Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Center Club Baltimore







Featured this week is the Center Club, http://www.centerclub.org/, located at 100 Light Street in downtown Baltimore.



This is the finest private club in the Baltimore/Washington area. A recent multi million dollar renovation, and the best view in Baltimore combine to make this a must for professionals looking to entertain clients, or, for a special evening out at a most impressive venue.



A tremendous staff of professionals including Nancy Lindberg Sloane; Director of Membership,{pictured on the right,} and Kiersten Thomas; Assistant Director of Membership Sales and Marketing, personify the excellence you can come to expect at the club.



Positive Images by Rettberg, http://www.billrettberg.com/, and Bill Rettberg are not only working vendors at the Center Club, Bill and his wife Robin are also members.



We have discovered Baltimore's jewel, and hope that you do to. Give Nancy or Kiersten a call at 410-727-7788and set up a visit.It will be one of the best investments you could make.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Friendly Entertainment


Positive Images by Rettberg, Maryland's best wedding photographer works with some of the finest entertainment organizations in the State. At the top of our list foDJs is Friendly Entertainment. http://www.friendlyentertainment.net/.

Frank Marsden, owner of Friendly Entertainment lives up to the name. Frank is extremely personable, and very professional, leaving satisfied clients feeling as though a personal friend had provided the entertainment at their event. Frank knows the music business, and his sense of timing paces any affair in a manner that moves the party along in a natural, and when needed, spontaneous mode that gives any party a well grooved rhythm.We enjoy Frank and Friendly Entertainment, and hope that you will too at some future function.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Jordan Thomas " Wedding Party" March 21, 2010







Positve Images by Rettberg was a proud participant in the Jordan Thomas Salon & Spa wedding party on March 21 from 1 to 4. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon with many quality vendors participating.There was an enthusiatic group of brides to be enjoying a bridal fashion show presented by K&B Bridals of Bel Air, and Francesca's Bridal in the Nottingha,/ Perry Hall section of Baltimore County. Jordan Thomas is an upscale hair salon, with many supporting spa activities to entice a bride to be, or for any woman looking to be pampered in the finest manner.



Positive Images by Rettberg, Maryland's leading wedding photographer, thanks Terry McGill, owner of JordanThomas, for letting us be a part of their wedding show.



Jordan Thomas is located at 111 Fulford Ave in Bel Air.



Phone: 410-879-6600



Friday, March 19, 2010

Favorite Vendors aka "Frendors:" Hillendale Country Club


Positive Images by Rettberg has the pleasure of working at many of the regions finest reception venues. As a tribute to the vendors we enjoy most, we are going to be presenting a feature on all of the people who make our job as a wedding photographer in Maryland, a much more pleasant Task.Reach Hillendale at http://hillendalecc.com.


Our first entry is for Hillendale Country Club.This is a fantastic facility with a large ballroom, beautiful scenery, and a top notch staff of professionals, whose soul purpose is to make your event an affair to remember.

LeeAnn White is Director of Sales and Marketing; the person who puts your day together according to your particular tastes. Lexie Chapman handles the critical food and beverage supervision and, Gail Koerber is the Clubhouse Coordinator.These ladies are the heart of Hillendale, and we are excited to say, that they uphold the highest caliber of professionalism that we at Positive Images by Rettberg also strive for.Thank you ladies for being our initial "Frendor."

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Viva Las Vegas


Always exciting Las Vegas is also host to the largest gathering of professional wedding and portrait photographers in the world. Our recent convention, WPPI, attracted over 13,000 participants, and over 400 vendors catering to the professional photography industry. Robin Sommer and Bill Rettberg Jr. attende both the convention, and an intense two day business program designed to boost sales, marketing, and client satisfaction.Positive Images by Rettberg, Maryland's leading wedding photographer now has many new programs to appeal to both its clients, and fellow professionals in related wedding businesses. This is always a great pep rally to get us prepared for the upcoming wedding season, and we look forward to another successful year.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Bridal Show at Ripken Stadium

Positive Images by Rettberg will be participating in a bridal show at Ripken Stadium on Sunday April 18. This is a unique venue, and PI by R will be offering a unique opportunity for brides and grooms that day.
Positive Images by Rettberg will be set up in a suite with a complete studio for free engagement session for attendees. No strings attached, just stop by and have your free session. If the couple books with Positive Images by Rettberg, they will receive a Signature Board for all of their guests to sign. Mark the date... April 18 at Ripken Stadium Bridal Show featuring the best wedding photographer in Maryland, Positive Images by Rettberg.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Bridal Gown Shops in Bel Air Maryland

We want to welcome a new business to the world of weddings.
K&B Bridals in Bel Air is an exciting new gown shop catering to brides in Harford County and the greater Baltimore area. Bridget and Kara, the two owners are energetic and customer service driven ladies, who are going to quickly niche out a place as one of the best Bridal Salons in Maryland. We support these ladies in their new endeavor, and encourage anyone lookinf for any type of ladies formal wear, to check them out. They are right on Main Street in the heart of Bel Air.

Training Days

Robin Sommer and Bill Rettberg are attending the annual WPPI convention in Las Vegas, being hld from March 5 to the 11th. This is the largest gathering of professional photographers in the country with over 12,000 attendees.
This is a must for wedding and portrait photographers if they want to stay competitive in today's tough market.
While attending the convention, Bill and Robin are involved in the Business Institute.
This is an intensive two day session focusing on all aspects of the marketing of professional photography today. Topics such as branding, customer relations, SEO, and Social Networking are the key elements of this program.
While Vegas can be distracting to say the least, it is also a relaxed location to get away from the day to day work flow, and to reenforce why we love being professional wedding and portrait photographers.Staying the best wedding photographer in Baltimore, the State of Maryland, or anywhere else; Positive Images by Rettberg owes its existance to the good word of its clients, and works hard to maintain its ranking.

Djs in Baltimore area

There are many fine djs in the Baltimore area, and Positive Images by Rettberg has worked with several. We want to give mention to a few that have trulty impressed us with the high level of professionalism and entertainment value today's client should expect.
We refer the following djs in the Baltimore area. Santana Entertainment,AJ Productions, Dedications featuring Jason Burns, Absolute Entertainment featuring Ken, John Paul, and Jason,
Funtime with Frank Marsden, DJ Carl Jr. featuring Carl Brashears, and Music Masters featuring Dan Hawkins.
All great people, and all serve their clients at the same level that we at Positive Images by Rettberg do.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Wedding reception locations in Maryland

Positive Images by Rettberg travels all over the State of Maryland. Here are some of the best wedding reception sites in Maryland.
Ceresville Mansion,
Bonnie Blink,
Hunt Valley Golf Club
Hillendale Golf Club
Wakefield Valley
Turf Valley Resort
Celebrations on the Bay
Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
Top of the Bay
Overhills Mansion
Grey Rock Mansion
The Gramercy
1840's Ballroom
Rocky Gap lodge
Waverly Mansion
Embassy Suites, Hunt Valley
Valley Country Club
Positive Images by Rettberg loves all of these locations and enjoys being on the preferred vendors list for most of them. The best wedding photographer in Maryland ,Positive Images by Rettberg, only works with the best wedding reception site in Maryland.

wedding reception sites in Baltimore

These are some of Positive Images by Rettberg's favorite wedding reception sites in Baltimore City.
Baltimore Country Club,
Marriott Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore
Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Rennaisance Hotel
Radisson, Lord Baltimore
Intercontinental Hotel Baltimore
Visionary Arts Museum
Museum of Industry
Baltimore Museum of Art
Engineers Club
Peabody Conservatory
Walters Art Gallery
B&O Museum
Governors Club
Pier 5
Sheraron Baltimore
Camden Club
Baltimore Hilton
Admiral Fell Inn
World Trade Center
The Belvedere
The Hyatt Baltimore
The best wedding photographer in Baltimore, Positive Images by Rettberg works all of these locations, and highly refer them to our clients.

Best wedding photographer in Maryland

You don't thrive in wdding photography in Maryland in general, or wedding photogrphy in Baltimore in particular, without being exceptional at what you do.
For over forty years Bill Rettberg Jr. has solidified his credentials as the best wedding photographer in Maryland. Bill's warm manner, technical expertice, and fantastic customer service have endeared him to over 2,800 couples who have benefitted from his skills.Invite Bill into your home for a no obligation presentation today.

Wedding reception locations in Harford County

These are locations Positive Images by Rettberg enjoys working at the most when doing wedding photography in Harford County.
Swan Harbor Farm,
Maryland Golf and Country Club
Residence Center at Bulle Rock
Liriodendron Mansion
Vandiver Inn
Bulle Rock
Jarrettsville Gardens
Richlin Ballroom
Positive Images by Rettberg
is the best wedding photographer in Harford County, and recognizes the above weddong reception sites in Harford County as the best for brides seeking the best venue for their celebration.

Getting an education.

In Las Vegas at the annual WPPI convention. Tough location!
This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, and to find out what trends appeal most to today's brides and grooms.