After spending over 30 years as a photographer, I’ve seen it all. There have been weddings where the bride and groom wanted to perfectly pose for every possible picture and others where the happy couple didn’t want anything to do with formal photos. Sometimes, getting 150 members of an extended family together takes an hour
Are Photo Booths Worth The Hype?
Why You Won’t Regret it in the Long Run It was about a decade ago that photo booths became a “thing.” Before then, brides would occasionally rent a large, heavy booth, but it’s wasn’t common or even relatively affordable. Today, almost any wedding can feature a photo booth. In fact, they’ve become completely (and easily)
Destination Weddings: Considerations Before Taking the Leap
Destination weddings are all the rage and for VERY good reason. They’re a great idea for many happy couples looking to change up their own wedding experience with something unique and adventuresome. The reasons that engaged couples choose to have a destination wedding vary greatly from one couple to the next, but one thing remains
Don’t Make These 7 Wedding Photography Mistakes
A good wedding photographer is there to ensure that no moment gets missed in the hustle and bustle of your big day. But what happens if you don’t hire the right professional or you overlook some common elements essential for a quality wedding photo session? Don’t worry too much. As long as you don’t make
Finding a Photographer For Your Wedding: 5 Questions to Ask
While you’re busy running around saying yes to the dress and tasting a dozen different cake combinations in preparation for your big day, it’s also important to take the time to find the perfect wedding photographer. Whether you live in the tri-state area or North Carolina or North Dakota, one thing is for sure: it’s
Get the Timing Right on your Wedding Day
Weddings are naturally busy times. Considering the fact that you have out-of-town guests to visit with, a rehearsal to attend, and any number of other activities before and after the wedding itself, scheduling the day-of is something that many brides genuinely overlook until it’s too late. Truth be told, you have a lot going on!
Indoor vs. Outdoor: The Pros and Cons of Wedding Venues
Many couples that work with our team at Strawberry Wedding Photography are torn between different types of wedding venues. We’re lucky in a sense that the tri-state area we work in is full of beautiful wedding venues of every size, shape, and “vibe.” However, sitting down and actually picking a venue from all the options
It’s Okay, Invite the Kids
5 Ways to Make Your Wedding Kid-Friendly As with all things, people seem to have very strong opinions when it comes to inviting children to a wedding. I’ve seen brides with strict “no kids” policies and others who didn’t mind having youngsters around. If you’re firmly set in the “Kids are welcome!” camp, there are
Keeping the Faith: Planning Your Interfaith Ceremony
It’s more common than ever before for couples of differing faiths to come together in marriage. Not so long ago, this wasn’t the case. But today, people are uniting not necessarily due to religious beliefs but because of shared interests and common values. So whether you’re a practicing Muslim, a devout Catholic, you follow the