Wedding Budgets

How much does it cost to get married in Arkansas?
Check out this great article :  What it costs to get married in Arkansas

Engaged?

Focused Exposure is sharing the joy of the engagement season by offering all of our couples who book their 2011 weddings with us before January 31, 2011 a complimentary engagement session.

Gardenland Express

Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks Gardenland Express is something to check out. Click the link to find out more information and times:
http://www.bgozarks.org/events/#216

Thanks to the Sugar Creek Train Club and the Northwest Arkansas Garden Railway Society for the amazing trains.  The Botanical Garden's volunteers did an amazing job decorating the winter wonderland village designed around the train.

Yesterday morning before all the excitement of the children arriving to visit Santa and the train I (www.focusedexposure.com) had the opportunity to take a few images of what you will see...I even spotted Santa enjoying the train display.

The Botanical Gardens held a Holiday Market with fresh garlands and these one of a kind bird houses, bags, hats and many other great gifts.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Portraits

These children are soooooooo CUTE!!! 

Let us capture the cuteness of your family for Christmas.

It's the perfect gift for family, friends, and YOURSELF.

Holiday Portraits

There is still time to book your family photos in time to share with family and friends for the holidays.

The time to book is NOW

Space is limited.  Book your appointment, today.

Your pictures will be perfect for holiday gifts and cards.

Fall Portrait Packages

Fall Foliage Portraits

We are fast approaching the wonderful array of fall colors in the Ozarks.   School has started and football is in full force GO HOGS!!!  So the time has come for Fall Foliage portraits!  A wonderful outdoor session that brings the magic of the fall season awaits. Wear your favorite fall inspired frocks and let Focused Exposure create a timeless portrait that will be cherished for years.

Our special Fall Portrait Packages are in effect.  Availability is limited.

Contact Brittney Carlton today to set up your session.
Studio:  479-521-3686
Mobile:  479-236-9668
Email:  brittney@focusedexposure.com

Here is a link to the Arkansas Fall Foliage Report:  Arkansas Fall Foliage

Christine and Michael are MARRIED

Christine & Michael

Congratulations to the wonderful couple who tied the knot last night.

Chapel:  Mildred B Cooper Chapel, Bella Vista
Reception:  North Forty, Fayetteville, AR
Flower's:  Dripping Springs Garden, Fayetteville, AR
Photography:  Brittney Carlton, Focused Exposure, Inc.

Wedding in the Vineyard

Blue Hydrangea blooms from the Bride's mother's garden for her "something blue"

Wilson Park Portraits

Summer portrait session at Wilson Park in Fayetteville.

Children's Garden Party in Fayetteville

Happy 4th Birthday to Olive!
Just to name a few of the fantastic activities Katie provided for the children:
A May Pole
Colorful May Day bracelets
Mini Watering cans & spades for the children to plant their flowers
Bouncy house
Face Painting
Bright Yellow iced yummy Rick's Bakery Cupcakes
Lots of refreshing drinks and food 

Mother's Day Flower Fun

The peonies are spectacular!  I purchased a peony plant (Angel Cheeks) for my mother-in-law's mother's day gift.  It is a lot of fun to look at all the different blooms and colors.  

Below is the link to the article published by At Home in Arkansas about the Chotkowski Gardens

http://www.athomearkansas.com/article/history-bloom

Chotkowski Gardens Mother's Day Open House

May 9, 1 to 6 p.m.
Live music, refreshments, dessert and an opportunity to order peonies or buy cut flowers
16142 Pin Oak Road
West of Fayetteville in Washington County
(479) 587-8920
The farm is open to the public for peony viewing from late April through the end of May

April Engagement

Who says an office building isn't romantic?  Here's a sneak peak at Sara & Clay's engagement images.

Wedding Aspects featuring Photographers

Interview with Shellie Morrison, The Event Group Catering and Event Planning

Shellie has been diligent to interview wedding vendors and blog about all aspects of wedding planning which has been a great source of information.

Thanks Shellie!

For your next celebration or event large or small contact the Event Group Catering and Event Planning!

Spring in Northwest Arkansas

Have you taken the time to enjoy the Dogwoods around the Northwest Arkansas area?
Our Dogwood at home is in full bloom.

Intimate Spring Wedding

Focused Exposure  photographed this romantic St. Catherine's at Bell Gable Chapel Wedding, which is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The wedding was a small and intimate celebration filled with love. Eric and Erica are from Louisanna and found this enchanting chapel while planning their wedding on-line.  After the ceremony they headed north to spend a week at Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri.

Around Fayetteville

http://blog.humanelephant.org/
The human elephant foundation traveling sculpture is visiting downtown Fayetteville, AR.
Go and check it out tomorrow during Farmer's Market.

Create your own wedding website

Here is a link to a great wedding planning resource!
http://weddingpreparty.onewed.com/apps/wedding-website/
Create your FREE wedding website.

Farm Fresh Eggs

My client and friend, Michelle Dees, was very kind and brought me a dozen farm fresh eggs.  One of them is already "naturally" dyed for Easter!
It made my day, especially since I had planned to meet my siblings for our Saturday morning coffee at the Fayetteville Farmer's Market tomorrow morning...then I realized the first FFM of this season isn't until Saturday, APRIL 3RD, 2010!

Have a wonderful weekend. 

Spring Snow Blizzard

35F and Blizzard in Fayetteville, AR yesterday morning at 7am.

These images were taken on 71N Business on our way to get some coffee.

Administrative Professionals Luncheon

Looking for the perfect gift for Administrative Professional Week? Executive Women's International is sponsoring "Lunch at the Gardens" on April 20 (Botanical Gardens in Fayetteville, AR) with motivational speaker Andy Core. Lunch, thank you card and gift will also be provided. Contact Sabra Jeffus at 479-442-1116 for more information.

Eco Chic Wedding Ideas

These are some great Eco Chic Wedding ideas to incorporate into your next event.

The Wedding Chicks Eco Friendly Ideashttp://www.weddingchicks.com/wedding-chicks/bridal-fashion/27278/eco-friendly-wedding-ideas/

Sweet Sixteen Party!

Alice in Wonderland themed Sweet Sixteen Party!
It was great working with these wonderful vendors on this magical event:
Focused Exposure, photography
The Event Group, catering and event planning
Eventures, decor
Vintage Photobooths
Fayetteville Town Center, venue
Rick's Bakery, Alice in Wonderland themed birthday cake
Blue Horizons, videography

Our images featured in the new BGO brochure

Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks new brochure! Rachel & Riley's wedding images are featured in the brochure.

Calling all LOVE BIRDS

Are you in LOVE?  You are in LUCK!  Focused Exposure is giving all the love birds an opportunity to have a FREE FUN PHOTO shoot documenting you and your honey!
Married Forever, Just Married, Engaged, and Dating couples are all welcome.

To set-up your FREE appointment it's as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. You must be a Focused Exposure facebook fan to be eligible...That's it! Leave a comment on the fan page with Why you LOVE each other and any ideas you have for a fun, unique photo. The sky is the limit… get creative!
2. Lucky Couple Photo shoot is by appointment only and must be scheduled between February 8th, 2010 and March 6th, 2010

3. Location of Lucky Couple Photo Shoot must be in Fayetteville, Arkansas


Feel free to tell your friends about the Lucky Couple's FREE Photo Shoot.

Love these style boards for weddings

GOING GREEN PPB by RluvsG on Polyvore.com

Items in this set:
Alvina Valenta Honeydew Bridesmaid Dresses
Echeveria Rosette - Stylish Boutonnieres - In Style Weddings
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Real Weddings - Spring Ahead - Painted Cake

This is a great wedding idea resource!

Arkansas Bride Spring/Summer 2010 issue
Arkansas Bride published one of our photographer's favorite couples from summer 2009.

Community Education Classes

Current Spring Schedule
of General interest and art classes offered through the Community Education program.

WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2010

We are excited to announce that Focused Exposure Photography has been chosen to receive the WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards 2010. This award recognizes the top 5 percent of local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service and professionalism.

The Bride's Choce Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds (brides and grooms) through extensive surveys and reviews, which means Focused Exposure's past clients have spoken on our behalf and selected Focused Exposure to receive this honor.

Thank you to all our clients!!! We are so honored.