It has been a distressing week for a lot of wedding photographers in Arkansas, and for a lot of Arkansas brides. With the discovery that a wedding photographer in central Arkansas was stealing images from other photographers and representing them as her own work, many people involved in the photography and wedding worlds in Arkansas [...]
A Tough Week for Wedding Photography in Arkansas
by Michelle on May 12, 2012 in Client Resources, Latest News
Favorite Things: Happy Tears
by Michelle on May 12, 2012 in Client Resources
It’s Favorite Things Friday, and time for me to highlight something cool I’ve seen at a recent wedding! There were plenty of “happy tears” at Alicia and Korey’s wedding, and they were all taken care of, too: In the foyer of the church, a box held packages of tissues labeled, “For Your Tears of Joy” [...]
Five Ways to Keep Your Wedding Photo List Manageable
by Michelle on May 7, 2012 in Client Resources
Sign up for free wedding planning tips and inspiration! When you are planning the wedding photo list for the group, or formal, photos for your wedding, it can be hard to know how to begin. Usually the photographer will ask for a list of groups that you want as part of your wedding day coverage. [...]
Here’s Where I Confess My Deep Dark Secret
by Michelle on May 3, 2012 in Client Resources
Sign up here to get free wedding tips and advice. Here’s the post that’s been looking over my shoulder trying to get written since the day I became a wedding photographer. It’s my confession. It’s the wedding I ruined. It’s the photos that the bride will never get. Do you want to know the worst [...]
10 Ways to Avoid Stress About Your Wedding Photos
by Michelle on May 2, 2012 in Client Resources
I remember being in weddings when I was younger, and the universal sentiment seemed to be that taking photos was the worst part of the day! You stood around in uncomfortable groupings, waiting for the photographer to get done so you could go to the good part: the reception! You want the best photos, and [...]
Favorite Things: Free-Flowing Hair
by Michelle on April 27, 2012 in Client Resources
Sign up for free wedding planning tips and inspiration! One of my favorite trends that I’ve been seeing take off in weddings is the trend towards doing something different when it comes to your hair and veil. Birdcage veils have really taken off, but I also like the trend of finding beautiful hair jewelry and [...]
Five Common Mistakes Couples Make When Selecting a Photographer
by Michelle on April 24, 2012 in Client Resources
Sign up for free wedding planning tips and inspiration! 1. Not considering your own photography needs and personal style. More than any other vendor, a photographer needs to “get” you and what you are trying to do with your wedding. They need to understand not only the look of your wedding, but your style [...]
Favorite Things: Groom’s Cakes
by Michelle on April 18, 2012 in Client Resources
From the Wikipedia entry on “groom’s cake”: In the United States, a groom’s cake is a wedding tradition typically associated with the American South. While a wedding cake may often be decorated in white and light in texture and/or color, the groom‘s cake can take a variety of forms, many incorporating chocolate or fruit. Cheesecake sometimes [...]
Favorite Things: Baby Clothes Wedding Decoration
by Michelle on April 6, 2012 in Client Resources
I always love new and creative ideas for how couples can personalize their weddings. Kristy and Ryan’s wedding featured a number of these great ideas. This was one of my favorites: Two identical frames in the foyer of the church, above the photo table, featured baby clothes, baby blankets, and baby pictures from both Kristy [...]
10 Edible Wedding Favors
by Michelle on April 4, 2012 in Client Resources
(Via The Knot.) I must be hungry. I don’t see a single idea here that doesn’t sound wonderful! Wedding Favors: 10 Edible Wedding Favors – Wedding Planning – Wedding Favors. This should just be the beginning to get you started brainstorming! There are so many ways you can incorporate delicious little goodies in your wedding. [...]
