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Look for my favorite wedding planning tips and tricks, behind the scenes tidbits about my life, and, of course, features of many of the beautiful couples who spend time in front of my camera.
I promise it’s worth your while.
Does it Matter if Your Wedding Photographer Hasn’t Worked at Your Venue Before?
I’m going to share a controversial opinion:
It doesn’t matter if a wedding photographer has worked at your venue before or not.
It’s a question I see on many checklists of things you should ask when you’re hiring your wedding photographer, but it’s one that I don’t think is actually all that important. While there are certainly benefits to your wedding vendors having experience at the venue you’ve selected, there are also benefits to a photographer coming in with fresh eyes for the first time.
Feeding Your Wedding Photographer
It’s a common question that pops up during the wedding planning process: “Are we supposed to feed our wedding photographer?”
YES. Please!
The Best Time of Day for Photos
You may have heard that sunrise and sunset are the best time for photos, and that’s true. But there’s a bit more to the story!
Encouraging Family Members to be Prompt
Everyone knows at least one person who can never quite arrive on time for even the most important of events…and if that person happens to be one of your family members, how can you make sure they show up for wedding day photos when you need them?
3 Alternatives to a Receiving Line
Want to welcome all of your wedding guests (hey, you invited them for a reason!), but you’d prefer to skip the traditional receiving line? I get it! Kevin and I had a receiving line for our wedding and, while I loved being able to welcome everyone individually, it took much longer than we expected.