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Tips for Wedding Organization Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Weddings are exciting, fun and can be very stressful to plan. It’s important to make sure that you have everything planned out as best as possible before the big day so that you don’t run into any issues. Here are some tips on how to organize […]

Simple Tips on Wedding Organization

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By: Natasha Miley- Laporte / Houston Wedding Photographer – Outfit Not sure what outfit to wear to your engagement session? We’re here to help! You should bring two to three outfits to your session so we can get a variety of different looks for you. We suggest the following: Bring a ‘Dressy’ Outfit It’s not […]

Engagement Outfit Tips To Look Your Best

Bay area Park Engagement photos by ShutterUp Photography -Natasha Miley

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Written by : Natasha Miley – Laporte Texas Wedding Photographer As photographers, we use a lot of Photographer terminology that you may not understand. This article is to help you get to know some of our terms in regard to your wedding photography. Traditional – Traditional wedding photos are the standard portraits, poses, and events […]

A Client’s Guide to Wedding Photographer Terms

woman in wedding dress standing in the mirror admiring herself

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Witten by: Natasha Miley – Unplugged Wedding What is an unplugged wedding? An unplugged wedding is where you ask your guests to turn off their phones, cameras, tablets, and other mobile devices during your ceremony.  What are the benefits? We highly recommend having your wedding unplugged, but respect your wishes if you choose not to. […]

The Benefits of an Unplugged Wedding

PHOTO OF BRIDE AND GROOM AT THE END OF THE aisle

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By: Natasha Miley- Laporte Wedding Photographer – Engagement Session If you want your pictures to really showcase your love story, we have some ideas to help you plan the perfect engagement session. Let us help you prepare for your session by sending us over the answers to the following questions: Where did you first meet? […]

6 ideas for the perfect engagement session

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By: Natasha Miley – Laporte Based Houston Wedding Photographer- MUA Do you Really need a MUA? You’ve spent a lot of money on photos (and probably videography) to help you remember your special day. You want to make sure you look your very best. Despite the fact that I’m sure you do a fantastic job […]

Do I need a makeup artist for Wedding?-MUA

Photo of bride getting her makeup done.

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By Natasha Miley- Laporte Texas Portrait and Wedding Photographer- “How long should I book my wedding photographer for?”is one of our most frequently asked questions. This is a great question, and we’re here to help you find the answer. What do you want covered? First, consider what crucial details to cover. Do you want lots […]

How Many Hours Do I Need To Book My Wedding Photographer For?

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Natasha Miley- Houston Wedding Photographer – First Look Many of the couples I work with want to know if a first look is something they should do. If you’re here, I’m guessing you have the same question. They’re a great idea in my professional view. First impressions are the best. In spite of their unconventional […]

Is a First Look Important?

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Hiring a wedding planner can take some of the pressure off of you during this happy time. One of the most memorable days of your life is your wedding day. It’s a celebration of your love as a couple, a day to be shared with family and friends, and a moment you’ll cherish always. However, […]

5 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner

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  When you first start planning your wedding, one of the first things you’ll do is sit down with your future spouse and talk about the finances of the wedding. It is possible that this part of the planning process will be the most stressful. The following three items may have an effect on your […]

What Could Affect Your Wedding Budget?