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August PUG Meetup + Studio!

Hey Vegas photographers, here’s a short update for the August PUG meetup -

Date-Time: Tuesday August 5 @ 7PM

Local Agenda:

  • Super cool Photoshop tips by internationally known designer Jayse: amp your photoshop skills whether you’re a beginner or advanced with these tips for improving and enhancing your photos! Preview some of his work at: www.jayse.us
  • Our first Pictage member studio spotlight

Pictage Agenda:

  • Canvas Prints
  • Album Contest
  • Wallet prints

If you have any questions feel free to email me: chels(@)chelsea-nicole.com. And if you can make it out, please RSVP on the PUG Page. See everyone soon!

Also, since no blog entry is complete without a photo… Here’s a glimpse of our new in home studio!

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Remeber those funky directions? They were for a motorized backdrop roller system. ;) The rollers hold 3 backdrops! And here it’s sporting our awesome green screen.

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Jumping on the Outsourcing bandwagon!

As you all know, I love Pictage! Having them handle all my print orders and payment processing keeps me from getting bogged down and allows me to put more focus on the creative stuff, as well as all my wonderful clients!

And now, Jayse and I have decided it is time to outsource another HUGE task – housekeeping. The maid service we hired is awesome! They came by for the first time today with a crew of 4 people for a nice DEEP clean. 3 hours and plenty of cleaning solution later… the house was sparkling like never before!

Just check out those sexy carpet lines…
Chelsea Nicole’s awesome place!

Chelsea Nicole’s awesome place!

I am definitely going to get used to this. ;)

Kara’s Un-Bridal!

I was super excited for Kara and Greg to come back to Vegas for a trash the dress this past weekend! I hadn’t seen them since their wedding in April, so it was a great time catching up on everything while on our mini-adventure.

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Kara’s Trash the Dress

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Click here to check out the slideshow from Kara and Greg’s wedding day!

Cool Wedding Favors

While browsing I found this really neat wedding favor site: http://www.favorideas.com. They showcase products from several different favor sites, so it’s a great place to get unique ideas that fit your wedding!

LOVED these adorable gumball slot machines for all my Vegas brides. :)

Cool Las Vegas themed wedding favor!

Short Update!

Hey Vegas photographers! Here’s some info on tomorrow’s PUG meet:
Date and time: Tuesday, July 8 2008 @ 7:00pm
Location: My place
Las Vegas NV, 89178 (email me for a map)

We’ll be going over Pictage’s new Lightroom Plug-in to help simplify your work-flow, as well as talking about one of the most effective and powerful free marketing tools available: blogging! ;)

Click here to see photos from the last PUG meet!

Soon to be blogged:

Kara and Greg flew out for an awesome trash-the-dress yesterday! It was so great seeing them and going on a little adventure. I can’t wait to get some photos up!

Also, some fun stuff has been happening in my world… but with some really horrible instructions! Let’s see if anyone can guess what it is based off of this: instructions.jpg
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I love FIREWORKS!

Here’s some fireworks from our pre 4th of July party last night. It was quite a show!

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weekend getaway

This past weekend was the 1st Jayse and I took off in a while. Every year we head out to California for the Electronic Daisy Carnival. I wouldn’t miss it for anything! It’s all about spending time with great friends, dancing and of course, the music. :)

This years event was insane with a turnout of over 62,000 people that filled the LA Coliseum & Exposition Park!
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Photo by  Drew Ressler

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The next day, we all drove to one of my favorite places – Santa Monica!
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After spending a lazy day soaking up the sun at the beach, we strolled 3rd street and got some dinner at our favorite pizza place before heading home.

Feels nice to be back and completely refreshed!