Having photographed over 200 weddings over the past few years, I tend to get asked the same things over and over again. So I put together a guide that walks you through what to expect during your wedding photography experience! I’m so excited to give you my Wedding planning tips and with it my knowledge from nearly 20 years of photographing weddings, planning timelines and making your life easier!

Be sure to bookmark this page now, because it’s going to be your BESTIE as you plan and prepare for your big day! 

Meet your Photographer

I’m Chanelle, Southern California and Edinburgh based Photographer, movie buff and fun-seeker. Obsessed with Hogwarts, Halloween and wonderfully bad Nick Cage movies. I’m passionate about human connection and storytelling. I was raised on the cinema and inspired by it, so I bring that magic and wonder into everything I photograph. My work is a collaboration, I want to tell your story and I do that best when I know more about you. I like to add a personal touch and do things differently. My couples tend to be madly in love, adventurous and even non traditional, choosing to do activities that feel more personal on their day. And I want to be there to document your story, whether that’s morning golf descending into cart races or sneaking away to the hotel room to take a few intimate newlywed pics! I want to give you photos of exactly how your relationship feels.

VIDEO WEDDING PLANNING TIPS

You can watch my Youtube videos for a quick version of this guide or skim through the blogs below and see all my pretty pictures and tips for an online magazine style experience.

WEDDING PLANNING BLOGS

How to begin Wedding Planning
Tips for Getting Ready Photos
Bridal Prep Tips
Bridal Boudoir
Groom Prep Tips
First Look
Unplugged Ceremony
Family Formals
Formal Portraits
Reception Tips
Sample Timeline Tips
Guestbook and Wedding Album

MY TOP PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

Benefits of 2 Photographers
10 Tips for better wedding photos
How I photograph the different parts of a wedding
Engagement Tips
Best Southern California engagement locations
Best Edinburgh engagement locations

TIPS FOR CHOOSING VENDORS

50 Questions to ask a venue
15 Questions to ask your DJ
5 Tips to hire the best wedding photographer

RECCOMMENDED WEDDING VENDORS USA

PLANNER / COORDINATOR
The Ambience Company
Ah Love

VIDEOGRAPHER
Meridian Visuals
Lady Mouse Productions

DJ
The Ambience Company
KS DJ  |  RICHARD 626-705-9242

FLORISTS
The Bloom Of Time
Glendora Florist

I hope you enjoyed my wedding planning tips. I am so thankful for the wonderful people that hire me and support my passion! If you are a couple wanting photos of your wedding, I’d love to be your photographer. Fill out the contact form on my website, and let’s make memories!

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