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Getting engaged is the perfect excuse to hire a professional photographer. Plus, you get to use the images on your save the dates as well as your wedding invitations. As an added bonus, an engagement session gives you the opportunity to get comfortable in front of a camera.***Photo stolen from North Story WeddingsMany couples who… Continue reading Planning Your Engagement Shoot: The Who, What, When & Where

Your photographer is one of your most important wedding vendors and while you should take the time to choose the right person for the job, there are a few things your photographer is secretly hoping for too. In fact, all of your vendors are hoping for a great experience with you and secretly hope you… Continue reading Things Wedding Photographers Wished Every Couple Knew

Digital invitations are more popular than ever before and by choosing to create a wedding website, you get to provide your guests with as much information as you want to. When you realize how many guests ask you the same questions, you quickly understand the true value of a wedding website. **Photo by Little Lane… Continue reading Things to Consider Including on Your Wedding Website

We have learned in the last few years that couples actually really don't always want the big circus of a wedding to get married...many have been relieved to be limited to a smaller number of guests in settings like parks, restaurants, forests, and their homes! There are so many great places to get married that… Continue reading Tips for Planning an Intimate Wedding

If you’re someone who wants your wedding photos to look as natural and organic as possible, you may be considering natural light photography for your wedding day. If you’re new to photography styles (most people are!) and want to learn more about this particular approach, this is what you need to know.As the name suggests,… Continue reading Understanding the Basics of Natural Light Wedding Photography

If your partner recently popped the question, your mind is probably filled with excitement and mounting to-do lists. It’s understandable that you want to start planning, but now is not the time to try and get everything done. This is not to say that you can’t start planning your wedding, there are just certain tasks… Continue reading The Wedding Tasks You Really Don’t Need to Get Done Right Away

Winter will be here before you know it and if you’re planning to get married during this time, you’re probably in the final planning stages. This means you can start focusing on the finer details such as the types of photos you want to capture on the day. I have so many beautiful memories of… Continue reading Snowy Photos Ideas for Winter Wedding Couples!

When you first put your engagement ring on, it’s shiny and sparkly. However, after months of applying hand cream and washing dishes, it can lose some of its shine. Whether you are preparing for your engagement shoot or your wedding day, here are some tips to help you get your engagement ring looking good as… Continue reading Simple Tips for Cleaning Your Engagement Ring!

While there are certain wedding photos you should have on your shot list, you always have the option to add in a few unique shots that will make your album pop. When you are looking for your wedding photographer, look for fun and creative shots along with the posed photos and save the ones you… Continue reading Genius Photo Ideas to Liven up Your Wedding Album!

(Stan Olszewski/SOSKIphoto) After seeing what can be done in the last few years, micro weddings have become increasingly popular. Couples are learning more and more towards smaller guest lists, so their weddings are intimate, and they get to enjoy every single guest. The budgets are smaller, the stress is lower, and finding a location for… Continue reading Must-Have Vendors for Your Micro Wedding