Help Finding the Perfect Chicago Wedding Venue
If you are planning a Chicago wedding you should definitely check out ChicagoWeddingVenues.com.
The site was put together by some extremely talented Chicago wedding photographers to showcase different wedding venues around the Chicago area and they have done a fantastic job.
Finding the perfect venue to host your wedding can be a daunting task however this website has made that job a lot easier. Instead of spending countless hours driving from venue to venue in Chicago traffic you can now sit at the comfort of your desk and narrow your search down to a few venues that best match the atmosphere you are looking for.
In order to make your venue search as simple as possible the site has the venues broken down by area and type of venue and has some fantastic photos of each one of the venues.
They have not been able to post every single one of the thousands of wedding venues around the Chicago area yet but they are hard at work and updating it frequently.
Wedding Speeches
To Speak or Not to Speak; that is the Question!
By Kara Schultz
Wedding Photographer, Kara Schultz – Storyteller
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Many people don’t know in my previous life, I wrote and gave a lot of speeches, some in front of just a small crowd, others in front of hundreds. Being a communications major, I understood and had to study the differences in speeches and what made a good speech and a bad speech. As a wedding photographer, I see more speeches than most do in a year, some are great, some are not so great so here’s a good guide on what to do and what not to do. Read more
Professional Wedding Prints
Go Big or Go Home!
By Kara Schultz
Wedding Photographer, Kara Schultz – Storyteller
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Did you know an 8×10 is actually a desk print? Some people think when I say “you need a 16″x 20″ canvas” they think it’s just way too big, in all honesty though, it’s not! On a large wall or above a mantel, it’s not too big at all. Read more
Professional Wedding Photo Albums
Why you should buy them and not do it yourself
By Kara Schultz
Wedding Photographer, Kara Schultz – Storyteller
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At this point in your planning you’ve probably done a lot more do-it-yourself projects than you ever thought was possible, so why not add the album on top of that? Places like Shutterfly, MyPublisher and Blurb all seem to have great albums and they’re a whole lot cheaper than those that your photographer is offering so why not right? Read more
10 Things to Ask Your Chicago Wedding Photographer Before Booking Them
By Kara Schultz
Wedding Photographer, Kara Schultz – Storyteller
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- Can I see a full wedding?
- How do you describe your style?
- What does the price include and what is extra?
- How much post processing do you do?
- When should I expect my photos after the wedding?
- Do you have insurance?
- Do you have contracts?
- How much will is cost if I want (insert items you want such as engagement session or album)?
- How much is your retainer?
- What kind of backup do you have (equipment and in case of emergencies)?
Ten Ways to Use Your Engagement Pictures
By Kara Schultz
Wedding Photographer, Kara Schultz – Storyteller
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- Gifts for family – frame them and give them!
- Wall art – go ahead, get that 16×20 canvas
- Save the Dates
- Wedding Websites
- Facebook to make your friend jealous of your awesome pictures
- Photo Card Boxes
- Slideshow for your wedding day
- Wedding Programs
- Shower invites
- Frame them and put them on your desk so you can see your honey at work!
Wedding Photography Timelines
By Kara Schultz
Wedding Photographer, Kara Schultz – Storyteller
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I often get a lot of requests about timelines and how to form them! I usually end up working with my brides one on one with the troublesome ones or figuring out if we can make it to certain locations but if you have a wedding planner be sure to let me know so we can get in touch about the photo end of the day! Here’s the number 1 rule when it comes to making timelines, always plan more than you’ll need! I always start out with the ceremony time and work backwards. Read more
Next Step with Photography
I Hired My Photographer, Now What?!
By Kara Schultz
Wedding Photographer, Kara Schultz – Storyteller
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So now that you put down that deposit with your photographer of choice, you’re thinking, now what do I do?
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All About Boudoir
Some Suggestions for Booking & Attire
By Kara Schultz
Wedding Photographer, Kara Schultz – Storyteller
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Now that you know about boudoir, here are some suggestions for your session.
The week of your session, lay off the soda and drink more water as it will help clear your skin. Also, make sure you’ve covered any questions you have or any nervousness for the session with your photographer. If you are nervous, it’s a good idea to meet with your photographer beforehand or schedule a phone call to talk to them. Also, many photographers allow you to bring a friend along to the session, so go ahead and drag your maid of honor with you! Read more
Boudoir Photography
The New Gift for Your Soon-to-Be Husband
By Kara Schultz
Wedding Photographer, Kara Schultz – Storyteller
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Boudoir is the hot new trend for brides to give to their grooms as their wedding gift. Boudoir is a form of photography derived from the french word bouder meaning “to pout” and refers to a woman’s bedroom. Boudoir is typically done in either a studio or an upscale hotel room to get that bedroom feel. Boudoir photographers aim to make women feel more beautiful themselves, many women do boudoir more for themselves than for their significant others! Read more
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