WedFog photographer Adam Perkins started his wedding photography career by shooting for a family member. He shares with us some excellent tips for brides to be in the Madison area.

My favorite venue to shoot at in Madison is the Capitol building. There are so many side and angels to explore it never gets old. Additionally I think it gives a sense of history and permanence within the photos; after all marriage should only happen once! My second favorite venue to shoot at is the Stoughton Opera House. The Opera house also has years of history along with the quite a few (But not as many as the Capitol) nooks and crannies for original photo opportunities. Not only that but where else can you get married on a Victorian styled stage in front of a dual level auditorium. Very stylish!

Read more about Adam right here.

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Have you considered and engagement session? Seattle wedding photographer Casey Karbowski tells gives you a few good reasons why you shouldn't rule one out.

an engagement session is an expression of your personality. Choose a location that tells something about the two of you. First dates, proposals, favorite hang outs, all of these can make great spots for the engagement shoot.

He also stresses the sessions are a great way to get to know more about how your wedding photographer works. Read More

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Congrats to Bob Decker one of our newest featured members. Bob has this to say for himself.

I truely love the entire day. During the typical event I get to play photojournalist, still life/food photographer and portrait artist. It's great to have a little variety in your work day. But if I have to choose a favorite part I think it has to be the short period alone with the bride and groom that I get to create romantic portraits. It's during that segment of the day that I get to direct a bit, pose a bit, and apply my knowledge of creative lighting techniques to make images that "Aunt Robin" and "Uncle Rob" can only dream of pulling off. It's such a rewarding feeling when you know you've capture that perfect portrait of the couple.

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Amy Gaerthofner of Wisconson wedding photography studio, Ardent Photography has written an article on the lastest trends in wedding photos for WedFog.

Day After sessions are one of the latest trends in wedding photography. Gone are the days of 'pre-bridal' sessions and worrying about getting your dress dirty. Brides and grooms can participate in a variety of fun, romantic and even sexy sessions after their actual wedding day. Sessions can be done one week, one month or even one year after the big day.

Read the full version of Amy's article and more. Emerging Trends in Wedding Photography

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The wedding photographer of course (this is a site run by wedding photographers afterall) but for some reasons that might not be apparent to you having never hired a wedding photographer before.

"Only your wedding photographer will be focused on you through all of it. To record the day’s events, we have to always be there…around…watching. Not in your face, in the background. Experience tells us when to expect things to happen, when to nudge them along and when to stay out of the way. We might take photos of your flowers, your table plans, your decorations, but we will always know where you are and when. Right up until it’s time to leave."

It's so true that many times your wedding photographer will be your best friend for the day. In his article Steve has a firm grasp on why this is. Read More!

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North Carolina's Crystal Coast offers wedding guests a multitude of activities...

There are a number of activities to entertain guests and members of the wedding party before and after the wedding. The Crystal Coast is known worldwide for both its off-shore and inshore saltwater fishing. There are many charter operations in the area. There are also several nice golf courses that are open to the public. Of course, being a resort community, boutique shopping opportunities abound. There are also a number of museums and educational attractions such as the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum, Fort Macon State Park, The History Place, and the NC State Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

Bob Decker goes on to say in his WedFog wedding planning article titled "North Carolina Crystal Coast: Close Enough to Drive but Far Enough to Escape" that having a wedding coordinator is almost indispensable.

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Photographer Julie Edwards has submitted a new article to WedFog entitled "Planning a San Diego Beach Wedding" and it's full of great tips like this one.

Be sure to check a tide calendar and sunset time before planning your beach wedding. For your San Diego beach wedding photos to look the absolute best, you want to plan to be on the beach about an hour and a half before sunset until just about dark. High noon on the beach is not the most comfortable light for you or your guests, nor the most flattering for photos.

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Tammy Warnock a WedFog member and owner of True Blue Photography and True Blue Intimates was recently featured interviewed by Bella Online about plus size boudoir photography. Bella online author M.E. Wood had this to say about Tammy's boudoir photography work.

Looking through Tammy's gallery images it's obvious she gives each model special attention (check out her blog for the latest images). They looked so relaxed in her presence. Every image is captivating and it has nothing to do with society's fluctuating standard of beauty. Their radiance is definitely coming through...

Tammy has also written an article for WedFog which you can find in our before the wedding article section above. Boudoir & Intimate Photography Tips

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