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The Business of Photography

Making money from hobby picture-taking is not something that happens overnight. Pursuing photography as a career, which generates an income you can actually live off of, can take years. As in many industries you need expertise in your field, sound business sense and marketing savvy. Fortunately, there are a slew of genres that need quality photographers. It’s a good idea to review your options before marketing yourself as an expert in a specific niche. For example, just because most of your experience comes from shooting weddings, don’t limit yourself. The same techniques used in wedding photography can be employed when … Continue reading →

Traditional Doesn’t Have to Mean Boring

My parents will be celebrating their 42nd wedding anniversary this fall. According to those traditional wedding gift charts, my mom and dad should be on the receiving end of “developed real estate” to commemorate their milestone. I kid you not. Sadly, my brothers and I don’t have the funds to gift wrap Manhattan for our dearly beloved parents, so we’ve decided on the next best thing: a professional family portrait. Oh yeah, we’re real go-getters in the gift department. To prove that we aren’t slouches when it comes to gift giving, we’ve decided to meet with the photographer in advance … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day Wedding Photos

This year Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday. Not exactly the most romantic day of the week to get married. However, that’s not stopping hundreds of couples from tying the knot on February 14, 2011. For wedding photographers, February is one of the busiest times of the year. Even if you are not a professional photographer, if you are invited to a Valentine’s Day vow ceremony, you might consider snapping some frame worthy shots of the bride and groom. Here are some tips to get you started: If the bride or groom has asked you to take photos of their … Continue reading →

Choosing a Location for Your Portraits

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Are you looking for the perfect place to take family photos? There are many factors to consider when scoping out a location for a portrait session. The right background is essential for the perfect photo. You want it to be beautiful, while still reserving the spotlight for your subject. You want it to be interesting, without becoming a distraction. The first thing to consider is the color. Sometimes people have a tendency to pose in front of a flower garden because it’s beautiful, but if there are too many different colors, the background becomes too busy and draws attention away … Continue reading →

Do the Shutter Shuffle

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When you are photographing a special occasion, like a birthday party, it’s likely that there will be a series of events that take place in the same area. For example, the dining room might be the location for the meal, cake, and the gift opening. You might capture a few shots of the kids playing in the backyard, but for the most part, when you look through your photos at the end of the night, you’re going to start feeling like they all look the same. Here’s a picture of Johnny blowing out his candles at the dinner table. Here … Continue reading →

Choosing a Great Wedding Photographer Part 3

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You’re getting closer to knowing all the little things that are important in choosing a great wedding photographer. There are just a few more things I think are important, that I wanted to share. When you’re looking at a photographer’s portfolio, notice what they do in correcting and finishing their photos. Do they have a tendency to make everything softer, change the hue, or do something that you don’t necessarily want in your photos? In looking at my photographer’s work, I noticed that she took great photos in certain places—such as places with strong architectural backgrounds and simple surroundings. This … Continue reading →

Choosing a Great Wedding Photographer Part 2

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I previously went over a few things you’ll want to keep in mind as you choose a wedding photographer, and this topic is so important that I thought it would be worth a little more attention. One of the more obvious things to check on when choosing a photographer is price. You should have an established budget for what you’re willing to pay for wedding photos. This obviously depends on what you want, but it could range from very little to the most expensive item you plan for. I’ve known people who have done both extremes and many somewhere in … Continue reading →

Choosing a Great Wedding Photographer

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I’ve heard over and over that one of the most important things you choose when getting married (other than your spouse) is your photographer. I’ve talked to people who have loved their wedding photos, and those who nearly cry every time they see them because they hate them so badly. I don’t think anyone wants to be in that last boat. Even when the photos turn out well, you may experience frustration with the photographer’s schedule, policies, or other quirks. There’s a lot to think about before your big day. So when you’re choosing your photographer, here are a few … Continue reading →

How to Save Money on Your Wedding

Despite the economy, you still want a fabulous wedding, right? Well, with a few ideas, you can have a great wedding without settling for a backyard barbecue while wearing jeans and a veil (unless that is your dream wedding–then go for it!). Decide what is most important The best way to start with saving money on your wedding is to decide what means the most to you. This way, you’ll know where to concentrate your energy. Have your dreamt of a fabulous designer dress? Is the quality of the photography most important? How about the food or the bar? There … Continue reading →

Creating a Wedding Wall

Yesterday I mentioned re-creating a wedding wall. So what is a wedding wall? This was something we had in a previous house. When she was younger our daughter could hardly wait for the day she would be married and go up on the wedding wall. It took us a while to get to it. After we moved, we put up couple of photos on whatever hooks happened to be already in the house but that was it. However, we always intended to put the wedding wall back together. Now, finally after a lot of time, fiddling and patience, it is … Continue reading →