In this next installment to the series: Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Looking for a Wedding Photographer, we’ll look at your style. Not the photographer’s style. But yours. Planning a wedding entails a lot of following current trends. The popular colors. The popular favors. The popular drink. Is the same true of your wedding […]
Mommy, What’s a DVD? Why Digital Negatives Aren’t Enough
“Mommy, what’s a DVD?” Don’t laugh. 25 years from now when you want to see your wedding pictures, your daughter may just have to field this question. One of the trends today is for couples to bypass the traditional way of saving their wedding photos in an album by just getting the disc of images […]
All I Need is a DVD with Files, right? Don’t be this Orphan Bride!
Today we are going to follow the hypothetical story of Emma and Brad Fulton. They were married on October 3, 2009. To save money on wedding photography, they selected a photography package consisting of a DVD of high resolution wedding photos – the DVD and nothing else. An orphan bride is someone who has their […]
DIY Your Wedding Prints? What You Need to Know
In this next installment to the series: Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Looking for a Wedding Photographer, we’ll look at how you’d like to view your wedding photos on your 20th anniversary. But wait, I just got engaged! Why are you talking about my 20th anniversary?! Prior to hiring a wedding photographer, especially before […]
4 Things to ask Yourself Before Shopping for a Wedding Photographer
Wait. That title is wrong. Shouldn’t it say, “4 Questions to ask a Wedding Photographer?” No. Here’s why, before shopping around, you need to decide what you’re looking for in a photographer. And no, the number one question should not be budget. Budget Shouldn’t this be in your top list? NO! Here’s why. You can […]
Do it Right First – Photo Mistakes You Can’t Fix in Photoshop
It’s usually possible to fix most bad photos in photo editing software like Photoshop. But there are some things you just can’t fix – bad focus and overexposure. So let’s learn how to have fun with those bad photos anyway. These examples aren’t from a wedding, but the tips will help you (or your guests) […]
The Easiest and Best Way to Find Your Wedding Photographer
Today we have a guest blog from a great company in the wedding photography world, SnapKnot. We think their approach to finding a pro photographer is major improvement over traditional sites and blogs. They have a very well designed site that is super easy to use. Just select your city and set your price range […]
A Save the Date That Will Make All of Your Friends Jealous
Is your photographer taking engagement photos for your wedding? Well, they should and here’s why. It let’s you know them personally before the big day and gives you some great opportunities to be creative. Last fall, I had the opportunity to follow along with fabulous Chicago photojournalistic wedding photographer Christine Otte while she shot engagement […]
Tips for E-Session Success
Today we have a guest post from Jacksonville, FL pro photographer Gwendolyn Tundermann. Photo E-Sessions are certainly an important item on most brides list. If you are planning on showing a slideshow of your love story at your reception or will be creating a ‘wedding experience‘ video be sure to find out if you can […]
