I wanted to do what my brother was doing. The following week she took me to where my brother was practicing and after 5 minutes, I cried the entire rest of practice. The coach had to hold me the entire practice, while still teaching the rest of the class. The other parents in the class said I wouldn't be back, or I wouldn't last, but I came back for the next practice. I did a few rolls and then I resumed my position in the arms of my coach for the remainder of class, but I hadn't cried that time. I kept going back and I never stopped for 18 years. My love and dedication was to a sport called Judo.
The sport taught me to never give up, to always come out with your best foot forward and show them what you've got, and that is what I plan to do with my business.
With that, I am proud to say that my website has finally launched. I have many people to thank who have helped me get to this point. First and foremost, my husband and daughter. My daughter loves to hear about the wedding world and wishes she were in the shoes of the bride I am working with and my husband has to be the extra set of hands for every aspect whether its for the business or our family life. I owe my success to them. There are many thanks to my family and friends who have supported me along the way from the ground up and will always continue to support me through the success of the business. To the Stockton/Lisko family for instilling their trust in me on such an important and beautiful day. And without further delay to all the esteemed vendors that I have met. The long hours, meetings, phone calls, emails and bridal shows has paid off for each and everyone of my esteemed vendors is part of the foundation of the business. It is important to have a foundation of trustworthy vendors who will provide the same level of excellent service and professionalism that I will provide to my clients. And in the esteemed vendors I have collaborated with, I have found that.
And finally a thank you, that words cannot express enough, to Magnifica Bella. Thank you to Cynthia and Joey for doing my hair and makeup for my portfolio photo shoot. Your work is outstanding and with all the nerves that I had, you both made me feel at ease and I was beyond delighted with the results. Many thanks to Carollo Photography for the amazing pictures you took for my portfolio and for the site. You have amazing talent and it will take you far. To Mimi Wilson for designing a beautiful site. It provided the best foot forward edge that I was aiming for. And a huge thank you to Jonathan Betz Photography for providing additional images to add that final, lasting touch. Jonathan and Lindsay are beyond describable in their efforts to help others. From the first time I met them, I saw the love and dedication that I had in Judo in their photography.
I plan to provide the same love and dedication that I had in judo to Sarah Viera Event Planning & Design. I have the heart and mentality to never give up until you are satisfied with the outcome and I only want the very best for Sarah Viera Event Planning & Design.