Life, Love, Legacy - Jennifer Schumacher Photography

I am excited to announce a NEW BLOG!

Jennifer Schumacher Photography blog has moved and has a fresh new look.

http://www.jenniferschumacherphotography.com/blog/

I won’t be posting on this site anymore and I copied all of the old posts to the new location so please update your links and subscribe to the new blog.

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Thank you for checking out my blog and work. Go to the new site, write a comment and tell me what you think of the new design.

I signed up for my first bridal show. It’s in Lyons at Ciatano Winery on May 4 and I am super excited. I am working on some pretty take aways for the brides that visit me at the show. Since one of my goals for the new year is to implement green printing practices I am trying to find paper that is in budget AND eco-friendly. I had to tell you about the company I found - The Paper Mill Store.

The Paper Mill Store has a huge selection of eco-friendly paper and envelops in all sorts of colors and weights. They even have a link under projects for wedding invitations showing some fabulous papers, perfect for your wedding invites and programs. There are even templates to help you out with your designs. You can search by color which made it very easy for me to find a lovely light blue paper and a matching envelop. Plus their prices are good.

The best part is not only do they offer environmentally friendly papers they are also 100% wind powered and hold a Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody certificate. You can visit their website at http://thepapermillstore.com/ to see what that all means but I placed my order and it was delivered within a week and I am quite happy.

Using recycled paper uses half the trees of normal paper and requires less chemicals and energy to create.  With the selection at the Paper Mill Store you  don’t have to sacrifice quality or pay a lot to do your part to help the environment.

I hope this helps all the green brides.

Welcome 2008!  The beginning of the year is always my favorite time to reflect, review and revitalize.  What went well in 2007, what didn’t go well.  What do I want to change in 2008.

One of my intentions for 2008 is to implement some green policies for the business.  Below is the list of some of the things I am doing or about to start.

• Archival products.  I love that my products – photographs and albums – are items that you will cherish for generations.  I search for the highest quality items so that your grandchildren will enjoy the image we create today.
• Online Proof Viewing – no disposable prints
• Work with Album companies that have green goals and animal friendly covers.
• Use Rechargeable Batteries
• Green Printing for my business cards and marketing materials.  I am using recycled papers and soy inks and a company committed to eco friendly practices.
• Green Printing option for your cards and announcements.  

I have always had the ideal that every little bit helps.  These intentions may seem small but if everyone did just a little bit the old earth will be a little bit happier.

Please share more ideas for going green in the comment section.

 Cheers to the new year!

Jennifer