As photographers, there’s one phrase we hear over and over again. It goes like this: “I love your work so much, but we decided to go with someone else who was within our budget”. And I get it. I truly do. Everyone has a budget, some people’s are just more than others. I don’t profess to be the cheapest photographer around, so I expect to hear this phrase more often than not. But let me give you a few reasons why professional photographers who’ve been in business for several years cost what ... View Post
Featured: Bustld Triangle – Modern Love
Featured Styled Shoot: Love with a Modern Touch Raleigh is a special and exciting city. As a big swath of blue in a mostly red state, the capital of North Carolina is home to everything from the Governor's Mansion and NC Museums of Natural Sciences to the annual Hopscotch Music Festival and tons of conventions at our amazing convention center. Check out our feature at Bustld Triangle But even in this liberal-leaning capitol city we still encounter those who, sadly, aren't supportive of ... View Post
Myth Busting Series: Professional Hair and Make-Up Will Make Me Look Fake
"Using a professional Hair and Make-up Artist will make me look fake!" You have the pictures, you chat with the makeup artist, you sit down, and wait with anticipation. Thirty minutes pass and you are so anxious. She passes you the mirror and you look in horror. You don't even recognize yourself! You are orange, your eyes are rimmed in black goo and you are in complete shock! This is everyone’s fear when I meet them, I see it in their eyes. “I don't want to look too made up!” This is the ... View Post
Myth Busting Series: Pinterest – Friend or Foe?
Pinterest - Friend or Foe? How do you make sure your photographer understands your vision for your wedding photos? As a wedding photographer, I can tell you that any professional wedding photographer wants you to feel 100% confident in their ability to capture every important moment of your day. We also know that couples prioritize some moments and traditions higher than others. So what do you do? Make a Pinterest board full of things you’ve seen that you like? Make a long shot list that covers ... View Post
Myth Busting Series: Fake Cakes Are More Cost Effective than Real Cakes
Fake It or Make It? #1 Cake Myth: Fake cakes are more cost effective than real cakes. FALSE What are you asking for when you ask for a real cake? If you ask your baker to make you a ‘fake cake,’ you are asking this person to make something that is really not in their normal wheelhouse! Yes, fake cakes are often used at bridal shows and open houses, but these take much more time to make than a real cake. Cake ‘dummies’ are often made so that they last for years. Whether they stay on display in a ... View Post
Featured Event: Kate Aspen – A Gorgeous Green Baby Shower
Featured Event: Green Baby Shower When we found out back in January that we were expecting I knew I wanted to wait to find out the sex of the baby until the day it was born. Something about not knowing and not being in control made me at peace with all that came with being a parent! Bringing the hubby on board with that decision was a little more difficult! But once we picked names he was willing to let it be a surprise. Check out our feature at Kate Aspen August was a busy month for Rowan ... View Post
