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If you’re a beginner to intermediate wedding photographer and wondering what to outsource as a wedding photographer, this is the blog post for YOU!!! When to outsource So your first question is probably “but how do I know I’m ready to outsource?!” First of all, just know that it’s never too early to start, nor […]

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What to Outsource as a Wedding Photographer

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Looking for a northern California wedding photographer?! You’re in the right spot!!!  About Jocelyn and Nick Nick spent a lot of time in Spain with his mother’s family and Jocelyn spent a lot of time in Mexico in her parent’s hometown. Since they started dating, the two have also spent tons of time traveling to […]

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These Hawaii family photos are the dream Waikiki vintage vibes!!!! Amanda and her family live on the North Shore of Oahu so they have plenty of everyday photos in remote areas of the island. For their family photos, they opted for the height of iconic Waikiki photos to capture the hustle and bustle of the […]

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Hawaii Family Photos

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Wondering when to book a wedding photographer?! This is going to break down the timeline from when to book your photographer to sending out your save-the-dates!! So first of all, CONGRATULATIONS on getting engaged!!! That’s so dang exciting. If you’re anything like me, wedding photos are your top priority!! They are the only tangible memories […]

When to Book a Wedding Photographer

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Wondering how to come up with the list of wedding family photos and looking for wedding family photo ideas? As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen all sorts of different combinations. From only having immediate family members in formal family portraits to extensive extended family combinations!! So what’s right for you? Every family is different so […]

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Wedding Family Photo Ideas

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This is for anyone looking for how to give a toast at a wedding!! I’m no expert, however, I’m a wedding photographer who has listened to tons of wedding speeches over the years! There are several things that amazing toasts have in common and I want to share that with you here!! Length of the […]

How to Give a Toast at a Wedding

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I decided I wanted to become a Northern CA wedding photographer through my own wedding experience as a bride!! I had always loved capturing candids of people even just on an iPhone!! However, getting my own photos done at my engagement shoot is what made me realize this was absolutely for me!!! First of all, […]

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Guide to Photographing a Wedding Day Here are 7 wedding photography tips for beginners in preparation of their first wedding day!! What gear to pack that morning!!! Bring three cameras with you!!! Always have two pro level cameras and the third one can be a consumer level as a backup! Make sure each of the […]

Wedding Photography Tips

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If you’re looking to have a Sacramento garden wedding you need to see Maren and Tyler’s gorgeous wedding at the Gardens at Sutter Creek. It’s a total hidden gem that makes you feel like you’re in a tropical paradise, hidden garden oasis, and rustic barn setting all while feeling extremely cohesive. This venue had it […]

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Sacramento Garden Wedding

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Should you have a wedding first look? Below are the pros and cons, and even some alternative ideas!! Wedding First Look: The Pros Private moment for just the two of you! It’ll be one of the only moments you’re alone the entire day!! If you’re worried about crying too much during the ceremony or just […]

Wedding First Look

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