Happiest Place on Earth

For Christmas my family and I went to Disneyland! We have not been there together as a family in years. I thought it was going to be more difficult since we are so much older now and everyone is more independent, but it was just the opposite. Everyone got along, made jokes and was more mature and exercised compromising (who would have thought that day would ever come).... while our parents tagged along :) hehe. The whole park was decked out with more lights than usual. It was crowed but not more than I was use to or expecting. It was the 'happiest place on earth' for me this christmas.

California Adventure, we didn't go into this side of the park.

My family by the large tree at the entrance, about to begin the day.

Magic Castle after the xmas fire work show... it was very cold outside!

One of my favorite rides, Indiana Jones! we got a fast pass for this ride as soon as we arrived at 3pm and couldn't use it until 9:40 - 10:40pm!

Magic castle, so pretty! and I am eating frozen yoghurt in this photo.

It's A Small World. We did not go on it & there was a 3 hour line! Check out the cute santa hat they put on the clock.

We switched hats, my little brother hates taking photos.

Winter Wonderland

In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight,
We're happy tonight.
Walking in a winter wonderland.

'Walking in a winter wonderland' is defiantly how I felt setting up for this wedding yesterday, Dec. 27 at the Balboa Beach Club in Newport. It looked like 'snow was glistening' off of every frosted flower and table top. Flocked branches and white Manzania trees filled the reception and ceremony room. The bride and groom even had fake snow come down in the ceremony room after their vows were said and as they continued to exit. What a wonderful surprise for the guest and an incredible feeling. Christmas time really does allow you to be as creative as possible with all these amazing possibilities!! Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Cook! Check out these snap shots to get more christmas wedding ideas.

My Logo

My logo, I wanted to thank Pamela V. again for all her efforts in creating a logo to represent me and Marcella Treybig Photography.

I started by giving her random pieces of information and things I liked about other peoples logos and images. 'I love traveling, 50's and 60's type designs, DIY (do it yourself) and floral/swirly designs'. I don't know how she interpreted the information I gave her so quickly into idea's that I LOVED.

The concept behind this is all of that! She created a vintage postage stamp icon with my name it, it even looks a little worn out. I also have an actual stamp being created with this logo on it so that I can mark any paper work and images that require copyright or recognition. Really neat idea huh, it was also hers. The dots at the beginning and end of photography is something that I am going to continue to use in normal script, which I have already done on my website.

I really liked that it brought in elements of Orange County where I am based. Can you see the 'O' and half moon 'C's now?

All around I think it represents me and the things I like perfectly with functionality and legibility.

In your inbox today

In your inbox today, you may have gotten an email from me. I recently subscribed to a mail marketing company that will handle all my contacts (add & removal), emails, and stats. I am a one woman show, occasionally with the help of friends and second photographers, and I realized I can not do everything myself and need to start out sourcing work to other professionals rather than thinking I can do it all on my own.

I think it is very important to let experts handle the things they know the best so that each component is truly done to it's full potential making the end result better than any one person could do... especially time wise!! feeeww. This also very strongly applies to your wedding photographer. Make sure you get someone that is a true expert in their craft. Suan said this perfectly.

"Because you're a professional in your field as well, you probably want to get the best images possible--which are almost never the cheapest images possible. As we all know, the advent of digital photography has led to a whole slew of folks thinking they're photographers; more people are trying to do-it-yourself every day. And it's true--the DELETE button on their digital cameras allows them to throw out out-of-focus, awkwardly framed, and miserably exposed images instantly.

The result is more people taking bad pictures than ever before!

When you hire a pro, you're not just hiring a person with a more expensive camera than your Uncle Fred. You're hiring someone who knows how to make you (or whatever the subject is) look awesome, using an artistic eye, an ability to put the subject at ease, and the technical skill to give you a riveting image that everyone will notice. You're hiring someone who can take your vision of yourself (or of the subject you want shot), and mold it into something eye-catching, truthful, and new.

If those things don't matter to you, phone Uncle Fred immediately. "

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Website Launched!

After months of going back and forth and working on this website, I finally have something to show for it! This is my new website and some changes will continue to be made over the holiday season this month. Things like:

-Client Proofing Gallery : This is so every single client I have can get a secure online site where they can view their images, order prints/albums/etc, and share this gallery with family and friends nation wide. They will also have the ability to make purchases. Which brings me to my next point...

-Shopping Cart: This will allow you to order images online from your gallery, view the cost, make payment (Paypal or mail) and take as long as you like deciding between that 8X10 or 11X14 print.

-About Me: Information about me to help you make your decision between photographers whose work you both admire. Although if you are following this blog, you pretty much already have a good idea if you would like to work with me.

-Galleries: I will be adding and taking away alike to ALL my galleries, trying to keep it down to just the important stuff. I am horribly biased so I will be asking a few fellow photographer friends, and clients opinions and suggestions. So if you have any, please do not hesitate to email me. I love criticism and take it as an opportunity to grow and better understand other peoples perspectives not just my own... after all... I aim to please *click* :) (lame joke I know)

-Feature Gallery: I will be adding a 'Feature Gallery' where I will showcase my latest works, or just my favorites for the month. These will constantly be changing so please keep up! hehe. They will not necessarily pertain to weddings and portraiture.

-Rates: This will include starting package pricing and a'la carte pricing, that way you can select the services you want to fit almost any budget. If you are in a special financial situation, please express your budget restraints and I am sure we can find something to suit your needs and your budget.

-Personal & Fine Art: This link is viewed on my splash page, it's the middle one with the window (from La Boca, Argentina) I love photography so much, and I want a place to express my travel, fine art, and personal works. It is not complete (or even close) but I put a count down clock on there.... so time is a tickin'....

Anyway, I think that is it!

Thanks again to everyone who has already emailed me and let me know you saw my new site.

www.MarcellaTreybigPhotography.com

Baby Shower for Megan B.

For the last few weeks I have been working on a new website and a way to get myself 'out there' more. In doing so, I have been going though all of my photographic files since 2006 to try and compile some work that I think best represents me and the work I am trying to do. I came across several photographic sessions that have never seen the light of day. All kinds from fine art to more commercial works. This kinda bums me out, because if my photography is never seen then did it even happen?... the whole "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" concept. I think this blog is a great way to get some of my past photographic works out in the public eye, and seen by people that are considering me as their photographer. Work experience and all that :) ya know.

So I am going to kick this off with a Baby Shower, taken 04/25/09. I took a very journalistic approach, and later the expecting mother (Megan) used these in an album with her maternity and baby photos. The book looks great with a complete story of the last few months of pregnancy to birth. Great idea for all those expecting mothers out there, don't let the time pass you by! Enjoy!

My family in the industry

It seems like there are more and more of my family members getting into the wedding industry. I was the first one to join by getting into photography, but now we have a second photographer, wedding planner & florist, and Mikasa Linens (company that provides Linens & Chair covers for events) which happens to be my mother. So I have a great well rounded sense of what goes into a wedding.

Today my aunt (a wedding co-ordinator & florist) asked me to assist her on a 233 person wedding party set up. I was more than happy to help her out, anything that keeps me in the loop of Weddings and Portraiture. The bride did not have a very big budget, sticking with polyester chair covers and table linens. BUT. My aunt working her magic, transformed the whole room making it look like it was worth 3X what the bride had paid by adding little extras like chair cover sashes, draping fabric over key tables only (Cake & Sweetheart) more small arrangements rather than fewer larger ones, and all the xmas decorations that were provided by the venue really helped pull the room together. The Long Beach location added to the ambiance with Christmas reefs, and 6-7 Christmas trees fully decorated throughout.

The smell of roses, pine, and eucalyptus filled the air! some of my favorite cents (I am a total nature lover).

I use to think that December weddings, being so close to the holidays, would take attention away from the couple. I have completely changed my mind. I feel like it really brought people together, and people who during any other time of the year would not have been able to make it.

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Angel!! (real last name, how perfect is that)

Sorry, no pics this time... and I have no idea what happened to the ones on my last post.

This story gives new meaning to 'trash the dress'

This story gives new meaning to 'trash the dress'. When I got this story in an email today I thought it was going to be all about tears and crushed brides. This tuned out to be a really inspirational story, because when you think you are ruined and nothing else could go wrong you need to be proactive and positive. Margaret's Cleaners just saved this bridal boutique's reputation and business from elements that were out of their control, and not to mention over two dozen brides from not having their 'perfect dress' for their 'perfect day' with little to no time to find a replacement. I could not imagine being these brave women, glad to hear this happy ending.Watch TV Clip at margarets.com

(PDF of Press Release)

San Diego, CA — November 24, 2009 — A high-end wedding salon’s roof collapsed following a fire hydrant accident on November 19th. Water, asphalt and roofing gravel damaged over 120 designer bridal gowns. Nearly every dress in the salon was affected, including two dozen gowns already sold and waiting for brides to pick up. A news interview on KGTV Channel 10 showed the damage to the boutique and included an interview with Chuck Horst, President of Margaret's Cleaners, regarding the restoration process required for the gowns. There's a link to the video above, or visitwww.margarets.com.

All the gowns were soaked and many were in seriously distressed condition. Getting the gowns flushed out quickly and stabilized was critical to preventing permanent damage and the disappointment of many brides. Time was of the essence.

Margaret's Cleaners' new plant in San Diego had just come on line with its advanced bridal service facilities, including large treatment showers, water purifiers and jacuzzi soaking tubs for handling this type of problem. Once all the debris was removed and the stabilization process completed, more conventional cleaning and finishing techniques were performed..

Chuck said at this point it's quite likely that all the gowns will be restored to showroom condition, no brides will be disappointed and the salon's display gowns will be returned to them ready for the coming bridal season.

More about Margaret’s Cleaners: Established in 1953, Margaret’s has locations in La Jolla, San Diego, Del Mar and Newport Beach. Margaret’s is the premier dry cleaner in Southern California and offers commercial and residential delivery throughout San Diego and Orange Counties, Beverly Hills and Las Vegas. While being the service provider for over 90 garment retailers, Margaret’s is one of the top couture cleaners in the nation and the nation’s first Five Star Certified Couture Cleaner™. They specialize in bridal gown services, including restoration, preservation and gown storage. Margaret’s is a founding partner of TheCoutureCleaner based in Las Vegas. They are a family-owned business with seven family members participating in daily operations. Seventy trained technicians and service staff take pride in exceeding customer’s expectations on a daily basis.