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Should I use Wedding Wire?
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.
Photography by Timelinevisuals.com/weddings
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.
Melissa & Johns Engagement Party
Event photography for Melissa & John’s Engagement Party @ The Royal Palm in Farmingdale, NY 11735
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.
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. You can get 10% off aftershoot with this code.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Timeline Visuals is a wedding photography and video company located in northern New Jersey
Dana and Michaels Visual Timeline
Dana & Mikes beautiful New Jersey Wedding
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.
Jenn & Brian's Visuals Timeline 9/03/21
What a Wild Night. @ Casa Bianca , Oakridge, NJ 9/03/21
What a Wild Night
9/03/21
(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.
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.
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.
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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Dana's Review!
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.
Dana was kind enough to write us a review for our wedding photography. Thank you Dana!
Hallie and Josh's Visual Timeline
This wedding was beautiful @ Valenzano Family Winery, Shamong, New Jersey
This wedding was beautiful
I was honored to be a part of it. Josh is a very close family friend and my cousin was the best man. Early on, I had a good feeling about the day.
(If you were at this wedding there is a guest album at the bottom of the article.)
08/07/2021
Hallie was super sweet and calm all morning. Spirits were high and it was nothing but laughter and love with the entire wedding party and make up artist Rachel from Rachel Elizabeth Studio.
It wasn’t until the dress was on, that I even remotely saw any stress in her face. But stress was short lived.
A rabbit came out and literaly watched, as we did the bridal portraits at Hallie’s Parents New Jersey home. It was slightly surreal that it didn’t fear us.This was no doubt symbolic of her gentile heart and likely was a good omen.
We did a first look privately in the vineyard of Valenzano Winery and you could feel the genuine connection relieve any lingering stress. They grounded each other in the most beautiful way.
The ceremony was equally beautiful. The emotions were high, but with nothing but pure love.
Shout out to the Due Amici for catering the event and feeding us and the other venders early, so we could efficiently capture the rest of our day. Not only was the meal amazing, but we were also really grateful for that kind of hospitality. The DJ, John Cicala from Silver sound was extremely professional, courteous and over all a pleasure to sit and chat with.
After the formalities, the reception erupted in the most energy that I’ve ever seen come from the DJ playing “Love Shack” by the B-52s. That energy held strong for at-least the next 4 hours. Needless to say, the love was strong that night and I believe it was a direct result of what kind of people Josh and Hallie are.
Hallies Review
Ceremony Video
If you were at Hallie and Josh’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!
Thanks for checking us out! if you like our work you can check out more at
timelinevisuals.com/weddings
The cost of a wedding videographer can vary significantly based on several factors, including location, experience, and the services offered. On average, couples can expect to spend anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000 for professional wedding videography. This price often includes pre-wedding consultations, a full-day shooting package, and post-production editing. Additional elements such as drone footage, highlight reels, and extra videographers can further increase costs. It's crucial for couples to assess their budget, the quality of work they desire, and the value of capturing their special day through video when selecting a videographer.