Planning Guides

Stephanie Olsen – What has helped me and my couples capture great images on their day are the getting-ready tips and tricks I offer them. These tips not only help keep us on track with our timeline, but they also make sure everyone is enjoying is feeling and looking great for these once-in-a-lifetime images! Here are…

Michael Alan Bielat – To pose, or not to pose: That is the question. A question all modern day wedding photographers have to face. Today’s bride is all about “photo-journalism.” It’s getting to the point where I’ve seen couples turn their head anytime someone mentions the word “pose.” However, is photojournalism…

Don Bryant – Choosing a great photographer for your wedding day is one of the most important decisions a bride and groom will make. The only tangible items that you will take home after investing in such an expensive event are your wedding photos; that’s why you should put careful thought into selecting your wedding photographer…

Michael Allen – From the hundreds of weddings I’ve been a part of over the past 20 years, I’ve come up with a list of 10 tips that will help you end up with beautiful wedding photographs. This is an important day, and fabulous wedding photos are something you can cherish forever! Tip 1: Be…

Melissa Jill – When I meet with potential clients, I always hand them a packet I’ve put together of tips for getting the best wedding images. While much of this responsibility falls on the photographer you hire, there are a few things you can do that will impact the quality of your photographs…

Melissa Jill – I encourage my clients to communicate their excitement about their choice for photography to their family and friends. I give this tip because I really do believe that it helps everyone to enjoy the day and makes the photos better (because everyone is more at ease and therefore, more natural)…

Melissa Jill – This is generally a non-issue for brides who hire me but for those of you brides-to-be and wedding coordinators out there-let’s all agree to kill the photography shot list once and for all!! Who’s with…

Christine Lee Smith – Do you find yourself drooling over fabulous photographs of couples playing in fountains, rolling in the waves or in creatively inspired locations? Wondering how you, too, can get amazing photographs like this on your wedding day? Great! Here are a few helpful…

Now that you have sifted through your long list of candidates for your professional wedding photographer and chosen the perfect person who suits your style, matches your personality and rubs you the right way – it’s time to get down to brass tacks and create a wedding photography checklist…