The best photojournalistic images from your wedding day won’t happen if you don’t set your photographer up for success! This episode contains THE SECRET to getting those natural, unposed, unscripted, authentic wedding images with the best composition, framing, and creativity. You WANT a trained and practiced photojournalistic photographer to cover your wedding day rather than a photographer who is NOT SKILLED in documentary photography coming in to stage or hi-jack all of YOUR MEMORIES!! Referenced in this episode: Episodes #43 & #98Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpldYouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXHiwuw6BPvLkmEwe7CTws9cPRHcuNkbMYou can find more info at: Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterThis podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it).Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

Don’t know if you want a bridal portrait session? Don’t even know what a bridal session is? Then this episode is definitely for you. Tune in because we take a bridal session litmus test asking these nine important questions to see if a bridal session is something you need to do!1.      Is your dress incredibly unique or important to you?2.      Do you want to take every opportunity you can to wear your dress and feel like a princess?3.      Are you shy or uncomfortable in front of the camera, especially when there's an audience?4.      Do you want to take your bridal portraits somewhere other than your wedding location?5.      Do you want to display a framed bridal portrait for your guests to enjoy on your wedding day (that will later hang in your home)?6.      Are you likely to frame/look at/enjoy your bridal portraits as often as you are your engagement and wedding photos?7.      Will you (or your mom, grandma, etc.) look back and wish you had more photos of you in your wedding dress?8.      Do you want to ensure that you have the best possible connection with your photographer to ensure the best possible photographs on your wedding day?9.      Do you really want to test drive that dress to make sure it will hold up to your expectations on your wedding day, OR know if you need to make adjustments (add shoulder straps, skip the underwear, add Spanx, wear a silk slip, order more alterations, etc.)?Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpldYouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXHiwuw6BPvLkmEwe7CTws9cPRHcuNkbMYou can find more info at: Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterThis podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcastsSupport the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

This episode reflects on one of my real-life weddings. I recount all of the tiny little landmines wherein the couple (or the planner) set me up for failure and made me take pause, problem-solve, or work around something that caused a delay or remission in my workflow. More specifically, these challenges were:Not having the opportunity to build a rapport with the couple and wedding party;Bride not being familiar with my documentation style;An extremely short ceremony time with no warning;Starting the bouquet toss without me; andMy contracted time to shoot was not well aligned with the timeline.Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterThis podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it). Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

I don’t know why more professional photographers don’t take a stand and speak out for photojournalistic wedding photography. It’s sad that more and more couples’ wedding days are being treated like a movie set, a Broadway play, or a styled shoot. Couples are not being permitted to just remember actual, organic memories that happened on their wedding days because THERE ARE NONE. Basically, every image captured during the day was just set up by the photographer to ensure that “they got the shot.” In this episode, I make crazy, unrealistic comparisons of wedding photography to current events/news photography, sports photography, war photography, and even landscape photography to help paint the picture of how this type of wedding photography is so silly and unacceptable. Hire a Fearless Photographer. Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterThis podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it).Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

What other high-ticket priced item do you buy based only on price and appearance—Car? House? Clothing? Lawnmower? Daycare? None of these. Can you name an expensive product or service you would purchase based only on price and appearance? I can’t, yet that is what millions of couples do each day when they choose their wedding photographer. This episode continues to fill in the gaps on what you should be looking for IN ADDITION to price and portfolio. In my opinion, these 14 key markers indicate someone is running a good photography business:1.      Carries insurance 365 days a year2.      Has business longevity 3.      Offers a written contract4.      Has a sales tax certificate5.      Also pays state property taxes6.      Is not a sole proprietor7.      Has a website8.      Has good Google reviews and responds appropriately9.      Has a paid email address10.  Attends continuing education classes11.  Competes in international image competition12.  Practices quality over quantity13.  Runs a full-time photography business14.  Responds within 24 hours to your inquiryBuy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterThis podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank youSupport the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

What other high-ticket priced item do you buy based only on price and appearance—Car? House? Clothing? Lawnmower? Daycare? None of these. Can you name an expensive product or service you would purchase based only on price and appearance? I can’t, yet that is what millions of couples do each day when they choose their wedding photographer. These next two episodes are going to fill you in on what you should be looking for IN ADDITION to price and portfolio. I’m going to give you a short rundown on:Good exposureGood colorGood framing, and finallyGood perspectiveNext week, we’ll talk about how to spot a good business.Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterThis podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it).Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

I sifted through wedding photography questions on Reddit.com and provide my answers to you here. The questions I answer are:·        Is it feasible to ask your photographer to avoid taking pictures of a certain person at your wedding?·        Wedding photographer payment timing? Is it common to pay in full before the actual wedding even occurs?·        And finally, one Redditor has narrowed it down to two photographers but can’t make up her mind as there is a tiny detail about each photographer she’d like to change. Is it acceptable for the Redditor to ask the photographers to change something about the way they shoot or edit to shoot this wedding?Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterThis podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com. Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

Straight out of my book, I give you MY definition of a wedding planner and explain why you should never get married without one.Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterThis podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it). Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

A wedding photographer’s job shouldn’t be pinning on your groom’s boutonniere, lining up your wedding party for the procession, cueing the music for your grand entrance, showing you how to cut the cake, or rushing your hair and makeup artist so you get married on time. A wedding photographer’s job is to document these things as they happen either in order or in chaos. However, these are some of the positions we are put in on wedding days. WHAT HAPPENS when you solve these problems ahead of your wedding day and allow your photographer to do their job? You receive better images.Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterThis podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it). Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

Have you ever wondered how the fitness level of your potential wedding photographer might either impede or enhance their ability to adequately cover your wedding day? Listen in as I explain in detail how a photographer’s physical fitness has a direct connection to their ability to perform on your wedding day.Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterThis podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it).Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

Wedding day detail shots. Who are they really for? Do you need them? Do you even want to pay your photographer to take them? I think not, here’s why.Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterAn online course will be launching soon!This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it).Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

If you plan on proposing this Valentine’s Day, or any day for that matter, do it right! Here are my best professional tips for carrying out the best marriage proposal ever!Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterAn online course will be launching soon!This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it).Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

It is MY opinion, that all correspondence to a wedding vendor should be returned within 24 hours—even when they’re a one-person show, even when they work on weekends, even when they’re working out-of-town, even when they’re on vacation, even when they’re sick, even even even!!! Listen in to hear why and what you should do when you’re being ghosted BEFORE or AFTER you’ve hired a wedding vendor!Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterAn online course will be launching soon!This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it). Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

The short answer is no! But listen in to hear WHY! You might have one expectation of how deep and meaningful it will be to ask your mom to accompany you on your bridal portrait session. However, if there is ANY SORT OF tension, resentment, bad parenting skills that show up from time to time, or if your mom is living her wedding dream through YOU, it spells disaster. DO NOT BRING YOUR MOM. Listen in and I’ll tell you what to do instead.Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterAn online course will be launching soon!This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it).  Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

Kissing for the camera is not the same as kissing in real life. There are tips and tricks to making it look soft, sensual, and romantic in an image. If you kiss for the camera just like you kiss in real life, you’re going to end up with duck lips, smashed noses, and images that look like you might be getting strangled. Your photographer is not going to know if they should be taking photos or calling 911. Listen in for all the tips on getting great kissing photos! ·        Must Have Fresh Breath·        Start with Good Foot Positioning·        Use Your Hands·        Watch Your Noses·        Close Your Eyes·        No Puckering·        Don’t Kiss Heavily·        Don’t Kiss Constantly·        Listen for Pro Tip!!Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterAn online course will be launching soon!This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it). Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

I’ve photographed so many first looks that were not planned properly, not taken full advantage of, or were infringed upon on by others. If you want ALL the tips to have the BEST first look, listen in. I’ve got the low down to having the best first look with your partner on your wedding day!·        What is a first look?·        Who else can participate?·        What do you do during the first look?·        What do you do after the first look?·        How to get those mushy, emotive photos without faking it·        Logistical tipsEpisode #2:  Listen Here Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterAn online course will be launching soon!This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it).Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

Your wedding day is not a movie set; it isn’t a styled shoot and should never be treated as such by your photographer. Why is this important? Because you want to be able to reflect back fondly on your wedding day and remember authentic memories. NOT fabricated moments the photographer created for you. You don’t want to be directed through each tender moment of your day. You want them to happen organically and flow freely and then captured by your photographer, NOT controlled by your photographer.Fearless Photographers International Group: https://www.fearlessphotographers.com/Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterAn online course will be launching soon!This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it).Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

Stephen Lo runs Light & Lo out of Columbus, OH, and is my guest on today’s episode. He was kind enough to share his professional insight and expertise in order that you might have the best experience with your wedding photographer. Listen in as he answers my five interview questions that will help you choose the perfect wedding photographer for your special day and sidestep commonly committed wedding day mistakes. Light & Lo on the WWW: www.lightandlo.com Light & Lo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightandlo/ Light & Lo on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lightandloContact Light & Lo by Email: hello@lightandlo.comBuy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterAn online course will be launching soon!This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it).Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

The time you set aside for your wedding day family formal portraits—the grouped posed shots—matters!! A little critical, pre-planning can make all the difference in the world for a much more efficient, enjoyable, and, dare we say, FUN family formal portrait time. This episode has all my best tips for mastering your family formal portrait time AND a free download interactive PDF to share with your photographer. Interactive PDF Worksheet:Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterAn online course will be launching soon!This podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it).Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter

I’m sharing ten practical tips on how to overcome and all but eliminate the fear of hiring a bad wedding photographer! You DON’T want a photographer who’s going to back out on you at the last minute, one who’s just going to decide to not show up at all, one who’s going to take a year-and-half to deliver your image gallery, one whose camera will break two weeks before your wedding and then advise you they’re not going to be replacing it. You DON’T want to hire a wedding photographer who will lose all the images from their second shooter, one that is just going to farm your wedding out to someone even less experienced than they are and pocket a few hundred dollars, one who’s going to deliver an image gallery that looks NOTHING like their online portfolio or Instagram feed, or one that is a straight up crook who is going to run off with all your money! Follow the tips on this episode to increase the likelihood that you’re going to hire a GREAT wedding photographer who is going to deliver a GREAT wedding experience!! Buy my Book: https://amzn.to/3m0fpld You can find more info at:Completeweddinged.com, atagirlphoto.com Join the Complete Wedding Photography Community:Facebook.com/groups/completeweddingphotographyConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, TwitterThis podcast is meant to help couples, like you, have NO REGRETS about their choice of wedding photographer or the resulting wedding images. It will walk you through every single phase from getting engaged to the anniversary session as it mostly relates to photography—though there may be some general planning tips from time to time.The publishing schedule is every Tuesday at 6 a.m. CST. From time to time, there will be bonus episodes published on Thursdays at 6 a.m. CST.In each episode, I’ll try to tackle a common problem or obstacle that I have personally experienced over the years of shooting weddings or I’ll discuss something that I'm currently observing in the industry.Occasionally, I’ll invite other photographers from all over the world to join me and offer their insight and expertise for your listening pleasure.If you have any questions about any of this, any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or a guest, please reach to me out directly at tammy@atagirlphoto.com or visit my website www.completeweddingphotography.com.Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thank you so much, it really does help others find it).Support the showConnect with Tammy: Instagram(book), Instagram (wedding photos), Tiktok, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter