A bowl filled with tree ornaments has be done, but nothing brings flavor of holidays long ago as does a large glass bowl of bright red apples and tangy smelling oranges. Or how about a metal pail filled with mixed nuts in shell next to fireplace. Throw in a couple of nutcrackers and kids will be at them all time instead of candy.

Speaking of candy, that holiday favorite candy canes are for more that eating or hanging on your tree. Think of using them in floral arrangements, or tie together using a packing string to make a garland. Tie a string of candy canes around big fat candle (make sure no paper is near wick). Of course you can always attach a candy cane to package bows and invitations too.

Don’t forget our little furry friends during holiday season. http://www.sew-help-me.com/free-pattern-christmas- ornament-fidos-sock.html has a Free sewing pattern for Fido’s very own Goodie Sock for fireplace.

There are endless ways to make your home festive for holidays. The key word is it is YOUR home. Decorate for you. Seasonal decorating can be a way to help you and your family get into holiday spirit. When there is joy in home, all visitors to that home experience and take a little of that joy with them when they leave.

Experience & Samples

Aside from samples from people you know, you can ask photographer himself about samples. You can call photographers on your list and do an interview over phone or make an appointment to meet in person. This is your chance to ask photographer any questions you may have such as their experience, what training they have and what different types of photography they have studied. If you are doing an in-person interview, photographer can show you portfolios of samples of their work. If doing a phone interview, that ends well, you may want to go in person and see a portfolio.

Schedule and Appointment

When you have chose photographer you think you want to use, you will have to schedule several appointments. The bride and groom, bride’s parents and anyone else who may be taking part in paying for wedding should be present at these meetings regarding wedding photography.

At these meetings, you will discuss price, payment schedule and possible deposits. Next you will discuss plan for taking photos. Many people also get video and digital photographs now. Do you want these? Will your photographer be able to provide these? Will there be extra fees?

Many people have specific plans as to what they want pictures of (e.g. bride and father coming down aisle, bride and groom, rings exchanging, kiss, bridesmaids, etc.) This is your chance to get all this written down so that photographer is sure to get all shots you want. Other people give their photographers a little more freedom to decide what pictures will be good to take.

Be sure to ask any questions you have about this important event. Your wedding photography is important to you so don’t hesitate to be clear about what you want.