Demystifying the Cost of Wedding Photography “Wow! You get paid (insert seemingly exhorbitant sum here) for one day’s work and get to take the rest of the week off!”–from the occasional friend, relative or potential client. “I could buy a camera and let my sister/friend/uncle take the photos for that price.” –heard more than...
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As a photographer, I make my living shooting subjects for magazines, advertising campaigns and large corporate clients. I’m generally given a brief, everyone involved knows what is required of them, and the aims and objectives are clear from the start. From time to time, though, I find myself faced with a different type of...
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Bridal makeup tips for a picture-perfect face From Professional Photographer magazine, March 2010 – Reprinted with permission. Tips from makeup artists Steve Moore of The Moore Agency in Atlanta, Deanna Rene of Scottsdale, Ariz., and photographer Holly Schumacher. 1. BLEND, BLEND, BLEND. You can use your everyday makeup, but use more than you normally...
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Bob and Marilyn Geil celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 26th. They were married on a Sunday afternoon, and it so happens that 50 years later, it was again a Sunday afternoon. We were able to book the Faculty Club at The Ohio State University for the reception, as they had originally met...
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Chris and Tiffany are getting married next month, so it was time for them to get their engagement photos done. They are really fun people, and kinda outdoorsy, so we took them out to the barn for much of their session… Then we went outside to finish up…
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A few ideas and things to consider when preparing for your wedding photography… To create and preserve pictorial memories that last a lifetime, you need to be assertive and specific about your desires. Do your homework Spend time researching photographers, looking at their work, and meeting with them. Tip: List all the poses you...
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How to Choose Your Photographer 1. Why hire a Professional Wedding Photographer? If you are on a budget, you might be tempted to get a friend to photograph your wedding. He might even be a skilled amateur photographer. However, this is one area where you do not want to try to save money. You...
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ONE YEAR BEFORE THE WEDDING ◊ Announce your engagement ◊ Place engagement photo and announcement in local newspapers ◊ Attend engagement parties ◊ Discuss with your parents and other planners what your wishes are for the wedding ◊ Meet with any family members who will participate in planning (or paying for) the wedding –...
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