How to Hold a Camera for Your Amazing Wedding Video
Ok, I know this sounds like a “duh” moment, but questions how how to hold a camera for a wedding video really does! Hopefully everyone knows not to put their fingers over the lens, but I see people send in sideways video, so I thought it might help to talk about how to hold the […]
Why to DIY Your Wedding Video
In this kickoff of Tutorial Tuesdays, I wanted to give you an overview of HOW to DIY your wedding video. What?! Why in the world would you want to DIY a video????? So, before beginning with the HOW, I thought we should begin with the WHY. When you think about wedding video, what’s the first […]
We Love Love
Want to know who is behind the scenes at Storymix Weddings? The co-founders are two people very much in love. We love love. We loved our wedding. And we want to give everyone the opportunity to remember all the cool behind the scenes fun from their own wedding. Our wedding was a DIY extravaganza. From […]
Avoid Wedding Vendors Who Bash Others
You know it’s a trend – wedding pros are taking notice I was directed to a post today on a videographer’s website warning brides to stay away from products like My Flip Wedding. It would appear that she is worried about losing market share. Many wedding vendors are very concerned about the growing DIY trend […]
Can You Get Your Groove on in the Afternoon? Yes!
Cypress and Brandon were recently married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony that focused on the important aspect that their faith has in their marriage. Originally, they did not include video in their plans. That is, until they took advantage of the SmartBride Boutique Princess for a Day Contest. As Cypress said, “We hadn’t planned on having […]
DIY Wedding Video Tip | Don’t Leave Out the Best Part – Give Me Some Handles!
You know we love DIY Wedding Video. It’s the main feature of our company. We also know that not everyone who picks up a video camera understands how to get the best possible footage. So we are always looking to provide tips and tricks so you end up with the best possible wedding video. Today […]
What Will Your Guest Say? Find Out with a Wedding Video Guestbook
“Bears Will Win 10 Superbowls in a Row!” At least that was the prediction made by a guest at Christie and Shane’s wedding when asked what the next 20 years held for the couple. You see, Shane is a coach for the Chicago Bears. We’re always amazed at the creative things couples do for […]
DIY Your Wedding Prints? What You Need to Know
In this next installment to the series: Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Looking for a Wedding Photographer, we’ll look at how you’d like to view your wedding photos on your 20th anniversary. But wait, I just got engaged! Why are you talking about my 20th anniversary?! Prior to hiring a wedding photographer, especially before […]
Do it Right First – Photo Mistakes You Can’t Fix in Photoshop
It’s usually possible to fix most bad photos in photo editing software like Photoshop. But there are some things you just can’t fix – bad focus and overexposure. So let’s learn how to have fun with those bad photos anyway. These examples aren’t from a wedding, but the tips will help you (or your guests) […]
A Save the Date That Will Make All of Your Friends Jealous
Is your photographer taking engagement photos for your wedding? Well, they should and here’s why. It let’s you know them personally before the big day and gives you some great opportunities to be creative. Last fall, I had the opportunity to follow along with fabulous Chicago photojournalistic wedding photographer Christine Otte while she shot engagement […]
How to be a DIY Bride without Looking Like a Cheap-Ass Bride
Everyone loves DIY projects. We did tons of them for our own wedding. But there is a definite difference between DIY and cheap. Of course you want to save money, but you certainly don’t want to look cheap. Here are some tips to get you in there. Attention to Detail Craft projects are awesome, but […]