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  • Boho-Chic Winter Wedding Inspiration | Toni Marie Photography | Philadelphia, PA Wedding Photographer

    Hey friend! My name is Toni, Owner and Lead Photographer of Toni Marie Photography based right outside of Philadelphia, PA. I've been photographing weddings, elopements, and couples all over the country since I was a sophomore in high school, so if you're doing the math, I've had my photography business longer than I've had a driver's license! I haven't stopped capturing love stories since I was that 16 year old high schooler because of how much I deeply love serving my clients through this incredible job.

    I want to share with you today one of my more recent and favorite shoots to date; this styled boho- chic wedding in Doylestown, PA. If you know me on a personal level, you'll know I have MANY different styles; But I have to say, every element of this styled wedding feels like a piece of me because I just adore this style. Warm, neutral tones, shades of oranges, slightly vintage yet still chic and elegant, white walls, a mix of fresh and dries florals, boho flares- I just love this vibe. Here are some favorite shots from this bohemian wedding inspiration shoot, but if you want to check out my full blog post on my website, here is the link: Toni Marie's Full Blog Post

    We made sure to create and include beautiful, earthy tones and elements to this tablescape, and I love the way it turned out! It gave off that boho style that felt warm and inviting. Including elements like dried oranges, fresh berries, and wood is a great way to make your table look natural, yet gorgeously aesthetic.

    Anyone else obsessed with peacock wicker chairs too?

    Photographing the deep, authentic love connection between these two this day was something powerful, and yet playful. That's what I love about being a wedding and couples photographer; every couple has their own unique love story waiting to be told, so I love to give prompts throughout a wedding day or photo session that will bring out those real emotions and personalities to capture who you are as partners. Here, Ben and Danielle were just having so much fun because they love to laugh together and be silly, and you can see all over their faces that they're really connected despite the fact they know they're being photographed. That's why it's my top priority- to make people feel comfortable to be themselves first and make sure that they're looking amazing too ;)

    Some tips for if you're wanting to plan your wedding like this boho-chic style:

    + Choose warm, neutral color tones for your color palette
    + Look at dainty gold jewelry pieces for your accessories
    + Add dry florals / green pieces to your bouquets to make it more whimsical
    + Look at off white / creamier color dresses rather than stark white
    + Incorporate sage- color greenery
    + Embrace Simplicity
    + Consider a loose hair style
    + Elements with texture, like wicker and macrame for accents
    + Have fun with it and make it your own!

    If you can't or don't want to do a sparkler exit shot, consider doing confetti shots at some point in the day! This create that same celebratory look and will be so fun for photos, I promise!

    Thanks for reading! Now let's be friends and connect :) Follow along @toni.marie.photography.

  • How I did my own Maternity Photos in Vancouver BC

    My name is Amanda Dams and I live in Richmond, BC, Canada. In 2010 I completed a certificate program in Photography at the University of South Florida (Tampa, FL, USA). After a couple of years working as a wedding photographer, I specialized in newborn, baby and maternity photography. I’m the face behind Amanda Dams Photography and I photographed over 650 babies and 300 maternity sessions.

    I would highly recommend hiring a professional photographer to capture the most special moments of your life, including pregnancy and all the milestones of your little one. When it was my turn to be in front of the camera, as a photographer, I challenged myself that I could do my own maternity photos, and I did.

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    I was lucky enough to be at the ideal time for maternity photos at the same time there was a sunflower festival closer to where I live. Acres of beautiful blooming sunflowers in many different varieties were definitely the perfect background for photos! 

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    All I needed to photograph my own maternity session were a camera, a tripod and LOTS of patience. If you have ever been in a photoshoot, you know we photographers are able to do a variety of clicks and poses in a short period of time but when you are using a tripod and you set the timer of the camera, things are very different. 

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    I adjusted all the camera settings and the focus on my husband, then I set the timer and I ran and pose in less than 10 seconds before the camera shoots. My husband couldn’t move, otherwise, the focus wouldn’t be correct and we would have to do this process all over again. 

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    Keep in mind that I was pregnant and wearing a super long gown, so running in a wet and puddled field, wasn’t that fun. 

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    Camera settings ok, focus ok, 10 seconds, run, pose… click! Done, we got ONE photo, yay! Now repeat.

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    After a couple of hours and a lot of running, I was satisfied and so happy with the results we got from this photoshoot. It was definitely a unique experience, different from everything else I did in the past 10 years as a photographer. Despite all the challenges, I had so much fun creating these images, and I feel so proud when I look back at them. The final results couldn’t be any better and that day will be always in my memories, the day I did my own maternity photos.

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/amandadamsphotography
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandadamsphotography
    Website: https://amandadamsphotography.com

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  • Kansas City Photographer, Angela Masters-Quick, Evokes Meaningful Connections to Create Images That Inspire


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    KC Photographer, Angela Masters-Quick

    Hey there y'all! My name is Angela and I am the owner and the lady behind the lens over at Studio Masters. I am based out of Overland Park, Kansas (Metro Kansas City) but I often travel for weddings. You can read more about me and why I do what I do (hint, I take A LOT of pictures) over on my bio page, so I won't bore you with the details here. Basic Invite asked me to guest blog about my favorite session and I know exactly which one comes to mind. This past October, I shot a sweetheart engagement session at Lake Jacomo for my wedding clients, Renee and Jeff so keep scrolling so you can see for yourself exactly why it was so fabulous!


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