The sun setting gently in the distance. The sand sifting through your toes. The waves crashing slowly against the shore. These are the images that often come to mind when brides and grooms daydream of a beach wedding. And while there is a mystical sort of romanticism about the beach, there is also a harsh […]
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The doors open and you enter the room. Music is drifting through the air and your hair gently flows back with the breeze. You lock eyes with the groom at the end of the aisle and, for a moment, everything feels perfect. This is what you were waiting for. The photographer is highly skilled and
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The “first look” in wedding lingo refers to the moment when an individual – more commonly the groom (but technically could be anyone) – sees the bride for the first time. For many brides, it is the moment they dream of – a tearful groom, an emotional father, or a roomful of bridesmaids gushing over
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Allows the bride/groom to preemptively identify and address issues (before they occur). In the same way that a “rough draft” allows a writer to edit mistakes before it is published, a wedding timeline allows the bride/groom to identify possible issues before they occur. There are many moving parts to a wedding and simply placing them
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A: I’m a lifestyle photographer, which means that I capture life naturally, as it happens. I pride myself in capturing candid moments that are often missed by others. At the end of the day, I want to provide families with portraits that they are proud to hang on their walls – portraits that capture emotion
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We all know that camera gear is going to change from photographer to photographer. Many brands, lens types and flash systems guarantee that. A photographer’s camera bag is almost as unique as a fingerprint. So, here is mine: Canon 1DXCanon 6DCanon 24-70mm 2.8 LCanon 50mm 1.4Godox X2T-CGodox TT600 x 2 Godox TT685cGodox S2 S-Type Bracket […]
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What to look for and where to look Although often overlooked in the wedding planning process, tuxedos play a critical role in the wedding itself. In fact, there is hardly a wedding photo that doesn’t include a groom or groomsmen’s tux. Frequently people wait to look for tuxedos after all other factors have been considered
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Me: How do you want to remember your wedding on your first, fifth, tenth, and twenty-five anniversary? Jessica (Bride): Fun. Memorable. Personable. Passionate. Mission accomplished.
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So you’ve reached out to a local photographer, who has agreed to meet with you to discuss their wedding packages and photography style. You know that you should come prepared with a list of questions, but you are unsure what they should consist of. Here’s a good starting point: Who will be shooting my wedding?
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A: About a year in advance. Photographers book weddings on a first come, first serve basis. If you wait too long to reach out to a photographer, there is a good chance they have already been booked by another bride – especially if you choose a highly sought after date (such as a weekend, a
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