Recent Wedding Articles

Top Ten Questions With Alison Conklin

Alison Conklin is a Fujifilm creator who has spent more than two decades capturing emotional, candid imagery for weddings, engagements, families, and editorial clients including Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, and Brides. She tells us what gear is indispensable, what she learned from Linda McCartney, and why instinct tops technical skill.

Why Following Wedding Photography Trends Might Be Hurting Your Career

Have you ever felt torn between staying true to your creative vision and jumping on the latest wedding photography trend? As a wedding photographer, it’s a dilemma I face daily. With the market constantly shifting—especially in a destination like Tuscany—it’s tempting to follow the trend of the moment. But what if I told you that blindly following trends might be the very thing that's holding you back from reaching your full potential as a photographer?

Essential Wedding Photos You Can't Afford to Miss

Capturing the right moments during a wedding day can make or break your confidence and the satisfaction of your clients. Knowing exactly which shots matter most helps you stay organized and ensures you're covering all the critical moments effectively.

How Many Wedding Photos Is Too Many?

Determining the right number of images to deliver for a wedding isn't just about hitting an arbitrary number. It’s about understanding what's truly valuable from the client's perspective and tailoring your gallery accordingly.

Essential Wedding Day Camera Settings

Getting your camera settings right can be the difference between capturing unforgettable moments or losing them entirely. Whether it’s the first kiss or the dance floor, wedding days offer little room for mistakes.

The Key to Sustainable Wedding Photography Marketing

Marketing a wedding photography business differs greatly from marketing other businesses. Weddings involve high emotion, significant expense, and one-time events, making client trust and connection crucial.

Hard Light Photography Tips for Wedding and Portrait Photographers

Most photographers are taught early on that soft light is the go-to for portraits, and hard light should be avoided whenever possible. But the truth is, the “best” lighting for a photo always depends on what the photographer wants to create.

Avoid This Scam That Preys on Photographers

If you’re a photographer selling your services or your work, either full-time or even as a side hustle, there’s an active scam going around right now that you definitely need to be aware of. The good news is that it’s easy to protect yourself against it if you know how it works.

Wedding Photography Trends Shaping the Year Ahead

Wedding photography trends are evolving fast, shaping how you might approach your work in the coming season. Understanding these changes can significantly impact your success and client satisfaction.

Fashion Forward: Wedding Photography Trends in 2025

As the wedding industry continues to evolve, so too does the art of wedding photography. From paparazzi style to classic portraits and true colors, top photographers share their key insights on trends shaping wedding photography in the upcoming year.

Direct Flash: When and How to Use It Effectively

Lighting can make or break a shot, and sometimes, bouncing flash or relying on ambient light isn’t an option. Dark venues, black ceilings, and outdoor night scenes demand a different approach. Knowing how to use direct flash ensures you’re never stuck in a situation where poor lighting ruins your images.

The Gear and Planning You Need for Wedding Photography

Wedding photography requires more than just showing up with a camera. From securing bookings to planning for lighting conditions, every step before the wedding day impacts your results. The right preparation ensures a smooth experience, minimizes surprises, and helps you capture meaningful images.

5 Things To Know Before Photographing Your First Beach Wedding

The romance of a beach wedding is undeniable, but so are the obstacles photographers face. Whether it’s harsh lighting, strong winds, or unexpected crowds, mastering beach wedding photography requires skill and adaptability.

Five Ways to Strengthen Your Brand When Business Slows

Most people panic when business slows down, but this time of year is an opportunity, not a setback. A slow season gives you space to refine your strategy, attract better clients, and strengthen your brand. What you do now will determine how successful your next busy season will be.

The Three Overlooked Skills Wedding Photographers Need

Being a wedding photographer isn’t just about mastering camera settings or posing techniques. The job demands serious physical and mental endurance, and if you’re not prepared, it can take a heavy toll. Long hours, high-pressure moments, and back-to-back weekends can leave you drained, impacting both your work and well-being.

Wedding Videographer Allegedly Scams 100+ Couples

More than one hundred newlyweds in the UK are caught in a nightmare after a wedding videographer allegedly took their money and failed to deliver on her promises. Police have arrested a 34-year-old wedding videographer on suspicion of fraud and theft following a flood of complaints from couples over missing wedding videos​

10 Tips and Ideas for Creative Wedding Photojournalism

Under the umbrella of wedding photography stands an approach to documenting weddings known as wedding photojournalism. While part of the wedding genre, wedding photojournalism leans more into its photojournalism roots, offering a more "hands-off" approach to capturing the moments of the wedding day.

How to Streamline Wedding Day Chaos With a Custom Timeline

Planning is critical on wedding days, and having a clear timeline isn’t just for planners. Writing your own timeline ensures you know exactly when and where you need to be to capture key moments. It also helps the couple stay informed and makes the entire day run more smoothly, leaving you free to focus on creating memorable photos.

5 Practical Tips to Boost Your Wedding Photography Business

The wedding industry is shifting, and it’s impacting how businesses book clients. Economic pressures like inflation have led couples to cut costs, making it essential for you to adapt your strategies. If your bookings are slowing down, small adjustments can make a big difference.

Lessons Every New Wedding Photographer Should Learn

When you’re starting out in wedding photography, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the details. The stakes feel high, and the learning curve can be steep. Lessons often come with time, but you don’t have to figure it all out the hard way.

10 Essentials Every Wedding Photographer Needs

If you're thinking of becoming a wedding photographer, or you've already started, you'll know it's a demanding role. So, in this video, Benj Haisch takes you through 10 essentials you'll need.
5 Tips You Need To Know To Be an Editing Master

When it comes to digital photography, I think editing is as important as the darkroom was for film photography. But now, we have a lot more tools at our disposal.