And what about a theme?
Will you go with the popular rustic or outdoor theme?  Or maybe something a little more fun and playful such as circus and “Love is Sweet”?

Check out more 2012 wedding trends and predictions here.

How about these lollipops?  They would make an incredibly fun and unique wedding favor, not to mention doubling as an awesome photo booth prop (PhotoBooth available through Fleming Photography Studio).

Definitely a modern statement!

Try making them yourself (DIY), or they are available for purchase at Cocoa Confections.

So, instead I’ll do a bit of a review/recap of the past two months…

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IT NATION 2011: We started November out with a 4 day destination shoot in Florida.  This is the second year we’ve been hired as the official photographers for IT Nation: Connectwise Partner Summit, held at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.  With awesome people, evening parties (and I mean parties!), golf, and meeting a live wild alligator (or crocodile, not sure), it was hard to call it “work”, but after 16-18 hours a day for four days straight, we had no problem remembering why it’s called ‘work’!

More Photos:  http://www.flickr.com/groups/itnation2011/pool/
Video:  http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCDA4118F83C045A7&feature=plcp

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The Freisen Family: We then had a fun time with the Friesen family (a beautiful family we met at a wedding this past summer) during their family shoot down in Bellingham, and also had the privilege of designing their Christmas cards!

You can view more photos of the Friesen Family here:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150537474377678.476710.209358042677&type=1

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The Zylstra Family: Not only did we take newborn photos of the Harbor, the youngest little one, but Kim, the wife/mom is one of our preferred florists that we recommend to all our bridal clients!  Such a sweet, gorgeous family!  And once again, we had the privilege of designing their Christmas Cards.  Thank you Zylstra Family!

View more photos of the Zylstra family here:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150553970522678.478655.209358042677&type=1

You can also view Kim’s amazing floral designs by visiting her blog http://www.thebackyardgardenerkz.blogspot.com/, or website  http://www.thebackyardgardener.net/.

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Anoop – [H.S. SENIOR 2012]: We had a ton of fun with Anoop (and her friends) during her senior photo shoot… not to mention the fabulous taste in fashion Anoop has!

View more photos of Anoop here:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150584310222678.482074.209358042677&type=1

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zach + angela [WEDDING]: We LOVED this vintage style wedding! Everything from the colors, to all the handmade hats (made by the bride herself), and to decor! Nothing was ‘traditional’! This wedding was DIY meets ETSY, and definitely reflected who they are… TAKE NOTES EVERYONE!

We were so thrilled to be able to get creative and design a new photographic look to capture the essence of their theme. Thanks again Mr. and Mrs. Cook!!

View more photos of Zach and Angela here:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150513813187678.472782.209358042677&type=3

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The Ericksons – [FAMILY]: We met Joe and Stefani a couple years back when they hired us to photograph their wedding.  And now, we get to document their little one growing up!  …Definitely one of our favorite families!

View more photos of the Erickson Family here:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150588665672678.482507.209358042677&type=1

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maddox – [BABY, 3 MONTHS]: Can’t believe maddox is 3 months old already! You may recognize him from his newborn photos we took a few months ago, however, he was just a little peanut then! Can’t wait to watch him grow.

View more photos of Maddox here:  http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150649676697678.491634.209358042677&type=3

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The Loop’s – [FAMILY]: A terrific family, with some awesome dogs!  And, another family that hired us to custom design their Christmas cards!  Thank you Loop family!

View more of the Loop’s family photos here:  http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150596352322678.483320.209358042677&type=3

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the moxley’s – [MATERNITY]: Absolutely loved, loved, LOVED this photo shoot! Joy wanted some downtown maternity photos taken, which is just our style! And with Joy being only 7 months pregnant, who knew that ‘little’ Emily would be here shortly after! Congratulations Joy and Mark on your little/tiny bundle of joy!

View more photos of the Moxley’s here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150611750737678.484667.209358042677&type=3

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hayden – [NEWBORN]: Just a little sneak-peek of little Hayden’s newborn portraits… such a cutie!

View more photos of Hayden here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150648061932678.491317.209358042677&type=1

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the haskells – [WEDDING]: Fred and Marci had an incredibly gorgeous wedding out at their lake house on Lake Whatcom. Congratulations again Fred and Marci!

View more photos of Fred and Marci Haskell here:  http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150648333057678.491378.209358042677&type=1

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the hilt’s [PHOTOBOOTH - WEDDING]: New Years was a BLAST with all the guests from Scott and Sadie Lee’s wedding!

View more photos from the Hilt’s PHOTOBOOTH here:  http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150660060152678.493717.209358042677&type=1

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aurora – [BABY, 6 MONTHS]: We enjoyed meeting little miss Aurora (and her parents) yesterday and had the privilege of taking her 6 month photos! Here’s a little sneak-peek of this GORGEOUS little girl (and we mean gorgeous, look at those eyes)!!!

View more of Aurora’s photos here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150649900022678.491682.209358042677&type=1

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AND LASTLY, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Fleming Photography Studio!
May 2012 be a fabulous year for all!

Thank you to all of our wonderful and loyal clients!  We wouldn’t have had such a successful year without you!
Don’t forget to spread the word about us (refer us and receive credit on your account)!

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…click HERE to ‘like’ us on Facebook, if you haven’t already!

And thank you to Bellewood Acres for letting us use their beautiful apple orchard,
and also to Heather Thorson at Looking Glass Salon, for some amazing hair and makeup!

Also, you can really notice the rain (yes, it was raining during her photoshoot, and she still looked THIS good) in the first photo here!

We got a lot of  ’on-the-go’ photos of him, and managed to get a couple smiles out of him after he was bribed with a treat from Lynden Chocolate.

Hair and Makeup by Heather at Looking Glass Salon - Bellingham.

…Except the stork no longer delivers babies… Amazon does!

Here’s a little sneak peek of one of the cutest babies ever… baby Maddox!