Part two: Here we will discuss the flip side to my last post, and discuss the pros of taking your family pictures AFTER your ceremony.
Read moreFamily & Wedding Party Photos
There is no "right" or "wrong" answer whether to take your family & wedding party photos before or after your wedding ceremony, but there is a right approach for you. Part One of Two: here are some pros I have found to taking family photos BEFORE the ceremony.
Read moreHappy Spring! Don’t forget PLAN B.
In the North East, the best weather prediction is that it may suddenly change! Now that we have entered the (Snowy) Spring Season, it’s important that you and your photographer do not solely rely on the best conditions to execute important photos. If you make a Plan B that is just as solid as your Plan A, it will relieve a lot of potential stress the day of.
Read moreTHE IMPORTANCE OF A SITE CHECK WITH YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
If your photographer has not yet worked at the location of your wedding or event, then part of the planning with your photographer should consist of a site check - ideally, together. The more I learn and understand about where I am shooting, the more free I feel to think and plan ahead, both logistically and creatively.
Read moreWEDDING & EVENT SPECIALISTS
I had the pleasure of working with the team of Ivy’s Simply Homemade at Kimberly and Brian’s wedding in Waterford, Connecticut. All of them - beit the staff on the floor or those in the kitchen, are just so PLEASANT and laid back! And their food was amazing and presented beautifully.
Read moreLET IT RAIN!
Our job as your photographer is to get our job done in any and every lighting and weather condition. Naturally curious, most photographers find that challenges inspire us, not hinder us. So while our client may feel stress about a sudden change of plans, we may actually feel sparked as we problem-solve; this mindset is common among us creatives, and luckily, exactly what you need on your wedding day or event. Let it rain!
Read morePLANNING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY TIMELINE
There is a delicate balance between planning your event around the timing of your photos and planning the photography around the timeline of your event. After all, it’s not about the photography. It’s about having all of your friends and family together to celebrate love and life. That is the priority. How do you plan your day accordingly?
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