Tag Archives: Wedding Photography

Another take on ‘Trash the dress’

For most brides, their wedding gown is the most expensive dress they have or will ever purchase. So of course, the idea of muddying up a hem or spilling on the front is horrifying. Because of this, I’ve found many a bride is weary to shoot bridal portraits before the wedding day.
The number one reason...

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How to take ring shots

Summer has been crazy and fun. We’ve had a little blogging hiatus, but are back on track with many more great photography tips and tricks. To start off with, I’ve had several people ask about how I take my ring shots for weddings. I wanted to share an example of a recent ring portrait along...

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Meet Wedding & Fine Art Photographer Kate Pelura

All images taken by Kate Pelura of Kate Fine Art
I have another fabulous photographer and great friend to introduce – Kate Pelura. Kate and I worked together at a studio before we both ventured on our own. Her fine art approach to photography and love for wedding madness combine to create stunning portraits.
Kate willing shared...

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When you’re the outside photographer

Meet Cecil and Suzie, a lovely couple who were married at a venue that doesn’t like outside photographers.
It’s fairly common in Vegas to be hired for a wedding where the venue uses an in-house photographer. The venue would prefer the wedding uses their photographer, of course. As a result, they will not allow an outside...

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Photography tips for sunny days

Photographers tend to fear sunny days – the sunlight is harsh and bright. It causes dark shadows and reflective surfaces are blown out. If you are photographing people, their eyes are usually squinted.
Mark and Destiny were married at the LDS Temple in Las Vegas on a very sunny day. One of their requests was to...

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