Companies that provide photo retouching for professional photographers draw out strong and conflicting opinions in the photography world. Many purist photographers feel that they impart a piece of their soul into their work; by handing the raw photos over to a professional photo editing service, they’re sacrificing the personal aspect that they put into their art. Others feel that using a service that provides retouching for professional photographers is akin to Michelangelo using apprentices while painting the Sistine Chapel. It gave him the freedom to focus on his art instead of being bogged down mixing shades of paint and filling…
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Every wedding is supposed to be a magical occasion. Between the clothes and the decorations, a lot of work goes into creating the environment that the couple wants for their wedding. But what is more magical than fireworks? Every child has a fascination with fireworks and who can blame them? A recent and popular trend in the marriage world, is the use of large wedding sparklers during the ceremony. Guests holding their own sparkler can create a great image of everyone holding light up to greet and send of the newly weds. When it comes to choosing the right sparkler…
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With alarming statistics being released regarding the physical health of most Americans, communities are choosing to tackle the issue in new and exciting ways. A staggering number of people are choosing to stay active by participating in mud-covered obstacle courses and color runs. There are an incredible number of similar events popping up around the country. Over the past few years, non-traditional running and obstacle courses have become incredibly popular. Many see it as a fun and competitive way to stay in shape. Estimations show about two million runners participated in non-traditional races last year. Of these two million runners,…
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Everybody has at least one person in their life that seems almost impossible to shop for, or they’ve just been in your life so long that you’ve run out of gift ideas. Thankfully, the pajama onesies from your childhood are making a major comeback, and your loved one can be one of the first to hop back on the bandwagon. Footed pajamas for adults are the ideal gift for anyone in your life this holiday season, from your spouse to your coworkers. While they do make for a good gag gift, the benefits of footed pajamas for adults are extremely…
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So you just walked out of the hair salon with a brand new set of gorgeous hair extensions — and you’re not alone. Millions of women just like you are lengthening their locks every year, and the number of salons offering these extensions has risen an amazing 28.5% in the last two years. But because hair extensions are technically strands of dead hair with no root, they’re much more delicate and prone to damage than your natural locks. As a result, failing to care for your extensions properly will have you replacing them too early. Making sure your sew weave…
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Wedding linen rentals are one of the lesser talked about aspects of planning a wedding. Everyone loves to talk about the dress, location, and of course after-party activities, but renting linens for a wedding reception can be a fun process as well. The right wedding reception linens can turn your event into a stylish, trendy, and visually-attractive environment for all guests to enjoy. The wrong choice can make it look a real hot mess. Here are three things to think about when it comes to wedding reception linens. 1.) Color: There are a plethora of colors to choose from when…
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Planning a wedding can be one of the most wonderful times of a lifetime while simultaneously being one of the most stressful times. You have to planning a wedding day that many have been thinking about for their entire lives — except now it’s really happening. In America, there are about 2.4 million weddings performed each year, with an average of 44,230 being done every weekend. The average time to plan a wedding spans about seven to 12 months. Read on for tips to start planning a wedding! Theme Picking a theme will allow many other pieces to fall into…
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If you haven’t heard by now, wedding sparklers are quickly becoming the hottest accessory for brides everywhere. Thankfully, word still hasn’t reached many brides-to-be, so you can be the first of your friends to add this amazing special touch to your amazing special day. Deciding to buy sparklers for your wedding is making a conscious decision to make all your friends and family as jealous as they can possibly get. Your loved ones will be clamoring as to where you got the idea and how they can find sparklers for their big day. Here’s just a few of the ways…
