Revel in Red for a Romantic Wedding
Red is the color of romance, love, and passion! Throughout history, it has been associated with fire, longing, energy, sexuality, and joy - the intense emotions in life. So red, interspersed with white and gold, is an ideal color palette for a wedding. Red also symbolizes courage and strength, two traits needed for a long and meaningful marriage.
“Even a touch of red in a photograph, pulls the viewer in to look more deeply at the image,” explains wedding photographer Daniel Ivan.
Color, shape, and symmetry are all important in creating images that are unique and compelling. As you create the decorative elements for your wedding, take the time to look with a critical eye at your creations and imagine what they’ll look like in a photo.
Weddings are short, photos are forever!
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Location Spotlight: Sapphire Creek Winery in Chagrin Falls
Sapphire Creek Winery was created in 2016 to bring the integration of nature and wine lovers to Ohio in the tradition of the Napa Valley wineries. The marriage of nature and fine wine evolved into a romantic location for weddings and receptions. Enjoy a glass of wine with your significant other in this romantic place immersed in nature and watch what happens! A wedding may follow one day!
If the wedding proposal has already been made and accepted, Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens is a lovely place to bring your loved ones together for the event of a lifetime. It is located in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
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The Wedding Dress Train...Essence of Elegance
Why is it that the train of a wedding dress makes such a statement? Why does it add elegance to even a simple dress? In part, it's because of a very long and dramatic history. In medieval times when it began, the wedding dress train was an indication of wealth and power. In modern times, it's not so much about wealth; it's more about style, elegance, and a strong sense of self. All brides want all eyes on them when they walk down the aisle, but one dragging a ten-foot train is really making an impact! A wedding dress with a train also adds a variety of elements to the wedding photography.
On the most memorable day of your life so far...TAKE THE TRAIN!
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Christmas Photos that Withstand the Test of Time
Why take professional photos at Christmas when you can take hundreds on your phone? Why go to a special place? The malls and shops are full of decorations. Why go to the time, trouble, and expense of having location photography done at Christmas? The answer is simple. The photos taken will not get lost in the black hole of phone photos. They will be meaningful and worthy of framing. They will capture your lives at a moment in time that is both precious and unrepeatable. Both the experience of the photo session and the particular Christmas will become embedded in your memory. For parents and grandparents, quality photos and real prints make wonderful gifts.
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Children or No Children: The Wedding Dilemma
Some brides know clearly whether or not they want to allow children at their wedding and/or reception. Others wrestle with this dilemma. If the bride or the groom is re-marrying and children already exist, it's typically clear that the wedding is the genesis of a blended family and they should be part of it. Sometimes a couple has young nieces and nephews whom they cherish and want to include. Some couples don't want the added stress and unpredictability that children bring. What if a baby starts wailing during the vows?
From a photography perspective, children can add a fun and lively dimension to a wedding or reception. They are often entranced by the lights, colors, emotion, and unusual adult activity at a wedding, which results in photos of wonder. On the other hand, if the couple is creating a certain ambiance that doesn't work well without the full cooperation of the guests, children are best left uninvited. Make that clear early in the process so childcare can be arranged. The main thing to remember is that it's your wedding. One day in a whole lifetime of days; it's okay for you to have what you've dreamed about.
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