Photographers – myself included – often stress the importance of having a second shooter at your wedding. This leaves brides with many questions. Is this just an up-sell? What does a second shooter do exactly? Why can’t a skilled photographer cover everything? Here are three key reasons to secure a second shooter at your wedding: …
For many couples, save-the-dates serve, not only as an announcement, but as a sneak peek or first impression of their big day. As such, they should be a reflection of the couple and their vision for the wedding to come. Many families and friends hold onto them for years – often enshrining them on their …
Memories fade and hard drives corrupt. The truth of the matter is that photos live their best lives on paper. Although printed photos can succumb to the same ravages of time there is still a sort of second life that photos get to live when they are printed. The best way to preserve your memories …
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I don’t see myself as a teacher. However, that does not mean that I am not willing to explore teaching some photography courses here in Clearwater. So, I guess what I am doing right now is to try to figure out how many of you may be interested in doing a photography course with me. …
The definition of beauty as it is found in the Merriam-Webster dictionary is: “ the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit …“ What does that mean for photography; although we can all agree on what makes a great photograph can …
Cheap has become a dirty word, and I don’t think it is what people really mean when they say it. I believe what people are trying to say is that they want the best results for the best price. Nowhere is this more true than in wedding photography. By the time that most people get …
This is not an easy question to answer. What don’t you do as a wedding photographer. Although the photographer’s job is technically limited to just photography, it is rarely just that. Once you accept the job as wedding photographer you are also accepting the job or planner and coordinator as well. Often during the wedding …
You read that right: never book an engagement session. It’s not worth your time. That is if you want to go into your wedding without ever meeting the person who will be capturing your story in photos. Truth be told, utilizing your wedding photographer for engagement photos is actually one of the most important things …
As a preferred vendor at Knotted Roots on the Lake it is my honor to be associated with such an amazing venue. Knotted Roots is the perfect hideout located on Lake Padgett in Land O Lakes, Florida. Its boho atmosphere is felt the second you step on to the property. From the Airstream trailer to …
Believe me when I say that you are not alone. You are not the first one to “not know what they are doing” when it comes to your engagement session. The first time most people have professional photos taken is when they are getting married. So, don’t feel like you have to know what you …