I recently read a comment from a bride-to-be on a wedding planning website that caught my attention. The topic of the thread was something along the lines of, “How many wedding photos do I get from my photographer after the wedding?” The bride in question said that she would expect “no fewer than 2,000” photos…
In this article, we’ll be discussing the difference between wedding photo copyright and printing release and talk about which you should expect to receive from your wedding photographer. Let’s dive in. What is a copyright? While the term literally means “the right to copy,” the practical definition is significantly more far-reaching. As an artist –…
With the technological advances of the past decade, the means to photograph digitally have been made available to everyone, and at a reasonable price. Be it a consumer-grade SLR, a compact point and shoot, or an iPhone or iPad, we can all snap pictures whenever a photo-op presents itself. And that’s a great thing! For…
Pinterest can be a very useful tool when planning your wedding. You can get all sorts of cool ideas for centerpieces, party favors and unique desserts. You can narrow down dress selections before you go shopping for you and your bridesmaids. You can even learn how to make your flower girl’s dress out of tulle….
A TON of decisions need to be made during the wedding planning process and choosing your photographer is definitely one of the most important. So what are the most essential questions to ask during this process? Without further ado, here are the most important 10 questions to ask when hiring a wedding photographer: 1) How…
Some people are natural extroverts who love the limelight. The vast majority of us, however, can be a little self-consciousness in front of the camera. So what can you, the newlyweds-to-be, do to help calm the nerves before your wedding and be comfortable in front of the camera? Lots of things! Practice. It makes perfect,…
If you’re planning a wedding, you might be asking yourself “should I book a photographer who is familiar with my venue?” It only makes sense that you’re looking for someone who understands the ins and outs of the location you’re getting married. Someone who knows exactly where all the best shots will be. Someone who’s…
Planning your wedding and thinking to yourself “Is wedding photography really an investment?” The short answer? No. The long answer? Read on… There’s a trend in the wedding industry that’s bothered me for years and that’s the tendency of wedding photographers to refer to the cost of wedding photo packages as an “investment.” It’s not…
Wedding photographers are a resourceful bunch. They’re problem solvers. If the bride is nervous on her wedding day, they put her at ease and make sure she’ll be comfortable in front of the camera. If four of the five groomsmen are inexplicably missing during the bridal party shoot, they rearrange the timeline to make sure…
So you’ve found your perfect wedding photographer and want to hire him or her for your big day. Inevitably, the next step will be to sign a wedding photography contract. For many of us, this can be a little intimidating; we can’t all be lawyers! But you do need to inform yourself before putting pen…
So you’re planning your wedding and you’re looking for a cool song for your first dance that hasn’t been played to death. Of course, there are a ton of great classics to choose from, but there’s also a plethora of more under-the-radar tunes that aren’t as mainstream. I’m going to skip any further preamble and…