Wedding Photography Blog
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How long do couple portraits take?
This really is a once in a lifetime opportunity to have professional photographs as newly-weds so we encourage you to consider what is important to you and be sure of no regrets!
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Are getting ready photos important?
Every bride is different, as is every wedding so there isn’t a simple answer I’m afraid. But we can walk through the things you need to consider during your morning preparations, especially in terms of the photography, to help you understand how much time is best to allow.
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4 Tips: What to wear for your pre-wedding portrait session
What you wear for your engagement photography session can make or break the photograph. Here, we will take you through a few things to think about in order to create a complimentary portrait.
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Wedding group photos checklist
The group photos can often feel long and stressful for the bride and groom as it requires constant smiling and ushering your family and friends into position. To combat this, we ask for you to think in advance about how many and which photographs you would like here.
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‘Say Cheese’ – the meaning behind the phrase
How many of you have stood in front of a camera and said ‘CHEESE’? Ever wondered why we do this?
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Behind the Scenes: Editing in Lightroom
A professional editing service is included in all of our photography packages at Mae Photography. Here is a step-by-step process of what happens to your pictures behind the scenes.
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5 Tips: How to take a good ‘selfie’
We share a few of our top tips to help you take your own perfect portraits of your family. Explore composition, bokeh and flattering lighting to improve your photography skills.