Selecting the right photographer is one of the many important decisions couples will have to make for their wedding day. You want all the hard work you put into planning your special day to be captured through the pictures. It is important that you hire the best photographer you can find as it is what you will look back to to relive your wedding day. You will also be sharing the pictures with your family and friends for many years to come. The best photographer will highlight

For years I have wanted to get a Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L series lens and not too long ago I did!  It takes photography to a new level!  Below are some of the first photographs taken with the lens.  To all of the photographers out there I highly reccommend this lens! If you are a starting out photographer keep in mind that lens are what will create those excellent photographs so put your money towards lens first then towards cameras. Please note that all photographs below are n

We have another wedding this weekend which I am so excited for and I am totally aware that there will be plenty of friends and family that want great pictures from the event as well. And I’ve noticed that DSLR’s are becoming increasingly popular, they are like the new gadget that everyone wants, like the latest phone or iPad. Which is great! I love that people are taking in an interest in something creative. And today I want to help these guests and other budding photogs the

You may have gone to a bridal show or seen vendors that offer photo booths.  Now you are wondering why should I have a photo booth at my wedding or event.  What’s the point? Photo booths are made to be more for your guests.  Guests get to dress up and make funny poses and you get the photographs.  For those that do video it allows your guests to also leave you fun messages to go along with those funny photo booth photographs. Now for some information on photo booths!  There a

So you are getting married and you want these amazing engagement photographs.  You have seen some online that use props which you love and want to do the same.  Well here is some tips and tricks to create some props or some props you can use that you might not think about.  Also, make sure to talk with your photographer.  They may actually already have some of the props for you to use or they may be able to create them for you. Engagement Shoot Props: Paper flags-these littl

Every wedding photographer will say they are a photojournalistic photographer.  You might be thinking what’s the difference and what are the other options?  Well, there are three different types of photography styles out there, portrait, photojournalism, and photojournalistic style. The portrait style is when the photographer poses people a certain way.  Many times they use a studio when taking their photographs.  Many modern photographers will go to different locations and d

Many of you might be thinking that this is the same thing.  Well it’s actually not.  Those that say they will retouch your photograph mean they will cover up marks on your face and remove things of that nature. You might be thinking then what is editing? Editing is when you change the image.  Say you take this absolutely gorgeous photograph the only issue is that there is an airplane in the sky which takes away from the beauty of the photograph.  Editing will remove that airp

As you plan your wedding and come up with a detailed schedule of how the day or days will play out there is one thing that many leave out. When you start planning everything that will happen don’t forget to plan in photography time.  For those that have a bridal party and groomsmen make sure you set aside an hour before the ceremony to take those pictures.  Also, this is a good time for the photographer to get bouquet(s), rings, invitation, shoes, and many more detailed shots

As a bride-to-be you are coming into the crazy months.  Either you are preparing for an engagement shoot or you are looking for a photographer/videographer that will best capture the style of you and your significant other.  These are hard decisions. I recommend that you truly look at several photographers/videographers before selecting.  Look at tons of different photographs and get a picture of what types of pictures you want taken.  Then talk with your photographer/videogr