Weddings

Claudia and Dimas married at Brennan’s of Houston. In front of the shimmering water fountain, they were surrounded with  friends linked back to their childhood and their closest family.  They stood in the center of the lush, green courtyard and exchanged promises to continue to love each other. Forever. Here, Claudia and Dimas opted to see […]

If you are having a destination wedding, there are two things to consider. One, will you hire a local photographer in your area to travel to your wedding, or two, will you hire a photographer at your wedding destination. In addition to the normal rate, some photographers charge a travel fee to compensate for time […]

My favorite wedding ceremonies are outdoors. I looooove the natural light. However, sometimes as brides and photographers we face natural circumstances, like rain, that prevent us from getting what we envision. If an outdoor wedding is what your heart desires, look for venues that can provide a backup plan with lots of windows to allow […]

Sometimes by looking at a pretty website, we can’t determine if that photographer is the right match for us. There are sooooo many options to choose from and soooo many photographers with amazing talent, but how do you know which one is the right one for you. Aside from planning your wedding and working full […]

If you are opting out of a first look, taking a group photo of the extended family (parents, step-parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, cousins, uncles, godparents) immediately following the wedding ceremony is ideal. I read this in a photographer’s blog once and have used it ever since. 1. Have a representative on each side (bride’s side […]

If you decide that a first look is not for you, I would recommend dedicating at least 30 minutes of bride and groom photos after the ceremony. Typically, after the family formals this will work. I would highly recommend assigning someone to communicate to guest that only immediate family and the bridal party are to stay […]

For our wedding day, we opted for a first look. For us, it was very important we dedicated enough time for our bridal and groom portraits. This all happened right before we met with our families at the venue for more family portraits. It also happened while we still had natural light available and while […]

How much is time is enough time for wedding prep photos? If you have two photographers, forty minutes before the bride gets into her dress is ideal. That gives your photographer some time to capture your details, like the dress, shoes, jewelry, invitations, etc, while the second photographer is taking candid shots of the groom and […]

When crafting a wedding timeline, there are a few things to ask yourself to ensure every part of your day is documented by your photographer. 1. Where will you be getting ready? 2. If you’re not getting ready at the ceremony location, how far is the bridal prep location from the ceremony location? 3. What […]

On our wedding day, we shared the room with our closest family and friends and read aloud our promises. It was a very last minute decision to share this moment in front of our guest, but you seem to forget anyone else is in the room. Some things to think about when writing your vows. […]