Ever felt the need to do the old “irish goodbye” and ghost someone you inquired with about their services? If you’re stressed that sending a polite email will be harder than filing your taxes, 😅 you’re not alone—but hey, we’ve got your back (and your funny bone). This tongue-in-cheek guide offers 11 hilariously over-the-top ways to say, “Thanks, but no thanks,” from hiring a singing telegram to skywriting your rejection. Grab a coffee, have a laugh, and discover why a simple message can go a long way. 📩✨

Your wedding day is naturally one of the best days of your life. It consists of all of the little (and big) things that represent you as a couple, a day for all of your friends and loved ones to enjoy and one that you’ll remember forever. There are so many aspects that you need to focus on in order to bring it all together though, which is why this can be such a stressful period for brides too.

Hiring a wedding planner can make this joyful time a little easier on your nerves. Here are a few reasons why you should consider hiring a professional planner: 

It’s only natural to want to get to all the exciting stuff when you finally find a photographer, but taking a closer look at your wedding photography contract is the first essential step. As a legally binding agreement, it’s important you know what to watch for, what policies you should see outlined, and why it matters when things don’t go perfectly as planned.

Most people think that because they’re good at managing their schedule in their everyday lives, that they can easily estimate how much time they need to book their photographer on their wedding day. Use these questions and checklist to make sure you schedule your day as smoothly as possible.

If someone tells you they’re a photographer, you probably have a mental image formed by a previous interaction at a wedding, or perhaps with your mom at last year’s family portrait session. But did you know there are actually many specialties in the field of photography that most don’t realize? Here we’ll explore their differences and why you might hire one or the other based on your need and personality.

Nearly everyone has some aspect of their appearance that they don’t love. This is where professional retouching comes in. But understanding the different levels of retouching available, knowing what to ask for, and figuring out how far you even want to go, can sometimes be a subjective target. Here are a set of images showcased with both a Basic, Medium, and Advanced Retouch, to serve as an example for your own portraits.

When you’re considering photographers for your wedding, family portrait, or other photo needs, one of the first things you’re going to realize is that all photographers have their own unique style. Because it has such a profound effect on not only how you relive the moment, but also how you display and enjoy the images later, it’s important to understand style and how it affects you.

When you’re considering photographers for your wedding, family portrait, or other photo needs, one of the first things you’re going to realize is that all photographers have their own unique style. Because it has such a profound effect on not only how you relive the moment, but also how you display and enjoy the images later, it’s important to understand why it’s important to get this one critical element right in the beginning.

I asked my professional photographer colleagues from around the country one simple question: “What do you wish your clients knew before they hired you?” and the results were interesting, humorous, and in some ways reaffirming. Here’s what they had to say:

Whenever I have a family contact me about a portrait session, after receiving the packages and pricing, I often will have the discussion with clients about the differences between the types of sessions I offer. Instead of trying to describe the variation of images from each location and session length, I thought it would be easier if I just showed you!

If you’re in the process of researching photographers for your wedding, you have probably come across the options for “Photo Assistant”, and “Second Shooter”, and you may be wondering what the differences are, and do you need to worry about booking one or the other?

Not all digital files are created equally. When hiring a professional photographer, you will often receive your images in several formats, and they all have their place, depending on your needs. Learn more about the difference between Digital Proofs and Printable files at various sizes.

When it comes time to choose the perfect location to ask the love of your life to marry you, there are a lot of options in Key West! If you’re planning to pop the question and want to set up a surprise engagement session, undercover proposal shoot, or similar moment that your significant other is not expecting, then in addition to booking your photography to capture the moment, you’ll need to think about the perfect location.

Throwing a wedding in your home city is one thing, but throwing it in a different state, country, or on an island like Key West is another. Destination weddings have become a popular way for brides and grooms across the globe to celebrate some place different and give guests a ceremony they’ll truly never forget. However, planning and hosting a wedding outside of where you live does come with its challenges.

 You’ve booked your Family Portraits, but now you realize you have no idea what to wear. Here are a few recommendations for what to think about as you plan for your shoot to help you look your best.

After getting every hair into place, slipping on the dress that was truly "the one", and matching it with the perfect shoes, you want to take a few minutes on your wedding day to let your photographer capture some stunning bridal portraits of you. Gone are the days of stuffy poses and dead stares.  Today's bridal portraits are fresh, romantic, and sometimes even a little sexy.

You may have heard photographers talk about “the golden hour” - that time of day when they love to shoot - but have you ever wondered why? Yes, the warmth of the light (from which it gets its name) is one reason, but there are many more factors that make scheduling an outdoor photo shoot later in the afternoon a good choice!

We’ve all been there: trying to plan a nice family outing, trying to make memories, and the youngest in our entourage have other plans. Thankfully, when you’re working with a portrait photographer who is accustomed to working with children, you need not fear.

Depending on how much printing you intend to do and how much editing you prefer on your photos, you may find in some cases it makes more sense to have your photographer do it. This will guide you through from both a cost and logistics perspective.

When you receive the link to your gallery, you're going to no doubt be excited to see and share your photos.

Usually the next question we get, “What do we do next!?”

While we are always here and willing to help walk you through the process one-on-one, this Video Series was designed to take the guesswork out of the gallery viewing and portrait buying process, so enjoy!