Resources
With over 15 years of wedding photography experience, we’re dedicated not only to the art of visual storytelling but also providing excellent service and education for our clients. Whether you’re looking for the perfect outfit for your engagement photos or how to craft the ideal family portrait list for your wedding, we’ve got you covered. Our wedding photography resources below span best wedding and engagement photo locations, history of wedding traditions, wedding photography albums, our favorite New England and Palm Springs wedding vendors, and more. As a gay-owned wedding photography business committed to our LGBTQ+ couples, we’ve also included a resource for some of our favorite twists on wedding traditions. We're constantly adding and refreshing these wedding resources to keep up with best industry practices.
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Best Palm Springs Wedding and Engagement Photography Locations in the Coachella Valley Desert
As local Palm Springs wedding photographers, we’ve photographed weddings and engagements all around Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. Here are the best venues and locations for wedding photography in the Southern California desert. Whether you’re engaged, planning a wedding, or looking for Palm Springs inspiration, check out images from the best photo locations around the Coachella Valley.
The Best Engagement Photo Locations in New England and New York
New England and New York are full of gorgeous locations for engagement photos. Whether you’re looking for an iconic beach, an intimate and historic venue, or lush greenery, there is a location for you! We’ve compiled below a guide of some of our favorite locations and venues for engagement photos in and around New England and New York.
Best Palm Springs Wedding Vendors
As local Palm Springs wedding photographers, we are dedicated to supporting our community. This is a short list of our favorite and trusted wedding vendors and creatives in the Palm Springs and Coachella Valley region.
Working with Todd Danforth Photography
From initial inquiry and booking through pre-wedding consultation and wedding day to the final delivery of images and albums, this resource will walk you through what you can expect from our process as professional wedding photographers.
Answers to the Most Common Questions We Get Asked as Wedding Photographers
There are so many choices when it comes to your photographer—so how do you chose? There are countless wedding resources to help guide couples on how to select their wedding photographer. Our goal is to help you make the best decision for your big day. To that end, we’ve answered the most common questions we get asked when clients are looking for a wedding photographer!
The Best of Both Worlds: Hybrid Film and Digital Wedding Photography
At a time when nearly all of us carry a digital camera in our pockets everywhere we go in the form of a smartphone, you might wonder why we still choose to shoot on film. For us, film evokes a feeling and emotion. In this resource, we’ll describe some of the reasons you may want to consider film photography for documenting your wedding.
Eleven Essential Jewish Wedding Traditions Explained
From the tisch to the bedeken, and the breaking of the glass (and plates!), we explore eleven wedding traditions that you might see at a Jewish wedding, accompanied with images and blog posts from Jewish weddings we've photographed over the years.
Best Practices and Solutions to Backup Your Wedding Photos
After your big day, you’ll be left with a lifetime of memories and numerous photos to help you relive them. These photos are heirlooms, mementos celebrating you and your partner’s love. But how can you ensure that your photos survive the test of time and are able to be accessed for generations to come? We’ve compiled our best advice for storing your wedding images.
Our Favorite Locations for Engagement and Couple’s Photoshoots in Southern California
Los Angeles and Southern California are chalk-full of gorgeous locations for engagement and couples photoshoots. Whether you’re looking for an iconic beach, an intimate and historic venue, or lush greenery, there is a location for you! We’ve compiled below a guide of some of our favorite locations and venues for couples and engagement photoshoots.
Love at First Sight: Why You Should Consider a First Look for your Wedding Photos
What is a first look? The first look is that special moment when a couple sees each other for the first time in their wedding attire. Traditionally, this moment would occur during the ceremony, and in some cultures it may even be the first time the couple sees one another! More recently, couples have opted to instead have a first look before the ceremony.
Love in the Time of COVID-19: What You Should Know About Wedding Photography for Small Weddings and Elopements
We have had the chance to photograph small weddings and elopements for couples both prior to COVID-19 and during this pandemic, so we understand that these kinds of weddings can pose multiple challenges for the couple, their guests, and the wedding vendors. We’ve compiled a brief guide that specifically addresses some of the questions you may have about wedding photography if you are planning a smaller ceremony.
How to Choose a Photographer for Your LGBTQ+ Wedding
It should go without saying that every vendor you choose for your big day should wholeheartedly support the union between you and your partner. Ideally, your vendors should have previous experience working with LGBTQ+ couples. Perhaps, with no other wedding vendor is this more important than in choosing your photographer.
A Stress-Free Way to Plan Your Family Formal Portraits on Your Wedding Day
One of the most beautiful and special parts of a wedding is sharing it with your loved ones. And what better way to show your appreciation for your nearest and dearest than including them in your wedding photography. Planning family formal portraits for your wedding can be daunting. But a little thoughtfulness in planning can make a world of difference on the day of your wedding.
Tips for Creating the Perfect Wedding Day Photography Timeline
The secret to the perfect, stress-free wedding is being well-organized. A well thought out wedding timeline will go a long way to ensuring you and your guests have the best experience possible. We’ve answered some common questions below as well as some tips for putting together the perfect timeline, from a photographer’s perspective.
How to Prepare for an Engagement Session
Planning an engagement session can be overwhelming: from choosing a location to deciding what to wear. We’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions from clients who we have worked with in planning their engagement session. We’ll go over some tips about how to have a successful photoshoot that will help you and your partner shine!