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How to Kick Ass at Engagement Photos

How to Kick Ass at Engagement Photos

Photographers and planners alike get so many questions from our couples about their engagement photos, and for good reason! Sometimes an engagement photo session is the first time the couple has had professional photos taken together and about 50% of the time, they want to use those photos for either save the date, their wedding website or other wedding gifts/keepsakes.

So this week I'm bringing you a special SPE blog edition from Washington DC based photographer Clarissa Villondo of Karlin Villondo Photography. Clarissa shares with us her most frequently asked questions and some tips so you can kick ass at engagement photos. 

Romantic Plum and Gray Fall Virginia Wedding at Westfields Marriott

Romantic Plum and Gray Fall Virginia Wedding at Westfields Marriott

These college sweethearts were a joy to work with. The couple met at UVA and moved to Northern Virginia together following graduation. Now, they have a new puppy, a new home that they're renovating together (luckily Brian works in construction) and are living their happily ever after following an October wedding at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, VA. 

2017 Upcoming Wedding Trends

2017 Upcoming Wedding Trends

Planning a 2017 wedding?

Looking for new and beautiful ways to tell your love story? 

Your wedding day should not only be beautiful, but unique to you, as a couple.

So, here are a few upcoming trends we see in 2017 to help you brainstorm for your own special day...

6 Tips + Tricks For The Perfect Venue

6 Tips + Tricks For The Perfect Venue

Looking for a venue is often one of the first things a newly engaged couple dives into. At the same time, it's one of the biggest decisions you'll make in the planning process.

When you start looking for that perfect venue, I encourage you to follow these 5 professional wedding planning tips + tricks.