Getting Fit | San Diego Nutrition
There is likely no time in your life that you worry more about getting into shape than when preparing for your wedding day. Many brides focus on exercise and dieting, but often those results are short-lived. Consider working with a nutrionist to learn about healthy lifestyle choices that will last a lifetime.
Brooke Joanna Benlifer, RD is an expert on adult and pediatric nutrition with an emphasis on overcoming emotional eating and focusing on a clean and eco-friendly, balanced diet. She is a Cornell University graduate and Registered Dietitian with nearly seven years of clinical experience and is now full-fledged in private practice (www.brookejoannanutrition.com). She counsels kids and athletes on health and nutrition, coaches local clients and designs corporate wellness programs. In addition, she has done freelance writing for Dr. Andrew Weil, MD.
Brooke combines the latest research on health and weight management with creative recipe ideas and a passion and energy that is unmatched by others. She includes personalized grocery shopping trips and in-home consultations for customized convenience and a one-on-one experience. Call 619-206-8022 to schedule your appointment or email Brooke at: brookejoanna@gmail.com
Brooke also works with the Bridal Bar! Mention you heard about her from BlueFlair Photography!
Stacks of Love!
This couple has to be one of the funnest couples around. We were in stitches at their consultation, and as we got to know them, we learned that she’s a librarian and he’s a chef. So, we started percolating ideas for a fun and creative engagement session. I’m always online, admiring talented photographers, and getting fresh inspiration. I had seen a wonderful classroom engagement session, by the fabulous @millieholloman. We ran the idea past our couple to see if we could get access to the library. They loved the idea! Our groom here is a bit of a prankster, so we played up on his mischief . . . and so the story unfolds. It’s a tale of love in the “stacks” (a library term, if you’re not familiar).
He was totally complaining about the “acting”, since the book was illustrated!
Thanks you two! You were wonderful sports!! See you soon!
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Bridal Suh-Weet!
San Diego Beach Weddings
Living in beautiful San Diego, beach weddings are naturally a common occurrence. With our great weather, you can plan a beach wedding at almost any time of the year! And there’s really no limit to your creativity when getting married on the beach. You can go with a nautical theme with sailboats and sandcastles, a tropical theme with seashells and palm trees, or something sophisticated with orchids. Your colors can be vibrant or muted. The dress can be simple and flowy, or elegant and formal. Whether your event is small and intimate, or somewhat more grand, here’s a useful article from The Knot with some good advice when planning your perfect beach wedding! “Beach Wedding Basics: 12 Must-read Tips – Beach Weddings by The Knot.com” http://hub.tm/?qcMHj
Trying to find the perfect wedding favors? Check out this site – they have something for every type of beach wedding: “Beach Wedding Favors – Beach Weddings” http://hub.tm/?sRepu
J Loves L!!
Jessica and Lewis are such a fun-loving couple! They had a great time during their engagement session, and so did we. We headed down to our favorite spot at La Jolla Beach, and then did a little “up-town” shooting.
The clouds are water were just amazing that morning!
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Brides Against Breast Cancer 2009
Hello to all our beautiful brides!!! I know you all have been anxiously and patiently waiting to view the images we photographed of all of you at this years Brides Against Breast Cancer 2009 San Diego Event. Well they are all ready to be viewed, but to keep prying, soon to be husbands’ eyes, from sneaking any peaks of you before the big day, we have posted them to a username and passcode protected site. Obviously posting the login info here kinda defeats the purpose of this covert operation, so we ask that each of you email us at info@blueflairphotography.com to receive this top secret information. We’ll email you back a link and the login info for you to see yourselves in all your breathtaking glory. From the event site you’ll be able to email links to your pics to anyone and everyone you want to, just be sure they know not to let the cat out of the bag to you know who.
We want to make sure and thank the vendors that helped make you look like the beautiful brides-to-be that you are:
Our first BIG THANKS goes to Allison Stevens of Magnolia Flowers who’s generous donation of this unique bouquet, which turned out to be the brides’ favorite, was much appreciated. Allison is one of our preferred vendors and has become a really good friend. She was trained in France and thrives on creating unique and dynamic arrangements that stretch the imagination…kinda like our photography, so it’s a match made in heaven. Thanks Alli, you rock!!!
We’d also like to give a big THANK YOU to Willem-Aidan who provided not just one, but THREE different bouquets for our lovely brides to pose with for their portraits. This florist went out of his way to make sure each bouquet was elegant and perfect. Stefanie and I haven’t had the pleasure of working with him directly, but we can’t wait to get the chance! Here’s just one of the lovelies he provided…
And last but certainly NOT LEAST, we’d like to thank Teresa Skeen and Maggie Meredith from Mary Jane Salon for doing up all the fancy up-do’s that gave each of our brides that special wedding day look. You both were AMAZING, and fast too…something we photographers REALLY appreciate from stylists on the day of the wedding. It is a true sign of professionalism. Here’s a quick capture of the action reflected in a mirror…this bride (who was a personal favorite of mine) didn’t end up getting this particular dress so I feel o.k. showing this image as it’s not really giving anything away to you know who…
A Rockin’ Wedding Idea
This was one of the coolest (and most original) ideas we’ve seen all year, and others seem to think so too! For this wedding, the bride and groom used smooth, flat stones and a sharpie for guests to sign the stones. SO – instead of a regular guestbook, guests could sign, write messages and well-wishes on the rocks, which were then saved in a hurricane jar. What a perfect idea for San Diego beach weddings, or any wedding with a tropical theme! 
What’s one of the most original wedding ideas you’ve seen?
