Wedding Inspiration

At The Time Of My Wedding, I Had Been Taking Photos From A Young Age, Including Ten Or So Weddings Of Friends - So I Thought What I Was Asking Of My Wedding Photographer Was Nothing Extraordinary. I Wanted A Mix Of Black And White And Color (and Some Sepia, Which I Love); Lots, And I Mean Lots Of Editorial Pictures; No Misty, “vaseline” Images; A Few Formals. what I Received Instead Were Several Albums (ok, One Check Next To “lots”), A Good Mix Of Color, Black And White And Sepia (another Check), But I Also Got Many Photos With That Vaseline Look (yes, The One I Specifically Asked Not To Have). I Did Get Some Formals, But Only One Shot Of My Groom And Me Together. One. read On...

10 Quick Tips For Looking Better In Photos while Shooting Candids, Capturing Those Unplanned, Fleeting Moments Full Of Genuine Emotion Is My Personal Aim For My Wedding Clients, Most Of Us Want To Have At Least A Few Posed Photos Of Our Big Day. These Do Not Have To Take A Long Time, And Can, Believe It Or Not, Be Quite Fun. Typically, Your Photographer Will Help You Choose A Good Location (or Several), So As Not To Disrupt The Flow Of Your Event, And He Or She Will Help You Pose Comfortably. But Following Are A Few Quick Tips To Help You And Your Partner Increase The Odds Of Loving Your Posed Images: (click To Read On)

Questions To Ask A Photographer Before You Hire  it Is Helpful To Understand The Pricing Structure, Deliverables, And Expectations For All Vendors, But Especially Your Photographer, As Your Photos Are The One Lasting Takeaway You Will Have From Your Day. There Is No Standard Pricing Structure In This Industry, And Skills And Experience Of Photographers Run The Gamut. The Old Addage "you Get What You Pay For" Often Comes Into Play In This Industry; Don't Be One Of Those Brides Who Doesn't See Her Album For A Year (if Ever)!  before You Speak With Your Photographer, You Should Look Through His/her Work And Make Sure You Like The Style. of Course, Pricing Is Important, But Don't Over Look Other Critical Elements.  once You Have Narrowed Your Choice, Use These Questions To Help You Choose A Photographer. Meet In Person, If You Can. Go With Your Gut! Don't Underestimate The Importance Of "clicking" (pardon The Pun) With Whomever You Hire- They Will Be With You All Day, And During Some Intimate Moments. 

My Heart Goes Out To All The Couples Who Have Had To Postpone Their Nuptual Celebrations. I Just Had A Client Cancel Until Further Notice After Her Third Postponement. The Good News Is That It Will Be An Even More Heartfelt Moment When They Finally Are Able. #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #coronadays #weddingpostponed #holmanphotographyca #thingswillgetbetter #imfineitsfineeverythingisfine

Raelene And Raghu Celebrated In International Style By Holding Not One, But Two Wedding Ceremonies: First In India, Then At A Private Vineyard In California Wine Country. The Vine Covered Hills Provided The Backdrop For This Elegantly Rustic, Fall Harvest Celebration. Guests Lingered At A Beautiful, Long, Candlelit Table Nestled In The Vines Before Dancing The Night Away In The Open Barn. The Flowers By Max Gill Were Punctuated With Autumn Hues, Fruits And Vegetables. Napa Valley Celebrations Created An Evening To Remember. Rae And Raghu Could Not Have Hosted A More Lovely Event.

This Was A Heart-felt Ceremony, Set Back From Town, Nestled Among Towering Pines In The Hidden Gardens Of Dawn Ranch. The Brides’ Excitement Was Palatable, Yet Mixed With A Touching Sense Of Comfort And Ease With One Another. Dear Friends And Family Fought Through Happy Tears During The Ceremony And Laughter-inducing Toasts. Dinner Tables Sparkled With Early Evening Light....

Questions To Be Sure To Ask Your Photographer. While Cost Is Important, It Is Not All You Need To Ask!

A Beautiful, Private Affair In Carmel-by-the-sea. A Breathtaking Bride, Handsome Groom, Close Friends, Family, Sun And Lots Of Giggles.

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