Once you have your engagement photos back from your photographer … then what? Don’t just let your beautiful photos languish on your hard drive! Here are ten ways to use and enjoy your engagement photos for years to come: 1. Albums, Wall Art & Smaller Prints This is my personal favorite way to use photos. […]
If you value photography, the task of picking a wedding photographer can be daunting. There are no re-dos. You’re spending a lot of money. And you can’t see the final product in advance. In addition, I’ve heard too many horror stories about being disappointed of heartbroken because of wedding photographers not delivering. So, I thought […]
Sun is my favorite thing for photographs. It adds dimension and life to an image. And nothing will showcase skin’s healthy glow more than natural sunlight. However, many people tend to think that sunlight is bad for photographs, and they’re worried about squinting. Sunlight can get unflattering when it is high noon. Light coming straight […]
Carving out time for an engagement shoot may be difficult to do for perpetually busy people. However, there are so many perks to doing an engagement session. 1. Taking engagement photos is a fun date night In preparation for engagement photos, you’ll get to dress up together and carve out time to go some place […]
A second shooter is another professional photographer present on your wedding day. I highly recommend having one. They will be another person serving you with kindness and talent on the big day, and your main photographer will do all the editing to ensure consistent and quality final images. As lead photographer, I will be constantly […]
The process of planning a party is inevitably chaotic. But save yourself from making a few big wedding planning mistakes. 1. Jumping into wedding planning before figuring out your budget & guest list Budgets aren’t the most glamorous part of wedding planning, but nothing can grow in cost like a wedding if you’re not careful. […]
Every wedding is different. Every wedding should be different because every couple and every love story is unique. You want to throw a wedding that reflects who you are and here are a few potential ways to do so: 1. Celebrate Your Culture At Alan & Courtney’s wedding, the gentlemen rocked sharp, black suits during […]
I save a lot of pictures of my friends on my phone. Most of these photos are not when my friends are “photo ready.” But if I look good in said photo, that’s definitely the one I’m posting on Facebook for their birthday π But these moments make me laugh. So please enjoy the not-so-magazine-worthy, […]
RECOMMENDED TIME 30 MINUTES I usually photograph the venue setup before the ceremony π This way I can take empty room shots before your guests arrive. This time also gives the bride and groom a chance to breathe, relax, and prepare before the ceremony starts. This is Part 5 of my series βWhat Brides Should […]
Before we dive in, I want to tell you that your photographer should be able to capture beautiful images on your wedding day no matter the situation! They should be able to work well in any lighting situation and any timeline crunch! These tips and tricks are simply little changes that can be made for […]