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Celebrating a wedding is always a special moment. There are as many types of weddings as there are types of people: multitudinous with the whole family invited, minimalist, and in a small group with all the flashiness or with a strict budget. You can choose …
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Statistics suggest that over $72 billion are spent on wedding ceremonies per year. The people from the low-income category manage to spend ab average of $20,000 on their wedding. If you talk about wedding photography prices in particular, then it comprises nearly 12% of the overall budget. Generally, the average photography prices range between $1,150 and $3,000.
According to American Demographics, 6200 weddings take place in a day. That totals 2.3 million weddings every year in the U.S. A majority of these ceremonies take place in the summer season at venues like beaches.
The summer season is an ideal time to schedule a wedding reception due to sunny weather and an open landscape, and if you hire professional Chicago wedding photographers, you can capture some really beautiful shots. Beaches become the most scenic backdrop for photography in summer. And to create the most adorable memories, you need to follow a few tips. Let’s check them out.
Location Matters
Beaches are hot during summers. You need to plan the location wisely. There has to be enough sun-shade to prevent heat-stroke during your photo sessions. You must plan out the sitting arrangements and photo sites well in advance.
There are enough heat and light on the beach, which may affect your appearance during a photo-shoot. You must make sure that you have made sufficient arrangements at the location to keep your photo session hassle-free.
Plan Your Poses and Shots Beforehand
Arranging a wedding function at the beach can be a time-consuming task. But if you manage and plan everything, then you can easily save time. You must have a thorough discussion with your partner and your photographer regarding which angle and pose suits you the best.
You must also plan out the shots and short videos in advance so that you can manage to add extra shots if the need arises. Make sure you have your family and friends informed about your plans. They must be covered in your photo sessions.
Keep a Make-up Artist at Standby
Photography prices won’t consume a significant portion of your budget; hence you can have a make-up artiste handy during your photo-shoot. The reason to have a make-up artiste around is that beaches have higher temperatures than standard zones.
If you are in the sun for a long time, then your make-up can easily wear-off due to sweat. You may require frequent touch-ups to keep the look on your face soft and subtle. This will help you in keeping your appearance even in all your clicks.
Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment
Beach is the most sought-after location for wedding ceremonies. Because the water on the beach reflects light, this helps in capturing amazing shots. Your wedding photographer can help you in planning such incredible shots.
With bright sunny light, you can experiment different angles and positions to make your photo album attractive. You can try different lenses, backgrounds, and highlights to make your photos look mesmeric.
Follow these tricks to get the most out of your summer beach wedding and create photographs you will cherish for the lifetime.
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Sam and I will be celebrating our 34th wedding anniversary in April 2020. Every year we like to buy each other a memorable gift to mark the occasion. Over the years we’ve found some really unique and interesting things. I think its really important to honor one another during this special time and to remember why you love one another.
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Last year my husband purchased me this custom made wall art piece that honors our First Date…where it all started! The photo shows the alignment of the stars in the sky on June 29th, 1984. I love the simple wordage that is underneath. It’s a large piece and we have it proudly hanging in our hallway for everyone to see.
I thought it would be nice to list out some of the best personalized wedding anniversary gifts that I found over on Amazon. We personally own or have given these items as gifts to loved ones. They’re beautiful personalized art prints!
Personalized Our Love Story Sign – This print comes unframed which is nice…you can get it framed to match your own decor. It measures 8 1/2″ by 11″ in size. It can stand alone or be used as an accent. It can be personalized with your first date, the date you got engaged and the date you got married. Plus, it’s affordable!!!
Lover’s Crossroads Personalized Print – This print comes unframed so you can get it framed to match your own decor. I love how simple and classic it looks. You get it printed with your first names and the date that you became hitched. I think it will never go out of style!
Love Grows Personalized Art Print – This print comes to you unframed and I think it would look beautiful framed-up in a rustic wooden frame. You can get it personalized with your first names and wedding date or the date of your first date! Either one would be appropriate. I think it would make a great engagement gift too. The groom could get it personalized with your First Date and present it to his bride-to-be with an engagement ring. I know she would be touched!
Custom Phone Cover for Couples – while a casing for a gadget or mobile phone is an unexpected anniversary gift, it is a practical one. Everyday gadgets like mobile phones and tablets are an investment, so it is important to protect them from dents and scratches to get the most use out of them. A protective case should help extend their utility. Rather than settling for a boring, perfunctory cover, you have the wonderful option of designing a quirky one for both you and your partner.
When giving personalized art prints I like to recommend that you give them unframed unless you’re buying them for yourself. Everyone decorates their own way. When I purchase things like this I like to present the couple with a gift card to their local frame shop, so that they can select their own mat and frame to go along with it. You don’t have to spend a lot of money!
Gifts like this are always appreciated and treasured by the couple receiving them and never go out of style.
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