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As wedding seasons evolve, so does the art of wedding photography. Couples today are looking for unique and creative ways to capture their special day, and photographers are stepping up to the challenge. If you’re planning a wedding in 2023 or are a professional photographer, it’s essential to stay up-to-date with the latest wedding photography […]

Top Wedding Photography Trends for 2023 – 2024

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Your wedding day is a unique and emotional experience, filled with beautiful moments you’ll want to remember forever. Capturing these moments through photography is an essential aspect of your big day. However, choosing the right style of wedding photography can be a daunting decision. Two prominent styles often come into focus: candid and traditional wedding […]

Candid vs. Traditional Wedding Photography

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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 […]

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

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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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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 […]

3 Things That Can Affect Your Wedding Budget

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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

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

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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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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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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