Congratulations on your engagement!

	The engagement rings are on and our staff can hardly wait to hear how excited you are about planning your wedding day. A wedding album is not just a collection of images taken during a ceremony and a party, it is history in the making, YOUR family history and we are your trained witnesses to capture these special moments and frame them for posterity. This is only the beginning.
	Comments like these keep coming back from newly weds: “I didn’t see anything that day…It all went so fast…I am so glad we have these wonderful photographs to help us remember how great the whole event was.”
	This type of testimonial is what we build our reputation on. Over the years, we have provided so many couples with images that turn the clock back every time their images are seen. They remember how much fun the day was. How the little flower girl dropped her bouquet walking down the aisle. These are priceless memories. Special things like these will happen during your wedding day I guarantee it and we will be there to capture those emotional moments.
	We would like the opportunity to discuss the various solutions our studio can offer for your upcoming wedding. It is very important to hire a professional to handle such an important day. Yes, it is history in the making and you have invested so much time and energy in making it perfect, it is only natural that the event be recorded by a professional photographer. We offer unlimited proofs in a custom designed album, proofs to view on our website for your out of town guests, and a copy of your proofs on CD/DVD; black and white, colour or sepia at no extra charge; a complimentary engagement session; two complimentary family portrait sessions; and unlimited locations. Our prices vary depending on the time needed to fulfill your dream wedding.
	Please, consider our studio as a potential photography supplier for this special day. We would be extremely pleased and excited to plan this mile stone event with you, so that it is exactly tailored to your desires, needs, and budget. You can make an appointment to see our portfolio at your convenience by calling 905-641-55587 or info@klicphotographicdesign.com.  Don’t forget to check us out on the web at www.klicphotographicdesign.com.

We’ve Moved!

KLIC Photographic Design is now located at 1457 St. Paul Street West in St. Catharines.  Just minutes from our previous location with better parking and easier access from the city.  Our Grand Opening will be posted soon but look for it in February!  Our new number is 905-641-5558.  We hope the transition will be smooth with minor hickups along the way.  Cheers!

Beau Monde Productions Bridal Show

Thank you to more than 1500 brides that passed through our photography booth this weekend in Hamilton at the Hamilton Convention Centre.  It was our pleasure to meet with you.  Cheers! 

Professional Photographers of Ontario Print Show

Congratulations to all the professional photographers who submitted their prints for the PPO Print Salon Show today.  I was proud to have both these prints approved by 5 national judges.

 

How to tie a Knot

Windsor Knot

The Windsor Knot is a thick, wide and triangular tie knot that projects confidence. It would therefore be your knot of choice for presentations, job interviews, courtroom appearances etc. It is best suited for spread collar shirts and it’s actually quite easy to do.

While just about everyone can use this tie knot to tie his tie, it looks especially well on men with longer necks as its wide form shortens the perceived height of the neck a little bit.

To tie the Windsor Knot, select a tie of your choice and stand in front of a mirror. Then simply follow the steps below:

	1) The wide end “W” should extend about 12 inches below the narrow end “N”. Cross the wide end “W” over the narrow end “N”.
	2) Bring the wide end “W” up through the loop between the collar and your tie; then back down.
	3) Pull the wide end “W” underneath the narrow end “N” and to the right, back through the loop and to the right again so that the wide end “W” is inside out.
	4) Bring the wide end “W” across the front from right to left.
	5) Pull the wide end “W” up through the loop again.
	6) Bring the wide end “W” down through the knot in front.
	7) Using both hands, tighten the knot carefully and draw it up to the collar.

Congratulations, you did it! You see, it is not rocket science after all. Simply keep practicing the Windsor Knot a few more times until you can tie this necktie knot within less than 30 seconds.

Go to tie-a-tie.net for different styles, tricks and tips!

I’M BACK!

I was in Winnipeg at the Professional Photographers of Canada Convention last week catching up on new trends and tips to better our service for our clients.  While I was there several of my images were judged by the Canada’s top Official Panal of Judges and my work was hung – that’s HUGE!  It was absolutley amazing to see.  Thank you to all my clients that push me to be better than I was the day before.

Visit our work at www.klicphotographicdesign.com or email us at info@klicphotographicdesign.com to find out more about our services.

Bridal Open House

Rockway Glen Presents their annual Bridal Open House from 11-3 on Sunday March 25 at their beautiful location on 9th Street in St. Catharines.  KLIC Photographic Design is proud to be listed as one of their preferred vendors.  Rockway Glen only uses vendors that believe in the highest quality of service.  We would like to see you there, admission is complimentary.  Visit our website to see a glimpse of our wedding portfolio or call us at 905-562-6008 to learn more of our services.

Destination Weddings

Destination weddings are more popular than ever before.  KLIC Photographic Design works with our couples to ensure every aspect of their vacation is covered.  When we travel with our clients to their desination location we make sure we know all the prime locations well in advance of arriving at the resort.  We discuss ideas and concepts with our couples so when we’re there during the celebration all we do is work, leaving the stress and chaos for our clients at home.  We don’t have any concerns about working overseas and have never run into a problem in 9 years.  It is such an honour to travel the distance to provide our clients with their “Memories of a Lifetime”.  Contact our staff at info@klicphotographicdesign.com to discuss your wedding dream. 

Fantasy Bridal Fashion Expo 2007

 KLIC Photographic Design will be attending the Fantasy Bridal Fashion Expo in Niagara Falls on Sunday March 4th, 2007 from 11-5.  The bridal show is located at Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and Conference Centre at 6755 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.  The contact number is 1-800-267-8439.  This bridal show is Niagara’s largest and most extensive bridal show featuring over 50 exhibitors, door prizes and more.  The fashion show is presented by Marilee’s Bridal and Special Occassion.  Tickets are $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door.  You can purchase your tickets here at KLIC Photographic Design at 3984 Victoria Avenue by calling 905-562-6008.  Complimentary admission for all brides!  We hope to see you there.

Wedding Shot List

When it comes down to the individual shots of your wedding KLIC Photographic Design makes sure your wedding images are geared for your taste and your comfort level.  For instance, if you are uncomfortable having a stranger in your house don’t ask your professional photographer for an all day service because it will be unnecessary financially and might even cause stress before the day has even begun.  Try to figure out what times of the day are important to you by going through the list below.  Most importantly make sure your photographer uses a guide on your day so no important shots are left out.  Your day flies by and you don’t have a second chance to capture the moments you will always cherish.  You might want to make sure that some or all of these shots are covered by your wedding photographer before the day even arrives.  Also make sure if you have anything special planned to let your photograper know well in advance like the rose ceremony, Ukranian Dancers, live music, etc.  Don’t forget all the candid images in between that capture the true emotion of your day.  This is just a guide and I hope it will be of great service to you while planning your Memories of a Lifetime:

Before the ceremony:

Bride alone, fixing veil, getting dressed, attendants getting ready, bride in mirror, bride close-up, putting on boutonniere, bride with parents, bride with maid of honour, with attendants, with flower girls, placing garter, groom alone, groom with parents, groom with best man, groom with ushers, groom with ringbears, groom putting on boutonnieres, invitations, leaving the house, getting into limos.

Ceremony:

Ushers seating guests, guests outside, bride getting out of car, parents being seated, ushers at the altar, processional, dad giving away bride, vows, exchanging of the rings, lighting candles, organist, the kiss, view from back of church, recessional, signing of the certificate, leaving the church, bride and groom in car.

Before the Reception:

Bride and groom close-up, 3/4 and full lengths, bride alone, groom alone, bride and groom with groom’s family, bride and groom with bride’s family, bride and groom with both sets of parents, bride and groom with maid of honour and best man, bride and groom with wedding party, bride with ushers, groom with attendants, bride and grooms hands, flowers, rings, bride and groom with special friends.

Reception:

Receiving line, bride and groom receiving guests, parents and wedding party being introduced, best man’s speech, bride and groom toasting, bride and groom smooching, head table, cake table, bride and groom cutting the cake and feeding each other, gift table, the musicians, the guest book, bride and groom first dance, parents and bridal party first dance, bride and dad dancing, groom and mom dancing, table shots, friends and family shots, other guests dancing, bride throwing bouquet, groom removing garter and throwing garter, bride and groom waving goodbye.