Tips and tricks to get you the best photos and videos from your wedding day.
All I Need is a DVD with Files, right? Don’t be this Orphan Bride!
Today we are going to follow the hypothetical story of Emma and Brad Fulton. They were married on October 3, 2009. To save money on wedding photography, they selected a photography package consisting of a DVD of high resolution wedding photos – the DVD and nothing else. An orphan bride is someone who has their […]
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 […]
Listen and Learn! 98% of Brides Recommend Future Brides Video their Wedding
As we’ve found from talking with well over 100 brides, most are willing to share their wedding experiences. Wedding industry marketing firm Breakthrough Marketing, Inc. surveyed 500 brides, nationwide, to learn how brides felt about wedding videos. Their result matched closely to what we’ve heard, but also indicated some other interesting tidbits. An amazing […]
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 […]
4 Things to ask Yourself Before Shopping for a Wedding Photographer
Wait. That title is wrong. Shouldn’t it say, “4 Questions to ask a Wedding Photographer?” No. Here’s why, before shopping around, you need to decide what you’re looking for in a photographer. And no, the number one question should not be budget. Budget Shouldn’t this be in your top list? NO! Here’s why. You can […]
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) […]
The Easiest and Best Way to Find Your Wedding Photographer
Today we have a guest blog from a great company in the wedding photography world, SnapKnot. We think their approach to finding a pro photographer is major improvement over traditional sites and blogs. They have a very well designed site that is super easy to use. Just select your city and set your price range […]
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 […]
DIY Wedding Photography with Twist
Hopefully you have not considered buying disposable cameras to place on the tables at your wedding. If so, please stroll over to one of the major wedding sites forums and do a search to learn why it is such a monumentally bad idea (cost, time, terrible pictures). Now you’ve probably hired a pro photographer who […]
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 […]
Tips for E-Session Success
Today we have a guest post from Jacksonville, FL pro photographer Gwendolyn Tundermann. Photo E-Sessions are certainly an important item on most brides list. If you are planning on showing a slideshow of your love story at your reception or will be creating a ‘wedding experience‘ video be sure to find out if you can […]
My Flip Bridal Shower
From the minute you get engaged there are many memorable moments shared by you and your family and friends. So why do most couples only capture memories from the actual wedding day and perhaps honeymoon? Instead of having random pictures and videos from various moments during your engagement, consider creating a ‘wedding experience’ keepsake. The […]