Finding the Right Photographer 24/7

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When it comes to capturing those all important moments; the moment you say your vows, when you cut the cake at your wedding, that cheeky toddler smile or that proud moment when one of your children graduates it is essential that you choose the right photographer.

I speak from experience here as when it came to our wedding day I didn’t. I chose the first person in the phone book who was available. I was a bit green and I didn’t compare prices, I didn’t see who else was in my area and I didn’t think to ask for recommendations. The only thing I regret about our wedding day, even now eleven years on, is that we didn’t have a better photographer. The pictures were disappointing at best.

When looking for a photographer locally a tool like Photographers 24/7 could be just the thing for you. This site enables you to look for a photographer in your local area who offers what you want, who is available on the day you need them and who will do the job within your chosen budget. This personalised method of choosing a photographer saves a lot of wasted time on enquiry emails or phone calls only to be told that what you want or need isn’t available.

The site is easy to navigate, allows you receive no-obligation quotes from your chosen few and additionally helps you really think about exactly what you are looking for.

Of course there is nothing quite like receiving recommendations from those around you and using this service doesn’t stop you doing that. I don’t have a recommendation for a local photographer however if you want to know about a fabulous one in the Midlands I know just the one.  The chances are that having obtained quotes from local photographers that fit your brief that if you ask your family, friends and colleagues that they will have heard of some of them and be able to advise accordingly.

Probably the biggest perk when it comes to using Photographers247 is that you don’t have to pay. This site offers a quick and convenient way for you the cut the time it takes to put together a photographer shortlist in your area and ultimately find that special person who will capture your precious moments exactly how you want them to be captured so that you may enjoy timeless reminders for years to come.

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Creative Fun Advice for A Cack-Handed Crafter

I was told at school that everyone should take a creative subject for their exams but that in my case they’d consider making an exception (a true story!). You could say that when it came to art classes or indeed doing anything  similar like textiles I was all thumbs and had limited imagination (or interest). I was all for the written word, the science equations and what not and didn’t feel any loss, not being a particularly arty student.

All of this changed when I had the boys which opened the door to arts and crafts in a way that means that I am the first one to hit Pinterest looking for our next paper challenge or YouTube for fun tutorials. Crafts with children is something else completely and watching the youngsters build something with a few basic materials and a bucket full of imagination is simply amazing.

Now slightly (!) older than I was when I was at school my focus has shifted somewhat when it comes to being creative simply to have fun. Many of my readers, Facebook friends and “real life” people have also discovered the love of paper craft especially now that they are older. Scrapbooking seems very popular, decoupage is often featured across my social media network and I have one contact who is quite simply a whizz when it comes to origami.

Paper craft really is something that you may enjoy no matter what age you are it seems and it is most definitely something I’m going to try my hand at a little more. I’ve mastered the art of cutting (with little people scissors now and big girl ones) and can use a glue stick like a professional. My question for you all today is this: If you are a paper crafter, what kind of projects do you undertake? I’m looking for something not too difficult, possibly something I can do with the boys and most definitely something which involves lots of colours! Paper craft I can incorporate into my love of all things interior design related would be even better.

Something like this looks manageable?

I’ve chosen paper craft as my creative block challenge firstly because I want to prove my art teacher wrong, and secondly because as far as craft goes it is most definitely one of the more affordable hobbies. I’ve found a range of different paper and card products online from Papercutz.co.uk (on Facebook here) which I can use for both work and for fun and bits and pieces like glue and tape cost very little at all.

Share your crafty insights with me and point me in the right direction for projects which even cack-handed crafting-wannabes like me can’t botch!

 

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