San Francisco Photographer Michael Soo Announces New Partnerships for...

San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) April 10, 2011

Over the course of photographing many weddings, Michael Soo, a San Francisco wedding photographer, has figured out which local vendors offer the best products and services for that special day. Now he has teamed up with three local companies to offer wedding packages that can save brides-to-be as much as $2,000. Capture the Love, the wedding division of Soo Photography, has announced the formation of partnerships with designHERimage Makeup and Hair, BoLee Bridal Couture and Flowers by Edgar.

“The partnerships offers brides a platinum standard of reliable wedding professionals who demonstrate integrity and passion,” said Michael Soo. Brides can choose to work with two to four venders to create up to $2,000 in store credits, which would not be possible without the partnership. The lineup of the Soo Photography’s partners is truly stunning.

Capture the Love provides clients the best wedding photography and videography, featuring award winning photographer Michael Soo. Capture the Love has recorded magical moments for weddings all over California, creating unforgettable wedding albums and professional videos that couples will watch again and again.

BoLee Bridal Couture is a Sunnyvale bridal shop that features some of the best collections by prolific designers, including Robert Bullock, David Tutera, Songi Bridal, Simone Carvalli and Ella Bridals. Their expert fitting assistants take the stress out of searching for the perfect wedding dress.

designHERimage brings out the inner supermodel in all brides with their expert hair and makeup sessions. They offer free bridal makeup and hair consultation sessions, and brides can try the look out in advance so that they know how beautiful they will look on the big day.

Flowers by Edgar combines floral artistry with attention to detail to create the perfect wedding flower arrangements.    

For more information about Soo Photography or its partners, contact Michael Soo at 408-666-8455, email him at info@soophotography.com, or visit http://www.soophotography.com.

About Michael Soo and Soo Photography San Francisco
Photographer of the Year Michael Soo is a San Francisco professional photographer who specializes in commercial, corporate, food, portrait, product, editorial, family, San Francisco fashion photography, lifestyle, fine art, landscape, and wedding photography in San Francisco and videography.

Brought up in Asia and educated in America, Michael fuses the best of both cultures in his art form. He gives back to the community by giving photography and Photoshop classes. He hosts free photography forums for over a thousand of active Northern California amateur and semi-pro photographers alike.

Named Popular Photography Magazine’s Photographer of the Year, Michael Soo is an internationally respected photographer and guru of digital imaging. His collection of fine art and commercial photography includes executive portraits, lifestyle, products and food. His work has also been featured on numerous international magazine covers, newspapers (i.e. New York Times), as well as exhibits.

Soo Photography serves San Francisco and the Bay Area communities of Atherton, Belmont, Berkeley, Brisbane, Burlingame, Campbell, Colma, Corte Madera, Cupertino, Daly City, El Grenada, Foster City, Fremont, Gilroy, Hillsborough, Kensington, La Honda, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Marin, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Mill Valley, Montara, Monte Sereno, Mountain View, Nestldown, Oakland, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Pescadero, Piedmont, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Gregorio, San Mateo, San Francisco, San Jose, San Rafael, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sausalito, Sunnyvale, Tiburon, and Woodside.

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Splash Media Announces Stephanie Hamilton Designs as Winner of ?Free...

Dallas, TX (Vocus/PRWEB) April 11, 2011

Stephanie Hamilton Designs, a boutique custom jeweler based in f- Pacifica, CA, is the winner of Splash Media’s“Free Month of Social Media” contest. More than 75 small business owners across the country entered to win free Splash Media services for a month— a $5000 value. Facebook fans were asked to comment beneath each contestant’s logos to vote.

“This is exciting! I’m really anxious to get started,” said Stephanie Hamilton, founder and artist.

“We are very happy to welcome Stephanie Hamilton Designs into the Splash family,” said Paul Slack, co-founder of Splash Media.
The runner-up, Lyme Light PR, an events promotion company based in Dallas, Texas, will receive $1000 in Facebook advertising.
Stephanie Hamilton Designs features jewelry designs created by hand- knitting wire and jewels, pearls, shells and other natural elements.

About Splash Media
Splash Media LP, based in Addison, Texas, is one of the largest agencies in the Southwest providing Internet marketing, social media marketing and strategic video solutions. Splash offers a unique mix of services that blends interactive digital marketing with Emmy Award-winning video production. Splash Media also offers spark360, a web-based business video program that celebrates entrepreneurship by telling the unique stories of small and mid-sized businesses. The spark360 news-style stories are distributed via an SEO-optimized “full circle” social media strategy.

Companies looking to outsource their social media marketing contact Splash Media for expertise in creating online communities, social media monitoring/interaction and content marketing. And since 2004, Splash has delivered web-enabled, custom strategic video solutions for training and communications.

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National Jewelry Security Association Announces April The First Annual...

Ormond Beach, FL (PRWEB) April 2, 2011

The National Jewelry Security Association has designated April as the first annual Jewelry Check-Up Month, stressing the importance of inspecting and maintaining jewelry like you would any other valuable asset. Independent jewelers across the country are promoting the benefits of having individual jewelry items regularly inspected for damage or weakness. Much like a stock market account wouldn’t be left unattended for years, valuable jewelry assets shouldn’t go without frequent inspection by a qualified local jeweler. In fact, having jewelry inspected every six months can prevent heartbreaking loss later on.

“Jewelry worn for years without maintenance is the number one cause of loss, even above theft,” says Cindy Ritzi, president and founder of the National Jewelry Security Association. “ Millions of dollars in jewelry are lost each year because people don’t take the time to have it regularly inspected.”

By making jewelry inspection a regular habit, much like changing the batteries in a smoke detector, jewelry owners can rest assured that their jewelry pieces will be as beautiful, and often more valuable, in the years to come.

Jewelry Check-Up Month is part of a larger effort by the NJSA to promote jewelry security awareness nationwide. From engagement rings to wedding bands, diamond bracelets to watches, jewelry can often be an overlooked family asset. This October, independent jewelers across the country will work together to promote National Jewelry Security Month in an effort to help consumers understand the importance of protecting and preserving these valuable, but often overlooked assets. A complete copy of the Jewelry Security Review can be downloaded at http://www.jewelrysecurityadvisors.com/njsa-education.html or by visiting the Jewelry Security Advisors website at http://www.jewelrysecurityadvisors.com and clicking on the NJSA Education tab.

By following the four steps listed below, individuals can begin to ensure that their cherished jewelry possessions are safe and secure for years to come.

Schedule routine inspections with a qualified local jeweler
    Inventory your jewelry keeping a written and photographic record     Keep appraisals updated as they change depending on market conditions     Insure your jewelry, most often through a home owners or rental insurance policy.

The National Jewelry Security Association (NJSA) was founded in 2009 to provide valuable and actionable information to jewelry consumers. An association of independent jewelers, the NJSA provides information and materials directly to the consumer and through partnerships with businesses that provide services related to the security and assessment of jewelry and personal assets. These partner businesses include: retail jewelers, insurance companies, financial planners, estate attorneys, home security and security products vendors. For more information on the NJSA, National Jewelry Check-Up Month or National Jewelry Security Month, visit http://www.NJSAonline.com or call 866-929-8489 for more information.    

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Limo Bee Announces Stress-Free Luxury Business Transportation

San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) April 02, 2011

Business meetings are stressful enough without having to navigate through traffic and looking for parking, so Limo Bee has announced a service to help businesspeople get around San Francisco—or anywhere in the Bay Area—comfortably, safely, and effortlessly.

“Sitting in a comfortable seat in a town car, extended SUV or limousine, enjoying the view, and not dealing with gas stations, toll booths, or other drivers—now that’s a good way to start the work day,” said Alex Rudak. “You can arrive at your destination on time and in style, and can rent by the hour or for the whole day.”

Limo Bee the San Francisco limousine service features a fleet of luxury sedans, limousines, extended SUV’s and corporate vans for group transportation. Their drivers and staff are as courteous as they are knowledgeable. They not only know the fastest routes between any Bay Area locations, but they also offer out of town travelers suggestions on restaurants, stores and sightseeing.

For corporate and business travelers, Limo Bee provides airport and hotel transportation, business / corporate meetings and dinners, corporate events and conventions, wine tours, and custom trips for the varied needs of Bay Area businesses.

Aside from business trips, Limo Bee offers a full range of San Francisco car service and limousines. They also serve the Greater Bay Area and pride themselves on clean, well maintained vehicles, easy online booking, and friendly, knowledgeable service.

For more information on Limo Bee’s business services, or any Limo Bee transportation options, call them at (415) 596-4461 or visit them online at http://www.limobee.com.

About Limo Bee:
San Francisco Bay Area Limo Bee is a full-service limousine company that specializes in San Francisco airport transportation, wine tours of Napa Valley and Sonoma, as well as chartering vehicles for corporate meetings, private events and celebrations, such as bachelor parties, graduations, and proms. Charter service can be made to most places in California, including Carmel, Monterey, Lake Tahoe, as well as Reno, Nevada.

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Cupertino Middle Eastern Restaurant Arya Announces Corporate Event and...

Cupertino, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) April 05, 2011

Arya Global Cuisine, located in Cupertino, is now welcoming organizations to their Middle Eastern / Italian restaurant for corporate events, cooking and wine classes, and team building events. The husband and wife team Mike and Fera Hashemi have made their 19-years-in-the-making dream come true with their fine dining restaurant, and they want to share their love of food and wine with others. Arya has large private rooms available, and is ready with entertainment ideas and all necessary AV equipment.

“Arya goes by the philosophy to provide ‘the best of both worlds’ where there is something for everyone,” said Fera Hashemi. “Our main goal is to introduce guests to Persian food, culture and art. Small Italian touches in every detail add to the wonderful atmosphere at Arya.”

The Middle Eastern restaurant is a perfect Cupertino party venue for corporate events, intimate events, and team building events. The restaurant offers everything from cooking classes with the executive chef to wine tasting.

Arya can host parties of up to 250 guests for team gatherings and awards ceremonies. The restaurant’s lively atmosphere promotes conversation and is makes a great place to bring coworkers together to produce high-performing teams.

They have two private banquet rooms that can meet the needs of any occasion. Their private rooms have every base covered with a projector screen, microphone and sound system.

Customers can enjoy three cuisines at the same place: traditional homemade Persian, authentic Italian, or American. Their menu has something for everyone to enjoy.

For more information about hosting a corporate event or any of Arya’s other services, please call them at (408) 899-8262, view them on the web at http://www.aryarestaurant.com, or visit them at 19930 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, California.

About Arya Global Cuisine
The San Jose Middle Eastern restaurant Arya Global Cuisine is the product of husband and wife team Mike and Fera Hashemi’s 19 years of work in the restaurant industry. After having success with his first love of Italy and Italian food with an Italian restaurant in Orange County, Mike and Fera decided to make the move up to Silicon Valley. Arya is the result of their love for both cuisines and wanting to provide the “best of both worlds.” Persian, Italian and American cuisine are offered on the menu, and the venue is perfect for holding any large special occasion. They are also the only place to catch belly dancing in San Jose.

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Birkat Elyon Announces Custom Cubic Zirconia Jewelry: Elegance for...

New York, New York (Vocus/PRWEB) March 08, 2011

New York cubic zirconia jeweler, Birkat Elyon announces the opportunity for clients to order custom-made cubic zirconia designs. Though the famed jewelry designer offers a wide selection of both classic and modern pieces in the finest quality cubic zirconia enhanced with solid white gold, yellow gold, and platinum, custom cubic zirconia engagement rings, wedding rings, necklaces, earrings and other jewelry offers Birkat Elyon’s customers their ideal jewelry designs at an affordable price – elegance for less.

Birkat Elyon offers highly-affordable cubic zirconia jewelry in a range of styles, from basic pieces that are popular for day-wear to more glamorous, striking pieces perfect for any elegant occasion. But when it comes to engagement and wedding rings, some customers have very specific ideas about what they want, and a custom-designed ring is the best way to meet their needs. “Many women have carried an image in their minds for years of what their perfect engagement ring should look like, and we’re happy to help them translate that into reality,” says Rebecca Daniel, senior designer at Birkat Elyon. “They get the beauty of fine jewelry at an affordable price, along with Birkat Elyon’s excellent service.”

Custom-designed cubic zirconia engagement rings allow couples to think in terms of their heart’s desires, not cost, because they can get the look of outrageously expensive diamonds at a fraction of the price. Whether they dream of a cutting-edge design or want to replicate a family heirloom, they get beautiful CZ jewelry that even experienced gemologists often mistake for diamonds, at a surprisingly low price. “Our average ring price is around $1000, but a diamond equivalent might cost $40,000 or more,” says Ms. Daniel. “That’s why so many newlyweds turn to our top-quality CZ in the first place.”

In this economy, even the best-dressed women and men want to save money, but that’s not the only reason discerning jewelry-buyers turn to Birkat Elyon. Many customers want to protect more expensive and sentimental jewelry pieces by leaving them safely at home when they travel, whether on business or for pleasure – but that doesn’t mean they’re willing to go without jewelry. “Our customers want to be able to wear the same stunning pieces when they travel as at home, so they turn to us to get those pieces replicated at a fraction of the cost of the original piece,” says Ms. Daniel. “Then they can wear elegant jewelry without the concerns associated with traveling with precious gems.”

When creating custom cubic zirconia jewelry, the skilled artisans at Birkat Elyon put their extensive experience, attention to detail, and emphasis on quality to work on every piece, just as they do in their own designs. The same heavy mountings, top-quality stones, and meticulous craftsmanship go into every piece. “Our knowledgeable staff has over 25 years of experience and will gladly help clients create a custom-made design for themselves or that special someone if that is what they desire,” says Ms. Daniel. “We know that when our customers look good, we look good.”

About Birkat Elyon Jewelers:
Birkat Elyon is a luxury cubic zirconia jewelry manufacturer, specializing in custom 14K gold, 18K gold and platinum jewelry designs. Birkat Elyon has more than 20 years of cubic zirconia jewelry expertise and is located on Park Avenue in New York City. Birkat Elyon offers free fine jewelry consultations to help customers get the perfect CZ jewelry that they’ll treasure for a lifetime. Its collection is available online at http://www.BirkatElyon.com.

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Marketing Essentials International Announces Launch of Skip's...

Akron, OH (Vocus/PRWEB) March 10, 2011

It’s year three for Skip’s Summer School and founder, Skip Cohen, is once again launching what has repeatedly been described as one of the best educational programs in the professional photographic community.

“We have an all-star faculty and I’m ecstatic that Pulitzer Prize winner, Vincent LaForet will be joining us as our closing speaker for the conference. A major direction for the complete Summer School series has been to focus on diversity and new technologies. Vincent is known for his forward-thinking approach to image-making and storytelling. It’s a real honor to have him join us and a program our attendees will find incredibly valuable,” commented Cohen.

This year’s faculty includes, Scott Bourne, Jules Bianchi and Joy Bianchi-Brown, Clay Blackmore, Bambi Cantrell, Skip Cohen, Tony Corbell, Bob Davis, Jerry Ghionis, Doug Gordon, Kevin Kubota, Tamara Lackey, Vincent LaForet, Bobbi Lane, Matthew Jordan Smith and Roberto Valenzuela. New programming for 2011 includes a full day of demonstration/hands-on shooting with special concentration on lighting. Attendees will be able to chose three two-hour hands-on programs from eight different instructors on the second day of Summer School.

Just like the incredible talent of the faculty, sponsors announced so far for this year’s event are equally impressive: Albums Inc, Animoto, Asukabook, Backgrounds by Maheu, Bay Photo Lab, Canon, CLIQ, DWF, GhostRighters, GoingPro, H&H Color Lab, Marathon Press,Nik Software, Photodex, Photofocus, Profoto, PWSPI, SmugMug, Tamron, WHCC and X-Rite.

Summer School 2011 will be held at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas starting late Sunday afternoon July 31 and ending at 12:30 pm on August 3.

"We're very happy with the new relationship with the Mirage Hotel. The space we're using is perfect for this kind of programming. Plus, the Mirage has a special room rate for our attendees."

The cost to attend Skip's Summer School is only $279. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend eleven different programs over the three days. Plus, networking with the various speakers, other attendees and vendors adds a dimension not easily found at larger programs. There's also a special discount for alumni of previous Summer Schools, giving them an opportunity to get a 50% or full rebate of their tuition. Complete information is available on the Summer School site.

For more information about Skip’s Summer School, contact Skip Cohen at Skip(at)mei500(dot)com. Full information on the complete program is available at http://www.mei500.com.

About Marketing Essentials International: MEI is a full service consulting firm involved in a variety of projects all centered around the photographic industry, primarily photographic education. Founded almost two years ago by Skip Cohen, past president of Rangefinder Publishing and WPPI, other projects and websites include Skip's Photo Network, GoingPro,PWSPI, GhostRighters and the Akron Photo Series.

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San Francisco Limo Bee Announces Custom Sonoma and Napa Valley...

San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 11, 2011

March is arguably one of the most relaxing and pleasant times to visit the California wine country. The vines begin to bud, wildflowers begin to bloom, and people are beginning to trickle in to see the sights and taste the wines. To kick off the season, Limo Bee, a full-service San Francisco limousine company, offers customized wine tours in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and the surrounding wine country. With years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the area, Limo Bee creates unique tours that cater specifically to each client’s tastes.

“Personally, I think March is the most beautiful time of year in Napa Valley,” says the Napa Valley Trip Planner. “All of the trees are blooming with pink and white blossoms and the yellow mustard is sprinkled all over Napa Valley. It's just gorgeous here in the spring.”

Limo Bee, operated by Sonata Transportation, offers custom-tailored wine country tours, where clients can decide vehicle type, number of guests, wineries visited, duration, and more. Limo Bee also has experienced staff that can make recommendations on everything from wineries to restaurants to spas, and may help with the day’s itinerary. They guide clients to treasure troves of historic sites and shopping not only in Napa Valley, but in Sonoma and surrounding towns. To make things easy and avoid unexpected surprises, Limo Bee offers an online price calculator for quick price quotes that have no hidden fees or taxes.

“Sonata Transportation [Limo Bee] provided us with a great trip up to Napa. Our driver was excellent, very kind, humorous and knew his way well…[We] got to take a limo for a day, and visit 4 wineries in style! We took full advantage of the tastings as well, not worried about driving. They are highly recommended.”

For more information on Limo Bee’s limousine wine tours, or any Limo Bee service, call them at (415) 658-9298 or visit them online at http://www.limobee.com.

About Limo Bee:
San Francisco Bay Area Limo Bee is a full-service limousine company that specializes in San Francisco airport transportation, wine tours in Sonoma and Napa Valley, as well as chartering vehicles for corporate meetings, private events and celebrations, such as bachelor parties, graduations, and proms. Charter service can be made to most places in California, including Carmel, Monterey, Lake Tahoe, and Reno, Nevada.

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Gorton's Seafood Announces the Launch of "Seafood Lovers...

Gloucester, MA (PRWEB) March 8, 2011

The message of the USDA's updated Dietary Guidelines is clear: Eat more seafood to help fight obesity and improve your overall health. It recommends increasing consumption of seafood to 8 oz or more per week for those ages 3 and up. (Assuming the typical serving is 4 oz, this recommendation would be equivalent to two servings a week.)

Gorton's Seafood is inspiring consumers to get their twice-a-week seafood by sharing delicious travel-themed seafood recipes in their new Seafood Lover's Sweepstake, and will give away a grand prize Seafood Lover's getaway to one of six amazing destinations including Gloucester, Massachusetts; Key West, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; the Caribbean; the Greek Isles; or Italy. Gorton's invites consumers to enter the Seafood Lover's Sweepstakes every day from February 11 - April 12, 2011, where they will determine the ultimate grand prize vacation destination through daily online voting.

"Gorton's makes it easy and delicious to enjoy seafood twice a week and meet the USDA guidelines recommendation," stated Zach Soolman, Director of Marketing at Gorton's. "Now, our travel-themed seafood recipes offer our consumers a delicious culinary 'trip around the world' that we hope inspires home chefs to try new recipes and add more seafood to their diets."

Gorton's travel-inspired recipes, which can be found on the company's web site Recipe Section , include Butterfly Shrimp with Key West Sauce, Athenian Fillets, Grilled Gloucester Rollup, Southwestern Fillet Sandwich, Grilled Shrimp Bruschetta and Grilled Tilapia Tropical Spinach Salad. The recipes feature a variety of Gorton's Seafood products including Lemon Peppercorn Grilled Tilapia, Crispy Batter Fillets, Classic Grilled Salmon, Lemon Pepper Battered Fillets and Butterfly Shrimp.

For more information, contest details and official rules, visit Seafood Lover's Sweepstakes.

Gorton's is also offering downloadable coupons as well as a and a free digital newsletter that provides monthly recipes and coupon offers. In addition, Gorton's Seafood is now on Facebook and Twitter where consumers may connect with the brand in social media and be the first to hear about news, contest announcements and special promotions.

About Gorton's
Founded in 1849, Gorton's is one of America's oldest continuously operating companies. Headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Gorton's continues to be the innovative leader in the seafood industry. Gorton's full line of frozen seafood products includes Breaded Fish Sticks and Fillets, Beer Batter Fillets, Tenders, Popcorn Shrimp, Grilled Fillets, including Tilapia and Salmon, Premium Fillets, and Grilled Shrimp. Gorton's products are available nationwide in better independent and chain grocery stores. Gorton's proudly stands behind its products with its "Trust the Fisherman Guarantee," which represents an unwavering commitment for over 150 years to providing the best-tasting, highest quality seafood meals. The Gorton's Fisherman, in his yellow slicker and rain hat, has become an icon symbolizing this commitment. For more information, please visit http://www.gortons.com or call 1-800-222-6846.

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