It’s every newly married couple’s nightmare, finding out that they won't be receiving any professional photographs from their wedding. If you’ve spent time reading wedding blogs or reviews on the internet you’ve probably come across a few of these sad stories where the photographer failed to show up on the big day, or that for some reason or another the p...
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ISPWP has been setting the bar high for wedding photographers since 2008. Because wedding photography is an unregulated industry, we knew there was a need for an organization that helped bridal couples to find qualified wedding professionals. There are many facets to wedding photography; it takes not only skill and experience, but you must also be a smart businessperson. ISPWP set o...
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Being a top-notch wedding photographer requires skill, a keen photographic eye and abiding love for working with people. Week in and week out, ISPWP photographers prep their gear, charge their batteries and go out to make beautiful wedding photos for their clients. Like the postal carriers, neither wind nor rain nor sleet or snow keeps them from producing great photos. Being a we...
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Weddings are once in a lifetime events, so it’s not unusual that you may be unfamiliar with all of the traditional planning details of wedding days. A quick Google search can fill you in on the “what to expect” protocol on your wedding day, but we want to go a bit further than that. What are three things that photographers wish you knew before the wedding? It Do...
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If you’ve ever browsed through our amazing ISPWP contest galleries, you had no doubt seen some amazing wedding photographs and imagined the possibilities for your upcoming wedding day. In the galleries, there are photos of a bridal couple with stunning landscapes, lighting, and brilliant composition; truly outstanding examples of what a creative photographer can do with a port...
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After getting engaged, you’ll no doubt be getting lots of advice on when you should be booking your vendors and other tidbits of information from well-meaning friends and relatives. The conflicting advice you get can sometimes make your head spin! When it comes to wedding photography, how far in advance of your wedding date should you be booking a photographer? Although it ...
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The ISPWP is proud to announce the results of the Winter 2018 Contest. Congratulations to all of the award winners! Thank you to all of the members who entered the contest and to the judges who worked long hours to review all of the entries! (Photo by Cristiano Ostinelli) ...
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Are there any “insider tricks” you should know about how to hire a great wedding photographer and ensure great wedding photos? Besides the age-old advice that you look great when you feel great, there are a few industry secrets from ISPWP wedding photographers that will help with booking the best wedding photographer for YOUR wedding. Book Early As soon as you secure...
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It’s a familiar concern that many photographers hear, that a couple is upset because their parents want a particular photo during the wedding day and the couple has no interest in that photo. Very often this “most wanted” photo by the parents is sparked by tradition or the belief that there are certain photos that “one must have” on a wedding day. Here&...
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If you’re reading wedding blogs like this about hiring a wedding photographer, you may see someone mention that getting the “RAW” files is something you should be interested in having in your package. But what exactly are RAW files and why would you need them? There are some cases where wedding photographers include RAW files, but those instances are very limited. ...
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