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Welcome, Off-Season! | Monday Musings

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Welcome, Off-Season! | Monday Musings

The off-season is finally here! My year went a little bit later than normal, wrapping up with an amazing wedding in Nashville that I can't believe I got to photograph! What a dream come true! While I do have another wedding in less than a month (back at the Washington, D.C., LDS Temple no less!) I think I can officially say that my off-season has begun.

I always feel a wild sense of accomplishment when I wrap up weddings for the year. There's a little bit of a break since almost nobody (except, you know, me!) get married during the winter. I'm completely ok with that, since I am not good friends with the cold anyways! Besides incredible amounts of rest that will happen between now and the kick-off to the 2017 season, I will finally be able to sit down and knock out my list of goals between now and then. During busy season I am in maintenance mode, but in off-season I am in improvement mode all the way...

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5 Must-Read Tips for Church Weddings | Hampton Roads Wedding Photographer | Business

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5 Must-Read Tips for Church Weddings | Hampton Roads Wedding Photographer | Business

While I never set out to target church weddings, over the years I have ended up photographing a lot of them - especially Catholic wedding ceremonies! From working in multiple churches and different buildings I have seen what works best and what is not ideal for the ceremony - both from a picture standpoint and from the perspective of the bride. Here are my top 5 tips if you're getting married in a church, whether in Hampton Roads or beyond!

1) Make sure there is plenty of light at your ceremony time. Even if flash can be used, natural light ceremonies usually make for the prettiest pictures and allow us to be as unobtrusive as possible by not keeping our flashes on or setting up a flash during the ceremony. In addition,  this allows your photographer to move around as much as they are able rather than being restricted by certain places where the flash will or will not light it.

2) Find out any photography restrictions in advance.

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How to Choose the Best Getting Ready Space | Business

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How to Choose the Best Getting Ready Space | Business

Last week I wrote a blog that ended up being incredibly popular about 5 things most brides don't know when they're planning their wedding! I won't repeat my 5 tips (click here to read them) but one big note is that hotel rooms are generally NOT the best place to get ready. They seem easy and convenient, but they are also often dark and crowded. Imagine fitting upwards of 10 people in a room that small, then add hair, makeup, and dresses, and you'll immediately see my point!

I wanted to expand on this idea a little bit and talk about what to look for in a getting ready space - and some options that don't involve a hotel room! Here are some things to look for...

1) Plenty of Natural Light...

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