Wedding Planning Tips Posts 1

or: What Really Matters About Weddings I found this blog post in my drafts folder. I wrote it years ago after seeing post by another wedding photographer about why she doesn’t blog every wedding and what makes a wedding blog-worthy. The list included things like light and location. I can understand not having time to […]

Do you hide when a camera is pointed at you? Are you constantly untagging photos of yourself on Facebook? If you feel like you’re unphotogenic, but still want some great photos to remember your wedding, check out the following tips. 1. Find the right photographer There are a few things you can look for in […]

A common question I see on wedding planning message boards is how much to tip your vendors. I’m not an expert on tipping etiquette, so I’m just going to give you a photographer’s view on tipping photographers. Tip Them The most common advice seems to be that you don’t have to tip a business owner, […]

My portfolio is heavily skewed towards candid photos from the wedding day, with a few favourite couple portraits thrown into the mix. It’s distinctly lacking in detail photos, family portraits, and wedding party photos. Sometimes potential clients ask me if I take those photos at all. Yes, I do take family portraits at weddings and […]

Wedding favours are overrated. Many of them get left on the tables at the end of the night (though I do love a good food-based favour, like tea or chocolate). What can you give to your guests to show your appreciation for them celebrating with you? Besides, of course, a fun event with amazing food. […]