Tips and Tricks

By now, you’ve probably heard me say that your high school senior portrait EXPERIENCE is an investment. Not only is it a financial investment for your parents, but it’s also an investment of your time. To help you spend your time more efficiently, I’m providing a comprehensive list of tips to help you prepare for your senior photoshoot with me!

Before we book our shoot together (about 3-6 months in advance), you’ll have thought about the following things already:
What season your want your shoot to take place (keeping yearbook deadlines in mind).
How many outfits you want to be photographed in.
How long your photoshoot will last to accommodate your wardrobe changes.

Now you need to do the rest of your senior photoshoot prep!

3-6 Weeks Before Your Senior Photoshoot:

1. Decide where you want your senior photoshoot to take place. I have a great list of locations if you don’t have a spot in mind.
2. Assemble your outfit inspiration (hello, Pinterest) & begin to shop.
3. Research and book your hair and makeup artists if you haven’t already added this service on to your session with me.
4. Decide if you want to bring props to your senior photoshoot.
5. Begin a teeth whitening regimen if desired.
6. If you wear glasses – I HIGHLY recommend getting contacts if you don’t already, even if it’s JUST for this senior photoshoot. If you feel like you look “weird” without your glasses, consider purchasing your frames (or similar ones) without lenses. Lenses of any sort = glare. Transition lenses = sunglasses.

1 Week Before Your Senior Photoshoot:

1. Make sure to drink lots of water! It helps clear your skin and moisturizes your lips.
2. Liberally apply chapstick throughout the week – especially if you are on specific acne medications.
3. Launder, iron and hang your outfits.
4. Gather your accessories in bags and hang them up with their corresponding outfits. I also recommend keeping your shoes in a bag with your outfit so you don’t forget them!
5. Get lots of rest (reduces puffy eyes, of course).

1-2 Days Before Your Senior Photoshoot:

1. Gals: Prep your hair & skin as your hair and makeup artists have instructed you to do.
2. Gals: Get your nails done (pampering time!), or paint your nails yourself (I recommend clear polish at minimum). Guys: trim and groom your nails!
3. Eat healthy, nutrient-rich meals so your skin is in tip-top shape. Avoid greasy foods and starchy carbs (to reduce bloating).
4. Gather and clean props (dust your musical instruments, give your doggie a bath, wash your car).
5. Sleep well the night before your session. Try meditation if you haven’t been sleeping well in general. I recommend the Calm app!

THE BIG DAY:

1. Give yourself lots of time to get ready.
2. Make sure you groom your eyebrows/facial hair long before your hair & makeup session starts.
3. Eat! Again, make sure the foods you eat this day are nutritious, but filling. Bring water & a snack to your senior photoshoot.
4. Bring flip flops/slippers to walk from spot to spot if your photoshoot shoes are uncomfy.
5. Bring your bag of makeup with your for any necessary touchups – especially lip gloss!
6. Be happy! It’s time to have some FUN!

As a Tahoe and Reno high school senior photographer, I often get asked a LOT of questions surrounding the ins and outs of a senior photoshoot. Among those questions are always:
What should I wear?
Where should we shoot?
What do I bring?

No worries, fam – I am here to help with a list of do’s and don’t with wardrobe tips and LOADS MORE for your high school senior portraits.

Reno Senior Photo Session Tips from Fifth and Chestnut Photo Co.

SENIORS! I hope you’ll find this FREE GUIDE helpful in planning your high school senior portraits. Please reach out to me with questions or input…I am always here to help!

DO wear something that comfortably expresses your personality.

DO think about what you AND your family will being doing with the photos. Of course you’ll be posting them on Instagram. But you probably want them to mesh well with your family’s interior design preferences as well. OR stand out, depending on what you’re going for. If your family’s home decor and design is classic and elegant – will your photoshoot at a downtown Reno location with tons of graffiti fit in seamlessly if your parents put your pictures up on the wall? It’s just something to consider!

DON’T forget about shoes, hair and accessories. You will be photographed from head to toe! So make sure your nail polish isn’t chipping (on fingers AND toes)! That’s something that’s VERY difficult to photoshop (and often times impossible), so don’t let it ruin your favorite photos!

DO buy new outfits if you wish, but be sure to “test” the outfit beforehand so you know whether or not it’s truly comfortable in any position! Play around with accessories to see how you can really work your outfits, too!

DON’T wear something you can’t comfortably sit down in. You don’t want all of your photos to be stiff upright standing shots. Comfort is key. If you don’t feel comfortable, you won’t look comfortable.

DON’T expect your transition lenses in your glasses to be clear outdoors – they are sunglasses outdoors! Consider wearing contacts, or put your glasses away for your session. Even non-transition glasses have their own set of issues (hello, glare).

DON’T wear baseball caps – they will create harsh shadows over your forehead & eyes. Part of what makes a great portrait of you is seeing your eyes! By all means, bring hats as accessories, but don’t plan on wearing a hat for the entirety of your senior session.

DO consider the time of year and location of your shoot. If you’re getting senior photos done in the fall, think of colors that compliment orange, yellow and red. If choosing springtime, think about color that compliment green and pretty pastels (a variety of flowers will be in bloom). Are we shooting at the colorful West Street Market? If so, neutral colors like gray and white are awesome there.

DON’T wear TINY patterns (small checkerboard/ houndstooth etc), because they don’t photograph well. Neither do large graphics that wrinkle up in certain positions, becoming unreadable (logo t-shirts). Other things that don’t work are: thin straps, huge blocks of bright red & pink (and neon colors), too many matching colors and LOTS of black/white. It’s better to have contrasting/complimentary colors. Neutral colors as a base (like denim, khaki, gray, white etc) work great with pops of colors brought in through accessories and layers of clothing (jeans, a yellow tank and a white cardigan, for example). Bringing different accessories is a fun, easy & quick way to liven up your look – jewelry, scarves, jackets etc.

DON’T bring more than two outfits unless you book the appropriate length shoot for the number of outfits you want. Changing looks takes a lot longer than you might think, so plan in advance and book more than 1 hour if you want more than one outfit change during our shoot.

DO bring props! Props bring your personality to to forefront of your photos. Some examples are balloons, an instax camera…or your car! Pick something that really expresses your interests or what’s going on in your life at this moment.

DO rely on a professional makeup artist & hairstylist to highlight your beauty. Pretty, pretty please! I can even arrange this FOR YOU. I have seen so many times first-hand how pro hair and makeup make such an incredible difference in someone’s confidence. Contact me for my hairstylist and makeup artist recommendations.

DO visit my Pinterest Senior Inspiration board for outfit and color ideas.

Phew, that should cover it! I hope this article helps prepare you for your senior photoshoot with and that you LOVE your photos when you see them for the first time. Below are some examples the tips above in action!

And hey, if you’re ready for a senior photo experience of a lifetime, reach out to me to book YOUR amazing experience today!

As a Reno headshot photographer, I often get asked “what should I wear for my professional headshots?” So I am here to help with a list of do’s and don’t with wardrobe tips and more for your Reno headshot photography session.

Headshot Photoshoot Tips

DO think about how you will be using your headshot when you make your styling decisions. Will you be including your headshot alongside many others for speaking engagements? Does it need to stand out, or fit in? Does your company have specific requirements for your headshot? Know the answers to these types of questions when you are getting your wardrobe ready!

DO wear something that comfortably expresses your personality while still maintaining the necessary level of professionalism in your specific field or industry.

DON’T forget about shoes, hair and accessories. Despite the fact that these are called HEADshots, you could potentially be photographed from head to toe! Speaking to females here – make sure your nail polish isn’t chipping (on fingers AND toes if you are wearing shoes that show them)! That’s something that’s VERY difficult to photoshop (and often times impossible), so don’t let it ruin your favorite headshots.

DO buy a new outfit if you wish, but be sure to “test” the outfit beforehand so you know whether or not it’s truly comfortable in any position! You should be able to comfortably sit down in your outfit. You don’t want all of your photos to be stiff upright standing shots. Comfort is key. If you don’t feel comfortable, you won’t look comfortable.

DON’T expect your transition lenses in  your glasses to be clear outdoors – they are sunglasses outdoors! Consider wearing contacts, or put your glasses away for your session.

DON’T wear baseball caps or other hats unless it is part of your persona (and acceptable in your headshots) – they will create harsh shadows over your forehead & eyes. Part of what makes a great portrait of you is seeing your eyes!

DO consider the time of year and location of your shoot. If you’re getting your outdoor headshots done in the fall, think of colors that compliment orange, yellow and red. If choosing springtime, think about wearing pastels. However – since these are your professional headshots, again make sure that the colors you choose compliment the level of professionalism you are trying to convey. For headshots, I tend to love jewel-toned colors any time of year (deep purple, emerald green, royal blue etc) and pastels in the spring.

DON’T wear all black. Unless you really want to – your style is up to you, of course! But black is a very common color for headshots, and you typically want your headshot to stand out and show your individuality.

DON’T wear small patterns (checkerboard/ houndstooth etc), because they don’t photograph or print well. Neither do large graphics, thin straps, extremely bright colors (especially red, pink and neon shades).

DO rely on a professional makeup artist & hairstylist to highlight your beauty. If you’ve booked my premier headshot package WITH hair & makeup styling, I will coordinate the services with the artists.

DO visit Pinterest and search headshot images to get outfit ideas. If getting hair & makeup done, provide your artist with style inspiration! Also make sure to consider how “done up” you wish to be in your headshots. Make sure to convey all those details to your artist so you get the look and style you want!

That’s it! All my do’s and don’ts for your headshot portrait session look. I hope this article helps prepare you for your session and that you LOVE your new headshots. Below are some examples of headshot portraits – maybe some of them will inspire your look!

As a wedding vendor that couples choose early in the game, I speak with many couples who have just gone through one of the most daunting tasks of the wedding planning process – ceremony and reception venue selection. It’s a stressful decision because most of your wedding plans will hinge on your venue’s look, terrain, and amenities. After all, if you want an outdoor patio wedding with a summer picnic feel, you’ll have to find the venues that fit the bill. On the flip side, if you want an elegant black-tie affair where all the ladies wear heels – you might not want a grassy lawn reception.

But how do you know what location & venue will fit your vision when you just started planning this whole shindig? You’re probably not quite sure which type of venues you should visit. Maybe you’re not even entirely sure what your vision is! The options can be overwhelming! Surely, you don’t want to waste your time looking at venues that don’t end up fitting your needs and vision. Because let’s face it, wedding planning is tough as it is.

How to Choose a Reception Venue

Well, WeddingWire is here to save the day! They created this fantastic “Which Wedding Reception Venue is Right for You?” QUIZ to guide you in the right direction. I actually took this quiz and got “Beach Wedding.” Score! Because Lake Tahoe is just around the corner from me, touring venues on the water would be an excellent start. But alas, I am already married to my wonderful husband, Matt. We actually didn’t opt for a beach wedding back in 2011 because we chose an in-between point for our families in Northern California and Nevada. Therefore, we got married at the Empire Mine State Park in Grass Valley. We adored our venue because it fit our vision for our wedding, which was a laid back summery picnic-style BBQ. Mmmm cornbread. I digress.

However, if I got married in Reno/Tahoe, a beach wedding would have been right up my alley! Ya know, I really enjoyed taking this quiz even though I’m already married, haha! The last question of the quiz asked what color scheme I am most drawn to, and “mint and peach” was an option – which happened to be my actual wedding colors. That color scheme is really gorgeous for a beach wedding!

So, let me give you some tips on selecting your wedding reception venue, while we’re on the subject! In fact, I have a couple easy-to-follow steps to choose your venue (after you figure out what type of venue you want to be married at with WeddingWire’s awesome quiz, of course)!

Five Easy Steps to Choosing your Reception Venue

Step One: Write down your basic needs. Think about your guest count, whether you want an indoor/outdoor setting, and about how many miles away from a certain city you want to limit your search to.

Step Two: Start your search online with those basic needs in mind. WeddingWire makes it easy to do this part! For example, if you want to get married in Lake Tahoe with a guest count of approximately 150 guests, at an historic location with a covered outdoor setting – WeddingWire will show you the venues that match that criteria!

Step Three: Call and schedule in-person tours with top venues that fit the bill based on your basic requirements. If you email, you’ll have to go back and forth with the event coordinator to schedule a time that works for everyone, whereas a call will get right down to it. At these in-person tours, you will meet the coordinator and get in-depth information.

Step Four: Come to your venue tour prepared with questions. One question I had to ask (since we got married in a park) was: what’s the bathroom situation? Can you imagine if I had not asked about bathrooms?! I may have been forced to work out some porta-potty magic at the last minute. Granted, most coordinators are nice enough to give you an incredible amount of info that you didn’t even know you needed. They are super amazing like that. But still, being prepared is never a bad thing. As a result, you will feel comfortable with the decision you make!

Step Five: Book your venue! Take your time to make the right decision, but definitely be aware that venue availability is always limited. So, check the available dates – confirm with your closest family and friends on which dates are going to work with the people you HAVE to have at your wedding. And then get that venue on the books!

Start the Hunt for Your Wedding Reception Venue

So, where are you getting married? WeddingWire is a great resource for you whether you’re getting married in NYC, Chicago or LA (and beyond, of course). One of the biggest reasons why is that it places a bunch of venues in front of you all at once. In fact, I searched for venues in Grass Valley using WeddingWire for my own wedding! And I can only imagine the amazing venues that exist in New York City or Chicago. I bet there are some amazingly chic options!

If you just recently started your wedding planning journey, make sure to take WeddingWire’s awesome little QUIZ to see which wedding venue might suit your vision (even if your vision is only starting to take shape)!

Also, please make sure to come back here and tell me what your result was in the comments!!

Fifth and Chestnut Photo Co. is a Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer team. We shoot weddings in Northern California & Northern Nevada. We also travel! If you want an experienced, talented and professional Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer, contact us and find out how our Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer team will capture your day in a genuine and beautiful way.

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Part of my services as a Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer, and a Reno/Tahoe Portrait Photographer, is to schedule and plan photoshoots, create custom wedding timelines, invoice customers at appropriate times and send out info at certain points along the process – among MANY other tasks. Some tasks are easy to do by nature, but for others, I need reminders to keep me on-schedule.

As a mom and wife, I’m in charge of many additional things…too many to list, in fact. A bulk of those tasks stem from managing our finances and the budget for my business and our family, and I keep track of things like special events, doctor’s appointments and the oh-so-time-consuming-but-extremely-invaluable Taekwondo lessons/tournaments/testing for our oldest kid.

The most important tool in my kit for staying on top of the many things I need to do, is my Emily Ley Simplified Planner. Up until January of 2016, I was using a generic monthly planner, and in the back, I had a LONG running list of to-do items. Not only was it kind of boring and failing at keeping me on-task, but it wasn’t particularly pretty or representative of my brand either.

I had been stalking Emily Ley on Instagram and decided to take the plunge and try out her Simplified Planner for 2016. I didn’t realize at the time how truly different this planner was. I chose the Daily Edition in “Happy Stripe” and I started utilizing the daily pages, which have the following sections: Today, To Do, Dinner and Notes. It also has a monthly spread, where you can get an overview of your whole month.

At the top of each day is an inspirational quote, which I have really grown to enjoy about these daily pages. I love them as well because I have plenty of room to write out the day’s schedule by hour (6am-9pm), a to do list I can actually tackle in one day, and a place to plan dinner and write some extra notes. Sunday’s daily page has a weekly prep section which asks you to plan meals for the week ahead, tidy up, write down appointments/to dos for the week and “fill your tank,” which are all excellent tasks for a Sunday afternoon (if I’m not photographing a wedding or portrait, that is).

If you were to ask me to review my Simplified Planner, I would say this: I simply ADORE my Simplified Planner. It’s pretty, super functional, great quality and fun to use. More importantly, though – the daily pages have made my to-do list so much more manageable. Now that I can break things down into daily to-dos, this planner actually keeps me on-task and ahead of the game most of the time. Emily Ley just released her 2016-2017 Academic Daily Simplified Planner in the cutest covers, ever! I’m waiting for her calendar year version release in the fall because my current Simplified Planner in Happy Stripe covers me until January, but I hope I can get the Fancy Floral cover at that time. It’s SO ME!

Fifth and Chestnut Photo Co. is a Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer and Reno Portrait Photographer. We are also lovers of art, simplicity, and organization! We hope that any products we review or showcase can enrich your life as they have for us. If you’re on the hunt for a Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer or Reno Portrait Photographer, get in touch!

How cute is this family of five in their coordinating color scheme of yellow, white and blue?! This is a PERFECT example of a great family wardrobe to stand apart from the setting. Keep reading to find out how to achieve this for YOUR family photo shoot!

As a family photographer in Reno / Tahoe, I often get asked “what should we wear?” So I am here to help with a list of do’s and don’t with wardrobe tips and more for your family portraits.

DO wear something that comfortably expresses your personalities.

DO think about where these photos will hang on the walls in your home. You want them to fit in seamlessly with your interior design and decor – or stand out, depending on what you’re going for. My home decor is super eclectic so I have some freedom to be eclectic with wardrobe, too.

DON’T forget about shoes, hair and accessories. You will be photographed from head to toe! So make sure your nail polish isn’t chipping (on fingers AND toes)! That’s something that’s VERY difficult to photoshop (and often times impossible), so don’t let it ruin your favorite photos!

DO buy new outfits if you wish, but be sure to “test” the outfit beforehand so you know whether or not it’s truly comfortable in any position!

DON’T wear something you can’t comfortably sit down in. You don’t want all of your photos to be stiff upright standing shots. Comfort is key. If you don’t feel comfortable, you won’t look comfortable.

DON’T expect your transition lenses in  your glasses to be clear outdoors – they are sunglasses outdoors! Consider wearing contacts, or put your glasses away for your session.

DON’T wear baseball caps or other hats – they will create harsh shadows over your forehead & eyes. Part of what makes a great portrait of you is seeing your eyes!

DO consider the time of year and location of your shoot. If you’re getting family photos done in the fall, think of colors that compliment orange, yellow and red. If choosing springtime, think about color that compliment green and possibly pink/purple/yellow (a variety of flowers will be in bloom). Are we shooting at the colorful West Street Market? Then neutral colors like gray and white are awesome, but you can also get away with going all-out-colorful.

DON’T wear small patterns (checkerboard/ houndstooth etc), because they don’t photograph well. Neither do large graphics (think Affliction t-shirts), thin straps, bright red & pink (and other extremely bright/neon colors), matching colors and lots and lots of black/white. It’s better to have contrasting/complimentary colors (rather than matching) so you don’t blend together as a family. Neutral colors as a base (like denim, tan, gray, white etc) work great with pops of colors brought in through accessories and layers of clothing (jeans, a gray cardigan and a pastel yellow shirt, for example). Bringing different accessories is a fun, easy & quick way to liven up your look – jewelry, scarves, jackets etc.

DON’T bring more than one outfit unless you book a 2 hour shoot with a wardrobe change. Changing clothing for the whole family takes a lot longer than you might think, so plan in advance and book more than 1 hour if you want to change outfits mid-session.

DO bring props! Props bring your personality to to forefront of your photos. Some examples are balloons or a picnic setting. Pick something that really expresses your family’s interests.

DO rely on a professional makeup artist & hairstylist to highlight your beauty. Pretty, pretty please! I have seen so many times first-hand how pro hair and makeup make such an incredible difference in a female’s confidence. Contact me for my hairstylist and makeup artist recommendations.

DO visit my Pinterest Family Wardrobe Inspiration board for outfit and color ideas.

That’s it! All my do’s and don’ts for your portrait session look. I hope this article helps prepare you for your session and that you LOVE your photos when you see them for the first time. Below are some other examples of families who coordinated beautifully based on my wardrobe tips above and showcased their personality at the same time.

Ready to update your family portraits with Fifth and Chestnut Photo Co.? Contact us for information and to discuss your fun Reno Family Photography experience with a professional Family Photographer in Reno!

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Congratulations on deciding to get married in Lake Tahoe or surrounding areas! Now you have some difficult decisions to make…what dress will you wear? Who will be your maid of honor…and which DJ is going to rock the socks off your guests? I have some excellent recommendations for all of your wedding needs, but I am here to address the question: who will you choose to be your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer?

Whether you choose to invest in Fifth and Chestnut Photo Co. as your Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer or someone else, it’s essential to find the right Lake Tahoe wedding photographer for YOU. You are a unique and special person, and photography isn’t one-size-fits-all. But some things are standard.

Your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer should, at minimum, display the following characteristics:

A GOOD Attitude

Your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer will spend more time with you on your wedding day than any member of your wedding party. Your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer’s personality could potentially effect the mood throughout your wedding day, and you need to hire a photographer who will be a good fit for you.

Your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer should be friendly and professional. But also consider the following: how will your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer dress? How will they interact with your guests? How do they perform under pressure?

You will be working with your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer long before your wedding day, and long after (consider the time choosing your packages, your engagement photo session, and creating albums after your wedding day). Pick someone who displays the professionalism you expect. If you don’t like the idea of a photographer who wears sneakers and jeans on your wedding day, then you can narrow your choices to photographers who dress professionally – and voila – you are one step closer to selecting your ideal Lake Tahoe wedding photographer.

Quality Products

When your wedding day is over, what will you do with all of the images that your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer has created? The most popular way to display your images is an album. But what kind of album? Something that will fall apart in a year? Or something that will exist for generations and beyond?

It is really important to inspect your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer’s albums in detail and make sure they are providing quality products. Your wedding album should be an heirloom capable of being passed down through time.

Also make sure you also know the album details. What are the cover and interior page options? How many pages will you get? Is your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer going to design your album or outsource to someone who wasn’t even there on the wedding day? We personally believe it’s invaluable to find a Lake Tahoe wedding photographer who has the skills to design your wedding album because they are the ONE person who should be able to tell the story of your day the best.

Provides a Photo Timeline

How many hours of wedding photography coverage do you actually need? Eight hours is standard, but some weddings require up to 10 hours of coverage…and in rare cases, more. The most memorable moment from your wedding could be 7 hours, or 10 hours into your wedding. The surefire way to make sure those moments are captured is to hire a Lake Tahoe wedding photographer who provides a completely customized photography timeline so you can assess whether you need more than the standard 8 hours of coverage. A proper photo timeline helps your wedding day go as smoothly as possible, too.

Brings Professional Photographers

Have you considered how many Lake Tahoe wedding photographers will be present on the day of your wedding to cover the day in its entirety? Two Lake Tahoe wedding photographers is standard. Sometimes photographers bring assistants or third shooters – all of which is totally normal when selecting a professional Lake Tahoe wedding photographer team. What’s NOT acceptable or standard in this area is photographing a wedding as a one-person-army.

Having two Lake Tahoe wedding photographers at your wedding ensures that the your wedding coverage is more complete. While the main photographer is posing your family during the formal portraits, the other photographer can be photographing your guests during cocktail hour, or catching small details that you will want to remember. It’s a beautiful thing, trust me!

Now – is your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer bringing an amateur to your wedding, or are they bringing a trusted member of their team, or an additional professional photographer?

Some wedding photographers bring shooters who are brand new to photography, or are simply not very skilled or experienced, which will reduce the quality of your overall wedding collection of photos. Most wedding photographers start out by second shooting, so it’s okay if your photographer is bringing someone who is not quite as skilled as them, but their level of expertise should be at a level that you and your photographer can trust.

If your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer is bringing a professional wedding photographer with them, you can rest assured that the additional photographer is doing good work, even when they are off on their own photographing details, wedding party portraits or other parts of your wedding day that they are solely responsible for.

You must be careful with the “amateur shooter” versus “additional pro photographer” issue because it does have heavy consequences are far as your wedding images are concerned. Don’t be afraid to ask your wedding photographer who they are bringing!

Timeless Style

While searching for your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer, you might be overwhelmed with all the images you are seeing. If you rush while selecting your photographer, you could overlook this important aspect of their photography – their style, talent and artistic vision.

A Lake Tahoe wedding photographer’s style isn’t just about the technical aspects of their photography or the angles at which they take photos – it is about their inner creativity and how they perceive the world around them. Style comes out in how they edit the images to present them in their final state as well.

Is your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer’s style a fit for you? Will their style stand the test of time? Will they meticulously edit your photos or will they run the images through automated software and rush your pictures to you without hardly glancing at their final product? Do they crop the photos or give you unintentionally haphazardly sideways shots?

A good, quality Lake Tahoe wedding photographer will take a beautiful photo on your wedding day and edit it to make it stunning. A quality professional wedding photographer should be able to carefully edit your photos, and should spend a considerable amount of time doing so. Do you want a wedding photographer who will spend only a few hours quickly applying the same setting to all of your photos or leave you with tacky images from the most important day of your life? Nope, nope and more nope.

Prices Their Work at the Professional Level

Although price is something you must consider, it should not be the deciding factor when choosing the one vendor who holds power of your photographic heirlooms in their hands. I’m sure you’ve heard stories from friends about the nightmare of dealing with an unprofessional or sub-quality wedding photographer. The horrifying tales are all around us. You have the friend who hired her uncle with a nice camera, your co-worker who got a budget friendly photographer who could not produce quality images on the wedding day, or the cousin who hired a quality photographer who then sent an associate photographer to her wedding to cover her day without notice. These unprofessional types of photographers do sadly exist. So beware, because these are the kinds of scenarios you lend your wedding photography to when your top concern is price.

Your wedding photography is truly the only thing you will have to remember your wedding day by – do not sacrifice such an important thing based on price alone. Watch for red flags when selecting a photographer whose prices seem too good to be true. When you see low prices, it screams “hobbyist” and not someone who will still be in business 10 years down the road – which is important. If someone spills coffee on your wedding album and you need a new one – guess who you need to get it from again? If you chose the hobbyist – they may not even have your photos anymore. Choose a true professional. I can not stress it enough.

No matter who you choose to be your Lake Tahoe wedding photographer, we firmly believe that everyone deserves beautiful wedding photography that they are happy with. No one deserves the gut-wrenching feeling of regret when viewing their wedding photos for the first time, and we hope these tips will help you avoid that situation as much as possible.

Thank you for reading, and good luck on your search!

Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer team, Fifth and Chestnut Photo Co., provides remarkable wedding photography services and products that amount to the hands-down best Lake Tahoe Wedding Photography experience for your wedding day. Serving Lake Tahoe and other Northern Nevada and Northern California areas, we are wedding photographers because our passion is creating heartfelt photography for life’s sweet adventures.

For more information about this Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer team, please contact us today to schedule your complimentary wedding photography consultation in-person or via Skype.