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941.351.8558 LEAVE A COMMENT BLOG THE WEDDING PHOTOS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS MAY 26, 2015 BY STUDIO FOUR Today, we take as many photos every two minutes as the global population took in all of the 1800s. But that won’t mean much if even one important shot from your wedding day is absent. So what can you do to prevent this from happening? Some brides opt for a detailed checklist of every single shot, from the mother of the bride fixing the veil to the father of the groom dancing with the flower girls. Others prefer to simply trust the photographer to discern which moments are the most important. The former route can end up turning artistic wedding photography into a stilted and mechanical process, while the latter can result in missing some truly important photos. With that in mind, sometimes an in-between approach — a list of some of the most important shots that’s not intended to be exhaustive — can be the best option. Here’s a quick list: Getting Ready Unless something really sentimental is happening (your mom giving you your grandmother’s earrings, etc.), you probably don’t need to script this part of the day too carefully. Contact Us FAQs Service Area Bride Review Investment About Galleries Blog Home Web page converted to PDF with the PDFmyURL PDF creation API!

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Hiring the professional and Wedding Photographer Tampa is the best decision that would be in favor of your precious wedding memories, so what are you waiting for? There is no need to worry about anything. If you want to find the best photographer then it is really very easy with the help of internet. Or if you don’t want to give your preference to the internet research then you can prefer directories for this purpose. There are so many photographers and if you will search for them then finding the best and professional photographer would not be really very hard task to do for you so what are you waiting for?

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BLOGTHE WEDDING PHOTOS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS

MAY 26, 2015 BY STUDIO FOUR

Today, we take as many photos every two minutes as the global population took in all ofthe 1800s. But that won’t mean much if even one important shot from your wedding day isabsent. So what can you do to prevent this from happening?

Some brides opt for a detailed checklist of every single shot, from the mother of the bridefixing the veil to the father of the groom dancing with the flower girls. Others prefer tosimply trust the photographer to discern which moments are the most important. Theformer route can end up turning artistic wedding photography into a stilted andmechanical process, while the latter can result in missing some truly important photos.With that in mind, sometimes an in-between approach — a list of some of the mostimportant shots that’s not intended to be exhaustive — can be the best option. Here’s a quick list:

Getting ReadyUnless something really sentimental is happening (your mom giving you your grandmother’s earrings, etc.), you probably don’t need toscript this part of the day too carefully.

Contact UsFAQsService AreaBride ReviewInvestmentAboutGalleriesBlogHome

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Wedding gown and tux on hangers, over a chair, draped on a bedpost, etc.Bride and bridesmaids doing hair and makeupBride getting into dressGroom and groomsmen getting dressedBride and groom separately on their way to the ceremony

Wedding Party PosesWedding party poses have a tendency to take up longer than you want them to, so try to keep it simple. You don’t need to use all yoursuper creative wedding poses at this point — remember, you’ll have plenty of time for more group wedding party poses at thereception.

The bride with each bridesmaid and the bride with all bridesmaidsThe groom with each groomsman and the groom with all groomsmenThe bride with all the groomsmenThe groom with all the bridesmaidsThe bride and groom with the flower girl and ring bearerThe bride and groom with the whole wedding party

Family PhotosKeep in mind that if you have family you want in the photos who aren’t in the wedding party, you should tell them in advance where andwhen you’ll be taking these shots.

Bride with her parents/stepparents/grandparents (individually and together)Groom with his parents/stepparents/grandparents (individually and together)Bride and groom with both sets of parentsBride with siblings or close cousinsGroom with siblings or close cousins

Bridge and Groom PhotosKeep in mind as you’re thinking about the portraits of the bride and groom that you’ll want to get some traditional shots as well — thekind your grandma will want to keep in her albums. Creative wedding photographers will be able to make these shots look updated andfun even though they’re not very out-of-the-box.

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The bride by herself (several poses)The groom by himself (several poses)Standing portrait of the bride and groom (both horizontal and vertical shots)The bride and groom stealing a kiss, dancing and having fun

Ceremony and ReceptionYour photographer will probably automatically get all the important shots during your ceremony. And the reception is the perfect timeto try out some goofy and fun wedding poses with all your friends.

Bride walking down the aisle; groom’s face as bride walks down aisleExchanging ringsFirst kissEntering the receptionFirst danceCutting the cakeBouquet/garter tossSigning the marriage licenseGetaway

Did you know that the photography industry employs about 224,893 people and has been growing (by about 0.7%) every year for thelast five years? Share in the comments how you’re searching through all those photographers for your perfect wedding photographer.

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HOW TO GET AWESOME BEACH WEDDING PHOTOS

APRIL 17, 2015 BY STUDIO FOUR

Around 2.5 million weddings are performed each year in the United States, and beachweddings are growing in popularity due to the casually elegant feel they lend to thisspecial day. But beach wedding photos are a somewhat trickier topic, and you’ll need to do

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a bit of advance planning if you want the photos of your oceanside wedding to turn outgreat. Here are five important wedding photo tips for getting beach wedding photos you’llwant to showcase for the rest of your lives together:

1. Get a Good PhotographerThis should go without saying, but it’s very important you choose a goodphotographer for your wedding. Even if that takes some time — there are anestimated 160,640 photography businesses in the U.S. currently — it will be worth it when you get those perfect photos of the bestday of your life. And if you want a beach wedding, it’s even more important that your photographer be technically skilled becausethe conditions at the beach (bright lighting, haze, wind, etc.) are challenging and must be properly countered with the rightstrategies and equipment. We’ve shared some tips for choosing a wedding photographer on this blog before, if you need someguidance.

2. Wear the Right ClothesIt’s hard to get good photos at the beach if the bride is weighed down by a heavy ball gown and the groom is sweating in a blacktux. If you’re choosing a nontraditional wedding location like the beach, it’s often best to get a little less formal with your attire, aswell.

3. Orient Away From the SunIt’s good for both your guests and your photographer if the wedding ceremony is set up such that the sun isn’t behind you(meaning the guests won’t be staring into the sun and the photographer won’t be shooting into the sun). If you’re not sure exactlywhat angle would be best, ask your photographer if it’s possible to walk around the area together and make a plan before thewedding day.

4. Time Photoshoots CarefullyTiming is very important when it comes to getting awesome photos at the beach. The light is harshest at noon, and softest in theearly morning or late afternoon. If you can’t plan your wedding so that the most important events are occurring during those (soft)times, consider planning either a first look or trash the dress session with your photographer to take advantage of the great lightbefore or after your wedding.

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5. Embrace the ChaosThe bottom line is that all the outdoor wedding tips in the world can’t control all the conditions at the beach, and your best shot atgetting great beach wedding photos is to embrace the spontaneous nature of an outdoor event. Come up with some creativewedding poses, grab your goofy shades and just have fun with it.

Did you know that today, as many photos are taken worldwide every two minutes as were taken in the whole 19th century? Share in thecomments what makes good photos stand out to you.

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WEDDING PHOTO TIPS: THE GOOD AND THE BAD

MARCH 24, 2015 BY STUDIO FOUR

As you’re planning your wedding, it’s likely you’ll be inundated with wedding photo tips. The problem isthat while some are good, others are really bad. Here’s some guidance on which ones to follow andwhich to dismiss:

Good: Consider a First LookMost couples try to take their photos in the space of a short cocktail hour, making for a hecticbride-and-groom photoshoot crammed in between the ceremony and reception. If you’re notsuperstitious about the groom seeing the dress before the ceremony, a first look session — inwhich the bride and groom meet for photos before the ceremony — can be a better option. Yourphotographer will still be able to capture the romance of your seeing each other for the first timeon your wedding day, but there will be much more time to actually enjoy the photoshoot.

Bad: Skip the Engagement SessionPeople looking to cut costs while working on their wedding budgeting often point to theengagement photo session as an unnecessary expense. But the engagement session isn’t justabout having nice photos of you as a couple to use on your save-the-dates and such; engagement sessions are the ideal way foryou and your husband- or wife-to-be to get comfortable in front of the camera together. That, in turn, will lead to better weddingphotos.

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Good: Have Fun With ItIf there are certain shots that are important to you, you should make a list of them and share it with your photographer inadvance. But beyond these classic shots, you can let spontaneity carry you. Try some fun wedding poses, or goofy props. As longas you get a few more composed shots to send to Grandma, it’s best to inject a little more of your unique personalities into therest of both your couple and wedding party poses.

Bad: Replace Your Wedding PhotographerThere’s no denying that weddings can be pricey. The wedding industry in the U.S. generates about $40 billion in revenueannually (the photography industry hits about $10 billion), and the average price of a wedding in the U.S. in 2012 was $28,400.But wedding photo tips that purport to save you money by eliminating an experienced professional photographer are almostalways leading you astray. Whether it’s a photo booth or disposable cameras on the reception tables, these alternate routessimply won’t provide you with the high-quality photos you want of the best day of your life to date.

Good: Have a Backup PlanGarden or beach wedding photos have a special quality to them, but weather is always unpredictable. Make sure you discuss analternate indoor location with your photographer in advance so that he or she will have the right lighting and other equipment tomake sure you look good even if your ideal outdoor backdrop doesn’t cooperate.

Do you have any other great wedding photo tips to share? Chime in below.

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5 TIPS THAT CAN MAKE YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS TURN OUT BETTER

FEBRUARY 24, 2015 BY STUDIO FOUR

As you’re planning and budgeting for a wedding, no task is more important than findingthe right wedding photographer. There are two main reasons for this. The first is simplythat there are so many photographers in business that it’s worth finding the right one andbooking him or her well in advance; there are about 160,640 photography businesses inthe U.S. employing 224,893 people, but quality varies and great photographers are often

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booked a year out. The second reason to put considerable effort into finding aphotographer is that photos are now more important in our lives than they’ve ever been.Today, the number of photos taken across the globe every two minutes exceeds thenumber taken in all of the 1800s. Photos have become an integral part of how we tellstories, and your wedding day is a story that deserves to be well told.

That said, there are several ways you can collaborate with your photographer, once you’ve found the right one, to make sure yourphotos turn out even better than you could have hoped. Here are five tips all couples should follow:

1. Do an Engagement or Save-the-Date SessionWe’ve all seen those horrifyingly cheesy or tooth-achingly sweet engagement shoots that are sure to end up on the AwkwardFamily Photos website someday. But that doesn’t mean you should shy away from an engagement or save-the-date shootaltogether. More than anything, this time allows you to get comfortable in front of the camera and helps your photographer workwith you on angles and “looks” that fulfill your expectations.

2. Get Your Photographer’s Input on TimingAlmost all weddings run behind schedule, and that’s because most couples who plan their own weddings have never organized awedding before. Talk to your photographer in advance, discuss the size of your wedding party, and get his or her guidance on howlong taking your photos will really take.

3. Use Traditional and Creative Wedding PosesIt’s good to use creative wedding poses, but keep in mind that getting too creative with crafty ideas from Pinterest could leaveyour wedding photos looking dated a few years down the road. The best solution is probably a balance; try some fun weddingposes (jumping, holding mustaches, high-fiving or whatever else tickles your fancy), but don’t forget some simple, traditionalposes for wedding pictures — the kind you’ll be able to send to Grandma to keep on the mantel.

4. Ask for Multiple Versions of Digital PhotosIf your photographer is applying post-processing effects or filters to your photos, ask if you can get the originals included as well.This will give you more flexibility in terms of choosing matching groupings (all color/BandW, for example) for albums and otherprojects.

5. Don’t Suggest or Settle for “Shoot and Burn”Because digital photography places an emphasis on post-processing and photographers take hundreds (sometimes eventhousands) of photos on a wedding day, it can sometimes take a while to get your photos back after the event. Even so, you

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shouldn’t settle for the “shoot and burn” route, in which the photographer burns you a disc of the images directly after the eventwith no editing. Corrected photos — think better lighting, removed photobombers and airbrushed zits — are worth waiting for.

Do you have any tips for choosing a wedding photographer or ideas for creative wedding poses to share? Chime in using thecomments!

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER (LONG POST)

DECEMBER 15, 2013 BY H

In the last 4 years the Wedding Photography industry has been flooded by shooterswanting to have a “weekend gig” with the idea of making quick, easy money.Technology has advanced in a way that cameras allow one to shoot in “auto” modegetting a pretty decent image and, after fixing the lack of visual value and impactby over-editing in photoshop, a client can be initially wowed, long enough to get theinvoice paid and carry on to the next weekend. By the time the couple realizes thatall they have are snapshots of the event instead of recorded real moments thatdocument their day, it’s too late. There are four important factors to consider whenhiring a wedding photographer. Three are unique only to the photographer andcannot be copied. The fourth element fluctuates due to many different variables. Let’s talk about each in the order of importance.

• First and most importantly is the personality of the individual who you will hireand invite as a guest to your wedding. These characteristics may not be the firstthing you think about when hiring a photographer, however, it will definitely be themost important factor in the decision-making process.

The first thing you need to determine is whether or not you like the images that thisparticular photographer has to show you. You will probably see 20-30photographers’ work online and narrow it down to 3-5 individuals who you will

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interview. It is definitely important to be intrigued or excited by the images aphotographer shows you but this is not always the deciding factor. What is? Personality. Now that you are meeting with the photographer face to face, thequestion you have to ask your inner self is: Do I like this person? Do I feelcomfortable with this person? Will my friends and family like him or her? Would Iinvite him or her to my wedding? Personality and character may not be the first thing you judge when interviewing a potentialphotographer but it is always a common thread that influences the final decision. You have to really like AND trust the person who willbe capturing your wedding images. You could find the Ansel Adams of wedding photographers, but if he or she bugged you in anywayand you are not totally honest with yourself, the only person who is going to suffer is you.

The bottom line is, if you don’t like your photographer for any reason, your wedding images and your memories are going to bereflected upon as if looking into a tarnished mirror.

• The second factor is extremely important and must not be ignored: REVIEWS REVIEWS REVIEWS! Nothing will tell you how aphotographer performs and delivers better than a past (recent) bride. There are a couple of sources for this, WeddingWire.com is themost visited and trusted website for reviews and comments on wedding vendors. One of its greatest features is that you can contact theposting bride directly with specific questions or advice. Here’s the link to access MY PERSONAL REVIEWS PAGE.

According to a survey ran by TheWeddingChannel.com, the number one regret married coupleshad is that they wished they would have invested more money on their wedding

photography.

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• The Third element and almost as equally important as personality is the photographers eye; the way he or she sees andcaptures the wedding day. This unique trait separates one photographer from the next. It is “the photographer’s fingerprint” no two arethe same. A photographer can copy another photographer’s style, but the fact is no two photographers see the same way. Whenlooking at different photographer’s work, take notice of how and what they see. Do the images move you? Are they unique anddifferent? Or do they look like every other photographer’s work you have looked at? Are they emotional? Do they tell a complete story?Are they artistic and creative? Are they real? Do the people look comfortable? Finally, out of all the photographers you met with, whoseimages did you gravitate towards the most and why? Usually, the answer to these questions will tell you who the right photographer isfor you.

• Finally, the last deciding factor is usually Cost. You spend hours if not days of your time interviewing photographer afterphotographer and now you have found the perfect one for you. Their images are amazing and he/she is the greatest person ever!However, your inner voice picked someone who is more than you budgeted for. What do you do? Ask yourself a few importantquestions. After the wedding is over, what am I going to have left? Answer: Your pictures. Everything else is going to be forgotten andonly remembered through your photographs.

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According to a survey ranby TheWeddingChannel.com, the number one regretmarried couples had is that they wished they wouldhave invested more money on their weddingphotography. Think about this, when the music is over,the food is gone, and flowers are dead, your weddingpictures are the only thing left to bring back thosememories and the irony is that most people spendmore on flowers or food than their weddingphotography. Your wedding album will last long pastyour wedding day and then passed down to yourchildren and grandchildren.

If your wedding pictures are important to you, don’tyou think wedding photography should have a place inyour budget where you give priority too? Shopping fora wedding photographer is like buying a house; you getwhat you pay for. In both cases the purchase and

decision to buy is based on emotion. Buying a little more than you can afford is always a wise investment that you won’t regret as longas you have put in the time to find the perfect one for you. With that said, it doesn’t mean there are not ways to get the most for yourdollar. One way is to buy all albums and products you might want up front as part of a package instead of buying a-la-carte afterwards. Another way is to make sure you understand what it will cost before AND after the wedding. Sometimes a photographer’s packagesappear to be less expensive at first glance, then after the wedding you get hit with add-ons you did not expect such as over time fees oradditional album design charges. Then you end up spending more money than you would have with a photographer who firstappeared to have been more expensive but everything was included in his package.

Don’t make the mistake of weeding out photographers because you called or emailed and asked forprices and then crossed them off your list because they exceed a certain dollar amount that youdetermined photography “should cost”. Finding the right photographer is much like discovering agreat restaurant. Let’s say you were to call around to ten different eateries and ask, “How much areyour meals?” If you never take the opportunity to meet the owner, taste the food or experience theservice, the ambiance and charm of the restaurant you cannot make an educated decision. All ofthese things make dining a great experience. Calling on the telephone and price shopping won’tgive you the same education as actually meeting the photographer in person or having a face to

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face conversation via Skype if you’re not in the same town.

Wouldn’t you feel better knowing you spent a little more on your wedding images because you lovedyour photographer and your wedding photographs were so amazing that you wanted them all inyour album vs. getting less than you imagined and end up spending more than you dreamed?

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TANA + DREW’S WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SUNRISE | SIESTA KEY, FL WEDDINGPHOTOGRAPHER

JULY 7, 2013 BY H

Tana and Drew’s wedding was last Monday during a heavy thunderstorm and we had to quickly resort to a “plan B”. The team at SunWeddings made it happen flawlessly, as usual, and it resulted in a beautiful intimate ceremony in a room with a dramatic balcony viewof the storm on the Gulf.Tana and Drew are from Ohio and were really looking forward to a destination wedding on the Gulf beaches. So we met on Thursday atsunrise and shot some awesome portraits in Siesta Key. Here’s a quick preview!

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