Do you know how many times my couples tell me that the custom timeline I made for them was a lifesaver? Unless you’re in the business, most people haven’t experienced the ins and outs of planning before their own wedding day. …
Read MorePosed family photos - it's pretty much a staple in every wedding and probably the most dreaded of the wedding day photos. These photos generally involve rounding up LARGE groups of people in a very short amount of time, getting them posed, fixing the bride's train, scooting people together to close gaps, moving people back out a step or two because they're now too close, getting the lighting right, making sure no one pulls the bride's veil out when they wrap their arms around her and then making sure everyone smiles, keeps their eyes open and looks right at the camera - at the same time. It's exhausting just saying that. Generally speaking, these are the photos that mom and dad and grandma want framed and hanging on their walls, so they are a vital portion of the wedding day. Do you ever wonder how we can make these posed photos a little less painful? Well my friend, you're in the right place - just keep reading!
Read MoreToday it is officially summer - YAY! This means a whole lotta sunshine, pool lounging, bonfires, picnics and porch sitting for many people. This ALSO means that wedding season is upon us here in Ohio and wedding planning is in its prime. I'll admit that I've been swept up in tons of wedding shooting, meetings, portrait sessions and everything in between and have totally been MIA on the blog for a couple of weeks. But I thought this week we'd talk about something that I think all brides can benefit from, especially since we're in the thick of wedding season. So here are some tips to helping couples maximize your time with your wedding photographer. Keep these things in mind while planning your wedding to help you navigate your wedding day timeline with ease...
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