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New Caterer in NWA: Ruth's Chris! Mmmmm...

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Hey everybody!

Today's post is for all the brides out there...

Before we left for Paris a few weeks ago, we had the chance to sit down with our new friends at Ruth's Chris in Rogers, who had some exciting news for us (and for our brides!): they are now catering special events!

As you know, I LOVE good food - is there a better restaurant in NWA? I'm not sure! Their steaks are to-die-for! So, just imagine my excitement when I pictured myself eating delicious steaks at weddings! Does life get better? Nope!

Here's some info...

And you can download a sample menu pdf here

Make sure to tell them that I sent you - I wanna feel like I'm doing my little part in the world! Oh, and if you book them, tell me! Maybe I can give you something free for feeding me yummy food at your reception! :)

Talk to you soon,
Dale



Sign Up For Daily Photo Tips!

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Hey everybody!

I thought I'd start doing something super fun for my photographer friends out there (as if I don't have enough daily projects): I'm going to share daily tips on all things photography/photograph business related! I already have a massive list of topics generated (but I'm always welcome to your suggestions), so I'm excited to get started sharing.

It's easy to sign up, and I won't sell your email (I promise!) :) Just fill out the form and you're in. (if you don't get a tip right away, don't worry... I'm going to collect for a short period)






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Moms with cameras, feel free to sign up as well, though I'm going to share a lot about marketing, pricing, etc, so it might not always be applicable.


I hope you sign up - it should be a super fun way to share! Likely, I won't be posting the content on the blog, so make sure to get your name in!

Talk to you soon,
Dale

P.S. Tomorrow starts NSFW posts on the blog for a few days, so only check it when you get home! :)


Mere's Secret Session Boudoir Mobile Site is LIVE

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Hey everybody!

Today Meredith and I worked on launching her new mobile site for the iphone and ipad!
Check out the new secret session boudoir site on your iphone - it's the same web url: www.arkansasboudoir.com - it just has a detection redirect for mobile users. Cool right? If you don't have an iphone, that's okay... here's what it looks like:



Talk to you soon,
Dale

P.S. On the full site, we've announced some new travel dates for her secret sessions - if you're interested in any of these sessions, contact Mere before they're all gone!

Dallas: March 13, March 18, March 19
Austin: March 15, March 16, March 30
Little Rock: April 29, June 10


NSFW: Barbie Suite Boudoir Photographer

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Hey everybody!

Last week when we were in Las Vegas, Mere had the super-cool opportunity to shoot some boudoir in the Barbie Suite at the Palms Hotel & Casino. If you know Mere, you know she's fun and girly so she was quite excited with all the "Barbie" pink! Shooting Secret Sessions is one of her favorite things to do and I think she really ROCKED it with these! I'm gonna blog her favorite images for a few days in a row so be sure to come back!

Also be sure to leave her some comment love! She totally deserves it, right?? RIGHT??



Talk to you soon,
Dale




NSFW: Paris [boudoir] Secret Session

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Hey everybody!

Today we're switching gears from Vegas (don't worry, we'll come back) to Paris, France, where Meredith photographed some secret sesssions. Yep... boudoir in Paris (hey... "boudoir" IS french, after all). Enjoy some classy boudoir by the fabulously talented Meredith!

Classy boudoir portraits in Paris
Classy boudoir portraits in Paris
Classy boudoir portraits in Paris
Classy boudoir portraits in Paris

Talk to you soon,
Dale


NSFW: Paris Boudoir Photography

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Hey everybody!

We're staying in Paris for another day to show a few more secret session images Meredith shot while we were there.

What I love so much about these is that is shows that in some cases being mostly covered (like in the first shot) is still very sexy! I love the Mere doesn't shoot boudoir the way most photographers (particularly MALE photographers) do - she's so super classy and can find a way to make a 90% clothed subject look breathtaking and sexy. Great job Mere!

Paris France Boudoir Photography
Paris France Boudoir Photography
Paris France Boudoir Photography
Paris France Boudoir Photography

To book a session with Mere, go to arkansasboudoir.com and click on contact. :)

Talk to you soon,
Dale


NYC Secret Session Photo Shoot

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Hey everybody!

Mere has another secret session to show off today. This boudoir sessions was shot in New York City, and the shots are stunners! The client asked that we not show her face or name, which is totally fine with us! We're just happy to show Mere's amazing work. :) If you're interested in a secret session for your groom (past, present, future), contact Mere! click here and send her a message!







Talk to you soon,
Dale


NSFW: More Barbie Suite Boudoir / Secret Sessions

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Hey everybody!

Today we have more super fun and classy boudoir shots by the fabulous Meredith at the Barbie Suite in the Palms! She had 5 separate females to photograph, and since I don't want this blog to turn into all secret sessions (because I feel like I easily could), we're combining a few girls into one post. Tomorrow, we'll finish out with more of Meredith's favorite boudoir shots from the Barbie Suite in Vegas.






Talk to you soon,
Dale



NSFW: Barbie Suite Boudoir Photographer, Final Post

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Hey everybody!

We're wrapping up NSFW posts of Mere's secret sessions from around the world. :) The Barbie Suite has proven to be an amazing place for boudoir sessions, and she plans on going back there in late 2012 or early 2013 - if you're interested in booking one of these sessions, I think she's only taking the first 5 girls to give deposits, so contact here asap! www.arkansasboudoir.com (you can get on with your iPhone or droid)

boudoir image photographed in the Barbie Suite at the Palms Casino and Hotel
boudoir image photographed in the Barbie Suite at the Palms Casino and Hotel
boudoir image photographed in the Barbie Suite at the Palms Casino and Hotel
boudoir image photographed in the Barbie Suite at the Palms Casino and Hotel

Talk to you soon,
Dale


Fayetteville Engagement Portraits of Nicole and Aaron

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Hey everybody!

I have a GORGEOUS teaser image for y'all today of a fabulous girl and her beau. Nicole and Aaron met up with us a few days ago for their engagement session in Fayetteville, and ever since I shot this, I've been DYING to get it on the blog!! Don't you love it? If you do, let me know by commenting below!

If Nicole gets 100 comments below, she gets an engagement guestbook (for FREE!!) of this session!

Talk to you soon,
Dale




NWAFW: Fashion Week is Here!

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Hey everybody!

One of the coolest parts of living in Fayetteville is that even though we're not in a huge metropolis, we're big enough (and cool enough) to have events like the Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week. NWAFW is such a fun event where boutiques all over NWA are joining forces to put on some really great fashion shows!

I have to great opportunity to be Riffraff's exclusive photographer (YAY!), and I've really enjoyed hanging out with the Riffraff Shopgirls and attending the fashion event of the year! Last night was the Shop Local show, and one a few of my favorite people strutted the runway at East Square Plaza. Though the big Saturday show is (as I believe) sold out, there are still a couple events for the public that you should check out. Go to NWAFW.com for all the deets!

This was from Monday at the Shopping Night Out for NWAFW at Riffraff...
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I think Hannah has a crush. ;)
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And then a couple from the after party at Legacy Blues...
Me with Anna, aka Tulip Louise - super fashionista!
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And dancy-dance time was supah fun!
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Tuesday there was a rehearsal and after party at our house for the models (follow me on Instagram for pics!)
Wednesday was the Shop Local Fashion Show...
Hannah was the model. What a fun and silly girl.
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Me and Kirsten supporting Hannah as she gets prepped for the runway.
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Tarah and Kirsten just before the show started...
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Hannah was obviously super fab.
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scenes for nwafw

Talk to you soon,
Dale


NWAFW: Thursday Recap

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Hey everybody!

I promise I'm not going to turn into a fashion blogger (though there's nothing wrong with that!), but I have to share the recap of last night's show with y'all! Another super fun night was had by all at the East Square Plaza Fashion Show, with some super killer looks going down the runway by Joyn, Bonnerbell, Esque, and Art Amiss.

Check out Hannah rocking it again last night (seriously GORG!)...
scenes from NWAFW

My favorite part, as with anything in life, is getting to see your friends out and about all lookin fabulous...
scenes from NWAFW
Riffraff girls are the coolest. Kenna, Tarah, Kirsten, and Alex
scenes from NWAFW
What a handsome bunch of people, yes? Alex, Chelsea, Tarah, Kirsten, and moi!
scenes from NWAFW
Every time... it turns into a dance party...
scenes from NWAFW
Alex and Tarah being all cutesy...
scenes from NWAFW
Me and one of my super gorgeous brides, Chelsea!
scenes from NWAFW
And with another gorgeous 2012 bride, Nicole (you may know her from the post two days ago!)

Pretty friends...

A Masons/Riffraff group pic...


And of course, no fashion post would be complete without a "Who Wore It Better" so here's Kirsten in her Vintage Dior hat...

And then ME in the hat. Okay. She obviously wins.


Tomorrow, make sure to come to the blog... I have an IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Talk to you soon,
Dale


Celebrity Brunch and Lunch for JOPLIN! Let Me Serve YOU! :)

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Hey everybody!

Tomorrow I have the unique opportunity to be a celebrity host for the Celebrity Brunch and Lunch at Crabby's in Rogers to benefit the Joplin High School prom. I'll be there from approximately 11am to 2pm doing celebrity-hosty-type things (obviously, I know what I'm doing - haha!)

I'D LOVE FOR YOU TO COME!!
Sunday, March 11 (yes, tomorrow)
Crabby's in Rogers
11am-2pm!


It's for a great cause, and it's yummy food! C'mon out and see me... I'll try not to spill your drinks all over you and your friends!

Talk to you soon,
Dale


Draw Something (Free): Our New Obsession!

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Hey everybody!

It's Funday Sunday! When Meredith and I get all our work done (like good girls and boys), we love finding games we can play together on our iPhones/iPad (past examples include Monopoly, Battleship, and Words with Friends). Recently, she stumbled upon a new highly-addictive game for us to play: Draw Something (we have the free version) - it's super duper fun! If you are in to that sorta thing, add us: dalebenfield and merebenfield. We'd love to play you!! :) It's totally Drawsome!



Talk to you soon,
Dale


Fayetteville Engagement Portraits of Nicole and Aaron!

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Hey everybody!

I'm so in love with Nicole and Aaron's engagement shoot! Not only are they a really SWEET couple, they have TREMENDOUS fashion! Nicole even walked in the NWAFW runway show - 'cause she's that amazing! :) (fyi... the cream vintage-y looking dress... from Riffraff!)

He's a little bit country, so we made sure to shoot some that fit his style as well, and her wedding colors will be a yellow and red, so we incorporated that into the shoot - aren't they precious?!!!!



(I'm featuring the below photo in my Photo Tip of the Day today and discussing it's composition - if you aren't signed up, fill out the little sign up form to the right of the blog posts.)




Talk to you soon,
Dale



More Fayetteville Engagement Portraits of Nicole and Aaron

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Hey everybody!

I can't stop! I just can't stop posting images of Nicole and Aaron's engagement session - they're SO pretty! So, enjoy another handful of lovely engagement images we shot all around Fayetteville. :)

fayetteville engagement portraits
fayetteville engagement portraits
fayetteville engagement portraits
fayetteville engagement portraits
fayetteville engagement portraits
fayetteville engagement portraits
fayetteville engagement portraits

Talk to you soon,
Dale


NWAFW: FINALE Night!

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Hey everybody!

It's been a few days since the end of Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week (NWAFW), and I've digested the images and recovered sleep! Saturday was my favorite night for many reasons:
1) Meredith came to the show! Duh!
2) Riffraff had a killer runway show!
3) All got to see all my friends!

Look at this lovely group of Riffraff models! So many fun friends!
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And since I have the coolest clients on the planet, I got to see them at Fashion Week. Hi Chelsea and Tyler!
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I wanted a picture with Chelsea too. She wanted a picture with my glasses. (yeah I know... they look better on her...)
nwafw party pics

Here's a look at Riffraff's runway (this isn't even half of all the colorful looks they showed!!) - If you're looking to purchase any of these looks, check out their facebook - they went on sale last night and a lot is already sold out, but maybe you'll have some luck! Click here to head to their facebook page!
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Yay for party pics...
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nwafw party pics
nwafw party pics

Oh, and this was from the night before... forgot to post it earlier...
nwafw party pics

I'm already excited for NWAFW next year! One bit of advice, buy your tickets early!

Talk to you soon,
Dale


Mimi's Surprise 60th Birthday Brunch!

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Hey everybody!

A couple weeks ago we all got together to celebrate Mere's Mom's birthday. Mere and her sister, Rory, worked really hard to pull off the big surprise, which was quite the feat considering they both live in Arkansas and the party was in Joplin. Mere's mom, Rita (a.k.a. Mimi) is known for having impeccable taste so the daughters were a wee bit nervous about all the details! I think they did a FABULOUS job! The surprise went off without a hitch!










Ellie made Mimi 4 presents (and drew her a picture of her - oh, precious girl!)



Talk to you soon,
Dale


Happy Anniversary to US!

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Hey everybody!!

Tomorrow marks the 1 year anniversary since Meredith and I were officially married (aka signed the marriage license). We've had a crazy year, with some major ups and some heavy downs. Many people say the 1st year is the hardest, but I've found that the hardest times for us were the ones that brought us the closest together. I think that's a good sign, do you? :)

Our wedding was such a dream come true for both of us. We were able to get married in a dream location (Four Seasons in Florence Italy), and have the fanciest reception (and best meal of our lives) - definitely one that Meredith deserved! I'm still ever-thankful for my good friend Becker, who came over and photographed our wedding, and Summer (from Grey Likes Weddings), who came over and styled it and did all our florals for us. It was such a dream because of the amazing talent we had at our wedding. Lastly, a big thank you goes out to our workshop photographers who took amazing pictures of our wedding day and were constant enjoyable company for Mere, Ellie, and me during our time abroad.

I forget if I've said this or not, but I have advice for all our wedding couples on your wedding day:
Before you go to bed, make a list of your favorite things from the day - I promise you'll cherish that list! Meredith and I re-read our list tonight at our fancy dinner. The list is filled with funny anecdotes, inside jokes, and cherished moments. Seriously, couples... you'll be so happy if you do this!

And now, a few of my favorite images from our wedding, photographed by Becker, and capture what I think about the day: a FUN day filled with love and laughter.
If you wanna see more images from the wedding, head to Becker's Blog post!






Talk to you soon,
Dale


Ashlee's Austin Bridal Portraits

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Hey everybody!

If you haven't heard, Meredith and I are in Austin for work. Yeah, it's SXSW here, which makes traffic atrocious, hotel prices astronomical, and reservations impossible (it'd be better if we were actually going to SXSW). We've been here since Wednesday because our lovely bride, Ashlee, really wanted to do bridal portraits (yay for her!!). We also had an engagement shoot on Thursday of another couple, so I'll post those soon.

Ashlee's bridal portraits were photographed at the Austin Capitol, and it is such a lovely location for pictures! We photographed both inside and outside since the weather was nice, and I seriously just adore her bridal portraits! Have a look at our faves!

Bridal Portraits at the Austin Capitol in Austin TX
Bridal Portraits at the Austin Capitol in Austin TX
Bridal Portraits at the Austin Capitol in Austin TX
Bridal Portraits at the Austin Capitol in Austin TX

Talk to you soon,
Dale

P.S. Happy St. Patrick's Day!


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