August 2019

We love props! Sometimes when couples arrive for their wedding, they bring a few props. We love that. Props help to personalize their photos and add a unique quality that shows something about the couple. Props can be as simple as a sign that says “Just Married” or can be quite elaborate. Here are a few examples of props that some of our creative couples have brought to their wedding. Hand-painted signs, pictures, frames, banners, a parasol, golf clubs, fishing poles, sea shells, feathers, hats, funny sunglasses, etc. One couple brought...

Every good photographer will tell you that sunset is the best time of day for good portrait photos. That's absolutely right, and here are the reasons. At sunset, the sun is low in the sky which means the sun is hitting you more straight on instead of from directly overhead. This is a more flattering angle because there is less chance of harsh shadows under your eyebrows, nose and chin. The sunset lighting is also more gentle and pleasing for portraiture. But there are additional reasons sunset is the best...