Engagement Photography Tip: Location Fee’s

Southern California has ample spots to take your engagement photos. There are plenty of parks, beaches, and historical buildings to serve as a photographers backdrop for those romantic photos. However, some of these locations may come with a price tag. Do your homework first; some Southern California beaches charge a nominal fee to the couple and photographer to use them for a photo shoot. In addition, some...

Wedding Photography Tip: Seeing The Bride Before The Ceremony

It’s more common than one would think, brides and grooms are breaking tradition and seeing each other before the actual wedding ceremony in order to get their wedding photos out of the way. This is particularly a good idea if the couple are under time constraints with their wedding photographer or the wedding venue itself. Now, we understand that some brides may frown upon this practice, but think about it. If...

Wedding Photography Tip: Evening and Low Light Weddings

It’s easy to capture wedding photos during a well lit day. However, if you are planning on having an evening wedding or a wedding in a venue where lighting is limited, like a barrel room at a Southern California winery, then getting good photos could be a bit more of a challenge. Professional wedding photographers are well equipped to handle low light situations with their photographic equipment as well as...

Engagement Photography Tip: Take Extra Clothing For Variety

It’s a good idea to take a few outfit changes for your engagement photo session. Most wedding photographers allow the couple to do a change of clothing during the shoot. The main reason for multiple changes of outfits is to show variety in your engagement photo session. Your photographer may use different locations or the same location, but vary the background. By doing this, it provides the couple with a...

Wedding Photography Tip: Wedding Photo Shot List

Be prepared for your wedding photos. Make a shot list of the important family members you want photographed at your wedding and make sure your photographer has a copy of the list. It would be disappointing to receive your wedding day photos just to find out that you did not get the shot of you and your grandparents together. Be...