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iPhone Flash Cards - Why Your Child or ESL Student Should Be Using Them

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:34:58 -0600

Flash cards have long been touted by leading educational researchers as the fastest and easiest way to learn and remember new information. Flash cards give you only the information that you need learn at that exact moment in time, allowing your brain to focus precisely on the card in front of you.

A main reason why study guides and books are ineffective is because there is just too much information being delivered. Research shows that in order for something to be learned effectively and stored in long term memory, you need to develop new short term memories that will eventually consolidate into your long term memory.

Children learn best with flash cards. That is why you see so many companies such as Baby Einstein and Dr. Seuss producing them. But, they can be bent, ripped, chewed on, and lost. And, they are expensive.

Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch are two new mobile devices that support applications such as flash cards. Children and adults alike are able to purchase a flash card application and start learning the material immediately. There are many different flash card decks available depending on the interest of the child. Children can choose from fruits and vegetables to musical instruments to learn about. The iPhone and iPod Touch are portable and the flashcards are affordably priced. Imagine having to purchase these decks at a bookstore. You would easily pay $10 per deck of flashcards. The great thing about the iPhone and iPod Touch applications are that they are updated automatically. At only 99 cents per deck of approximately 40 cards, your child will have a great time learning at a very affordable price.

Next time you’re on a road trip or standing in line with a toddler or young child, hand them your iPhone or iPod Touch and watch them learn something new. The photographs are beautiful and you as the parent get to choose the settings – randomize it for more variety or just let it go in alphabetical order. Turn on or turn off the voice and set the timer for a longer period if desired. Let your child focus on the items that you want them to learn without any other distractions.

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Phyllis Cheung is a co-founder of Yoller.com – a mobile educational flash card and game company that specializes in mobile device development. Search for us on the itunes store under: Yoller or Visit us at: Yoller for more games.

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Los Gatos Wedding Photographer - Traditional photography vs. Photojournalism

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Your wedding. The most important day of your life. Your photographs are what you and your family will have to remember that day. Your wedding photographs get handed down from generation to generation.

When choosing a photographer make sure you go with a trusted professional. Look at several wedding albums, ask to see current stuff and feel free to ask for references.

If you’re looking for a wedding photographer in San Jose, you can also look for one in surrounding areas such as Atherton, Los Gatos and the surrounding Bay Area. Look for a photographer that matches your style, may it be traditional or a fresh, candid photojournalistic approach.

The main difference between traditional and photojournalism is the posing. Traditional photographs are posed with the bridal couple looking at the camera. Photojournalism captures moments as they happen, capturing looks and tender glances, expressions and funny moments before they disappear. People are natural looking and look like themselves. They are not stiff and uncomfortable.

Look for a wedding photographer that recognizes the fact that every bride wants stunning bridal portraits of herself and her groom. Your wedding photographer should create contemporary bridal portraits where the bride and groom are semi posed, in natural, comfortable poses, sitting or lying down. These photos showcase the bride and groom, but they do not look stiff or uncomfortable, but rather like they are having fun together.

Your wedding photographer should like to capture the personalities of the couple and their wedding party. Your photographs can tell a lot about who you are, they can tell the entire story of your day.

Brides today are very aware of current trends in photography. Look for a wedding photographer in San Jose that uses top notch post production skills to deliver elegant photographs in black and white, sepia, chocolate or an edgy cross processed look. Brides typically want 75 % of their pictures in color with the other 25% being black and white or sepia. Brown and white photographs are the current favorite, surpassing black and white. Brides feel it is new. The warm tone of the brown and white give a creamy look to all skin tones and is very flattering.

One last thing, look for a wedding photographer that also specializes in custom one-of-a-kind wedding album design. Albums artfully display their photographs. And also, look for a wedding photographer that truly listens to the couple and delivers a product that far exceeds their expectations.

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Jeanine Brown has been creating beautiful wedding photographs for over ten years. I have the experience to ensure that you will get the photographs you want. My post production skills give your photographs that “finished” look you desire. You can contact her at: 408-264-3112 or visit her at: www.jbrownphotography.com

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Wedding Photography Defined: Wedding Photographers in Orange County

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600

As a bride, you only have, on average, 15 months to plan your wedding. During this short amount of time, you must become well versed in: traditional wedding photography vs. photojournalistic wedding photography, black and white photography vs. color vs. sepia toned prints, engagement photography, and much more. And, this is only for the photography portion of your wedding. Some may say that, after reception costs, you should spend the most amount on the photographer. Think about it this way...in 30 years, what tangible item will you really have from your wedding but your memories captured on film?

Traditional wedding photography or "classic" style photography has been around the longest and is falling out of favor with brides because it typically comprises of posed shots. Your photographer will usually follow a list of required shots: Bride and Groom, Groom and Dad, Groom and wedding party....you get the idea. Traditioanl photographers usually are quite talented in portraiture. Every detail will be in place and their subjects will look great Body alignment, lighting, dress details, and the background will be perfectly composed.

Wedding photojournalism has been extremely popular in the last few years. It aims to tell the story of the wedding through pictures. A good wedding photojournalist will be able to depict emotion and allow a stranger looking at your pictures to to feel as if they were at your wedding. The problem is, every photographer out there claims to be a wedding photographer specializing in photojournalism. If you are looking for a photojournalist to shoot your wedding, the most important thing to do is to look at their work. Ask yourself if you see and feel the emotion of the day. Ask them how many weddings they've photographed. A true professional has shot hundreds of weddings, not just 20-25. Also, don't expect them to be looking at a list of "required shots." You will want them to be behind the camera capturing all the details of the day. Would you prefer a picture of Aunt Bertha in a conga line or would you want one of her standing there with a forced smile?

Black and white photos, sepia, or color? Black and white photography is timeless and is making a comeback with brides. But, in the end, it really is up to you. With digital photography these days, your photographer can just as easily produce a color, black and white, or sepia toned image for you.

Engagement photography is a way for you to get to know your wedding photographer and a chance to get some great shots of you and your fiance before the big day. Get to know their shooting style and have a great time at a beautiful location of your choice. Engagement photography should be a stress free experience. The most important thing is to make sure that you have fun! It will definitely show in your pictures!

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Marc Weisberg is an Orange County photographer specializing in wedding and family portraits.

Book Marc from this site and receive a complimentary montage print (a $200 value).
http://www.marcweisberg.com

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Wedding Photography in Orange County - The Top 10 Places for Engagement and Wedding Photography

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Many plans go into creating the perfect day for a bride's wedding. But when all is said and done, the wedding and engagement photographs will tell the tale of "Our Wedding Day." Capture your perfect moments with pictures at the ideal location that will remind you of how enchanting, romantic, and personal your wedding day really was. Here are top ten wedding engagement and wedding photography session locations in Orange County:

1. The number one location for wedding and engagement photography sessions in Orange County is... the DISNEYLAND theme park. Let the child in you have fun at the Happiest Place on Earth. Bring the enchanting fairy tale of your engagement or wedding to life in your photographs using the enchanted castle as your backdrop. Or for more playful shots, take some "mad" photos in the teacups, explosive shots at Big Thunder Mountain or wacky cracks in ToonTown.

2. Looking for the classic beach shot for your e-session? The beach at the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach is the best location in Orange County. With its panoramic Pacific Ocean views you'll have a classic romantic paradise to illuminate your romantic moments.

3. Downtown San Juan Capistrano is home to one of the oldest train stations in Orange County. Centered in an antique mission town, the train station offers a beautiful and unique backdrop of colorful train cars and a rustic country town. You can even get amazing shots aboard some old trains.

4. For animal lovers the best photography location in Orange County is the Zoomars Petting Zoo in San Juan Capistrano. With this rare collection of exotic and endangered species as a backdrop, you have a distinctive way to exhibit your personality in your engagement or wedding photos.

5. Downtown Laguna Beach provides a great location for engagement or wedding photography sessions. With its quaint beach city, charming boardwalk and protected tide pools, your photos can have the unique blend of cityscape and casual beach lifestyle that defines Southern California.

6. Just outside Orange County, you can feel like you're on the other side of the world in the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Gardens located at California State University in Long Beach. This beautiful and quaint garden is a hidden gem for engagement and wedding photos. Lush with green trees and a peaceful creek, the grace of this garden will capture your precious moment.

7. Looking for an ocean view backdrop? Not excited about the sand? Check out Little Corona Beach in Corona Del Mar. The top of the cliff offers stunning views of the Newport Beach jetties and bay at Inspiration Point Park. A very romantic spot to photograph your engagement or wedding.

8. Casper's Wilderness Park (the former Starr Ranch) in San Juan Capistrano is a beautiful location showcasing Orange County's scenic landscapes. Sandstone canyons, river terraces, and magnificent stands of California sycamore trees will give a truly Californian look for your wedding or engagement photos!

9. Nature not your style? Have a metro e-session with an urban shoot in downtown Santa Ana Art District. This hip art district lined with art galleries, coffee shops, and museums, gives the perfect backdrop for the en vogue couple looking for an edgy engagement photography location in Orange County.

10. Rancho Las Lomas in Lawrence Canyon of Silverado has spectacular facilities surrounded by beautiful zoological and botanical gardens. For a unique touch, have your engagement photos done under ancient Oaks and magnificent giant Sycamores. Rancho Las Lomas also features a gorgeous rose garden.

Every bride looks for the perfect dress, the perfect cake, the perfect location for her wedding. But what must not be forgotten are the best locations for engagement and wedding photography sessions. Capture your most memorable moments with the location that best reflects your personality.

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Marc Weisberg is an Orange County wedding photographer specializing in wedding and family portraits. Book Marc from this site and receive a complimentary montage print (a $200 value). For more information, visit: Marc Weisberg's Blog

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Wedding Marketing - How to Grow Your Wedding Business and Wedding Industry Associations

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Networking is a huge key to success in any industry but especially in the wedding industry where referrals and alliances formed can help keep business booming when a recession looms overhead. Are you a wedding photographer, floral designer, wedding reception site, ceremony site, DJ, wedding videographer, wedding cake designer, bridal salon, bridal consultant, or wedding caterer? If so, read on because if you’re not already part of an industry association, you may want to think about joining.

There are quite a few wedding industry associations . Many are national associations with regional branch offices. They typically hold monthly meetings and mixers where members can network and get to know one another. Business ideas are shared as to what is working and what is not working in terms of booking weddings. The associations that will be covered include: the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC), Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI), Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA), Association for Wedding Professionals International (AWPI), National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), International Special Events Society (ISES), and the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). Networking for Wedding Vendors

The Association of Bridal Consultants is a great resource for bridal consultants. A few benefits of joining the ABC include their comprehensive Professional Development Program, job placement service, business name search, advertising to brides on a national level, referrals, seminars, and local meetings.

The Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) is a great marketing and networking association for wedding photographers. Some reasons for joining them include: attendance at WPPI's Annual Convention & Trade Show, WPPI's Referral Network can bring your wedding photograph business added photography assignments through their referral site, group buying rates and services.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) represents the best wedding photographers from around the world. The WPJA sponsors seminars, conventions, and workshops geared towards wedding photojournalism. The WPJA also provides a listing of its members for brides to search from.

The Association for Wedding Professionals International (AWPI) strives to strengthen the wedding industry through networking, marketing and promotions. Your wedding business will be listed in their online and print directory. You will receive a monthly lead list of brides that have requested a directory or assistance, can participate in their networking mixers, and referrals through their wedding hotline.

The National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) provides the catering business with industry specific education, networking with other professionals, seminars, conferences, and awards programs, internationally recognized professional certification, and a listing in their directory.

The International Special Events Society (ISES) provides its members with professional development and education, a listing in their directory, networking parties, local meetings, and subscription to their Special Events Magazine. This association is great for event planners but has members in all sectors of the wedding industry.

The American institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) is a great association for wedding floral designers. It is a great resource for brides to find a wedding floral designer in their local area. Members have access to floral designs, floral shows, and accreditation programs.

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Phyllis Cheung, founder of Privileged Insights is an e-marketing expert for the wedding industry. Privileged Insights provides e-marketing consulting to the wedding & honeymoon industry. For a FREE market research report, or visit: ,Privileged Insights

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Wedding Marketing - Marketing Your Wedding Business and Wedding Industry Associations

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

There are quite a few wedding industry associations . Many are national associations with regional branch offices. They typically hold monthly meetings and mixers where members can network and get to know one another. Business ideas are shared as to what is working and what is not working in terms of booking weddings. The associations that will be covered include: the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC), Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI), Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA), Association for Wedding Professionals International (AWPI), National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), International Special Events Society (ISES), and the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD).

The Association of Bridal Consultants is a great resource for bridal consultants. A few benefits of joining the ABC include their comprehensive Professional Development Program, job placement service, business name search,advertising to brides on a national level, referrals, seminars, and local meetings.

The Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) is a great marketing and networking association for wedding photographers. Some reasons for joining them include: attendance at WPPI's Annual Convention & Trade Show, WPPI's Referral Network can bring your wedding photograph business added photography assignments through their referral site, group buying rates and services.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) represents the best wedding photographers from around the world. The WPJA sponsors seminars, conventions, and workshops geared towards wedding photojournalism. The WPJA also provides a listing of its members for brides to search from.

The Association for Wedding Professionals International (AWPI) strives to strengthen the wedding industry through networking, marketing and promotions. Your wedding business will be listed in their online and print directory. You will receive a monthly lead list of brides that have requested a directory or assistance, can participate in their networking mixers, and referrals through their wedding hotline.

The National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) provides the catering business with industry specific education, networking with other professionals, seminars, conferences, and awards programs, internationally recognized professional certification, and a listing in their directory.

The International Special Events Society (ISES) provides its members with professional development and education, a listing in their directory, networking parties, local meetings, and subscription to their Special Events Magazine. This association is great for event planners but has members in all sectors of the wedding industry.

The American institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) is a great association for wedding floral designers. It is a great resource for brides to find a wedding floral designer in their local area. Members have access to floral designs, floral shows, and accreditation programs.

Phyllis Cheung, founder of PrivilegPhyllis Cheung, founder of Privileged Insights is an e-marketing expert for the wedding industry. She has over 6 years of experience working directly with wedding vendors. She started Privileged Insights after realizing that there was a lack of affordable marketing resources for wedding vendors. http://www.privilegedinsights.com/Services.html. For more information, you can visit Privileged Insights at: http://www.privilegedinsights.com.

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