EPISODE 13: The Ins and Outs of Wedding Photography

09/28/22 • 38 min

Unveiling Paradise: Your Go-To Destination Wedding Podcast

Episode Summary
We say it all the time - after your wedding is over, the only thing you’ll have left are your wedding photos. Wedding photography is a huge part of your wedding, so we’re THRILLED to have our very own, in-house professional wedding and adventure photographer, Joe, give us some insight about wedding photography. Tune in to hear his advice and our thoughts on ways to make your wedding day - and wedding photography - picture perfect.

Episode Notes
In this episode, Joe and I talk about what to consider when choosing a photographer, then go through some of our favorite photography tips. Although Joe is our resident expert, as a wedding planner, I have some very strong feelings about how specific photo elements can make or break a wedding. Unplugged weddings? YES! Table pics during dinner? NO. Brides, grooms, family (especially family!) and friends - you need to listen to this episode.

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Ins and Out of Wedding Photography

What should I consider when choosing a photographer? Style, coverage, personality
Get the biggest room possible for getting ready in the morning.
If you’re up to it, do a first look so you can spend time with your family and friends.
Do the unplugged wedding.
Keep your photo list light, and let us do our thing.
Don’t do table pics - or get creative with them! Don’t spend your entire dinner trying to get pics with a table of your mom’s work friends.
Trust your photographer - you get what you pay for.

Links to stories mentioned:

Photographer Deletes Wedding Photos (PSA: This wasn't Joe!)

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Joe: IG @josephesser
Tessa: IG @fredandkateevents
Email us with your burning questions about destination weddings, speakeasies, or anything else you can think of and we’ll answer them in an upcoming episode: [email protected]

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Joe @josephesser
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Support us: patreon.com/unveilingparadise

Ins and Out of Wedding Photography

What should I consider when choosing a photographer? Style, coverage, personality
Get the biggest room possible for getting ready in the morning.
If you’re up to it, do a first look so you can spend time with your family and friends.
Do the unplugged wedding.
Keep your photo list light, and let us do our thing.
Don’t do table pics - or get creative with them! Don’t spend your entire dinner trying to get pics with a table of your mom’s work friends.
Trust your photographer - you get what you pay for.

Links to stories mentioned:

Photographer Deletes Wedding Photos (PSA: This wasn't Joe!)

These are our top 3 episodes to start with if you are new to our show. We'd love to hear from you. Hit us up and mention our show to learn more about our Unveiling Paradise Promo.

Please support this episode's show sponsor - Fine Time Shave Ice - Learn more at https://www.finetimeshaveice.com

Support the show

Find Us on Instagram:
Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise
Joe @josephesser
Tessa @fredandkateevents
Email us [email protected]
Web unveilingparadise.com

Previous Episode

EPISODE 12: 10 Wedding Traditions to Keep or Ditch

Traditions are made to be broken... or are they? In today’s episode, we explore 10 wedding traditions that have been around for hundreds of years. Some of them are changing and adapting, and others have stayed the same, and are still a big part of modern weddings. Listen in and see which traditions you’d keep, and which ones you plan to leave at the altar.

Fake history, dry cake, and sword fights - what do these 3 things all have in common? We talk about all of them (and more) in today’s episode! Wedding traditions are deeply rooted in how we celebrate marriage, but often they’re kept without understanding WHY we do what we do. Do you know why the groom traditionally stands on the right side of the bride? Or why do brides wear white? Joe and I will explore the history of why we do what we do at weddings, and which of these wedding traditions are a “keep” or “ditch”.
Support us: patreon.com/unveilingparadise10 Wedding Traditions - Are You Planning to Keep or Ditch?

Not seeing each other before the ceremony
The bride must wear a white wedding dress
Wearing/exchanging wedding rings
Having a wedding cake
Bouquet and Garter Toss
Tossing rice after the couple says I DO
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue (and a sixpence in your shoe)
Having a champagne toast during speeches
Having a wedding party AND having them wear matching outfits
Why does the groom stand on the right side of the bride?

Links and Miscellaneous Thoughts from this Episode:

If you see each other before the ceremony, it’s called a first look. Listen to Episode 8 to hear our pros and cons of doing a first look.
The bride must wear a white wedding dress - where did this tradition come from? Celebrities have been fighting this tradition for years - Chrissy Teigan, Sophia Bush and Angelina Jolie all did something a little different.
It’s not fake history! Check out the history behind some wedding traditions: Wearing/exchanging wedding rings, Having a wedding cake, Bouquet and Garter Toss
Tossing rice is dated - check out some fun, new alternatives HERE.
Cheers to the newlyweds with shots!
Wedding party drama nowadays is NOTHING compared to back in the days:

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Next Episode

EPISODE 14: The Best Locations for a Destination Wedding in the U.S.

Episode Summary
We take on our favorite US-based destination locations in this episode. Being a professional wedding planner and photographer in Hawaii - it’s assumed Hawaii will make the list. Does it? Find out this answers and more in this episode. Tune in to hear Joe and I share our professional advice, and list our favorite locations for a destination wedding in the United States.

Episode Notes
From tranquil and peaceful, to chic and rustic and everything in between - the United States has something for every wedding. What vibe are you looking for with your destination wedding? As a professional photographer, Joe is DYING to shoot at the Neon Graveyard in Las Vegas. As a self-proclaimed alcoholic, I love the idea of a wedding in a winery. The destination you choose will 100% set the tone for your wedding, so do your homework and select wisely! Brides, grooms, friends and family - this episode is a great starting place for your destination wedding planning.
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Exploring the Best Locations for Destination Weddings in the United States

What’s your wedding vibe, and how do you want your wedding guests to feel? There’s a US-based wedding venue for you!
Las Vegas = 24/7 nonstop party
Sedona, Vail, Beaver Creek = Peace and tranquility
Newport, RI= Classy and upscale
Wine Country (Napa, Temecula) = Rustic and chic
HAWAII = Tropical and amazing, the BEST location for weddings. In my opinion :)

Links and Musings from this Episode:

Elvis Chapels no more?
On Joe’s bucket list - Neon Sign Graveyard
The first hotel in Waikiki is the historic Moana Surfrider
Fun Fact: You can get married at a chapel in the Mall of America
Epic New York wedding venues

Here we are!
Unveiling Paradise: IG @unveilingparadise
Joe: IG @josephesser
Tessa: IG @fredandkateevents
Email us with your burning questions about destination weddings, the iphone 14, or anything else you can think of and we’ll answer them in an upcoming episode: [email protected]

These are our top 3 episodes to start with if you are new to our show. We'd love to hear from you. Hit us up and mention our show to learn more about our Unveiling Paradise Promo.

Please support this episode's show sponsor - Fine Time Shave Ice - Learn more at https://www.finetimeshaveice.com

Support the show

Find Us on Instagram:
Unveiling Paradise @unveilingparadise
Joe @josephesser
Tessa @fredandkateevents
Email us [email protected]
Web unveilingparadise.com