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Wed, September 08, 2010

Connect with nature to reconnect with each other

Connect with nature to reconnect with each other

by Brian & Marcia Gleason, Relationship Reporters for Babyboomers.TV

By BRIAN & MARCIA GLEASON, Relationship Reporters for Babyboomers.TV As we have discussed in earlier articles, the structure of the modern relationship creates such a strain that, for many couples, it is nearly impossible to sustain. We have come to believe that for most couples (ourselves included) there is an undercurrent of approval-seeking in how we orchestrate [...]

How to sell your house in a buyer’s market

How to sell your house in a buyer’s market

by Brian & Marcia Gleason, Relationship Reporters for Babyboomers.TV

By ASA AARONS, Consumer Reporter for Babyboomers.TV Price realistically, make minor repairs and accept the reality that houses are worth less today than they were a few years ago. That’s the consensus of real estate agents in and around the area, who say a three-year slide in housing prices, low mortgage rates and a new $8,000 [...]

Top five tips to help manage your family’s health

Top five tips to help manage your family’s health

by Brian & Marcia Gleason, Relationship Reporters for Babyboomers.TV

(ARA) – As kids head to summer camp or back to school this fall, moms everywhere will be digging through their files searching for immunization records and other health information. Some will find exactly what they need with just a few flips through an organized file cabinet. But many busy moms will be sifting through [...]

Keep an eye on your vision health this summer

Keep an eye on your vision health this summer

by Brian & Marcia Gleason, Relationship Reporters for Babyboomers.TV

(ARA) – If you’ve ever come in from a day sailing, picnicking or lying on the beach and your eyes felt tired, sore and gritty, you likely experienced ultraviolet radiation (UVR) overexposure. It’s critical to protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays to decrease your risk of developing serious vision issues such as cataracts [...]

Buying used? How to avoid getting bitten by repair costs

Buying used? How to avoid getting bitten by repair costs

by Brian & Marcia Gleason, Relationship Reporters for Babyboomers.TV

(ARA) – If your old clunker is gasping its last, you might think (like millions of other Americans these days) you can save yourself some money by buying a used car instead of a new one. You can — if you make smart buying decisions. Hasty or unwise used-car buying can end up costing you [...]

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Magliano

Why should I hire a professional makeup artist? Will I really look better than if my friends did it?

New York, NY

This is your only wedding day with a Professional Photographer so you want your pictures to be flawless. As a professional I know what type of makeup to use to make that happen.

Answered by: Makeup By Jenny

Paul

What is your event cancellation policy?

New York, NY

The deposit is non-refundable. I do not charge a fee for a cancelled ceremony.

Answered by: Lord of Compassion Ministries

Carlton

What makes you different from other local portrait photographers? Why should someone hire you?

New York, NY

We honor the golden rule and are honored to capture the images of your loved ones and friends. We are professional, professionally trained and full-time photographers. With our studio located in Fay

Answered by: Focused Exposure Studio

Cote

What kind of lighting do you use? Why did you choose this equipment?

New York, NY

Range of lights. Frezzonlini professianal camera light. Lowel Tota lights and Chimeras for softness. Fresnel lights to throw the distance.

Answered by: BC Video Inc.

Rumping

What is your customer satisfication cancellation policy?

New York, NY

I can provide you with a contract to look over.

Answered by: Memories at Hand Photography

Demyan

What makes you different from other local photographers? Why should someone hire you?

New York, NY

What is unique about our service is our Money Back Guarantee. Another thing that sets us apart from all the other photographers in our area is that one month or so before your wedding we go along with

Answered by: Fine Photography by Michael Demyan

Kantor

What happens prior to the wedding? When do you need our song list?

New York, NY

We would like to have your song request 2 weeks before your event.

Answered by: Gold Dust Entertainment

Bjorner

How long will my makeup and hairstyle last?

New York, NY

All Day.

Answered by: Rouge Skin

House

What kind of pre-wedding counseling is required, if any?

New York, NY

No pre-wedding counseling is required, but if the bride and/or groom would like counseling, I will make myself availble.

Answered by: Get Married In Houston!

Young

What kind of equipment will you bring with you? Do you bring backup equipment? lighting?

New York, NY

I usually shoot with a Nikon D200 and a Nikon D50. I shoot with a 18-50mm F2.8, 70-200 F2.8, and a 50mm F1.8 lenses. I do have a studio strobe and other lighting equipment that can be used upon requ

Answered by: Roland Young Photography, LLC

Morgan

Do you bring an assistant to the wedding to help coordinate portraits?

New York, NY

Depends upon the coverage you request.

Answered by: LanierStar Photography

Tan

Do you take breaks during the reception? How often? Is recorded music playing during the break?

New York, NY

We normally perform before, during and just after the ceremony with no break.

Answered by: Reverend Tan

Schmidt

How many weddings have you photographed?

New York, NY

They number in the thousands. We have many years of experience. This is our full time career.

Answered by: Liz & Joe Schmidt Photography

Swift

Can you preserve the bouquet after the wedding? Is this included or an extra charge?

New York, NY

There is no need to preserve silk flowers. They last forever!

Answered by: Designer Bouquet LLC

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