How to Plan the Perfect First Look

While brides and grooms traditionally aren’t supposed to see each other before they walk down the aisle, couples are now shifting towards participating in a first look. This is when the couple sees each other before the ceremony so they can have a few intimate moments together while allowing the photographer to snap better photos than would be possible if they were separated by an entire aisle. First looks are becoming more and more prevalent so if you’re planning on doing one, you’re in good company! Always...
Managing Sweat, and Other Summer Problems, In Your Wedding Photos

Your wedding ceremony might only last for thirty minutes, but the photos will last for a lifetime. Summer weddings are fantastic for taking stunning photos in lush, green settings, but there are also some drawbacks. Sweat, rain, humidity and glare are some elements that can wreak havoc on wedding photos during the hot summer months. Thankfully, by planning ahead, there are proactive steps you can take to manage these common outdoor photo problems. Battling Sweat One of the most common issues when taking your wedding photos outdoors during...
The Best Ways to Share All Your Wedding Photos with Your Guests

Just because your wedding has passed, doesn’t mean the excitement has to end. Your wedding photos are a great way to relive that special day over and over again. The trick can be gathering all these photos in one place so friends and family are in on the fun too. Thankfully, there are ways to easily gather and share your gorgeous wedding photos with all your guests. Via Your Photographer How to share your wedding photos might be a question to run by your photographer first. Some wedding photographers actually provide...
How to Plan Wedding Pictures That Incorporate Your Theme

Wedding photos are arguably one of the most important aspects of planning a wedding and an essential part of ensuring you get the type of pictures that you’ll be happy with every time you open your wedding scrap book or scroll through your online photo album or stream. Of course, as with any vendor, finding a wedding photographer can be a time-consuming practice but one that ultimately pays off. You can always ask your vendor for recommendations, as they may...
Preparing For The Videographer Interview Part 2: Getting You Camera-Ready

Last week, we shared the story of a good friend of ours who got caught off guard and made a hilarious botch of their best friend’s wedding interview. If you plan on having wedding interviews at you wedding, here’s some basic tips to keep in mind (for both you and your wedding party) to lessen the chance of a repeat performance. Of course you may be looking to surprise your friends and family with wedding interviews. That’s mean –funny –but...
Preparing For The Videographer Interview Part 1: A Groomsmen’s Tale

Hiring a Videographer for a wedding has transformed from fun option into full-fledged custom. These talented filmmakers don’t just film a wedding, they edit the ceremony into a cinematic narrative that’s well worth the asking price. A common vignette that Videographers do is interviewing key people at the wedding. This tends to include the wedding couple, the wedding party (bridesmaids and groomsmen) and parents. Despite wedding videography being around for some time now, people still get surprised when they turn...
Three Video Editing Apps Ideal For Your Amateur Videographer

Weddings are certainly expensive affairs, and as you search for the perfect photographer for your special day, you may be inclined to hire a videographer as well. After all, having a video of your wedding is something you can share with your family and friends for years to come, but it can certainly cost a pretty penny. Many couples have begun to ask their loved ones to take on the responsibility of capturing their weddings on video, and this is...
Three Ways to Turn Your Wedding Photos Into Unique Home Décor

With your big day finally in the rear view mirror and you and your significant other settling into your new home, you may be wondering what you’re going to do with all of those excellent wedding pictures. Albums are a traditional route, but instead of letting your photos gather dust in the foreseeable future, why not repurpose them into attractive home décor? Here are few great ideas to get your creative juices flowing! Flower Vase A wooden flower vase...