Photography Castiel: Wedding Tips

Hey everybody! 
 
From time to time, I have something important to say (believe it or not)... now is one of those times. 
 
Over the past two weeks I've had to turn away 10 Arkansas brides because we weren't available for their date. Double SADFACE! Here's the problem: with Pinterest, brides are planning their dream wedding more and more in advance, and they aren't afraid to ask us to come to them to photograph their wedding no matter where they live. Our wedding photography business, which used to primarily shoot NW Arkansas and Little Rock, has expanded to all over the country because we are ALL OVER PINTEREST! (yay!) Obviously, I can only be in one place a day, so it only takes one bride -- from anywhere in the U.S. -- to steal a date away from an Arkansas bride. 
 
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Spring/summer for Benfield Photography looks like this (in this order): 
Los Angeles, 
Hot Springs, 
Louisiana, 
NWA, 
Texas, 
Little Rock, 
Texas, 
Missouri, 
Savannah GA, 
NWA, 
Kansas City, 
NWA, 
Cali, 
Mexico, 
Vermont, 
Houston TX. 
 
And we're already booked up for October 2014 for those Pinterest brides who are really planning ahead! 
 
The moral of this story isn't to book us before you get engaged (though, it happens more than you think!), it's to book us AS SOON AS you get engaged... yes, maybe even before the venue! If you're like me, pictures are... like... the NUMBER ONE thing! I'd rather have amazing pictures and not have my number one choice of date (what's a date, anyway???), or location (good photography can elevate locations!), rather than a great place and a 2nd or 3rd rate photographer. Agree?  
 
Okay... off my soapbox now. Love ya, mean it! 
 
Talk to you soon, 
Dale

Hey everybody! From time to time, I have something important to say (believe it or not)... now is one of those times. Over the past two ...

<a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/bloggerDale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="150" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/bloggerLauren.jpg" width="800" /></a> Hey everybody! In the midst of getting your hair done and your nails done many brides forget to eat. I think it also has a lot to do with nerves and food is the last thing on your mind. Despite everything else going on, remember to eat before you put your dress on. Also, make sure you grab some of the awesome food you are serving at your reception. If you don't you only end up that much more exhausted by the end of the day! It's also a good idea to eat a few healthy snacks or a healthy breakfast before the ceremony. This way you keep your energy level up without feeling bloated before your big moment. Here's a sweet moment from a Shreveport wedding that Jessica and I shot. Their wedding planner had plates ready for them when they arrived at their reception. They took a moment to eat alone so the chance wasn't taken away by guests and mingling once they made their entrance into the reception. We will chat more about the importance of a few minutes alone in another wedding tip post! <a href="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/shreveport_wedding_arkansas_photographer_008.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://www.benfieldphoto.com/13Blog/shreveport_wedding_arkansas_photographer_008.JPG" /></a> Later friends! Hope this was helpful! ~ Lauren Thanks for stopping by! I've updated the blog every single day since 2008 (over 4 years), so be sure to come back tomorrow! 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Hey everybody! In the midst of getting your hair done and your nails done many brides forget to eat. I think it also has a lot to do with n...