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After all the time you put into planning the perfect hairstyle, finding an amazing make-up artist, THE dress and planning all the perfect details … it just screams for photos to be taken! With that in mind, I’ve put together a list of tips, hints and challenges for bridal portraits. A quick note: The images […]

May 8, 2019

Girlfriend’s Guide to Wedding Photography: Tips for Perfect Bridal Photos

Dear Aspiring Photographer,

I would say that I receive about 5-10 emails or messages per week asking business questions and I find this completely flattering.

May 3, 2017

YM PHOTOGRAPHY | A note for aspiring photographers: The Low Down | Lake George NY Wedding Photographer

As a newly engaged couple you are faced with a million and one decisions about everything from color of your tablecloths to what shoes you will wear on your feet. And it can be daunting! One of the biggest questions I get is “How much coverage do I really need?!”

April 6, 2017

GIRLFRIEND’S GUIDE TO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: THE SKINNY ON WEDDING DAY COVERAGE

Hello Lovelies! Here’s the next installment of the girlfriends guide to wedding photography! PLANNING YOUR PERFECT TIMELINE

January 27, 2017

GIRLFRIENDS GUIDE TO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY | Planning your perfect timeline

Weddings are amazing, exquisitely planned events that all boil down to a day of completely unplanned, spontaneous moments. For real… couples spend up to a year planning their perfect day and yet, on the day of, the florals could arrive late, the maid of honor could be deathly ill or the bride’s hair takes just a little bit longer than normal. But that’s okay! As wedding photographers, we deal with this at every single event… seriously… EVERY SINGLE EVENT something doesn’t go quite as planned. That’s just the nature of live events and we’re okay with it. 

December 6, 2016

GIRLFRIENDS GUIDE TO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY | Prepping Your Guests