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Wondering if you really need a second photographer for your wedding? Here’s how to tell if it’s worth it, when it helps most, and what couples should consider.

wedding couple smiling at each other during their wedding dinner in Virginia.

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Tips for a Safe and Stunning Sparkler Exit at Your Wedding Short Answer: To get great sparkler exit photos, you need long sparklers, enough light behind you, and a plan for guests. The photos look best when you walk slowly, the sparklers last long enough, and the moment isn’t rushed. What You Need to Know […]

Groom carrying bride during a sparkler exit outside Renback Barn in Rochelle, Virginia, with guests holding sparklers at night

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Bubble Wedding Exit Tips That Actually Work (Avoid These 5 Mistakes) Bubble Exit Tips: For the best bubble exit photos, plan it before sunset with 2+ bubble machines and clear backlighting. A faux exit before golden hour portraits is ideal—guests get to cheer you on, and you get beautiful light for photos. For night exits, […]

Bride and groom laughing while walking through a bubble exit surrounded by guests at The Mill at Fine Creek in Powhatan, Virginia

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How Long Before Sunset Does Golden Hour Start? Wedding Photography Timing Guide Golden Hour Timing for Couple Portraits: Golden hour typically starts 30-60 minutes before sunset and lasts 30-60 minutes depending on your location and season. Most couples plan 15-45 minutes for couple portraits during golden hour, timing it before dancing starts. The exact timing […]

Bride and groom holding hands and smiling during golden hour wedding portraits at The Barn at Edgewood in Stanardsville, Virginia, with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background

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What’s the Essential Elopement Day Checklist? 🟢Elopement Day Checklist An at-a-glance schedule for your elopement—from sunrise prep to post-vow adventure—so every detail is handled and you stay fully present. This guide walks you through every phase of your elopement day—packing, paperwork, and making memories—so you, your partner, and your vendors stay in sync and stress-free. […]

A groom leads his newbride down a hill in the mountains of Virginia. She is in her dress smiling at him.