Being Thankful

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As Thanksgiving is over and 2020 is nearing its end, it is a great time to reflect on what I am thankful for. 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. With so much uncertainty and unknowns, it is sometimes hard to find positivity and have a good outlook. I would like to take a…

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Meet Matthew – Second Shooter

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Matthew has played a role in Captured In A Flash since 2013. He is my second shooter for big events, and he is my son! Working together has been a blessing because we can really get to know each other and each other’s styles. He is outgoing and adventurous and takes extra risks where I…

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Pandemic Wedding Planning

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Planning a wedding is stressful! It’s even more stressful when it’s during a global pandemic as we are currently experiencing. There are so many unknowns from one day to the next that even planning a date night can feel overwhelming. Here are a few tips we have picked up over the last few months to…

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Displaying your Wedding Photos: Part 2

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Now that you have your photos back from your photographer it is time to start thinking of displaying your wedding photos in a gorgeous way! Here are some of our favorite ways to display your photos. Lay Flat Book Our first favorite idea is to create an elegant lay flat photo album. There are many…

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Displaying your Wedding Photos: Part 1

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Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life! So much planning, thought and money goes into this big day when you commit your life to your partner. Every little detail is planned, down to the color of the napkins and the perfect ribbon to tie your bouquet. But after the wedding…

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Posing for Professional Photos

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Part of why some people get uncomfortable in front of a camera is because they do not know how to pose properly and show their best sides. There are a lot of do’s and don’ts when it comes to posing for professional photos. It is important to know what works for your body and face…

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Are you Camera Ready?

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We’ve talked about it before but being in front of a camera can be unnerving. It’s hard to feel like yourself when you are “posing” and trying to look your best for your wedding photos. Here are a few tips that we suggest to be ready for the camera and to make sure the best…

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Wedding Cake Traditions

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Wedding Cakes have been around since Medieval times. While they may not have been as fancy as they tend to be now, they were a traditional part of the wedding. Here are some wedding cake traditions for your wedding! Cutting the Cake Couples cutting the cake together symbolizes the first activity the couple completes together.…

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Wedding Bouquets

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Have you ever wondered why flowers are included in weddings? I hadn’t until a couple of days ago while going through past weddings that I had shot and started realizing how many different types of flowers there are. Flowers are literally a gift from Mother Nature. Wedding bouquets come in so many types of flowers…

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Wedding Ring Symbolism

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Have you ever wondered why we wear wedding rings? Other than the obvious reason of letting the world know that you are “taken”. Wedding ring symbolism is actually very meaningful and shouldn’t be taken lightly. It all comes down to eternal love, which is what we promise to our significant other when we say our…

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