WEDDING INSIGHTS

A woman in a white wedding dress walking in a park with large green trees and a stone fence.

The following are some suggestions that will dramatically improve the quality of the portfolio we create together:

Getting Ready — an organized space is key

●  Think about staging yourself adjacent to windows, preferably a space with taller ceilings and lots of ambient natural light.

●  Dark rooms with window light can be beautiful in a moody and romantic way.

●  Avoid cluttered areas. A messy room will create a distracting backdrop; sometimes the most convenient rooms are not always the most beautiful. Airbnb’s are great options if you need a larger space. I’d suggest asking venue coordinators for recommendations on nearby rentals, sometimes they have great tips.

●  Choosing a getting-ready location that is suitable for family portraits is always a nice way to save time and a good option if the weather is not cooperating for staging portraits outside.

● I understand it doesn’t always work out to get ready in the same location, but if you can plan it out this way, I would highly recommend. Booking one hotel instead of two. Or finding a larger Airbnb. It saves some driving time and lets us photograph the getting ready part of the day at a slower and relaxed pace.

●  Avoid water bottles and plastic plates if you are serving lunch. A classy charcuterie board will add to the staging area versus a cardboard box of sub-sandwiches.

●  Getting dressed on your wedding day can be a beautiful opportunity for photographs depending upon your comfort level with photographers being in the room/bathroom/etc... Think about it, and let’s communicate your expectations beforehand.

●  Hiring a stylist for your wedding day can be very helpful and time-saving. Surprisingly, few men know how to tie bow ties. A stylist can also help with any primping during portraits. 

●  Please gather your wedding day details prior to my arrival. These details include dress, shoes, jewelry, invitations, and any other important items you would like photographed. I spend the first 30 minutes or so photographing these while you are getting ready. It’s a huge time saver for me if these pieces are prepared ahead of time in the best lighting situation. If you would like your florist to deliver any extra stems for these photographs, this can be a nice touch.

A pair of beige high-heeled shoes with pointed toes and rhinestone embellished straps resting on a white surface.
A lace wedding dress hanging in front of floral curtains on a window, with a chandelier above and a pink velvet chair with shoes on it in the foreground.
A woman applies makeup to her eyebrows with an eyeliner brush.
A man in a tuxedo with a bow tie, standing indoors, adjusting his cufflinks, in black and white.
Wedding invitation suite with floral accents, pearl jewelry, and elegant high-heeled shoes.
A woman with flowers in her hair getting ready for a photo, smiling and talking to a woman holding a mirror, in a room with decor and lighting.
A woman in a white wedding dress standing on a sandy surface with a blurred natural background. The setting appears to be outdoors with a rustic wooden and bamboo structure overhead.
A group of women in beige athletic outfits relaxing and celebrating on a bed, holding wine glasses and chatting.
A bride wearing a white wedding dress with a sheer back and button details is being helped by a woman, likely her mother, to prepare for her wedding.
A bride dressed in a lace wedding gown with a sheer veil, standing indoors with a gentle smile.
A woman in a white wedding dress standing on a sandy floor in a minimalist, tropical-inspired setting with bamboo and wood decor.
Wedding stationery, pearl jewelry, white pointed shoes with pearl embellishments, and flowers arranged on a flat surface.
Group of women celebrating on a bed, holding glasses of champagne and wine, smiling and enjoying each other's company.