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What should I wear for my spring engagement photos? (2023)

Choosing what to wear for your spring engagement photos can depend on your personal style, the location and theme of the photoshoot, and the weather conditions. Here are some tips to help you decide on the perfect outfit for your spring engagement photos:

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Consider the location and theme of the photoshoot. If you're taking photos in a garden or park, you may want to wear floral prints or earthy tones that complement the surroundings. If you're taking photos in a city or urban setting, you may want to wear more modern and stylish outfits.
Choose colors that complement the season. Soft pastels and light, airy colors are perfect for spring. Think shades of blush, mint green, sky blue, and lavender. You can also mix and match pastel colors to create a cohesive look.
Think about layering. Spring weather can be unpredictable, so consider layering with a light jacket, scarf, or cardigan. This will not only keep you comfortable but also add dimension to your outfit.
Dress up a little. Engagement photos are a special occasion, so it's okay to dress up a little more than you would on a typical day. Consider wearing a dress or a nice blouse with dress pants or a skirt.
Coordinate with your partner. You and your partner don't have to match exactly, but coordinating your outfits can create a cohesive and stylish look. Consider choosing complementary colors or patterns that work well together.

Remember, the most important thing is to wear something that makes you feel comfortable and confident. If you're not sure what to wear, you can always ask your photographer for advice or inspiration.

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Should I use Wedding Wire?

is wedding wire and the knot worth it?

Wedding Wire is a popular online platform that offers tools and resources for wedding planning, including vendor listings, reviews, and planning tools. While many couples have found it helpful in their wedding planning journey, there are some potential downsides to using the platform that you may want to consider before deciding to use it.

One concern is that some vendors on Wedding Wire have been known to pay for fake positive reviews, which can be misleading for couples looking for reliable feedback. Additionally, Wedding Wire has faced criticism in the past for its advertising practices, with some vendors alleging that the company prioritizes vendors who pay for premium listings over those who don't.

Another potential drawback of using Wedding Wire is that it may limit your options when it comes to finding vendors. While the platform has a large number of vendors listed, it may not include all of the options available in your area.

Ultimately, whether or not you decide to use Wedding Wire is a personal choice. It's important to do your research and read reviews from multiple sources to get a well-rounded sense of a vendor's reputation. You may also want to consider reaching out to vendors directly to ask for references or to schedule a consultation to get a better sense of their services and pricing.

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Caitlyn & Randy’s Wedding Celebration

Had an amazing time being the photographer for their event at Stone Water on Lake Hopatcong NJ. They are both such wonderful people.

Event Photos of the couple at their wedding celebration at Stone Water - 125 State Route 181, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849. - Photography by Event Photographers at Timeline Visuals

Event Photos of a wedding celebration at Stone Water - 125 State Route 181, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849. - Photography by Event Photographers at Timeline Visuals

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Melissa & Johns Engagement Party

Event photography for Melissa & John’s Engagement Party @ The Royal Palm in Farmingdale, NY 11735

Melissa & Johns Engagement Party

Such a great time shooting this.

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Event Photos during engagement party at The Royal Palm in Farmingdale, NY 11735 - Event Photography by the Wedding Photographers at Timeline Visuals, NJ

Event Photos of deserts during engagement party at The Royal Palm in Farmingdale, NY 11735 - Event Photography by the Wedding Photographers at Timeline Visuals, NJ

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Using a Gamepad to Cull Photos in lightroom

If you are like me and absolutely loath the culling process. this might be something that appeals to you. I use a combination of this and a program called Aftershoot which uses AI to cull your photos for you. This is often my first step and then I go through and check for only my absolute favorites and neccisary photos.

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With this guide youll be able to kick your feet up and relax by grabbing your favorite console controller and programing it to use keyboard shortcuts. This is a universal keybinding process and can be use it any program such as premier pro for multicam editing, davicni resolve, Photomechanic, capture one Aftershoot or honestly any program with a large amount of shortcuts, Forr this we will be explaining the shortcuts for lightroom.

If you are on a windows PC you are going to want to purchase Controller Companion it is $2.99 and well worth it.. You can purchase it using the steam store, this should be familiar to any PC gamers reading this. You can also purchase it directly from them here.

The idea is programing you gamepad to utalize shortcuts so you dont have to touch your mose or keyboard a full list of lightroom shortcuts can be found here.

So first thing you need to do after installing is open it. For whatever reason it opens directly to to the taskbar icons. you need to click the icon and open settings

Next navigate to profiles. I would reccomend creating a program binding if you plan on using more then one program.

Below is my lightroom Profile

Lightroom Controller Companion Profile

$1.00

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the best part is you can use any controler you want. Some may even opt for a wireless keyboard like the Corsair K83

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Why Have a Second Shooter?

A second shooter’s job is to be focused on what the primary photographer may be too busy to see. The primary photographer is often held liable to getting quality photos of moments similar to what most people say are important. They set their shot and then wait to get an iconic photo of a moment that we all knew was going to happen. While that is happening, a good second shooter is snapping all those reactions to the couples loved ones, and waiting for that same moment.

The Subtleties of Wedding Photography

When you ask someone, “What are the most important photos of a wedding?” most people tell you that it's the kiss. They say it's the first dance, the first look or the portraits of the bride and groom.

Krystal & JP having their first dance at The Sussex County Fairgrounds - Wedding photography by Timeline Visuals Wedding Photos - Wedding Photographer NJ - Timeline Visuals

These statements are completely valid, but any experienced photographer knows that there is much more complexity to a wedding day. The capturing of subtle interactions between family and friends to be imortalized along the complexity of life is the true value of an event photographer. A photographer waiting for the first kiss may not notice the brides parents holding hands, with eyes full of joyful tears. That moment can mean more then anything to the bride when their time has come and she can still cherish that memory long after.

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Emotional heartstrings aside, there are plenty of logistical reasons for having a second photographer. Often, couples get ready in different locations and have their prep roughly around the same time. It’s not always realistic to have one photographer running back and fourth, with the expectation of catching “a few good moments”. You can never really force that timing. Budget is sometimes the concern and that is completely understandable, which is why we even offer using a single photographer.

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Efficiency is key to a wedding timeline moving smoothly. Having a second shooter means groomsmen and bridesmaid photos can be shot at the same time. One photographer can capture the carefully selected décor before it's ransacked by hungry wedding guests, while the other photographer snaps family portraits.

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Tuck being escorted out of the ceremony - wedding photography by Timeline Visuals

Lastly, should ‘fit hit the shan' and your bestest boy plays tug with the photographers camera straps, or the ring bearer’s wagon sneaks into the isle just a little too far and ultimately table-top your lead shooter rendering him unconscious for the first kiss. We then have a back up. The second shooter is there heroically, snapping the first kiss. The moment every second dreams of, the moment they become immortalized as they go to and a strong contender employee of the month.

To recap..

A single good photographer can always get the job done and often well. They in no way can be perfect, but a good team can be.

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Dana and Michaels Visual Timeline

Dana & Mikes beautiful New Jersey Wedding

A beautiful ceremony with a gorgeous view of the Highpoint Monument

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Who says that backyard weddings can't be amazing? We certainly don't. You could tell that Dana took great care in decorating the backyard of her parents New Jersey home. The ceremony was under a triangle arbor, centered with the Highpoint Monument out into the distance.

Dana's psychic had previously told her that the cake would be destroyed on her wedding day.

Matt, the chef from The Brownstone, was pending surgery for his ACL and was also the only one available to walk the cake to the bride and groom. Against all odds, the cake not only made it out in one piece, but it was so indestructibly frozen that they could barely cut it.

Not even fate could stop this couples wedding.

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Matt from the brownstone — Matt from Brownstone in Paterson, NJ

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What a Wild Night. @ Casa Bianca , Oakridge, NJ 9/03/21

What a Wild Night

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(If you were at this wedding there is a guest album at the bottom of the article.)

I met Jenn through another photographer, and we initially had no idea that we had friends in common. In fact, Joey (My second shooter) and I both knew several members of her bridal party and didn’t find out until the day of. I learned a bit from her makeup artist, Amber Blanchard, who taught me about the nature of makeup powder and how it can be reflective under certain intensities of light. I had no idea that my flash can actually trigger shine in the powder. Even if its undetectable under normal light circumstance, due to the intensity of the light reflecting off the mica.

Wedding Photography by Danny Graham of couples first dance- at Casa Bianca, Oakridge NJ — Wedding Photos of couples first dance- at Casa Bianca, Oakridge NJ - Wedding Photography by Timeline Visuals’ NJ Wedding Photographers

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Wedding Photography by Danny Graham of bride and grooms first dance during the wedding reception- at Casa Bianca, Oakridge NJ — Wedding Photos of bride and grooms first dance during the wedding reception- at Casa Bianca, Oakridge NJ - Wedding Photography by Timeline Visuals’ NJ Wedding Photographers

The Ceremony and reception took place and was catered at Casa Bianca, in Oak Ridge, NJ. Not only was cocktail hour delicious, but the staff was also friendly and accommodating. DJ services were handled by High Profile Events, which are by far one of the best DJ companies in NJ. There is a big difference felt when a DJ actually cares about the music that is being played, and this is extremely evident in their performance.

Brian and Jenn’s first Dance to Selena’s “Dreaming of You” started out beautiful and then took a surprising twist, where they swapped genres into “Found a Good One” by Chance the Rapper and broke out in an epic hip-hop performance.

Wedding Photography by Danny Graham of wedding brides cousin performing Cuban Pete during the wedding reception- at Casa Bianca, Oakridge NJ — Wedding Photos of wedding brides cousin performing Cuban Pete during the wedding reception- at Casa Bianca, Oakridge NJ - Wedding Photography by Timeline Visuals’ NJ Wedding Photographers

At dinner, Jenn’s Cousin broke out in a lip synch performance that no one anticipated. He performed Cuban Pete from Jim Carey’s “The Mask”, and his clear attention to detail brought the entire dance floor back out from their dinner and into a raging conga line.

The night was full of joy and laughter, you could truly feel how much Jenn and Brian’s friends and family loved them. It was really an honor to be apart of such a connection.

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IF YOU WERE AT JENN AND BRIAN’S WEDDING, THEN WE’VE CREATED A GUEST ALBUM WITH SOME INCRIMINATING DANCE FLOOR PHOTOS.

Photos are available to download with our water mark for free, but are limited to 5 photos per person. They are also available for purchase, via the portal which will also remove the watermark!

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Lamide & Dom :Visual Timeline

Dom’s 35th Surprise Party

Event photography @ Rails Steak House Towaco, NJ

Lamide and Dom both have birthdays that are within a few days of each other. For everyone that knows Lamide, she loves to plan events.

This was one for the books. She rented out the Speakeasy and Rails Steakhouse, which is connected to the Towaco Station off the NJ transit.

I had no idea what I was walking into. My wife said it was “Grown, no sneakers". So I put my nicest floral shirt on and swapped my joggers for regular pants. Then she walks out in a silky gold dress, looking like the first lady. I think that I might have downplayed her expectations.

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We get to the venue and they inform us to take the elevator down to the basement. Waiting for us inside, is someone to guide us through a series of secret doors that enter the speakeasy. This was definitely not the average private room in a restaurant.

We enjoyed 5 courses that night. During cocktail hour, we waited for Lamide and Dom to arrive. It was Lamide’s birthday, but we were also surprising and celebrating Dom's 35th. The hors d'oeuvres were getting pumped out at a rapid concession. I've been to plenty of cocktails, but never have I been offered so much food so quickly.

Dom realizing that the party was actually for him - Event photography @ Rails Steak House Towaco, NJ

After the birthday surprise, we began enjoying our next 4 courses. Lamide lead us with instructions on an ice breaking game for a cash prize, where we are to write the names of people that fit the descriptions on a list.

Table setting in the speakeasy- Event photography @ Rails Steak House Towaco, NJ

The courses were high end. Everything was really well crafted, but I think that's to be expected from such a luxurious establishment. And it also extended to the service as well. If you walked away from your table, they refold your napkin immediately after you leave. They also never let your water cup empty. I'm a heavy duty water chugger, and the aquatic ninjas that they hire is beyond me.

Karaoke around the table - Event photography @ Rails Steak House Towaco, NJ

Which bridges to when I had to use the restroom. Leaving the room was a bit of a challenge. There was a proximity sensor on the door, and I was unaware of this because of how dark it was. Once I was through I almost broke the emergency glass thinking I was in some sort of escape room. I'm glad that I didn't though, as it was real and the gate just simply pushes open. At one point Dom and I had pulled every book on the bookshelf with little success only to find it was a hidden doorbell. The puzzling nature of the place was alot of fun.

The food was phenomenal. I've heard that you can judge a place by it's calamari and it was the second appetizer. It was damn good. I comideering the entire plate from one of Dom's cousins seated next to me, who had a culinary degree. I ended up picking his brain for the better half of the evening.

Lamide had a series of games planned, and the night concluded in some impromptu karaoke. It was a wonderful evening, with wonderful people. I always appreciate when Lamide and Dom invite us to their parties and I wish both of them plenty of good fortune on this next trip around the sun.

Lamide and Dom towards the end of a very successful party - Event photography @ Rails Steak House Towaco, NJ

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Daniel did an amazing job with our wedding. He understood what we were going for being this was our second wedding due to COVID, and really was integral to this event. He helped time the bridal party entries and first dance with our DJ based on how the evening was going as we had a late start with catering. He is so much more than a photographer and if you hire him you will not be disappointed. We had a great experience and are glad we hired him for our event.

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“Daniel did an amazing job with our wedding. He understood what we were going for being this was our second wedding due to COVID, and really was integral to this event. He helped time the bridal party entries and first dance with our DJ based on how the evening was going as we had a late start with catering. He is so much more than a photographer and if you hire him you will not be disappointed. We had a great experience and are glad we hired him for our event.”

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