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Photography tips & guides

Welcome to the resources hub designed to bring you one step closer to the photos of your dreams.

Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, hosting a special event, or seeking timeless portraits, you’ll find a collection of articles and guides to help and inspire you. Many contain specific tips and tricks on how to get the best photographs.

If there is a topic of interest not covered here, feel free to get in touch. Thank you!

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Weddings

A second first kiss midway down the aisle at this outdoor spring wedding at Ashley Ridge.

Wedding Color Schemes & Palettes

Wedding color schemes play a huge role in creating the best wedding photos. Here are five color tips and real-life palettes.

Wedding couple share their first kiss

The Perfect First Kiss Photos

Sometimes pressure makes some first kisses too quick to capture on camera. Get tips for picture-perfect wedding kiss photos.

Best large group photos like this one of a micro-wedding are often taken from a balcony.

Best Large Group Photos

Ten tips for how to get the best large group photos at your next wedding, mitzvah, family reunion, birthday party, or portrait session.

A newly engaged woman and her man shows off her engagement after her surprise proposal.

Getting Your Photos Published

Increase your chances of publishing your proposal or wedding photos in a wedding magazine or blog.

A pair of pearl and gold earrings reflects off a reflective dark surface in the bridal getting ready room.

Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Make sure you, your wedding party, and your guests look top-notch in photos. Must-have items!

A man holds the hand of his fiancée and leads her at Mount Falcon West, Colorado.

Photo Permits for Popular CO Sites

Find out which popular Colorado locations require permits for engagement and wedding sessions.

A young woman pours champagne into glasses set on a table after a wedding.

Best Wedding Champagne Toasts

The best wedding champagne toast tips including pro-photographer advice for top-notch images.

A motion-blur exposure of the bride and groom dancing creates swirls of purple, pink, and amber lights for a high-energy feeling.

Reception Dances and Photo Tips

Fun wedding reception dances keep the celebration alive and the dance floor buzzing.

A married couple on a couch with a cup of coffee looks through their photo album and smiles at the memories.

Why Print with A Photographer

Your photographer makes all the difference in taking your photos to the next level.

Online Wedding Resources

Engagement Sessions

A man and woman snuggle together in front of a tree during an outdoor winter engagement session.

Winter Engagement Photo Guide

A Complete Guide for capturing magical and romantic winter engagement photos.

When to Reschedule Winter Photo Sessions

Not sure if you should reschedule a winter session? Here’s when to do so!

Holiday cards like this one make a great way to show off your engagement photos.

What to Do with Your Engagement Photos

Challenged by what to do with your engagement photos? Here are 20 tips to get you started.

Events

A young woman with the Torah at the practice session before her mitzvah.

Tips for Best Mitzvah Photos

Tips for working with your photographer for getting the best bar and bat mitzvah photography at your event.

A young woman with the Torah at the practice session before her mitzvah.

Outdoor Event Planning: 7 Tips

Seven helpful tips to help with events held in warmer weather in the greater outdoors.

Portraits

An engaged couple kisses during their autumn photo session as their dog looks on.

Family Portraits with Fur Babies

Get great family portraits with dogs with these ten tips. Above all, remember your dog’s unpredictable nature is one reason why you love them.

A man, woman, son, daughter, and two dogs pose in front of hazy mountains for their outdoor family portraits.

Permits for Colorado Portrait Sessions

Find out which popular Colorado locations require permits for commercial photography, including couples and family sessions.

A large multi-generational group photo taken in a backyard in Littleton.

Best Large Group Photos

How to capture large group photos at your next portrait session.

Why Print with Your Photographer

Your photographer makes all the difference in taking your photos to the next level.

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