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Having a hair cut can change your look completely. It can be better or worse. Sometimes you will feel better when having a new cut or color. Here is the story of hair.

The mysteries of maintaining beautiful hair should have been uncovered by now, but for many women finding a simple way to keep their hair looking wonderful is as elusive as it was to women centuries before. The desire for beautiful hair is not new. Ancient Egyptians shaved their heads and wore elaborate, heavy, braided wigs to achieve perfection. European history also abounds with torturous hair styles including the ornate, powdered styles wrapped around frames and horsehair which attracted vermin. All in the name of beauty.

Today, fashion still influences a woman’s hairstyle but that doesn’t mean you have to subject your hair to needless damage. Take advantage of the tips below on caring properly for your hair.

Even though your hair is not a living part of your body, itstill needs proper care for optimum health and beauty. One of the key elements to having shiny, healthy hair is to allow the natural oils in the scalp to lubricate it. The hair closest to the scalp benefits from natural sebum oils the most while longer hair can become dry and brittle from a lack of these oils.

No matter what exotic ingredients it’s made up of , shampoo performs a simple job of removing excess oils, pollution and styling product build up from the hair. All of your hair needs gentle cleansing but it is the top two or three inches that is most weighed down with natural oils and dulling hair products. Concentrating the washing in that area will reduce the amount of oils removed from longer areas of hair which can be over dried from the stripping of oils and extended contact with shampoo.

Conditioning on the other hand should be used sparingly, if at all, on the top inches of the hair while concentrated on the ends. Conditioning is an important step to replace needed oils and provide protection from styling agents such as blow dryers and irons.

Your hair will look its most beautiful when you choose a style that requires the least amount of heat and product damage. Protecting your hair with conditioners is key, but choosing a style that suits the texture of your hair will eliminate the need for more torturous styling tools.

Frizzy and dry hair can benefit from the application of silicone based products. Bear in mind that a little goes a long way and concentrate the product on the ends of your hair.

When blow drying keep the blow dryer at least six inches from your hair to prevent excessive damage from the heat. Blow drying in the direction of the shaft (down the length of hair) will create a smoother appearance.

Anytime you use chemicals in your hair you should make sure your hair is in a healthy condition before applying the treatment. Overuse of these treatments can damage hair beyond repair and affect the results of the products.

Your hair will look shinier and feel thicker when you remove dried and split ends. Trimming the hair every 6 to 8 weeks will keep it looking its best.

Taking simple steps to maintain healthy hair will put you on track to more ‘good hair days’ than you ever thought possible!

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Lives are organized around a series of decisions and plans based on levels of personal wisdom, respect and advice. The long-term management of just a few of these would have become our memorable milestones.

With the increase in the number of experts, specialists and male millionaires menopause has suddenly become an experience about which everyone has something to say, not necessarily of major importance. Some information and explanation should be available but your basic common sense should prevail.

Because every ‘change’ is different a more personal method of dealing with this one can permit the body and mind to move into a new season, not necessarily taking on a long and deep commitment to a learning or dieting experience. These can come.

Your body may need a general overhaul in the dietary department. You may have a computer in the back room but need a formal process of learning. There may even be a need for analysis of a relationship before a wrong decision makes the next phase worse.

There’s a specific physiological process that comes with six months to 2 years of signals and symptoms wrongly described as a milestone with promotion of the past. Any program, personal or otherwise should be focussed on a preparation for the next season. After all for many of us it’s not even half over.

Copyright 2006 Patricia Little

Patricia Little is a writer and the editor of a re-released classic ebook- it will show you how to get the best of health and wealth out of all your future years. For more go to http://www.Young-at-Sixty.com.

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The startling fact is that, where there are no bras, there is
little breast cancer.

The main problem with bras appears to be that they block the
circulation of the lymph system. Try this: at the end of the
day, take off your bra and look in the mirror. If you can see
lines on your skin left by your bra, it is cutting off the
circulation of your lymph system. Remember, your health is more
important than how society thinks you should look.

The lymph system is an important part of the body’s purification
system. If the tissue of the breasts is constricted due to a
close fitting garment, such as a bra, the toxins in the lymph
system of this area are not allowed to drain properly. As a
result of the inadequate drainage, each day more and more toxins
build up in the area.

The statistics speak for themselves. In a carefully managed
retroactive study: Women who wore a bra 24 hours per day had a 3
out of 4 chance of developing breast cancer. Women who wore bras
more than 12 hour per day but not to bed had a 1 out of 7 risk.
Women who wore their bras less than 12 hours per day had a 1 out
of 152 risk. Women who never wore a bra had a 1 out of 168
chance of getting breast cancer.

These alarming statistics begin to raise some concerns about
tight fitting clothing generally, even heavy eye glasses. In an
April, 1991 USA Today magazine article entitled “Dress for
Health, Not Style,” Dr. Leonard Morgan cautions against tight
clothing of any kind. Too-tight shirt colars and ties, knee-hi
stockings, elasticized socks, and more.

In a study of the connection between bras and breast cancer,
women wearing bras that were dangerously tight or restrictive
were asked if their bras were comfortable. Many said they were!

Throughout history, people have become accustomed to a variety
of clothing that was detrimental to our health: corsets, spike
heals, narrow toed shoes, nylon underpants, chemical hair
coloring, and much more. Let’s begin to become accustomed to
what is natural and good for our bodies. For more information on
studies of the link between breast cancer and the wearing of
bras, read Dressed to Kill, by Sydney Ross Singer and Soma
Grismaijer.

We are often asked for help in finding a woman’s g spot. To
support you around this, we’ve created a simple, easy exercise
that takes about an hour. Be sure to try it when you have space
and time to do it fully.

You’ll notice that much of this exercise deals with the time and
set up BEFORE you actually try to find the g-spot. This is
intentional. It is so important that a loving, intimate space be
created. It is only through this that your lover’s g spot will
come “out to play”. (if you’re old pro’s - we’re assuming you
already have your own short-hand around all this, so we’ve
written this for beginners, though there are likely tips here
that you will also find useful)

Time Needed: Approximately 1-1.5 hours, preferably in the late
evening, an hour or two after dinner

Steps to Prepare:

1) try to sleep well the night before and eat well the day you
plan to do the exercise. being well rested and “clear” in your
energy is helpful

2) plan to have a light healthy dinner, and don’t eat until you
are full. We want you both to have light, clear energy and
eating a large complex dinner can work against this

3) after dinner, set your partner up to enjoy a nice drink, good
music, a book, etc. for about an hour. If at all possible, I
recommend running a bath for your partner, so she can feel
pampered, be opened up by the warmth, and feel clean and ready
for what’s in store.

4) during this time (while she’s in the bath, or quietly
reading, etc.) excuse yourself to do final preparation to your
play space (you could have also done this earlier … its just
important, if possible, to set this up without her having seen
it - so it feels like you’ve created a special sacred place for
her)

5) some helpful things for setting up a sacred space: candles,
incense, special sheets/pillows, sexy mood music, massage oil,
lube, etc. Also, set up the area where you’ll be working with
your partner - it could be on your bed, on a massage table, on
cushions on the floor, etc.

6) change into loose, lightweight clothing (or even a bathrobe,
sarong, or a towel) - really anything that you will be
comfortable moving around and doing massage in

7) if you can’t do all these steps - don’t worry! just breathe,
smile, open your heart and have fun.

Getting Started (5 - 7 minutes):

1) Invite your partner into your play space - and ask her to lie
down in the space you’ve set up for her. In attitude and tone -
you want to show that you’ve gone out of your way to set up
safe, sacred space for her

2) In whatever way you feel its most appropriate, express your
appreciation to your partner - thank her for all she does for
you, for her loving nature, and for her willingness to share and
explore her g-spot with you. It is a rare and intimate gift.

Massaging Your Partner (30 minutes):

1) Massage your partner, slowly and sensually for 10 - 15
minutes on each side. The intention of this is to create
intimacy and connection between you, and to further relax your
partner. It also helps her open into your touch and become more
receptive. Its very important during this massage that you not
touch her clitoris or vagina.

2) Long, sensual strokes that include her butt, and breasts are
encouraged, as are: kisses to the back of her neck, light sex
talk in her ear, nipple biting/blowing, etc.

3) Remember - there is nowhere to go, nothing else to do - just
ENJOY. Your partner will enjoy you as you enjoy touching her.

Amping Up the Energy (5-10 minutes):

1) Now that your partner is feeling relaxed (and likely just a
touch turned on!) you can begin to entice her further. This
could include: kissing, nipple sucking, yoni massage, toe
sucking, clitoral stimulation, etc. (I’m sure you get the idea :
) The main thing is to keep taking it SLOW, and don’t go inside
her yet. This will likely feel very strange for you if you are
used to just touching so you can have sex and orgasm. In this
exercise, you are not going to be having sex - and your touch
and play is so your woman gets super HOT and AROUSED. Again, do
not go inside her yet!

Finding The G-Spot (10 minutes)

1) At this point, we’ll assume your partner is aroused, and hot,
and begging for you to be insider her. If this is the case -
WELL DONE! If not, continue your play using the above steps
until that’s the case

2) Get situated so that you are both comfortable. For this next
part you will be inserting your finger’s into her vagina, as
well as touching her clitoris. Sometimes you can do this sitting
at her side, or you can also kneel between her knee’s.

3) Take time to get yourself comfortable. Talk to your partner,
ask her and sort it out. Don’t be shy - you will be in this next
position for 20 minutes, and want it to be comfortable - and a
few extra minutes now are well worth it

4) Slowly insert your finger’s into your woman’s vagina and
massage her from the inside. Play with her shallowly, deeply, at
the back wall, in the front wall, etc. Take it slow, use saliva
or lube to keep everything wet (you can never have too much
lube!), and Enjoy.

5) WOMEN: It is important, during this part of the exercise,
that you and your partner be communicating about what you like,
what you’d like harder / softer / more of / less of / etc. This
is an exercise to LEARN - and your partner needs your feedback
and advise to be given verbally and explicitly throughout. Trust
us - its worth practicing and pushing through any discomfort you
might have.

Stimulating the G-Spot (15 - 20 minutes)

1) Now, its time to begin stimulating the g-spot. Insert a
finger (or two), about 2 inches, and then slightly crook them.
You want your finger’s facing forward, sorta like you are making
the motion of “come here” with your fingers. You’ll be touching
the front side of her vagina, with your finger’s wrapped around
her pubic bone.

2) From this place, experiment with a variety of pressure -
hard, soft, light, etc. We’ve found its often best to start
touching as if your finger’s are windshield washers - with a
constant pressure, sorta going back and forth

3) [WOMEN: Give your partner feedback about what feel’s good,
and what doesn’t - help them learn how to drive you wild in
bed… Its well worth it! You can also experiment with clenching
your PC muscle to see if this heightens your sensations]

4) You may feel a particular area which is more rough than other
area’s, possibly ribbed or bumpy. This is the g-spot. As you
stimulate it, the gspot will often become larger and more
present as it get engorged. At this point, some women prefer
harder pressure, but most prefer softer pressure (so the
opposite of the clitoris)

5) Once you’ve found the gspot, and have a way of touching the
area that your partner is enjoying, add in some stimulation to
her clitoris. You can also push down with your hand on her pubic
bone by placing your palm in the middle of her pubic hair. This
accentuates your pressure from inside.

6) A magic combination is to touch the gspot with your index
and/or middle finger while stimulating her clitoris with your
thumb (good lube helps this greatly). Now, while you are doing
this, imagine an arc of electricity going between your
fingertips - connecting your thumb and your finger - and arcing
through her clitoris and gspot.

7) At some point in this women, you may find you feel like you
have to pee. If this happens, don’t worry. Nothing is wrong -
just stay relaxed and go with it. (you may be in for a fun
surprise and an introduction to female ejaculation!)
If you don’t orgasm from this exercise, don’t worry! It’s
main purpose was to help you learn more about finding the gspot,
how to best stimulate it, and to build intimate connection and
trust with your partner. It can often take several repeats of
this exercise to start feeling your gspot.

9) [VARIATIONS: try stimulating the gspot during and after
orgasm, try different pressure, strokes, angles, etc.. try it
with one hand, two hands, you touching the clitoris, while your
partner focuses on your gspot, etc. try using a pilllow or two
under your butt to change your angle. Most of all - experiment,
give feedback to each other, and enjoy yourselves]

Wrapping Up (5 minutes)

1) At some point - either after orgasm, or otherwise - you’ll
feel the energy shift and it will be time to wrap the exercise
up. At this point slowly and gently place one hand cupped over
your partner’s vagina, and one hand open on her heart. Look into
her eyes, and take a moment just to be present with each other.

2) Take a moment to breathe together, and enjoy what you’ve just
experienced. Use the next 5 minutes to share about your
experiences - what you enjoyed, what you most liked, what felt
good, etc. Its always important to start with the positive.
After this, you can think about what you’ll do differently next
time.

And, that folks, is the end of our Guided Exercise for Finding
the G-Spot. We hope you’ve found it as helpful as we have.

You’ve taken the first step and purchased a sedu hair straightener, the next step however, is learning to achieve the best results from your sedu hair iron. Before we look at how to use the sedu hair straightener to achieve the best results, let us first look at exactly what sedu ceramic hair straighteners are.

Sedu ceramic hair straighteners are the latest in hair straightening technology and come complete with ultra smooth ceramic plates that have been designed to prevent stretching and breaking of the hair. The sedu hair straightener also comes with a faster heat up time and also takes less time to achieve your desired hairstyle. Sounds great, so how do you actually use the sedu hair iron?

The first thing you will need to do with your sedu ceramic hair straighteners is of course to plug them in. The sedu hair iron comes with its own temperature control gauge so you can select the perfect setting for your hair type. For bleached or damaged hair the lower setting on the sedu hair straightener should be used. For coarse and stubborn hair use the high setting on the sedu hair straightener.

The next step will be to use your sedu hair iron to straighten your hair. It is important to remember that sedu ceramic hair straighteners should never be used on wet hair. Even on slightly damp hair you can cause un-repairable damage or scorching to your hair. You should always shampoo and condition your hair, add styling products and then blow dry fully before using the sedu hair straightener.

By separating your hair into sections the sedu hair straightener will be easier to use. Take a section of hair and pass the sedu hair iron over it. Do not overuse the sedu hair iron on any section of your hair. It is important to note that the sedu hair iron has been designed to cut half the straightening time of other models and therefore 2 to three passes on each section of the hair is plenty. Repeat this for every section of hair. Once finished just brush through and your new sedu hairstyle is complete.

So you see, sedu ceramic hair straighteners are simple and easy to use, and with patience and practice you will be on your way to celebrity sedu hairstyles such as the Jennifer Aniston sedu hair style everyday.

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Where do I begin to tell the stories of what a fatal sin it was
falling for you all. I can do little but grin when I remember
how a name of yours rings a heartache or two. And oh, how glad
now I could rid myself of each one - old and new. I believe if I
have accomplished a thing in this life, it must have been
un-loving you. Please forgive my poetic mood and my very
un-Iglesias lack of grace. He is a man and must have enjoyed
being on the receiving end forever.

With each lazy giver, I lost a dream.And every time, I
experienced La Vie en Violet, until things became crystal clear,
finally. Men seem to take your love vows for total surrender to
them, and your fate. So, why should they invest any effort in
you, now that they have got you? Better not waste time and chase
someone new. Otherwise, it gets very boring . No flowers are
sent forever; and watch out, women, if you are getting them for
no reason past the first year! He is cheating on you- period.
Always remember that Philip- Junot-creep buying Caroline de
Monaco all the furs and jewels to cover up his disloyalty to the
exceedingly beautiful princess. Why do men stick to you like
glue when they go here and there behind your back? Mostly, it is
a security issue; they cannot live alone, ever. Better have an
anchor and board a dozen ships! And when they run away with
someone else? It is because you serve no purpose to them anymore
now that they could replace you entirely.

What are men looking for that you failed to supply? Variety. If
you could be short yet tall, fat though slim, smart but dim,
happy-go-lucky and yet a calculated vamp, blonde but colored,
sexy and demure, trashy and classy - in short, if you could be
you and me and her and her too, then you might be able to keep
him ( unless he turns out to be bisexual or worse still,
polyamorous). But not all men are cheaters? Of course not. Not
all, just most. And if they are not cheaters, they will push you
to all limits to cheat on them. If you fail, they would die at
the most inopportune moment in your life for an accidental
reason like in a plane crash or through anal pleasure with a
vibrator. Did you hear of Mike Todd? And Claude Francois? Those
are the only men after Jesus who left no feminine scandals
attached to their names.

And if the other woman is not as beautiful as you? Do not worry!
He will find something else with which she can compete and win
you - perhaps she is good at jokes? Perhaps she is Spanish?(
Think Penelope Cruz!); Perhaps she looks like his mother? (think
Camila Parker!); perhaps she is a cartoonist he met again in
Paris (think Sally-Ann Lasson!); And who knows, perhaps she was
married to his best friend; she even could be your best friend ,
which should translate automatically to a better you - you know.
Yet, you could be one of those very lucky few. He would leave a
model for you, give you a cocaine addiction then hang himself in
a hotel room (think Michael Hutchinson!).

What are men good for? Tough question. They could open doors,
carry heavy shopping bags, pay bills, give you a fake orgasm
when you are dying to feel like a porn star, give you a name to
use for the rest of your life, grant you a divorce settlement,
bestow a title, and call you the mother of their children out of
respect to show eternal gratitude. And if most of the above do
not apply? They can paint walls, drain pipes, mow grass and
arrange a troubadore life for you and the children in anything
ranging from a caravan to single-mothers homes. They can even
leave a wedding picture to testify you were desired by at least
one testosterone-infected creature so you would never be accused
of being an old maid. Not even that? So we are talking gigolos;
but then you must be filthy rich, horribly ugly and obviously
old. If you are all that, you are a born winner. You can afford
the best human vibrators and pay nothing but cash for excellent
services.

Did I say I was writing this to all the men I loved before who
were shown my back door? I said it when I only meant them to
know what I say behind their back to all the women they have in
store.Sing please!

9 Tips to Control Your Paper at Home

1. To reduce paper piles at home, walk straight from the mail
box to the trash can or recycling bin. Dispose of the junk mail.
Opening it wastes time. Just pitch it in.

2. Set up a file or basket for each member of your household.
Sort mail, school papers to sign, reading materials and even
notes to each other.

3. Allow newspapers to remain in the house only for a specific
number of days. At the end of that period (one to six days),
dispose of them, read or not.

4. Tear interesting articles out of magazines to read later. Put
them in a “to read” file or basket. Dispose of the bulky
magazine.

5. Make a home for any piece of paper that doesn’t have one.
Avoiding piles means making a decision, NOW, on each piece of
paper.

6. Set up the simplest filing system possible. Use broad
categories and you’ll be more likely to file. Buy a portable
file box so you can file while watching TV.

7. Post appropriate information where you need it. Hang a stain
removal guide in your laundry room. Tape instruction manuals to
appliances and electronics.

8. Place mail order catalogs in a reading basket near a cozy
chair. Keep only the ones you truly enjoy. Have sticky notes and
pen ready for ordering notes.

9. Make a “hold” file for sporting schedules, tickets to future
events and department/specialty store coupons you might use. Use
this file for anything you will need at a future date. Weed it
out monthly.

The dream drugs actually exist! Well it’s not exactly a drug but a herb that is only found in the wildest part of the rainforest of South East Asia.

What am I talking about? It’s called Eurycoma Longifolia scientifically but in layman’s term it’s called Tongkat Ali. It’s basically one of the most potent aphrodisiac and testosterone booster plant on earth — I’m not talking about rough estimation here — it has basically been proven by scientific research spearheaded by the Malaysian government. (Who’s very enthusiast about boosting the entire biotechnology industry based on Tongkat Ali alone)

Not only does it boost libido by 91% in a study by Dr Tamby which is investigating Partial Androgen Deficiency In Males (In other word — male menopause!)…it also used as a traditional remedy for the treatment of malaria, high blood pressure, fevers, fatigue, loss of sexual desire, and impotence.

Under closer scrutiny the plant also contains beneficial compounds, including potent protective antioxidants which inhibit cellular aging, phytochemicals which are anti-viral, anti-malarial, and anti-cancerous. The plant is also effective in battling high blood pressure and quells dysentery. Quassinoids in the root prove twice as potent as aspirin against fevers.

If you read my article titled “The Secret’s Of Bush’s Health” (http://ezinearticles.com/?id=125360) you will understand why amazing herbs like Eurycoma Longifolia is not promoted or “discovered” by scientist. You will also learn a true fact that the drugs you’re currently consuming right now is simply the second best!

Onwards,

There’s two highly publicized research on Tongkat Ali which is done by Dr. Johari Saad who is called King Of Tongkat Ali by many and Dr Ismail Tambi, who runs the Human Reproduction Specialist Center, foremost experts on reproductive health in all of Southeast Asia, and the leading medical expert on the effects of Tongkat Ali root extract on human subjects.

On Dr. Johari’s research they have found out that there’s four category of significant improvement which is increased testosterone, increased energy, inhibition of SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin — which means testosterone remains longer in the blood and additionally stems the aging process, improving energy and sexual function, helping to reduce body fat, and reducing risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease), and increased muscle mass.

He also explained that animals have sex three to four times more frequently than normal because of the significant increase in testosterone.(three to four times increase on average)
On another test on humans, Tongkat Ali extract increased the formation of testosterone fourfold.

This means your testosterone is boosted back to the youthful level (20s)

The major reason why people stop having sex is because they’re simply too tired but Tongkat Ali solves this problem too! It greatly increases the ATP (adenosine triphosphate) which is the basic unit of energy in the body, responsible to keep us alive and going. That means overall energy and vitality are increased.
The best thing is — there are no side effects like hyper stimulation, jittery nerves, or insomnia.

Dr. Ismail Tamby research data done on thirty adult males of various ages shows that the testosterone levels of all the subjects rose, resulting in a 91% improvement in libido, a reported 73% improvement in sexual function, and an 82% psychological improvement relative to sex among the men who participated in the study.

This is truly the holy grail of better sex life without the side effects so commonly associated with Viagra…plus it’s more effective because Tongkat Ali takes a more holistic approach instead of just focusing on driving the blood to the penis. This is important because some men can’t get an erection simply because the lack of testosterone — not because of “defective” penis.

Ryan Tiong is an expert author on men’s sexual health issue and has been researching a better solution for men’s sexual health.

For more Sexual Health related information visit his blog at http://herbalbased.blogspot.com

There you can find various resources like the one book you should read if you want to have male multiple orgasm, free report on anti- aging and many more.

Your For Better Sex

The fickle world of fashion can be incredibly frustrating when
trying to figure what’s in, fashionably speaking. Fashionistas
of all ages constantly seek the newest, hippest, most in item as
quickly as possible, so you may feel like you are in a race to
stay on top of the game. If you are wondering what’s in for a
given season, look no further than the fashion magazines that
flood the newsstand. Regardless if you are a devoted subscriber
or possess a passing fancy in fashion, use these great sources
to determine what items are considered the hottest for the
upcoming season. Also, take a look at stores and the streets to
see what people are buying and what they are wearing.

Although the world of fashion may take a drastic turn at any
minute, today’s must have items are the following:

1.) Jackets, jackets, jackets to adore

The preppy look is back and jackets, blazers, and coats are now
more popular than ever! Look for the classic blazer in unique
materials and colors. Consider wearing that super preppy Kelly
green corduroy blazer with your favorite, broken in jeans. Look
at wearing that super soft velvet chinoise jacket with a
dazzling silk skirt for the holiday season. For the chilly days,
top a smart sweater with a snuggly down puffer vest for the
sporty look that will keep you warm!

2.) Lingerie-inspired tops guarnateed to get you noticed

Whether you are hitting the hottest clubs or going to a business
meeting, the hottest word in tops is the lingerie-inspired camis
and tanks. These luxurious tops are usually made from supple
silk with beading, sequins, embroidery, or lace accents. For the
night life, wear these tops alone, but wear them under a great
jacket (see above item!) for a hip, layered look. Pick a top in
a juicy, vibrant color like apple green or jewel tone burgundy
for that special addition to your holiday wardrobe.

3.) Wraps and shrugs, oo-la-la

Keep warm these chilly months while looking your best! Choose a
luxurious pashmina wrap to serve as a stunning accessory and
keep your bare shoulders warm. The newest trend in tune with the
wrap fad is the shrug. This miniature sweater usually only
covers the upper arms, either like a traditional sweater or a
unique take on a cloak. The shrug provides a bit of warmth, but
is mainly used for the fashion statement. For the hottest style
of shrug, choose on in a richly dyed faux fur.

If there is one occasion that everyone wants to celebrate with
photographs, it is their wedding. It is an occasion that every
one wants a degree of professionalism, and many people want to
ensure quality. Therefore there are many opportunities for a
photographer to make money, if they are willing to cover
weddings.

A contract for wedding photography is very important, go to your
local library and have a look at sample wedding contracts and do
not forget to include a disclaimer. Your disclaimer should
clearly state that you are not responsible for photographs that
do not come out for equipment failure, which is not your fault.
You should also use a disclaimer to say you are not responsible
for photos misplaced as a result of sending the film away to be
processed. You definitely do not to be sued for breach of
contract on your first job.

Before the wedding has started, you should have in writing how
many photographs need taking, and be aware of the cost of
processing, and the cost of the albums. All that is necessary is
that you estimate how long the session will take and add your
hourly rate to the figure. Pay special attention to specific
requests of the families, they may have a long lost cousin,
coming, and they particularly want separate photos of them. It
is important you can talk with each family well before the
ceremony and establish exactly what they require. Remember that
a lot of the guests will also be recording the ceremony, or
aspects of it, so avoid unnecessary competition, get as many of
the photographs done before the ceremony as you can. Be aware
that some venues restrict the places that you can photograph
from, so make sure that you are fully aware of this before the
ceremony. It is important that you pick the correct vantage
point before the ceremony. Do your homework properly, because
verbal referrals will be very important for you from this type
of business.

Before the ceremony make a complete list of all the photos that
will be required. Here is a fairly standard list PRE-CEREMONY:
Bride with her mother Bride with her father Bride with both
parents Groom with both parents Bride with her immediate family
Bride with grandparents Groom with grandparents Bride with maid
of honor Groom with best man Bride with flower girls, etc. Groom
with ushers The flowers Any other special requirements. JUST
PRIOR TO CEREMONY Groom’s mother entering church with usher
Bride’s mother entering church with usher Groom’s father
entering the church Bride with father, about to walk down the
aisle Any other special requests. WEDDING CEREMONY Bride’s and
groom’s attendants as they walk down aisle Bride with father
walking down the aisle Bride with father approaching groom at
altar Shots of wedding party at the altar Shots (if permitted)
of bride and groom at altar Bride and groom kissing Bride and
groom leaving altar Any other special requests. POST-CEREMONY
Bride alone at altar Bride and groom at altar Bride and groom
with bride’s family Bride and groom with groom’s family Bride
and groom with minister, priest, rabbi, etc. Bride and groom
with wedding party Bride and groom kissing A photograph of the
bride and groom’s hands, entwined with the wedding ring. Bride’s
attendants (all) alone Ushers alone Any other special requests.
RECEPTION Entry of wedding party Different shots of guests
(table to table) Different shots of guests not at tables Bride
and groom dancing Parents of bride and groom dancing The wedding
cake Bride and groom cutting the cake Bride feeding groom Groom
feeding bride Best man’s toast Bride and groom kissing Bride
tossing the bouquet Groom removing bride’s garter Groom tossing
the garter The band The servers The “getaway” car, especially if
decorated Bride and groom driving away in car Any other special
requests.

Not every wedding you cover will want every type of photograph,
but it will be a good idea to write down a list of what is
required, for your first few weddings, because if you forget,
you cannot organise a re run. Also you must remember that it is
a sentimental day for many people, and there will be
opportunities for unusual photographs, keep a watchful eye out
for the child guests, at some point the possibility of an
unusual photograph is going to present itself. Weddings are all
fairly standard, but most people like to add a reminder of
poignancy or humour. It will be a good idea to get yourself
invited to the wedding rehearsal, that way you can meet the
guests, and be more comfortable with them on their big day.

The film is a large outlay for a wedding, but most people will
be prepared to pay up to 50% before the day, which will be
sufficient to cover your expenses. Do you use digital or film,
for the big day. Digital photographers can use Photoshop to
enhance your wedding photographs with such techniques as
hand-tinting, flaw removal, montage, changing images from color
to sepia and black and white, and much more.