When you’re posing for photos, whether they’re at your wedding or your engagement shoot, there are a number of traditional, not-to-be-missed shots.
Read the rest of this postWhen you’re posing for photos, whether they’re at your wedding or your engagement shoot, there are a number of traditional, not-to-be-missed shots.
Read the rest of this postWedding photography is a tricky business. It is virtually unique among the various services which make up the wedding industry insofar as it is, on the one hand, arguably the most important service which a couple will engage.
Read the rest of this postThe holidays are over, which means it’s bridal show season! Why? Because the holidays are a popular time for guys to (finally) get down on one knee and propose.
Read the rest of this postToday’s article was written by Christina Craft of FunkyTown Photography, a Vancouver Wedding Photographer and ISPWP member. Planning the Timing of Your Photography on Your Wedding Day Many couples are overwhelmed with creating a schedule for their wedding day that allows a balance between spending time on preparations, greeting their guests and having their photos [...]
Read the rest of this postWhat do Wedding Photographers Really Do? It comes up a lot. Usually when I’m standing in the buffet line for dinner, or when there’s a slow time during the day when I’m not taking pictures. “So you’re the photographer?” “Yessir, I am, and I absolutely love it.” “Well I don’t doubt it. You’re doing a [...]
Read the rest of this postSeattle Bride magazine has a wonderful article that features ISPWP members John and Joseph Hong. The magazine sent one of their writers (who is also a photographer) to shoot a wedding along with the Hong brothers. What follows is an excellent first hand account of how the experience, talent, and equipment of a professional makes [...]
Read the rest of this postISPWP members are known for their world class wedding photography, but they are also on the cutting edge of how those photographs are presented in the final album. In years past, your only option may have been a white “faux leather” album with an oval cutout on the cover, with a series of 4×6, 5×7, [...]
Read the rest of this postSome of the first things newly engaged brides do is go dress shopping, reserve a ceremony and reception location, and hire a wedding photographer. Chance are, this is the first time any of them have hired a wedding photographer. It can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience, filled with explanations of packages, prices, albums, contracts, [...]
Read the rest of this postWedding details are a great way to personalize your wedding and make it truly unique. Four ISPWP members sent in some unique and creative wedding details they had seen at recent weddings. Hand Drawn Wedding Program Covers This is from a recent Dec 2008 wedding. Our bride is a grade school teacher came up with [...]
Read the rest of this postThe International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers (ISPWP) asked its members if there are any myths or misconceptions about wedding photography that they continue to hear or read about. Here’s what they came up with: MYTH: “I need to provide a list of wedding photos for my photographer to shoot throughout the day” In years [...]
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