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Monthly Archives: February 2020
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Toledo Wedding Bouquet | All white wedding flowers
Monochromatic white bouquets are a wedding tradition we never see going out of style and we’re totally okay with it! There is something to be said about the completely classic vibe of an all white bouquet. In our years of photographing Toledo Wedding Bouquets we’ve seen so many unique bouquets with a monochromatic palette that will fit with any wedding theme. These range from tighter ball like bouquets with roses, peonies and hydrangeas to full cascading arrangements with large lilies and roses, to the fun Ranunculus and gerber daisy filled bouquet.
Thanks to these Toledo Wedding Bouquet designers:
Beautiful Blooms by Jen
Bartz Viviano
Hafner Florist
Gardenview Flowers
Glendale Flowers
Sharry’s Touch Flowers
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I loved photographing this Findlay Ohio Wedding!
You all know I love Toledo. I’m a Toledoan through and through and I love the wedding community here. As a creative though it’s refreshing to be in a new setting and be able to photograph a different style. At this Findlay Ohio Wedding I was a second shooter. Being a second over a lead is such a different vibe. I don’t get the opportunity to second shoot very often so when I do I soak it in. I’m able to focus a ton on details (which I love). I get to take a step back and focus on the smaller moments rather than be so absorbed over the big moments which is a refreshing change of pace.
In addition to it being a different venue and approach this Findlay Ohio Wedding was also uniquely boho styled. The color palate was gorgeous! Soft neutral tones and peach were the focus and were incorporated in the wedding through many fun textures.
I think my favorite detail of this day were the florals. So many florals with draping ribbon textures! To add to the feminine-boho flair there was Pampas Grass EVERYWHERE. All the heart-eyes.
The unique reception space was so dreamy! I couldn’t love this Van Wert County Fairgrounds wedding reception more. The wooden Farm Table and chairs Wedding designs, boho inspired floral chandelier, linen draped walls, peach wedding uplighting, white linens with gold flatware and burlap napkins came together perfectly. I especially loved the peach glassware and the Pampas Grass and floral arrangements.
Van Wert County Fairgrounds- 1055 S Washington St, Van Wert, OH
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We photographed these beautiful images with SMOKE BOMBS this summer at a wedding near Fremont Ohio. Here are a few things to keep in mind when planning to add smoke bomb wedding photography images to your day:
Location Matters
You want to create depth in these images and a great way to do that is to choose a wooded location. The smoke bombs will float in between the trees and create beautiful depth
Weather Matters
Ideally these images will be done during the day so we can use the sun to our advantage! If you look closely you’ll see the sun rays through the smoke bombs. THAT’S WHAT YOU WANT! These images were taken around 4pm after their ceremony. This was perfect time because the sun wasn’t directly overhead but was still bright enough to create rays when the sun hit the smoke. Secondly, it can’t be too windy. If your wedding day happens to be really windy just save those bombs for a romantic post wedding session.
Time Matters
More than likely you’ll need to set off multiple bombs to capture these so plan a little extra time in your portrait timeline to accommodate.
Color Matters
The bride wanted peach colored bombs to match her wedding colors but peach smoke bombs are not currently made. So we set off white and orange to create a softer toned peach. Think about your colors and theme before purchasing your smoke bombs.
Quantity Matters
For these images we set off 2 smoke bombs for each pose. In total we probably used 8 smoke bombs total between the images of the couple and images of the bridal party.
Help Matters
If you plan to include your bridal party in some photos you’ll need two extra people to help set off the bombs. Have a couple extra friends hop on your party bus to help set off the smoke bombs and hand them a beer to enjoy as compensation. (notice beer in hand of helpful friend)
Expression Matters
As your photographer we will give you a basic pose before beginning but you two have the liberty to change up your expressions and movements! While the smoke bombs are set off give a kiss or two, kiss his or her cheek, touch your foreheads together, give eskimo kisses, whisper inside jokes to invoke genuine smiles from each other. Once the smoke bombs go off we only have a few seconds to grab these images so mix it up to give your gallery some variety.
Lastly, just have fun! These images will be the most beautiful if you are able to enjoy the process and each other’s company. Leave the rest to us!
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