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Custom Designed Wedding Guestbooks

I love books (and canvas)!  As technology oriented as I am, I still really feel it’s important to hold a photo in my hands.  I’ve looked for a long time for a coffee table book that has good quality images, study design and just that extra special feel.  Recently I ordered a sample wedding guestbook,…

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Engagement Sessions – What to Wear?

I did a post a couple weeks back about engagement sessions. I realized I didn’t touch upon what to wear, which is something I get asked a lot. There is no right answer but here are some suggestions. Dress in something that represents you. Think about where we are photographing when you choose your outfit….

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In front of the lens

As a photographer, it’s easy to forget what it’s like to be in front of the camera. We spend so much of our lives taking and looking at pictures, that it all becomes second nature. I think it’s a great idea for all of us wedding and portrait photographers to get in front of the…

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Pre-client Wedding Photography Meetings

I am sitting here at Ava Roasteria sipping a decaf vanilla latte. If you follow my tweets, you probably often see me say that I’m drinking tea and waiting for a client, or such. I had a friend tell me she thinks all I do is sit around coffee houses. I just met with a…

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Engagement Sessions

When I get together with couples who are considering hiring me as their wedding photographer, I get asked often about engagement sessions. What is an engagement session? It’s really just a chance to hang out together, enjoying each other, laughing, and letting me observe with my camera. Portrait sessions usually take about an hour, maybe…

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