Go all out. Renting gowns from places like Rainey’s Closet, Bentley and Lace and Rent the Runway are a great way to get stunning looks without spending a fortune on pieces you may not wear again.  Often times, you can even rent coordinating sets.

Now let’s swing it back the other way. Completely casual can also be absolutely perfect.  Simple white tees, jeans, and or light, feminine sundresses work amazingly well with all types of setups and backdrops.

Some of my favorite places to shop for casual looks include:  Target, Old Navy, Gap and Zara

Don’t forget about Mom! Be sure to pick out some looks JUST FOR YOU.  Dig into your closet for old bridesmaids gowns, cocktail dresses, and evening wear that you probably only got one great wear out of.

Stick to solids but change up those necklines,  look for texture and details like lace, rouching, structure, or layers…

Most importantly – just be ready to let go and have fun!

Massapequa, NY – Sandra Burns of September Blue Photography in Massapequa, NY was named a Bronze Medalist during Professional Photographers of America’s 2019 International Photographic Competition. Burns’ work will be on display at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, January 19-21, 2020. This International Photographic Exhibit is held in conjunction with Imaging USA, an annual convention and expo for professional photographers.

A panel of 36 eminent jurors from across the United States selected the top photographs from over 5,200 total submitted entries at PPA headquarters in Atlanta. Judged against a standard of excellence, 2,654 images were selected for the General Collection and 625 (roughly 12 percent) were selected for the esteemed Loan Collection—the best of the best. The Loan Collection images will all be published in the much-anticipated “Loan Collection” book by Marathon Press.

The level of the award is determined by how many of those four images receive the highest possible honor: acceptance into the PPA Loan Collection, which is displayed at photographic exhibitions, conventions and other photography events. Burns was named a Bronze Medalist by earning a merit—a mark of quality and honor—for each of the four images included in her entry case to the International Photographic Competition. This is the most prestigious competition of its kind, where images are judged based on a standard of artistic excellence, not against each other. In 2019, she was one of only 170 Bronze Medalists.

About PPA:

Founded in 1868, Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the largest and longest-standing nonprofit photography trade association. It currently helps 30,000+ pros elevate their craft and grow their business with resources, protection, and education, all under PPA’s core guiding principle of bridging the gap between photographers and consumers.

Contact: Sandra Burns
516-345-0645
info@septemberbluephotography.com