I’m not just an engagement photographer.  I’m also a stylist.  The most frequent question I get regarding engagement photos is, “What do we wear?”  Wardrobe can make or break your engagement photos, so what you wear is very important.  We ask our clients to wear one dressy outfit and one casual outfit.  Here are my tips […]

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My favorite part of a wedding day to photograph is the Bridal Prep portion. It’s an incredibly special, personal time for the bride because it’s her final hours of being single. Next, she’s to be joined with her husband, thus no longer “Me,” but “We.” I find myself having the same conversation with all of […]

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Wedding planning is overwhelming, especially with so many important decisions that need to be made. Your photographer can make or break the wedding day, and the preservation of your memories is in their hands. Here is some great info to help you choose your wedding photographer. Be sure to hire a PROFESSIONAL Your wedding photographer […]

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It was the most horrifying thing we’ve ever seen during a wedding ceremony. During the ring exchange, the photographer, dressed sloppily, got up into the gazebo, shoved her way between the minister and the couple, and took photos of their hands while the bride’s ring was being slipped on. The shocked minister stumbled from the […]

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Being a wedding photographer is kind of like being a cowboy. We ride into town, shoot up the place, and go to the saloon. And we say, “This town ain’t big enough for the both of us!” I have a very clear clause in my contract that states the following: “Dawn Kelly Photography will be […]

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Hello all! Captain Obvious here again with some wedding tips! Well, in this case, pre-wedding tips. At this point in my career, I’ve come close to seeing everything, and I feel I should use my knowledge for good instead of evil. Today I’m going to give some advice that could save you from wedding misery. […]

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Lighting is a very important factor when you’re planning a wedding. I’ve already talked about ceremony lighting here: “Let there be light!” – Ceremony Lighting Tips When deciding what type of wedding you’d like, keep lighting in consideration. If you’re planning an outdoor wedding, and the reception is going to go into the evening, think […]

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I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of ceremony lighting. Because I’ve been a guest as well as a photographer, I can look at it from both perspectives. As a photographer, I view lighting at a wedding differently. When I arrive at an indoor ceremony, I assess the lighting, determining what I’m going […]

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Yes! Absolutely! We pride ourselves in giving superior customer service and taking the best care of our clients we can. This includes catering to you on your wedding day, as well as providing a finished product that you love once the wedding is over. Upon booking your wedding, we provide a photography planner for you […]

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