S9E11: Prepare for Your Wedding Photos and Get Exactly What You Want
Are wedding photographs your top priority?
Even if they’re not, you deserve the best photographs on your wedding day.
Today, I’m sharing my tips to make sure you love your photographs!
I started photographing weddings in 2005 (eep) and I’ve compiled quite a few tips during that time. This week, I’m talking about what I’ve learned and trends I’m seeing to embrace or avoid.
Guest: Sara Alepin, Photos from the Harty
This week, we’re dishing about…
mood boards
scheduling enough time for photography
how many locations is too many locations?
when to schedule your couples portraits
sneak peeks (irl)
gifts, heirlooms, or customized pieces you want photographed (you can check out WeddingStar for custom gifts)
golden hour photographs
… and more!
Meet Photos from the Harty
A small but mighty photography team
Photos from the Harty is a small but mighty team of wedding and event photographers in Washington, D.C. We believe our couples need to love their photographers as much as their photos, and bring their personalities to each and every shoot.
Your story. Your day. Your memories.
Your photographs should tell your story. Even the tiniest, yet immensely important, moments are a huge part of your story; those moments should be captured as they are so you can remember them forever.
It’s not only important to love your pictures - you should also love your photographers!
During a wedding, you spend more time with your photographers than anyone else.
We’ll be there to help you through anything that may arise; we love to laugh and believe that making people happy is one of the best feelings in the world.
We're not afraid to crack jokes or tear up during the ceremony; we invest in knowing you and what makes you happy/beautiful/perfect.
More often than not, we bustle your dress, pin boutonnières, fix guests' outfits or hair, and even tie bowties.
We want to do whatever it takes to make your wedding day perfect. That's just us! :)
Details…
How long have you been photographing weddings?
Since 2005
What areas do you serve?
I’m based in the Washington, DC, area, but I photograph weddings all over the world!
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE UNIQUE CELEBRATIONS YOU'VE SEEN?
I’ve seen soooooo many cool, unique celebrations - and I love them all! I encourage everyone to think about the things that really light them up inside and incorporate those into your wedding day. It’s about representing your relationship, your story, your day. Lean into that and it will be the absolutely amazing!
WHAT'S THE MOST MEMORABLE THING YOU'VE SEEN HAPPEN AT A WEDDING OR CELEBRATION?
Oh my gosh, too many to even list! Recently, I had a really interesting first dance that incorporate the wedding parties. They circled around them at the end and it kind of reminded me of synchronized swimming - so freaking cool!
WHAT ADVICE COULD YOU OFFER TO COUPLES WHO ARE LOOKING FOR A Photographer?
You spend more time with your photographer than anyone else. Make sure you like their images, trust the person, and enjoy being around them!
Business Details…
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
I started as a Darkroom Photography teacher and wedding photography was my “summer job” to support me while I worked toward my MFA in Photography and Digital Imagery (with some travel on the side)
What’s your favorite part of photographing weddings?
Telling the story of my couples! Each one is unique and it’s just so much fun to really get to know these incredible humans - and then have the honor of telling their love story through images!
Watch the podcast episode!
Preparing for your wedding photographs will help you get the photos you really want (and not the ones you don't). This mini-episode is everything you need to know in advance so you're set up for success!
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