Hi there! For those that are reading my blog for the first time, welcome! For those that are long time followers, welcome back! I’m Gretchen Ciccone, owner of GCiccone Photography. One year ago I officially announced that I was starting a photography business. GCiccone Photography focuses on small, intimate weddings, anniversary sessions, and Forever YoungContinue reading “A Day in the Life”
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The Value of Photography
May is national Photography month! Let’s celebrate it!! Photography allows us to document our journey through life. Photography also allows us to preserve all of our memories – new and old. Photos allow us to travel to the past. I recently had a mishap with my hard drive that houses my photos. Well, my photosContinue reading “The Value of Photography”
Creative Ways to Display Photos
How do you display your photos? DO you display your photos – or do they just live in your phone or computer? In a previous post, I talked about why I think it is important that we print our photos. Check it out here: Prints Today, we are going to talk about creative ways toContinue reading “Creative Ways to Display Photos”
Photograph Green
Well – I wrote this amazing post about Green and then poof it was all gone. Ah technology!! Or maybe user error! Anyway….I could have used some green therapy when I lost my amazing words. 🙂 Let me tell you about Green. The color Green can bring about feelings of calming, peacefulness, excitement, compassion andContinue reading “Photograph Green”
Capturing Details with Flat Lay Images
One thing that I always make sure to do when photographing a wedding is to capture all the intricate details. One method of capturing these details is to use flat lays. Flat lays are photographs of items arranged on a flat surface and the picture is taken from above. This a great way to showcaseContinue reading “Capturing Details with Flat Lay Images”
Photographer’s Choice
I was so excited that this weeks blog topic was “Photographer’s Choice”. I had so many ideas this week on what to write about – I couldn’t decide. As I sat down to write, I thought about how much I love photography. And then I thought about my newest adventure in photography, Coordinator of theContinue reading “Photographer’s Choice”
Think Pink
Pink – It is such a pretty color. When researching the meaning of the color pink, I found that it could be associated with the following descriptions: charm, politeness, tenderness, sweetness, femininity, and romance. Then, as is easy to do, I ran down all the rabbit holes of the internet. I found an interesting articleContinue reading “Think Pink”
From Where I Stand
I enjoy capturing moments in time – moments to remember, moments no one might notice, moments that tell a story. From where I stand, behind the lens, I find many special moments to capture. This is why I enjoy photography and documenting what I see. During a family session, you might be frustrated by yourContinue reading “From Where I Stand”
Opposites Attract
Hi! This week’s blog topic is Opposites Attract. As I was thinking of ideas and how to relate the topic to photography, I looked up “opposites attract” in the google machine. And guess what came up as the first thing? ……. no guesses? Ok, I’ll tel you! Paula Abdul’s Opposites Attract music video!! It wasContinue reading “Opposites Attract”
Snow!
Some love the white fluff that falls from the sky and accumulates on the ground and others hate it. I LOVE IT. Well for awhile anyway and as long as I don’t have to drive in it! Getting outside and playing in the snow is fun! There are so many activities – sled ridding, tubbing,Continue reading “Snow!”
