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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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Why Do We Toss Rice at Weddings?
Tossing rice at the end of the wedding ceremony is a old wedding tradition meant to symbolize showering the newly wed couple in prosperity. Check out the historic beginnings of this wedding tradition, some alternatives to rice, and an answer to the question: what about the birds?
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 Brief History of the Wedding Bouquet
In antiquity, the floral bouquet was a symbol of both fertility and good luck. For the ancient Romans, the fragrance of flora, and more specifically herbs like garlic and dill, were thought to protect the bride from evil spirits. Certain flowers were also tokens of good luck. Even the bride herself was once considered an auspicious symbol.
Fine Art Archival Prints
We make all Fine Art Archival Prints in-house so you can be sure that you will receive the finest quality and attention to detail for your wedding photographs. The vivid pigment inks and use of museum quality archival paper provide rich blacks and vibrant colors which will ensure that your memories remain alive for generations to come.
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!