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So you booked a photographer…what next?

After a couple books their wedding photographer, there tends to be a bit of confusion as to what to do next. Depending on how far in advance you sign your contract, there might be a lot of downtime, but that does not mean that there is not some planning to do. Remember, planning ahead means…

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Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Book Your Wedding Vendors

So, in case I have not mentioned it, I have a lot of friends getting married next year…and they all come to me for advice since I am in the wedding business, and I am happy to give it! My number one tip for couples getting married is this – don’t wait to book your…

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DIY Weddings, Saving Money and Investing in Your Wedding

A friend of mine recently emailed me with some questions about planning his wedding. He’s on a really low budget and he asked me, as a wedding professional and someone who recently got married, “What can I do to save money?” Well, the best advice I can offer after you find a venue that fits…

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Engagement Photo Session Tips

BestHudsonValleyWeddingEver.com has posted an article by me featuring some tips on planning your engagement photo session. Click on the picture below to read the article.

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Great Idea – The Busy Bride Calling Card

From our friends over at C and G Weddings comes the Busy Bride Calling Card. Couples spend countless hours visiting vendors and the process can be very daunting. Filling out forms at every location can lead to possible mistakes in your contact information. Now it is no longer an issue! Save time and frustration by…

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Wedding Trends – Photo Slideshows at the Reception

While the practice of showing slides during a wedding reception has been going on for many years, these photos were limited to photos from the couples childhood and perhaps while they were dating. Recently, with advances and digital photography and the availability of larger LCD screens, there has been a new trend – displaying photos…

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Wedding Tips – DVD Proofs

Have you ever had a friend or a relative show you the proofs from their wedding? Going through hundreds of prints, whether they are in an album or carried loosely in a box, can be a daunting task. One way to save time and a potential headache is to have your proofs placed on a…

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Wedding Trends – Adding Your Photographer to the Registry

Most brides spend many hours deciding what to add to their registry – from plates to crystal to linens. Recently, more brides are starting to add their wedding photographer (as well as other vendors) to their registry. Whether to add more coverage, increase the number of prints they receive, or upgrade their album, these brides…

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5 Ways to Save Money on Wedding Photography

As a wedding photographer, I am regularly contacted by couples who are looking to save money on their wedding photos. This is understandable as it can be a considerable expense. Unfortunately, most couples sacrifice quality in order to save money. In this article, I propose five simple ways to save money without foregoing quality. Hopefully,…

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