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Wedding Planning Tips From a Wedding Expert: Wedding Group Shots

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Wedding Planning Tips From a Wedding Expert: Wedding Group Shots

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Bride Tips From Dax Photography: Wedding Group Shots. Have you ever tried to take a picture of 250 people at once?!?! Whether your family group shots are a few people or a few hundred there are a few things you can do to help. First off, make sure you move all the shoes, purses, bouquets, etc behind the photographer (not to the side). Secondly, fill in the gaps...if you can't see the camera...the camera can't see you. Finally, just keep smiling and looking at the camera...don't check to see if the person three people down from you is smiling (nothing ruins a shot quicker than people looking in every direction). A good photographer will roll through group shots quickly and effortlessly making sure everyone is entertained through the whole thing. I usually start with the large group (to make sure everyone is there) then peel off people as needed. Even with the biggest family groups these shots shouldn't take more than 40 minutes to take. Love, your friendly neighborhood photographer. :) To see the ultimate list of bride tips, click here: http://www.daxphotography.com/bride-tips/

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Wedding Planning Tips From a Wedding Expert: Asking For Discounts

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Wedding Planning Tips From a Wedding Expert: Asking For Discounts

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Bride Tips From Dax Photography: Asking For Discounts. I know how expensive weddings can be and fully understand that EVERY bride is on a budget. As a bride you should never be afraid to ask for discounts from your vendors...you never know until you ask and they just might surprise you. One of your best ways to get discounts from vendors is if you have a wedding date that is an off day (i.e. not a Saturday or holiday weekend). If a vendor doesn't have anything booked for a Friday or Sunday they may consider a discount more. Your chances of getting a discount also increase if it's later in the season and they don't have that date booked (i.e. last minute weddings). DON'T tell the vendor that you would like a discount because your wedding will "only be a few hours"...if they book a wedding at a discount for that day they are giving up the opportunity to book that day at full price and probably will say no. DON'T ever tell them it will be great exposure...just don't! DON'T tell them that you can do some of the work (editing photos for example)...a professional wedding vendor takes pride in giving you their best products and services and won't want to jeopardize that. Bottom line is that everything is negotiable and it doesn't hurt to ask but don't be alarmed if the vendor simply says no...they are making a decision based on what's right for their business. www.daxphotography.com

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Wedding Planning Tips From a Wedding Expert:  Smiling During The Ceremony

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Wedding Planning Tips From a Wedding Expert: Smiling During The Ceremony

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Bride Tips From Dax Photography-Smiling During The Ceremony. I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've seen a wedding party that doesn't smile during the ceremony. No more RBF people!!! This goes for EVERYONE! Remind your wedding party that they NEED to smile during the ceremony! During the entrance it always looks best if the couples entering are smiling and laughing at each other. While standing up during the ceremony, some smiles and glances at family and friends in the crowd is perfect. During the exit smiling and high five'ing the guests in the aisle is wonderful. And let's not forget the couple should be smiling at each other with a few laughs towards the crowd. It should be the happiest time for everyone involved...show it. Love, your friendly neighborhood photographer. www.daxphotography.com

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Wedding Planning Tips From a Wedding Expert: The Kiss

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Wedding Planning Tips From a Wedding Expert: The Kiss

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Bride Tips From Dax Photography: The Kiss. My best recommendation regarding the kiss at the end of the ceremony is to actually kiss twice! I guarantee that you won't be able to not smile in that moment which is absolutely adorable! If you're going to do a dip make sure it's perpendicular to the crowd. No tongue...period! Take your time up there and revel in the moment. By all means practice ahead of time...photographers orders :) www.daxphotography.com

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Wedding Planning Tips From a Wedding Expert-Guest List Numbers and Percentages

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Wedding Planning Tips From a Wedding Expert-Guest List Numbers and Percentages

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Bride Tips From Dax Photography: Guest list numbers. Ever wondered how many guests actually attend a wedding if invited?  As a general rule you can expect about 85% of local guests to show and about 55% of out of town guests to attend if invited. Granted that can vary but those are pretty darn good numbers to go by when planning your wedding guest list. www.daxphotography.com

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Wedding Planning Tips From a Wedding Expert: The First Look Is NOT Required!

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Wedding Planning Tips From a Wedding Expert: The First Look Is NOT Required!

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Bride Tips From Dax Photography: The First Look IS NOT Required. A first look is when a bride a groom see each other before the ceremony. I've heard from a few brides now who were, let's say pressured, into doing a first look by either their photographer or wedding planner. Despite what wedding vendors may tell you it is NOT necessary to see each other ahead of the ceremony. For me whether you do a first look or not is totally up to you and really doesn't save any time or make things easier in most cases. I LOVED seeing my bride the day of our wedding at the end of the aisle and I wouldn't trade that moment for anything...in fact I encourage couples to do just that; wait til the ceremony. www.daxphotography.com

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Vintage Airplane Engagement Session Featured on Montana Bride!

Just had one of my engagement sessions featured by Montana Bride, Inc​!  This was the second time that the Missoula Airport/TSA has literally shut down air traffic for us to shoot.  They have been so great to work with and on this one we had the Director of the airport drive us around.  Just as we were starting a gentleman was just parking his vintage Yak-52 and graciously allowed us to use it!  Congrats again to Tim and Meagan!!!!  Check out the feature here: http://www.montanabride.blogspot.com/2015/08/montana-bride-featured-e-session-meagan.html

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Bride Planning Tips From A Wedding Expert: Engagement Portraits

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Bride Planning Tips From A Wedding Expert: Engagement Portraits

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Bride Tips From Dax Photography: Engagement Portraits. I highly recommend couples to get engagement portraits. Not only do you get beautiful images to use in invitations, etc, but they are a great way to get to know your photographer and their style. Make sure your session speaks to who you are as a couple! If you have favorite places or things that have meaning to you, mention that to your photographer...we love incorporating those little details! If you book your photographer soon enough you can pick your favorite season for your session! This image was one of my favorites from last year! www.daxphotography.com

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Missoula Montana Engagement Portrait-Ashley and Chris

Missoula Montana Engagement Portrait-Ashley and Chris

Missoula Montana Engagement Portrait-Ashley and Chris

Love is in the air-engagement portrait on airport runway (Ryan and Amanda)

Love is in the air-engagement portrait on airport runway (Ryan and Amanda)

Love is in the air-engagement portrait on airport runway (Ryan and Amanda)

Montana Engagement Portrait-Marcus and Ali

Montana Engagement Portrait-Marcus and Ali

Montana Engagement Portrait-Marcus and Ali

Engagement Portrait Photography-Heather and Chuck

Engagement Portrait Photography-Heather and Chuck

Engagement Portrait Photography-Christopher and Megan

Engagement Portrait Photography-Christopher and Megan

Engagement Portrait Photography-Christopher and Megan

 

Montana Engagement Portrait Photography-Alice and Richie

Montana Engagement Portrait Photography-Alice and Richie

Montana Engagement Portrait Photography-Alice and Richie