Stack It Up

September 19, 2017

Hey there friends! I hope you’re having a great week! Things have been so busy over here as usual. We’re 6 weeks into the school year (I can’t believe it), and as some of you know I just started a new business venture as well!

I’ve been having such a great school year so far and am so blessed to have such wonderful students. After 17 years of teaching, I still find my job to be the most rewarding I could ever ask for. I hope all my teacher friends are having a fabulous year so far!

jBloom is my other venture at the moment. I signed up about 3 weeks ago and have been loving every minute of it! The ladies are wonderful and I’ve been meeting so many new people, it’s been a great way to get out of the house! The look I’m loving for Fall is the chunky or stacked arm party. There aren’t any rules. Mixed metals and textures are the trend and anything goes. Take a look at some of my favorites. If you want to order anything or have questions feel free to check out my page! Have a great week! See you soon!

All photos courtesy of Kori Teper for Blonde Episodes and cannot be used or reproduced without permission.

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Zimmermann Spring Ready-to Wear 2018

September 11, 2017

NYFW is in full force and I love the Zimmerman collection…take a look at some of my favorite pieces.

2017 Venice Film Festival

September 2, 2017

Hey friends! I hope you’re having a great weekend! We went to the beach today and the weather and waves were perfect!

The Venice Film Festival is in full force and the fashion is definitely inspirational. Take a look at some of my favorite looks. Have a great Sunday!

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JBloom by Kori

August 29, 2017

Hey there! I hope you’re having a great week! I’m not sure if you’ve seen my Instagram or Facebook posts this week, but I’ve signed up to be a JBloom designer! I’m so excited about the new venture and the jewelry line is amazing. The personalization options are endless, so you can create gifts for pretty much anyone or get something special for yourself.

I’m always on the hunt for the perfect gift for someone and I usually go to Etsy. No more. The options and quality I’ve seen with JBloom are great and I love that they are a Christian company who really values their customers and designers.

Here are a few of my favorite looks. If you want to place an order, you can check out my website here or email me. The holidays are coming and I’d love to help you create the perfect gifts. If you are interested in becoming a designer or want to learn more about the company, email me! I’d love to share! Have a great night!!

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Beginner Modern Calligraphy

August 23, 2017

Happy Wednesday! I hope you’re all having a great week! I’ve been so busy with school starting! I’ve been meaning to share with you the calligraphy class I took last weekend, but haven’t had the time!

This fabulous new shop opened up by me that is essentially Fixer Upper meets Anthropologie. The store is just what our area needs with plenty of great design ideas as well as workshops you can sign up for. Some of the workshops include calligraphy, watercolor, chalk lettering, and even macrame plant/wall hanging! They also have workshops for the little ones that are just perfect for a fun day or night out.

The workshop I took was Beginner Modern Calligraphy by Luminous Lines. Julia Mattox was an excellent teacher. She was patient, funny, and very easy to work with. Learning calligraphy is definitely challenging, but I really enjoyed the process and liked that she said it was like “yoga for the brain.” She has a second workshop that I plan to take, but in the meantime, I’m taking a brush lettering workshop with her next month. If you want to see the workshop schedule at Cursive, check it out here.

The workshops are a perfect way to get away for a few hours and relax, while learning something new. While you’re there, take a walk around Cursive and do some fun shopping, you won’t be sorry, and tell them Kori sent you!

All photos courtesy of Kori Teper for Blonde Episodes and cannot be used or reproduced without permission.

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Don’t Get Stingy

August 21, 2017

Three Reasons You Shouldn’t Get Stingy With Wedding Photography

“How much does wedding photography cost?”

This question is among the most popular questions on Google related to wedding photography. Young, soon-to-be-weds are most likely to look for an answer after the wedding photographer they got referred to told them his price. But their disbelief is soon shattered as they find out one simple truth.

Wedding photography is not cheap.

According to a survey published by the Knot, wedding photography was the second most expensive item on the wedding budget checklist, right after the venue. The average spending for wedding photography in 2016 was a shocking $2783.

But the fact is not as shocking when you consider what this price entails. There are many reasons to skimp on the wedding photographer and hire that kid with a camera from down the street. But there are even more reasons not to go down this road and hire a professional wedding photographer instead. Here are the three most compelling ones:

The Quality of Images

The more experience the photographer has, the better the quality of their pictures and services. The better the quality, the heftier the price. That’s not only true for photography but other industries as well. You get what you pay, as the old saying goes.

The difference between a high-tier photographer and their more affordable colleague is the number of stellar pictures you will get at the end of your wedding. The difference between a high-end and low-end photographers is immense, and you do not want to find out exactly how immense on your own skin after you get the images a few days later.

A good wedding photographer can help you look your best in pictures and give you tons of great tips like the ones at this link: http://sandiegoartweddingphotography.com/how-to-look-stunning-wedding-photographers-in-san-diego/

The Amount of Coverage

Another thing that will be different according to the price is the amount of coverage. High-end photographers usually cover more hours and have a second photographer to help out and cover more of the event.

If you don’t want a photographer taking snaps all day, you could go for a photographer who is going to be there for a few hours and only capture the most important moments. But if you want the whole story you should consider hiring a photographer for the entirety of the event.

The Final Result

Long after your wedding has passed there’ll only be two things to remind you of the day: your love and your pictures. A good wedding photographer can make sure every single detail of your wedding is captured forever and look even better than you remember. On the other hand, an amateur photographer can ruin a special moment and make the picture look dull and uninteresting. Therefore you should look for someone who can make sure all these precious moments are not lost to time.

There are a lot of things you can skimp on in life. You can look for discounted wardrobe, happy hours or free tickets as much as you want, but when it comes to your wedding you should make sure that everything is perfect, no matter what the cost. In the end, it will be worth it.

If you are looking for a wedding photographer in San Diego, get in touch with San Diego Art & Wedding Photography at:

6780 Miramar Road, 200c, San Diego, CA 92121, United States
760-224-9728