Pros and Cons Having a First Look

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When I got engaged, as a photographer, my family and friends all asked the same question: “Will you have a first look?” It’s not uncommon for couples to do so, but it’s also not necessary. The only thing that matters is that you’re both 100% on board with the decision. That being said, I’ve been […]

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Never DIY These Things for Your Wedding Everyone wants to save a bit of money on their wedding and DIY projects are a great way to do just that. However, there are certain things that you should simply leave to the professionals. Wedding DIY Don’ts Your Wedding Photography This cannot be stressed enough.Far too many […]

5 Things You Should Never DIY for Your Wedding

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5 Simple Tips to Help Take the Stress Out of Planning a Wedding

Planning, Weddings

Tips to Help Take the Stress Out of Planning a Wedding 1. Learn to say no Planning a wedding is exciting and fun but it can also be one of the busiest times of your life. If you don’t want to end up being a nervous wreck a week before your big day, learn to […]

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Bridesmaid Photo Must Haves There are plenty of photos you have probably considered taking on your wedding day. From getting ready, the ceremony to pictures with your family and of course with the groom but what about the ladies that are helping you and have helped throughout the entire wedding planning process? While you know […]

Top 7 Photos With Your Bridesmaids That You Absolutely Need

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3 Things That Can Affect Your Wedding Budget

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Stay focused when it comes to your Wedding Budget Your budget is one of the first things that you will sit down and discuss when planning your wedding. It can also cause the most stress during the planning process.  Below are 3 things that could affect your wedding budget and add to your wedding planning […]

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Black and white photo of an Engagement Session. Engagement Session photographed at Bay Area Park in houston. Texas

If you’re one of the many couples who have taken engagement photos and are feeling a little bit of wedding fatigue, here’s some good news: You can still use those lovely images in your life after your big day is over. Because, let’s face it, even though engagement photos might seem like just another part […]

How To Use Your Engagement Photos At Your Wedding

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How to Keep Children Entertained at Your Wedding

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How to Keep Children Entertained at Your Wedding Should we invite kids to our wedding? This is one question that every bride and groom to be should ask themselves as they plan their wedding and create their guest list. Most couples already have friends and family members who have children so this can be a […]

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Moodboard Wedding photography is a booming industry thanks to social media and the demand for beautiful photos. But what exactly is a moodboard? In this post, we’ll explain why you need a moodboard for wedding photography and how to create one. What is a moodboard? A moodboard is a collection of images that are used […]

What Is A Moodboard?

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Bay area Park Engagement photos by ShutterUp Photography -Natasha Miley

Best places to take engagement photos in Houston Texas

Weddings

Houston, Texas Houston is a beautiful city, and there are many great places to get engagement photos taken. There are also a lot of great places to get photos taken for other occasions as well. The following is my list of the top five places in Houston that I think would make excellent locations for […]

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What is the price of a wedding photographer? Prices for wedding photographers can vary depending on a number of factors, such as your wedding’s location (photographers in large cities typically cost more than those in other areas), the services and packages you’re interested in, and the level of experience and expertise of the photographer you’ve […]

Wedding Photographer Price Guide

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