Happy Wedding Wednesday!
Last month on the 14th, Stephanie April Photography, LLC, celebrated five years in business. So maybe let us look back over the previous five years.
On December 14, 2015, Photos by Stephanie, was created.
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June Special
Happy Wedding Wednesday!
June is HERE!
Do you know what that means? No? It’s our CEO and lead photographer’s birthday month! What does that mean?
June Special
For the month of June 2019, Stephanie April Photography, LLC, is offering a 25% off all Wedding and Elopement Collections, (including Building Your Own Collection.)
Inquiry before June 30, 2019, to receive our June Special, a signed contract and non-refundable retainer must be paid before your wedding date is locked in with Stephanie April Photography, LLC.
Don’t forget we offer payment plans on all our Wedding and Elopement Collections. Lock in our 2018 pricing. July 1, our new 2019 Wedding and Elopement pricing will go into effect. Plus they have brand new collection options. We are excited about our latest collections.
“Stephanie April Photography, LLC is very transparent and vulnerable with all our clients, after all, how can I expect to capture raw emotions, if we don’t mesh?”
If you like our images we’ve {capture} at previous weddings and engagement sessions, we want you entirely to reach out to us even if it’s just to ask some questions.
Stephanie April Photography is a DFW Wedding Fine Art Photographer that believes in {capture} Raw Emotions between Soulmates! Are you recently engaged? Congratulations! If you are looking for a bold and moody engagement + wedding photographer for your upcoming wedding, inquiry today!
YOU’RE ENGAGED… NOW WHAT? THREE THINGS TO DO ASAP
YOU’RE ENGAGED… NOW, WHAT? THREE THINGS TO DO ASAP
CONGRATULATIONS! You’re officially engaged. We know you have a ton on your mind and so much to think about… so we made this handy dandy post to help you navigate the most important things to do when you get engaged!
1. Set a budget and start figuring out what style you want your wedding to be.
This one might be the most stressful— wedding prices can add up quick! From the significant expenses like dress and venue to the little ones like table decor and favors, there are many costs to factor into your budget. The sooner you set a budget with your fiancee, the easier it will be to stick to it. Figure out your top three most essential expenses and go from there, prioritizing things and figuring out where you may be able to cut costs.
2. Pick a photographer.
There are SO many options you have when you’re deciding on a photographer. Usually, you’ll want to have the same photographer for your engagements and wedding, so this is one of the first choices you should make. Remember that you want to find someone who you mesh with— after all, you’ll be spending your wedding day with them and communicating a lot beforehand. Take time to find the right photographer and research what the average cost of wedding photography is in your area, so you know what to expect. Do some Google searches for photographers in your area and try to be as specific as possible. Other places to explore are Instagram (search #YourLocationWeddingPhotographers) and local wedding websites. Here in DFW, we have NorthTexasBrides.com and DallasBridal.com. We are a preferred North Texas Wedding Photographer. Here are some other things you need to think about and ask before officially choosing a photographer. For more advice, check out our blog post on picking a wedding photographer.
What style for your pictures?
Decide if you want someone who mainly focuses on getting “the pose,” or if you want a more documentary-style photographer. Both are great, and it’s just up to you to decide your personal preference!
What type of editing you prefer?
Some examples include a high-fashion look, dark & moody tones, and light & airy tones. Ask to see the photographer’s portfolio before booking to be positive their photos will be the right style for you.
ASK QUESTIONS! Do they have insurance, use contracts, and have a back-up plan in case they are suddenly unable to make it?
How much experience do they have photographing weddings?
Travel Fees
You might find your dream photographer, but they live somewhere else. That’s okay! Most wedding photographers travel and would love to {capture} your wedding even if you live in a different state or even a different country. Make sure if you find a photographer who will be traveling to you that you discuss travel fees and whether they’re included in the cost of the wedding.
Turnaround time
When do you want to get your wedding pictures back? Some photographers will have your wedding sent to you in a few weeks while others may take six months. Make sure you talk about this and are comfortable with the photographer’s answer before going forward. Remember: if you’re unhappy with the response now, you’ll be even more miserable when you don’t get your pictures when you want them.
Primary and second shooters
Will the photographer be the one photographing your day or will it be an associate? If they’ll be doing it, do they have an assistant or second photographer that will be working with them?
3. INSURE YOUR RING!
This is something many people don’t think of right away. Your ring is most likely your prized possession now, and you would be devastated if something happened to it. Luckily, there’s insurance for that! There are specific jewelry insurance companies, and many homeowners policies have the option of ring insurance for an additional cost as well. Generally, the rule is that ring insurance will cost $1-$2 for every $100. So, if your ring cost $5,000, your policy would cost $50-$100 a year to insure it. Talk to a few different insurance providers to find a policy that suits your needs. Some providers to check out are Jewels Mutual, Lavalier, Allstate, and State Farm. Remember to read the fine print before you sign anything.
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Stephanie April Photography is a Dallas Wedding Photographer that believes in {capture} Raw Emotions between Soulmates! Are you recently engaged? Congratulations! If you are looking for a bold and moody engagement + wedding photographer for your upcoming wedding, inquiry today!
For every first wedding booked for each month, will get their collection wedding album upgraded.
Four Questions You Should Be Asking Your Wedding Photographer
Happy Wedding Wednesday!
Four Questions You Should Be Asking Your Wedding Photographer
- How long have you been a photographer?
I have been an official business since 2014, but I started as a landscape photographer in 2005. - Do you have insurance?
Professional Photographers will protect not only themselves but also their clients, should anything happen.
I have liability and general coverage. - What is your Rescheduling Policy?
As an experienced photographer, I have a policy in place for when cancellations happen. Policies indicate that they have experience with different types of situations and have created policies accordingly.
For all portrait sessions, a client can reschedule their session one time, if notified 72 hours in advanced.
For wedding clients, I understand that weddings can be stressful, and be called off. Weddings can be postponed or canceled.
4. The Unspoken Question
Use your gut to judge the photographer’s personality. A photographer’s main job is to capture raw emotions. If your wedding photographer doesn’t mesh well with you and your soulmate, on either the phone or in person, chances are your soulmate and you will not mesh well with them at your wedding day and this awkwardness will show in your images.
I’m very transparent and vulnerable with all my clients, after all, how can I expect to capture raw emotions, if we don’t mesh?
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Stephanie April Photography is a Wylie Wedding Photographer that believes in {capture} Raw Emotions between Soulmates! Are you recently engaged? Congratulations! If you are looking for a bold and moody engagement + wedding photographer for your upcoming wedding, inquiry today!
For every first wedding booked for each month, will get their collection wedding album upgraded.
Capture on Your Big Day!
Happy Wedding Wednesday!
Capture on your big day
I am with you from the time you start getting ready for big day into the night of your reception. We cover Getting Ready, Ceremony and Reception, Family and Bridal Party Portraits, Wedding Day Details, and all of the Raw Emotions throughout your day.
My style is very photojounalist, while still doing pose family formals and bridal party portraits. I love being a fly on the wall, and willn’t be a distraction to you or your guest on your wedding day.
Dallas/Fort Worth Modern Wedding Photographer
I cover all of the events throughout your big day and will get all the little details that you and your soulmate worked so hard to put together for your beautiful day. If you want a particular image captured, please give a shot list before your wedding day, or pull me aside during your reception for a not-so-formal photo with your friends. On your wedding day, all you need to do is sit back and relax, because I’ve got your memories covered!
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Stephanie April Photography is a Dallas/Fort Worth Modern Wedding Photographer that believes in {capture} Raw Emotions between Soulmates! Are you recently engaged? Congratulations! If you are looking for a bold and moody engagement + wedding photographer for your upcoming wedding, inquiry today!
SAP Tribe
Happy Wedding Wednesday!
The First Day of Spring is finally here! You know what I mean! Well twice a year, on the first day of Spring and Fall is also called, Proposal Day!
I love to {Capture} Raw Emotion between Soulmates from saying “Yes!” to “I Do!” The Journey of Love is beautiful and stressful. Wedding planning can be pretty stressful. National Kiss your Fiance Day is for soulmates to take a pause from their hectic wedding planning, and relieve stress with kissing.
We know that last Wednesday, Facebook and Instagram was down. I realized that if social media goes down again, how will I be able to communicate with my Tribe. Please opt-in to my Newsletter Tribe, and get all the latest updates, sessions, and discounts.
International Day Happiness
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Stephanie April Photography, LLC is a Dallas Proposal Photographer that believes in {capture} Raw Emotions between Soulmates! Are you recently engaged? Congratulations! If you are looking for a bold and moody engagement + wedding photographer for your upcoming wedding, inquiry today!
For every first wedding booked for each month, will get their collection wedding album upgraded.