7 Tips For Your Destination Wedding
7 Tips for Your Destination Wedding For some people, their dream wedding is set in an exotic location. You might imagine saying your vows on the beach as the ocean waves provide a gentle soundtrack. Or you envision gathering your guests in a cozy ski lodge around a crackling fire. Or maybe you just want to hop on a cruise and say “I do” on the open water. No matter where you want...
Use Pinterest to Plan Your Wedding Photography!
If we had a “Hey, I wish I had thought of that!” section, this idea would be in it. Because that’s exactly what you’ll be thinking, and yes, it is that good. If you’re not yet familiar with Pinterest, by the end of this post you’ll be happy we shared this tip with you while simultaneously cursing our name for introducing you to one of the best/worst...
What is Wedding Photojournalism?
Many brides, and sometimes grooms, dread their wedding day simply because of photographers that control the wedding day with tons of posed pictures. One particular niche of wedding photography is called wedding photojournalism. This means that the photographer takes more of a “fly on the wall” approach, and documents the day as it unfolds naturally. The true definition of...
3 Reasons Why Wedding Traditions Still Matter
Your wedding is one of the most important days in your life and, regardless of whether you are not so much into the whole wedding ceremony and every other tradition that follows it or you are a hopeless romantic who enjoys it all, you cannot deny the fact that you want your wedding day to be special. If you are a woman, then having the most unforgettable wedding is certainly something you have...
The Top 5 Wedding Photography Problems and How To Fix Them
#1 – NOT ENOUGH CANDIDS! This is by far the number one complaint by brides after receiving their wedding photographs. When shooting a wedding its easy to get caught up in capturing the mandated shots and forgetting to capture enough candids. Now you may wonder, Why worry about candids? Dont most brides focus on the main pictures of everyone smiling at the camera? Although it is...
How to Create Your Own Hand-Painted Photo Backdrop
HAND PAINTED VIGNETTE BACKDROP Why spend hundreds of dollars on an expensive backdrop when you could just make one yourself? Over the past couple of weeks my mentor, Marcus Anthony, has asked me to paint him a vignette backdrop. He has allowed me access to his studio and any supplies needed for the process. These backdrops are fun and quite easy to make. I am writing this to explain the...
How to Prepare For Your Engagement Session
5 TIPS FOR PREPARING FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTO SESSION! Engagement sessions are super important because they capture the valuable moment of anticipation before two people join their lives together. This is why it is important to always get this photo session right. Remember, these photos are going to depict one of the happiest days in your life, so make sure to hire the right person to do the...
7 Wilmington Engagement Session Locations
Wilmington, NC is an incredible place to get married, and there are countless locations to take your engagement photos. Here are seven of the top Wilmington engagement session locations! 1. Under Carolina Beach Bridge Many people gaze in awe at the sunset as they drive over Carolina Beachs bridge, but have you ever experienced the beauty below? It’s like a whole different world. There...
5 Styles of Wedding Photography
Photography is becoming a more popular hobby for millions of people. Those who end up in semi-professional or professional waters certainly have to work on wedding photography, and over time they will develop their own style. CLASSIC STYLE To create timeless, classic style photos, it is important to communicate with your clients and direct them to achieve the best results. Being spontaneous is...