Category archives: Wedding Planning Tips
Getting the Best Dance Shots
- Ask any guest about their favorite part of the wedding day and they will probably say its the reception. Wedding receptions are a lot of fun to photograph too! With so many cool venues in the Raleigh area, we love to incorporate the space and ambiance in our reception photos. And of course things really get fun after d [...]
Photographing Your Beautiful Ring
- I (Shelley) absolutely love taking pictures of wedding rings! I really enjoy macro photography, so being able to use my macro lens during a wedding is a fun treat. I especially like to place the engagement ring or wedding bands in a flower or hanging from a branch. Macro shots of multiple items can be tricky at times d [...]
What We Love: Newlywed Portraits
- If there was only one piece of advice that Josh and I could give to our brides and grooms for their wedding day, it would be to make sure you make time for a short newlywed couples session. Typically these take about 20-30 minutes and are done around sunset at a location on or close to your wedding venue. These portrai [...]
What to Wear for Your Engagement Session?
- The biggest question I get when clients book with us is “What should we wear for our engagement session?” And for the most part, your outfit depends on your individual style and where you are having your photos taken. Overall, I want you to show your personality through your clothes and accessories just l [...]
Tips for Your Wedding: Sparkler Send-Off
- Sparkler send-offs are a very popular wedding trend. As wedding photographers, Josh and I couldn't be happier about this because they are so much fun to get pictures of! Sparklers not only look great, they actually provide a lot of ambient light too. So even when it's very dark outside, we can still get some great shot [...]
An Engagement Session with your Furry Friend
- Looking through our blog, you have probably figured out that Josh and I are animal lovers. We love dogs, cats, horses, you name it. We especially love to photograph animals and capture their personality. So when we get a couple who wants to include their dog in their wedding or engagement session, we get really excited [...]
Getting Ready in the Best Possible Light
- Lighting is everything. It is the most important technical aspect of any photograph. This is why we always encourage couples to consider the quality of the light throughout their wedding day, especially when it comes to the getting ready shots. A small dark room with fluorescent lights can make for a less than ideal li [...]
Raleigh Outdoor Wedding Trends
- Wedding season has just started here in Raleigh, North Carolina and I'm sure many of our brides are in full planning mode by now. Thinking back to my own wedding, I remember how much fun it was choosing invitations, cake, flowers, music and all the little details that add personality to a wedding. Looking back on last [...]
How to Get the Best Photos from a Backyard Wedding
- Planning a backyard wedding? Here are some tips to get the most out of your wedding photos. Select a time of day with the best light. Most ceremonies take place between 3:00 and 5:00 pm. We recommend that you avoid having your ceremony in the mid-day sun since this is the absolute worst lighting situation. Late [...]
Why You Should Never Skimp on Your Wedding Photographer
- I recently had the opportunity to shoot a wedding in Kawkawlin, MI. The couple had explained to me early on that they were on a tight budget and didn't have a lot of money to pay for fancy extras at their wedding. The ceremony and reception was being held at a local recreation hall and family members were helping with [...]
Tips for a Fun & Affordable Wedding
- Getting married is the one of the most important (and most expensive) days of your life. Here are a few hints to help you save a little money so you don't start your life together as Mr. & Mrs. Broke. Consider a destination wedding. Josh and I chose to tie the knot in Bermuda and it was one of the best dec [...]