Laura Memory Escobar
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Meet Laura & Drew!
    • Reviews
  • Blog
  • My Work
    • Galleries
    • Video
    • Landscape Prints
  • Contact & Services
  • For Photographers
    • Boutique Photo Editing
    • Mentorship

Raleigh Wedding Photographer | Virtual Raleigh Backyard Wedding | Jenna + Nick

6/24/2020

0 Comments

 
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-ausiedoodle-puppy

Raleigh Intimate Micro Wedding | Live Streamed

Another strong, persevering, flexible, joyful, family first couple who's dream wedding had to be postponed. I'm so happy they finally were able to say their vows on their original wedding date. Drew and I were in Raleigh closing on our Durham house! So it was perfect I could be at Nick's house for a few hours capturing their day! Nick's dad got certified and officiated the wedding, how special! They also brought their 4 month old Ausiedoodle, Adler! He was my favorite and I had to actively not photograph him every moment haha. Viewing the situation through Drew's optimistic eyes, I love how my couples have been having small legal ceremonies before their bigger celebration. This way, once the big day comes around, there's literally no pressure because they're already married! Trial run of wedding day complete :D I love that their wedding was live streamed to those who couldn't make it and I love the live comments too! Excited to celebrate their wedding again with them in Raleigh next year! 
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-gettingready
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-dog-wedding
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-first-look-firstlook
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-zoom-wedding
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-virtutal-wedding
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-guests
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-virtural-wedding
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-virtural-wedding
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-virtural-wedding
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-zoom-facetime-virtual-wedding
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-wedding-ring
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-family-portraits
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-zoom-facetime
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-ausiedoodle-puppy
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-ceremony
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-ceremony
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-waterfall
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-ausiedoodle-puppy
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-candid-wedding-photographer
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-candid
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-candid wedding photographer
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-candid wedding
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-candid
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-bridal-portraits
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-corona
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-corona
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding-ausiedoodle
raleigh-wedding-photographer-back-yard-wedding-micro-wedding

Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh elopement photographer, Raleigh wedding venue, Raleigh wedding planner, Raleigh engagement photographer, Raleigh Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Durham engagement photographer, Durham Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Durham wedding planner, Durham wedding venue, Wilmington Wedding venue, Wilmington wedding planner, Wilmington Elopement Photographer, Wilmington Engagement Photographer,Wilmington Photographer, Asheville wedding photographer, Asheville elopement photographer, Asheville photographer, boutique editor, photo editor, wedding photo editor, Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh elopement photographer, Raleigh wedding venue, Raleigh wedding planner, Raleigh engagement photographer, Raleigh Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Durham engagement photographer, Durham Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Durham wedding planner, Durham wedding venue, Wilmington Wedding venue, Wilmington wedding planner, Wilmington Elopement Photographer, Wilmington Engagement Photographer,Wilmington Photographer, Asheville wedding photographer, Asheville elopement photographer, Asheville photographer, boutique editor, photo editor, wedding photo editor, Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh elopement photographer, Raleigh wedding venue, Raleigh wedding planner, Raleigh engagement photographer, Raleigh Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Durham engagement photographer, Durham Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Durham wedding planner, Durham wedding venue, Wilmington Wedding venue, Wilmington wedding planner, Wilmington Elopement Photographer, Wilmington Engagement Photographer,Wilmington Photographer, Asheville wedding photographer, Asheville elopement photographer, Asheville photographer, boutique editor, photo editor, wedding photo editor     
0 Comments

Raleigh Wedding Photographer | Redland Koi Garden Wedding | Jenn + Glenn

6/23/2020

0 Comments

 
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-firstlook

Intimate Miami Wedding In A Japanese Botanical Garden | Micro Wedding

Jenn and Glenn's wedding had to be moved due to the pandemic. But that didn't stop them from having the most gorgeous day! Drew and I first met these two high school sweet hearts at Miami's Perez Art Museum and walked the art park and got coffee at Books & Books. Jenn is special education and has a heart of gold! So she and Drew talked all about psychology, learning, and funny stories with their kids. We were so happy we could still join their Miami wedding even after date and venue change. The guest list had to unfortunately be cut down, but thankfully, we found a wedding venue with wifi and family and friends Zoomed in! Redland Koi Gardens was SO pretty and thankfully didn't need many decorations! They looked dashing and radiant! My heart just overflows with how they look at each other! My favorite was throwing colorful pompoms as they walked down the aisle! I love how even a short and small wedding is still full of love and meaning. Their first look was so beautiful and her bridesmaid's crying made it all even more emotional! Their family and friends gave beautiful toasts and everyone was so supportive and joyful on their wedding day. Thank you for letting us be a part of your intimate celebration!!! 
Venue: @redlandkoigardens
Florals: @poncefloraldesign
Cake: @sweet_designs
Dress: @davidsbridal
H&MUA: @miamiglamteam
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-first-look
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-father-of-the-bride
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-father
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-handbind
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-zoom-wedding
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-zoom-wedding
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-black-and-white
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-ring exchange
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-ceremony
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-pompom-exit
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-how-to-make-a-gif
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-family-portrait
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-black-bridesmaid-dress
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-black-bridesmaids-mix-and-match-dresses
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-wedding-party-black-mix-and-match-bridesmaid-dresses
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-groomsmen
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-bridal-party-black-bridal-dress
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-davids-bridal-wedding-dress-idea
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-davidsbridal-wedding-dress
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-davidsbridal
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-david's-bridal-wedding-dress
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-bridal-portraits
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-men's-navy-suit
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-davids-bridal-dress
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-under-the-veil
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-microwedding
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-reception
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-
raleigh-wedding-photographer-redland-koi-garden-wedding-miami-wedding-photographer-


Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh elopement photographer, Raleigh wedding venue, Raleigh wedding planner, Raleigh engagement photographer, Raleigh Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Durham engagement photographer, Durham Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Durham wedding planner, Durham wedding venue, Wilmington Wedding venue, Wilmington wedding planner, Wilmington Elopement Photographer, Wilmington Engagement Photographer, Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh elopement photographer, Raleigh wedding venue, Raleigh wedding planner, Raleigh engagement photographer, Raleigh Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Durham engagement photographer, Durham Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Durham wedding planner, Durham wedding venue, Wilmington Wedding venue, Wilmington wedding planner, Wilmington Elopement Photographer, Wilmington Engagement Photographer, Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh elopement photographer, Raleigh wedding venue, Raleigh wedding planner, Raleigh engagement photographer, Raleigh Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Durham engagement photographer, Durham Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Durham wedding planner, Durham wedding venue, Wilmington Wedding venue, Wilmington wedding planner, Wilmington Elopement Photographer, Wilmington Engagement Photographer, Wilmington Wedding venue, Wilmington wedding planner, Wilmington Elopement Photographer, Wilmington Engagement Photographer,Wilmington Photographer, Miami Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Wedding venue, Wilmington wedding planner, Wilmington Elopement Photographer, Wilmington Engagement Photographer,Wilmington Photographer, Miami Wedding Photographer, destination elopement, light and airy photo editing, photo outsource, wedding photo outsource, personal photo editor
0 Comments

Italy Wall Art | Italy Prints | Cinque Terre Wall Art | Venice Wall Art | Rome Wall Art | Italian Print Shop

6/19/2020

0 Comments

 

Italy Wall Art | Italian Prints For Your Home

Italy is our 3rd home behind Raleigh/Durham, and Miami. We have been multiple times and lived in Rome for 3 months! We have so many beautiful family and friends there and we count ourselves beyond blessed to know the country so well! (If you go to my Instagram, you can check out my Highlights Stories and see all our fun travel memories!) During the pandemic, I had time to get to a "wishful thinking" to-do list. One of the items was start a print shop! When I travel, I actually usually don't bring my big camera because I want to stay present with Drew. But, one of the times I did bring it along was in Italy! And I'm so glad I did because these are some of my favorites. I was never confident enough to put my landscape work out there. But unemployment pushed me out of my comfort zone! It makes me sooo happy whenever someone wants a piece of me in their home! 
Click to visit Laura's Italy Wall Art
Italy Wall Art, Positano Wall Art, Cinque Terre Wall Art, Italy Canvas, Italy Picture Set, Italy Triptych, Venice Wall Art
The gallery is actually super cool! I have so many products you can pick from! Prints, frames, canvases, but also metal prints, boards, calendars, and cards! These Italy pictures I always imagined as a set. Like 3 in a row (triptych)  or a collage! Perfect for over the bed or couch or office. 

I love the Italian Coast Wall Art Set below so much! The Italian Triptych would is the perfect tranquil escape with calming ocean vibes and fun pops of color! 
Italy Wall Art, Positano Wall Art, Cinque Terre Wall Art, Italy Canvas, Italy Picture Set, Italy Triptych, Venice Wall Art
My first trip to to Italy was to Rome, Florence, and Tuscany with my family where my mom ran the Rome Marathon! I didn't have my big camera for that trip. But, our second trip to Italy we went to Milan, Venice, Positano, Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, Rome, Naples, and Ischia! The Positano wall art, Venice wall art, and Cinque Terre wall art are some of my all time favorites! Look how amazing all three Venice Frames look together! I love mixing and matching all my Italy Wall Art Pictures!
Italy Wall Art, Positano Wall Art, Cinque Terre Wall Art, Italy Canvas, Italy Picture Set, Italy Triptych, Venice Wall Art
Look at all these colors! The first pictures on the left is a Positano fine art print, followed by two fine art prints from Cinque Terre!
Italy Wall Art, Positano Wall Art, Cinque Terre Wall Art, Italy Canvas, Italy Picture Set, Italy Triptych, Venice Wall Art
Vespa's are quintessential Italian! I love the stone wall and bougainvillea! The below Italian Vespa Wall Art was taken in Positano, Italy!
Italy Wall Art, Positano Wall Art, Cinque Terre Wall Art, Italy Canvas, Italy Picture Set, Italy Triptych, Venice Wall Art
These black and white Italian prints make the gallery wall so cohesive! We have the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Spanish Steps in Rome, and the Colosseum in Rome. I like the black and white with the wood frames because it warms them up a bit and ties in with your furniture nicely! 
Italy Wall Art, Positano Wall Art, Cinque Terre Wall Art, Italy Canvas, Italy Picture Set, Italy Triptych, Venice Wall Art
I love the greenery, vines, and bougainvillea here! The left picture was taken in Positano and the right was taken in Venice! The black frames are the perfect contrast for these colorful Italian Wall Art pictures!
Italy Wall Art, Positano Wall Art, Cinque Terre Wall Art, Italy Canvas, Italy Picture Set, Italy Triptych, Venice Wall Art
This is from one of my favorite views in Rome! Rome is actually known as the City of 7 Hills! I love this hazy, sunset, ancient Rome skyline canvas! I think pictures with negative space, like the sky, look awesome blown up because they don't feel as overwhelming. Who wants this Rome Skyline Wall Art over their couch?!
Italy Wall Art, Positano Wall Art, Cinque Terre Wall Art, Italy Canvas, Italy Picture Set, Italy Triptych, Venice Wall Art
Positano wall art looking fine as always! Positano metal prints are a really cool way of bringing in texture without a frame!
Italy Wall Art, Positano Wall Art, Cinque Terre Wall Art, Italy Canvas, Italy Picture Set, Italy Triptych, Venice Wall Art

The Florence Wall Art below is from a sneaky view from the very top of Florence, Italy! I love that you can see the ancient wall. It's Italian but not so typical, which I love. 
Picture
Again, looove black and white mix and match! This Italy gallery wall feels so classy. From L-->R. Rome, Venice, Florence, Vatican! So technically two countries! I have a lot more Vatican Wall Art in my gallery too and even some Rome at Night pictures!
Picture
Thank you for taking time to see all these amazing Italian wall art pictures! I love seeing them in homes and actually up on walls! Please visit my print site at https://lauramemoryphotography.pic-time.com/-travelprintshop/gallery and let me know if you have any questions.
​
Which Italian Wall Art Pictures are your favorite?

Comment below! 


Cinque Terre Wall Art, Cinque Terre Canvas, Cinque Terre Frames, Cinque Terre Fine Art, Cinque Terre Pictures, Rome Wall Art, Rome Canvas, Rome Frames, Rome Fine Art, Rome Pictures
Positano Wall Art, Positano Wall Decorations, Positano Canvas, Positano Frames, Positano Fine Art, Positano Pictures
Italy Wall Art, Italy Wall Decorations, Italy Canvas, Italy Frames, Italy Fine Art, Italy Pictures
Amalfi Coast Wall Art, Amalfi Coast  Wall Decorations, Amalfi Coast  Canvas, Amalfi Coast  Frames, Amalfi Coast  Fine Art, Amalfi Coast  Pictures
Venice Wall Art, Venice Wall Decorations, Venice Canvas, Venice Frames, Venice Fine Art, Venice Pictures
Florence Wall Art, Florence Wall Decorations, Florence Canvas, Florence Frames, Florence Fine Art, Florence Pictures
Living Room Decor, Bedroom Decor, over the couch pictures, over the couch decor, gift, mother's day gift, father day gift, christmas gift
taly Wall Art, Italy Wall Decor, Italy Wall Decorations, Italy Canvas, Italy Frames, Italy Fine Art, Italy Pictures
Print Shop, Fine Art prints, prints for wall, prints for office, prints for bedroom, prints for living room, art for wall, art for living room, art for bedroom, Italy picture set, Italy triptych, Italy diptych, Italy gallery wall
0 Comments

Wedding Invitation Maker Made Easy | Wedding Suite Tips From Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Laura Memory

6/18/2020

1 Comment

 
Basic Invite Wedding Invitation Maker RSVP Wedding Website

Wedding Invitation Maker, RSVP Wedding Website, Thank You Card Designs, and Change the Date Designs!
Special DISCOUNT CODE BELOW!

Planning your wedding can be so frustrating. Planning your wedding during a pandemic, I can't even imagine how hard that that is! Dealing with rescheduling, getting all your vendors on the same page, talking to all your guests, that's a lot! Drew and I have been as accommodating as possible with no rescheduling fees. We want your safety and happiness first! Thankfully, I found a really easy website where everything you need is in one spot! Here comes Basic Invite to the rescue! There are so many cool features!

My favorite feature is how everything can match! From wedding website, to save the dates, to invitations, to thank you cards, to menus, to place cards. It's all there!
Basic Invite Wedding Invitation Maker RSVP Wedding Website

Wedding Invitation Maker

Basic Invite has an awesome wedding invitation maker (check it out HERE).

It was really easy to customize it! And I love that already had suggestions for other matching products! 
​
  • COLORS: Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. You can change the color of each element on a card, with over 180 different color options. The card can be exactly how you want it, down to the littlest detail. 
  • SAMPLES: Basic Invite allows customers the ability to order a printed sample of their invitation so they can see the card’s paper quality and how it will print before they have to place their final order.
  • ENVELOPES: Basic Invites is just as colorful with their envelopes as they are with their invitations. You can choose from over 40 different envelope colors so that they can make their invitation stand out even before it is opened. All of their envelopes are peel & seal so the envelopes can be closed quickly and easily. Yay no tongue cuts! 
  • ​CHOICES: Over 900 Wedding Invitation Sets! Each of Basic Invite's wedding invitations is part of a set. They have all the wedding stationery you need, like save the dates, wedding invitations, enclosure cards, wedding menus, wedding programs, and even matching thank you cards!
Basic Invite Wedding Invitation Maker RSVP Wedding Website

RSVP Wedding Website

FREE is the best word. Especially when it comes to weddings! Basic Invite wedding websites are completely customizable! Check out their wedding website maker HERE.  They're mobile friendly and super easy to use. You can instantly upload all of your wedding details, along with images, and a convenient map with directions for your guests. It's soooo helpful to have a website, especially when everything is up in the air with planning! Choose from 180 custom colors, and a design suite to match your wedding invitations!

Upload all our pics from our engagement session together!! It will be so personal and gorgeous! 

Another awesome perk is their Free Address Collection Service - Use Basic Invite's free address collection service to request your addresses with just three simple steps. Share a link via social media or email, collect addresses, and get free envelope printing.
Basic Invite Wedding Invitation Maker RSVP Wedding Website

Thank You Card Designs 

Now that you have your save the dates, wedding invitations, your wedding website, your addresses already collected, it's super easy to log into your account and send custom Thank You Cards! See all the cute styles HERE! Match the style of your wedding invitations and save the dates! Upload our pictures from the wedding onto the cards and send them out to all your guests. 
Basic Invite Wedding Invitation Maker RSVP Wedding Website

Change The Date Card Designs 

Drew and I have had about 15 weddings need to change dates due to either venue restrictions or family unable to travel. Thankfully, Basic Invite has so many CUTE options to let your guests know about Date Change! Again, really easy to customize! Check them all out HERE! 
Basic Invite Wedding Invitation Maker RSVP Wedding Website

Discount!

If you see anything you like on Basic Invite, you can get 20% off store wide by using my discount code in the graphic below! There's so much to chose from! Wedding invitations, save the dates, change the dates, thank you cards and even wedding day paper items like menu, place cards, programs, and even coasters! 
Basic Invite Wedding Invitation Maker RSVP Wedding Website
Be sure to visit Basic Invite's website and follow them on social media @basicinvite!
Facebook
Pinterst
Instagram
Twitter
Basic Invite Wedding Invitation Maker RSVP Wedding Website

Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh elopement photographer, Raleigh wedding venue, Raleigh wedding planner, Raleigh engagement photographer, Raleigh Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Durham engagement photographer, Durham Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Durham wedding planner, Durham wedding venue, Wilmington Wedding venue, Wilmington wedding planner, Wilmington Elopement Photographer, Wilmington Engagement Photographer,Wilmington Photographer, Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer, Adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, LGBTQ Wedding Photographer, Same Sex Wedding Photographer, Gay Wedding photographer, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing, Raleigh wedding photographer, Ocean Isle photographer, Ocean Isle wedding Photographer, Asheville wedding venue, asheville wedding planner, Asheville wedding photographer, Asheville elopement photographer, Asheville engagement Photographer, North Carolina photographer,  adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, destination elopement, light and airy photo editing, photo outsource, wedding photo outsource, personal photo editor, charlotte wedding photographer, charlotte engagement photographer, charlotte elopement photographer, film photographer, raleigh film photographer, hybrid photographer, raleigh wedding photographer, miami wedding photographer, asheville wedding photographer, wilmington wedding photographer, raleigh elopement photographer, durham elopement photographer, wilmington elopement photographer, asheville elopement photographer 
1 Comment

Durham Wedding Photographer | Durham Elopement Photographer | Durham Engagement Photographer

6/18/2020

0 Comments

 
Durham Wedding Photographers Move From Miami to Durham, NC

Miami Wedding Photographers Move Back Home to Durham, North Carolina!

Hellloooooo!

Drew and I have some fun and exciting news! We bought a house in Durham, North Carolina! Drew and I are both from Raleigh, NC and we are really excited and ready to be near family again. We have absolutely loved our 3 years living and being wedding photographers in Miami and around South Florida, but we are excited for this next chapter! This is not goodbye to Miami, we have tons of weddings that we can't wait to fly back down for! 

Drew got an amazing job with Duke University where he will continue his research on how parenting and families are similar and different all over the world. Did you know Drew is currently writing a book on his findings? YEAH! So cool! The Doctor, Reverend, Author Drew is doing big things! 
Durham Wedding Photographers Move From Miami to Durham, NC
Champagne & pizza party in our empty house! 
Durham Wedding Photographers Move From Miami to Durham, NC
House Hunting in Durham, NC:
Once Drew got the Duke job we started looking on Zillow and Redfin for houses. We also thankfully have an amazing realtor, Mary! House hunting while we were in Miami wasn't as challenging as we thought We are so blessed to have our realtor and friends and family go through a few houses and take video and FaceTime us.  The most challenging part was the pandemic. Right during our house hunting window everything shut down which meant no walk throughs and very few listings. We honestly thought we'd have to extend our time here in Miami. But, a little miracle happened. We had been seeing some cute houses go under contract within hours of them going live so we were worried that by the time we flew up for houses it would be gone. BUT, due to the restrictions, there was this one house that we fell in love with that was just accepting digital walk throughs, so it didn't fly off the shelf as fast. First day it went on the market we bought tickets to fly up the very next day. Our realtor was able to get us in to see the house in person while we wore all the PPE and bathed in hand sanitizer to keep everyone safe. We immediately put an offer in. After a little battling, we got the house!! We are learning so much through this whole process! It's been so fun!
We went brewery hopping around Durham with the family! We went to Ponysaurus and Hi Wire!
Durham Wedding Photographers Move From Miami to Durham, NC
Why Durham?
Drew grew up in Cary and I grew up in Raleigh. We both went to high school in Raleigh. I went to UNC in Chapel Hill and Drew went to State in Raleigh. The Triangle is home to us. So we knew it would be somewhere in the Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill area. There are so many reasons we picked to zone in on house hunting in Durham. 

1. Family, Friends & Work
My sister and brother in law and most of of friends live in Durham and all love the city. We are super social and of course want to be near everyone for dinners, cook outs, and hangs! Also, Duke is in Durham so it's a quick drive for Drew. 3 amazing companies I've been working with, Better On, Pathos Ethos, and American Underground are all right in Downtown Durham!

2. Diverse City With Small Town Pride
Durham is so cool. There's SO much. To all my Miami friends, it's like a mini Wynwood with outdoor restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, character, wall murals, and an artsy/hipster feel. We honestly are less familiar with Durham! That makes it really exciting! While only 30 minutes from Chapel Hill where I spent 9 years, and only 30 minutes from Raleigh where we grew up, there's still SO much to be discovered about Durham and we love that! We already have a list of restaurants, shops, and places to visit and check out! Durham is amazing because it has all the perks of a city while also a really supportive and active diverse base! I love that I can walk around downtown and still hear several languages and see a mix of people. As a diverse couple ourselves, living in a diverse city was important to us.

3. Community Building 
The small town pride that we love about Durham makes it the perfect place to plug in, plant roots, and give back. Drew and I love giving back to our community! We love volunteering and supporting grassroots organizations. Durham has tons of non-profits and opportunities and we can't wait to give our time and talents back to the city! We've loved how Durham has come together and united for Black Lives Matter protests and events and how supportive the community has been of locally black-owned businesses. We are stoked to continue that love and activism! 
Ready for front porch hangs and gardening in our backyard!!
Durham Wedding Photographers Move From Miami to Durham, NC
Our Casita!!
Our house is SO CUTE. It's not too big, so going from a 1 bed 1 bath apartment won't be too overwhelming. It is open concept which is perfect for hosting all our friends and family. And there are 2 spare rooms so we each can have an office, which will be a huge change and upgrade! (I'm currently typing this from our bedroom while Drew is doing a tele-health therapy session in the kitchen haha)
Our backyard is perfect. A small decks and lots of room for gardening! 
Our house is also walking distance to downtown! 15 minutes on the beautiful Greenway/American Tobacco Trail and we are right in the heart of Durham. We're close to baseball games, breweries, awesome restaurants, and small businesses. Walkability is something we'll miss the most about Miami Beach so it was really important that we weren't too far from the action! 

We are just really overjoyed for this next chapter! We officially move end of July! We can't wait to fly back to Miami to photograph weddings and we can't wait for all our awesome couples and weddings in Raleigh too! 

​Durham, NC (aka Bull City!) here we come! 

Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh elopement photographer, Raleigh wedding venue, Raleigh wedding planner, Raleigh engagement photographer, Raleigh Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Durham engagement photographer, Durham Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Durham wedding planner, Durham wedding venue, Wilmington Wedding venue, Wilmington wedding planner, Wilmington Elopement Photographer, Wilmington Engagement Photographer,Wilmington Photographer, Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer, Adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, LGBTQ Wedding Photographer, Same Sex Wedding Photographer, Gay Wedding photographer, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing, Raleigh wedding photographer, Ocean Isle photographer, Ocean Isle wedding Photographer, Asheville wedding venue, asheville wedding planner, Asheville wedding photographer, Asheville elopement photographer, Asheville engagement Photographer, North Carolina photographer,  adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, destination elopement, light and airy photo editing, photo outsource, wedding photo outsource, personal photo editor, charlotte wedding photographer, charlotte engagement photographer, charlotte elopement photographer, film photographer, raleigh film photographer, hybrid photographer, raleigh wedding photographer, miami wedding photographer, asheville wedding photographer, wilmington wedding photographer, raleigh elopement photographer, durham elopement photographer, wilmington elopement photographer, asheville elopement photographer 
0 Comments

Raleigh Elopement Photographer | Miami Beach Art Deco Engagement | Daniela + Zhen

6/11/2020

0 Comments

 
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement

South Beach Sunrise Engagement Photos on Ocean Drive 

I love being a Miami wedding photographer and living on South Beach! Daniela + Zhen were cool enough to wake up at sunrise and meet me in the Art Deco district on Miami Beach! The beaches have sadly been closed due to the pandemic and the curfew. But, Ocean Drive was closed to cars so we were able to take some pretty cool photos frolicking down the the empty world famous street!! The college sweet hearts met through Cuban Students Club at school and are about to move to New York City for Zhen's residency. They both proposed to each other at a Harry Potter murder mystery party Zhen threw! They both wear engagement rings, heck yes! I loved that they leaned into the Covid situation and brought masks, a measuring tape, and Corona beer! I love even more that they brought a Darth Vader mask and were down for some "force" pictures haha. Just the coolest!! It makes me so happy when couples are so happy and are themselves! I'm not a posey photographer, obviously, and I love making sure each engagement session is perfectly unique to you! I love showing off your personality and your story. Sometimes that story involved champagne and Star Wars and that's really rad. 
Raleigh wedding Photographer Miami beach engagement
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement engagement rings
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement champagne
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement champagne toast
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement ocean drive
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement ocean drive pictures
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement ocean drive pictures art deco
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement ocean drive pictures art deco
How to make an engagement photo gif wedding photography
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement ocean drive pictures art deco district
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement ocean drive pictures black and white
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement south beach
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement south beach
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement south beach Corona Darth Vader masks
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement south beach Corona Darth Vader masks
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement south beach Corona Darth Vader masks
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement south beach Corona Darth Vader masks
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement south beach Corona Darth Vader masks
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement south beach twirl
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement south beach Corona Darth Vader masks action shot
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement photographer south beach
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement photographer south beach
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement photographer south beach
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement photographer south beach
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement photographer south beach
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement photographer south beach
Raleigh wedding photographer Miami beach engagement photographer south beach
Raleigh elopement photographer candid engagement photos South Beach Miami
Raleigh elopement photographer candid engagement photos South Beach Miami
Raleigh elopement photographer candid engagement photos South Beach Miami
Raleigh elopement photographer candid engagement photos South Beach Miami Drone DJI Overhead
Arial photography drone engagement Raleigh elopement photographer Miami
Of course I had to get in on the fun!
Arial photography drone engagement Raleigh elopement photographer Miami

Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh elopement photographer, Raleigh wedding venue, Raleigh wedding planner, Raleigh engagement photographer, Raleigh Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Durham engagement photographer, Durham Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Durham wedding planner, Durham wedding venue, Wilmington Wedding venue, Wilmington wedding planner, Wilmington Elopement Photographer, Wilmington Engagement Photographer,Wilmington Photographer, Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer, Adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, LGBTQ Wedding Photographer, Same Sex Wedding Photographer, Gay Wedding photographer, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing, Raleigh wedding photographer, Ocean Isle photographer, Ocean Isle wedding Photographer, Asheville wedding venue, asheville wedding planner, Asheville wedding photographer, Asheville elopement photographer, Asheville engagement Photographer, North Carolina photographer,  adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, destination elopement, light and airy photo editing, photo outsource, wedding photo outsource, personal photo editor, charlotte wedding photographer, charlotte engagement photographer, charlotte elopement photographer, film photographer, raleigh film photographer, hybrid photographer, raleigh wedding photographer, miami wedding photographer, asheville wedding photographer, wilmington wedding photographer, raleigh elopement photographer, durham elopement photographer, wilmington elopement photographer, asheville elopement photographer 
0 Comments

Beach Decor | Miami Wall Art | South Beach Prints | Miami Beach Canvases | Lifeguard Stands

4/28/2020

1 Comment

 
Beach decor, miami wall gallery, miami beach pictures, beach canvases, south beach lifeguard stands, miami beach art, ocean canvas, beach set, sets of 3

Beach Wall Art | Sunrise On Miami Beach Fine Art Print Shop

I love being a photographer on Miami Beach with so many gorgeous locations right in my backyard. The pandemic has been tough on my wedding photography business, but I'm using this time as best I can to do complete projects I've had on the bucket list for years. I'm so excited to offer fine art prints and open my print shop! I am offering fine art prints, fine art beach prints + frames (perfect for gallery walls), beach canvases, beach metal prints, and even Miami Beach greeting cards! Right now, it's full of Miami Beach photos from lifeguard stands, to the blue ocean, and to colorful umbrellas. Today, I want to show off some of my favorite Lifeguard Stands from Miami Beach! One day I went to take pictures on South Beach at sunrise and it was cloudy. Then, a few weeks later, I finally caught a sunny day! Each block, the lifeguard stands are decorated differently and uniquely! I love these printed on their own or in sets. Hope these beachy prints bring some warmth and joy into your home! 

Visit my print shop and get 10% off your order!
https://bit.ly/laurasprintshop
Beach decor, miami wall gallery, miami beach pictures, beach canvases, south beach lifeguard stands, miami beach art, lighthouse canvas, ocean canvas
Beach decor, miami wall gallery, miami beach pictures, beach canvases, south beach lifeguard stands, miami beach art, ocean canvas
Beach decor, miami wall gallery, miami beach pictures, beach canvases, south beach lifeguard stands, miami beach art, ocean canvas
Beach decor, miami wall gallery, miami beach pictures, beach canvases, south beach lifeguard stands, miami beach art
Beach decor, miami wall gallery, miami beach pictures, beach canvases, south beach lifeguard stands, miami beach art
Beach decor, miami wall gallery, miami beach pictures, beach canvases, south beach lifeguard stands, miami beach art
Beach decor, miami wall gallery, miami beach pictures, beach canvases, south beach lifeguard stands
Beach decor, miami wall gallery, miami beach pictures, beach canvases, south beach lifeguard stands
Beach decor, miami wall gallery, miami beach pictures, beach canvases, south beach lifeguard stands
Beach decor, miami wall gallery, miami beach pictures, beach canvases, south beach lifeguard stands

Beach Decor, Miami pictures, Miami prints, South Beach prints, South Beach frames, south beach canvas, miami beach canvas, Miami Beach fine art, beach wall gallery, Florida pictures, wall art set, lifeguard stands, Miami Florida, Sunrise pictures, beach frames, beach pictures, etsy, support local, gray malin, gray malin photography, gray malin cheap, gray malin sale, Miami Beach pictures, Miami frames, miami prints, miami fine art print, miami beach canvas, miami beach boards, miami beach metal, miami beach matted frames, miami beach greeting cards, lifeguard stand wall art, umbrellas, beach umbrellas, miami beach umbrellas, umbrella wall art, palm trees, palm tree wall art, palm tree canvas, art deco canvas, art deco wall art, miami art deco prints, south beach art deco, ocean pictures, ocean canvas, ocean wall art, beach wall art, beach canvas, beach frames, apartment art, home art, beach house art
Miami wedding photographer, miami photographer, raleigh photographer, raleigh wedding photographer, wilmington photographer, wilmington wedding photogrpaher, raleigh elopement photographer
1 Comment

How To Make Your Wedding Day Eco-Friendly | How To Have A Sustainable Wedding | Green Wedding Tips

4/22/2020

1 Comment

 
10 Tips To Make Your Wedding Day Eco Friendly | How to Have a Sustainable Wedding | Green Wedding Tips

Top 10 Ways To Have A Sustainable And Eco-Friendly Wedding

In honor of Earth Day, here are 10 tips for a sustainable and ecofriendly wedding! There are so many ways to go green on your wedding day! Big and small, all way 
​1. Sustainable Wedding Venue
This is usually the first choice you make when planning your eco-friendly wedding. Try having your wedding at one location so guests and vendors don't have to travel between two places.
You can see if a venue is green by checking out this site!
  • ​Is it designed with energy efficiency or sustainable power?
  • Do they pay workers a living wage? 
  • Is there a lot of built in decor or natural outdoor space that doesn't require a lot of extra sprucing up?
  • Do they give back to the community?
  • Is there a lot of natural light so you can cut down on power?
10 Tips To Make Your Wedding Day Eco Friendly | How to Have a Sustainable Wedding | Green Wedding Tips
​2. Ethical and Ecofriendly Wedding Clothes - Wedding Dress, Wedding Jumper, Wedding Suit
The fashion industry is surprisingly a top polluter due to the amount of water consumption, fabric waste, micro-plastics, chemicals and dyes, soil degradation, and green houses gasses emitted during production. Also, many working conditions are not ethical and many are not paid a living wage. The good news is there are tons of amazing options for a sustainable and eco friendly wedding dress and suit!
  • Buy from one of these ethical approved wedding dress stores
  • Or one of these Dude approved ethical suit stores
  • Buy a used wedding dress
  • Borrow a friends outfit 
  • Rent an outfit 
  • Thrift an outfit
  • Support a local maker 
  • Choose a material that's more sustainable like bamboo 
  • Sell or donate outfit after your celebration
10 Tips To Make Your Wedding Day Eco Friendly | How to Have a Sustainable Wedding | Green Wedding Tips
​3. Sustainable Catering
  • Support a caterer who support local & organic farmers 
  • Ask if the staff recycles 
  • Ask what happens to the food waste
  • If they include plates, cups, & cutlery, see if they can use glass or another washable material 
  • What kind of straws do they use? Maybe go without straws!
  • Include a vegan option to cut down on meat's massive carbon footprint  
​4. Sustainable Florals
  • Reuse florals throughout the wedding, like ceremony decor to reception. Saves you money too!
  • Choose locally grown flowers and flowers that are in season 
  • Pick flowers that are VeriFlora certified - meaning they are grown without harsh chemicals & with ethical treatment of workers 
  • Donate to a local hospital, community center, or elderly care home 
10 Tips To Make Your Wedding Day Eco Friendly | How to Have a Sustainable Wedding | Green Wedding Tips
5. Cut down on plastics & waste 
Think of all those DIY projects and see how you can cut down on plastic.
  • Shipping - opt out of plastic when using Amazon, consolidate orders, recycle boxes and wrapping
  • Switch from paper napkins to reusable cloth napkins
  • Use old wood for signs instead of new wood or plastic signs 
  • Buy pre-used wedding decor (Facebook Marketplace was great for my sister's wedding!)
  • Use more natural elements like leaves for table assignments instead of paper
​6. Transportation
  • Ask guests to carpool, ride share, or rent a shuttle bus
  • Consolidating driving is safer, easier, and more fun for your guests! Have fun with it too! If y'all met in school, see if you can rent a school bus! If you like an elegant feel, find a vintage trolly! Encourage ride shares by having a code guests can use for a free ride.
10 Tips To Make Your Wedding Day Eco Friendly | How to Have a Sustainable Wedding | Green Wedding Tips
7. Buy local, support small businesses 
  • When possible, find a local Etsy shop for decor or favors
  • Pick a local brewery 
  • Buy local flowers
  • Have rehearsal dinner at a non chained restaurant
  • Pick a local vendor vs. flying one in
  • Tell your guests all your favorite local and small business they can visit while they're in town
10 Tips To Make Your Wedding Day Eco Friendly | How to Have a Sustainable Wedding | Green Wedding Tips
​8. Eco Friendly Wedding favors 
  • Chose to donate to a local cause or charity in your guests name
  • Give out flowers seeds or small plant
  • Make jam from local fruit made in glass jars
  • Give a custom wedding glass guests will use all night 
  • ​Give a reusable straw guests will use all night 
  • Edible treat packaged with zero waste 
  • Custom tote/grocery bag
  • Reef friendly chapstick 
  • Fair trade coffee or organic tea

10 Tips To Make Your Wedding Day Eco Friendly | How to Have a Sustainable Wedding | Green Wedding Tips
9. Zero Waste Wedding Exit 
Biodegradable is key! Easy to clean up is crucial. 
  • Bird seeds
  • Dried lavender
  • Flower petals
  • Cotton pompoms
  • Seed paper confetti 
​
10 Tips To Make Your Wedding Day Eco Friendly | How to Have a Sustainable Wedding | Green Wedding Tips
10. Ring Shop Ethically 
  • Choose a conflict free diamond
  • Buy an antique ring, go antiquing with your loved one!
  • Ethical supplier 
  • Family ring passed down
  • Consider lab grown diamonds
  • Ethically and locally sourced stones and gems, Etsy is a great option! 
10 Tips To Make Your Wedding Day Eco Friendly | How to Have a Sustainable Wedding | Green Wedding Tips

Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh elopement photographer, Raleigh engagement photographer, Raleigh Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Durham engagement photographer, Durham Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Elopement Photographer, Wilmington Engagement Photographer,Wilmington Photographer, Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer, Adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, LGBTQ Wedding Photographer, Same Sex Wedding Photographer, Gay Wedding photographer, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing, Raleigh wedding photographer, Ocean Isle photographer, Ocean Isle wedding Photographer, Asheville wedding photographer, Asheville elopement photographer, Asheville engagement Photographer, North Carolina photographer,  adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, destination elopement, light and airy photo editing, photo outsource, wedding photo outsource, personal photo editor, charlotte wedding photographer, charlotte engagement photographer, charlotte elopement photographer, film photographer, raleigh film photographer, hybrid photographer, raleigh wedding photographer, miami wedding photographer, asheville wedding photographer, wilmington wedding photographer, 
1 Comment

How To Include Your Dog On Your Wedding Day | How To Take Engagement Photos With Your Dog

4/20/2020

1 Comment

 
How to include your dog on your wedding day, how to include your dog in wedding photos, dog engagement photos

How To Take Wedding Photos With Your Dog | Tips for Including Your Pet In Pictures!

1. Make sure wedding venue is ok with it
May seem obvious, but not all venues are dog friendly. Make sure you let them know you have a plan for how to clean up after your dog and that you will have a designated dog supervisor. Ask if there are certain places your dog can or cannot go. Maybe puppy can show up for just photos or just getting ready time!
2. Bring treats or favorite toy
We're not above bribing on your wedding day. Treats or a favorite toy are especially useful when trying to get your pup to walk down the aisle or sit for photos
How to include your dog on your wedding day, how to include your dog in wedding photos, dog engagement photos
3. Consider who will take care of your fur baby while you're not taking photos 
Have a good friend or family member who can be there to make sure your dog has what they need like food, water, & potty breaks. 
4. Bring a lint roller 
Let's make sure your wedding outfits, especially dark colored suits, are looking as fresh and hair free as possible!
How to include your dog on your wedding day, how to include your dog in wedding photos, dog engagement photos
5. Don't be afraid to move or get on their level and play and have fun!
It's super hard to get your dog to look right at the camera when there are new faces and new smells and oh so much excitement! So let's walk with them, play fetch, show off some trick with treats, and don't be afraid of kisses! I like doing photos with you dog after all our pics so it's ok if you can't resist a big wet kiss from your puppy!
6. Make sure your puppy is ok with it too
Weddings can be overwhelming for humans, but if your dog is also anxious, a big celebration with lots of noises and newness might be too much! Make sure your wedding environment is a good fit for your four legged friend!
How to include your dog on your wedding day, how to include your dog in wedding photos, dog engagement photos
7. Have them dress the part
  • Bandana that says "dog of honor" or something cute
  • Bow tie 
  • Tux shirt (if they'll tolerate it)
  • Tutu skirt (if they'll tolerate it)
  • Flower crown collar 
  • Flower leash
  • Harness in matching colors
How to include your dog on your wedding day, how to include your dog in wedding photos, dog engagement photos
8. If your dog can't make it, include them in another creative way!
  • Picture of your dog on cups
  • Pictures of puppy as fun masks for the photo booth
  • FaceTime in your furry friend for a cute picture
  • Pictures framed from our engagement session with puppy
  • Pictures of your dog in the guest book
  • Donate to an animal charity in your dog's honor as your guest gift
  • Put them on top of your cake!
How to include your dog on your wedding day, how to include your dog in wedding photos, dog engagement photos
Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh elopement photographer, Raleigh engagement photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Durham engagement photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Elopement Photographer, Wilmington Engagement Photographer, Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer, Adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, LGBTQ Wedding Photographer, Same Sex Wedding Photographer, Gay Wedding photographer, fashion photographer, female fashion photographer, miami fashion photographer, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing, Raleigh wedding photographer, Ocean Isle photographer, Ocean Isle wedding Photographer, Asheville wedding photographer, Asheville elopement photographer, Asheville engagement Photographer, north carolina photographer, Court House wedding, cheap wedding photographer, Durham elopement photographer, Raleigh engagement photographer, adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, destination elopement, South Florida wedding, North Carolina wedding, raleigh fashion photographer, light and airy photo editing, photo outsource, wedding photo outsource, personal photo editor, charlotte wedding photographer, charlotte engagement photographer, charlotte elopement photographer, film photographer, raleigh film photographer, hybrid photographer, how to include your dog in wedding photoshoots
How to include my dog on my wedding day, wedding day photography with my dog
1 Comment

How To Shoot FaceTime Portraits | Raleigh Wedding Photographer FaceTime Photoshoot

4/17/2020

0 Comments

 
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - How to do a FaceTime Photoshoot- Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer

Photographing From A (Social) Distance

I did a thing! Inspired by so many creatives out there, I called up my dear friend, Lyndsey (check out her profile HERE!) Drew and I met in Rome and asked if she wanted to experiment with me. Thankfully, my redheaded goddess muse said, "Yes, let's make art"! SO after some research and trial and error here is what we found on the best ways to have a FaceTime Photoshoot with your friends during quarantine:
2 ways to shoot FaceTime Portraits:
  1. Taking live photos or screen shots while on FaceTime
  2. Using DSLR to take picture of your iPhone with model on it

What you need for your FaceTime Photoshoot:
  • An iPhone or iPad for the model 
  • An iPhone or Macbook on the photographers side
  • Good internet connection
  • Lots of light! 
  • A way to stack and lean iPhone/iPad if model/couple doesn't have a phone tripod. 
​
How to:
  1. Determine if model's iPhone or iPad has better camera
  2. Everyone update to latest IOS
  3. Everyone turn on Live Photos while FaceTime
    1. Set both devices to allow Live Photo capture (Setting>FaceTime>allow FaceTime Live Photos on your iPhone,
    2. or – FaceTime>Preferences>Settings>allow FaceTime Live Photos on your Mac)
  4. Make sure model uses rear camera because it's better than the selfie camera
  5. Communicate about angles, the model will be the one moving and setting the camera and trusting you since she can't see herself
  6. Start playing and have fun! 

When you click the "Take Live Photo" button while FaceTiming on either your computer or your phone, it will save to your photos. I then transferred those to my hard drive, brought them into Lightroom, and edited!

Tips:
  • We found simple background and neutral clothes helped
  • Just embrace that it's not great quality and edit accordingly
  • Use props like mirrors and plants 
  • Having the phone steady is almost better than someone else holding it because there's less motion blur
  • Have fun, try new things, and don't take it too seriously! 
Inspired by Tim Dunk & Anastasia Jobin
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - quarantine photoshoot - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - quarantine photoshoot - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - quarantine photoshoot - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - quarantine photoshoot - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer
Picture
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - quarantine photoshoot - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - quarantine photoshoot - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - quarantine photoshoot - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - quarantine photoshoot - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - quarantine photoshoot - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer
How to shoot FaceTime portraits - quarantine photoshoot - Raleigh wedding photographer - Miami wedding photographer

How to shoot facetime shoots, Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh elopement photographer, Raleigh engagement photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Durham engagement photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Elopement Photographer, Wilmington Engagement Photographer, Miami Wedding Photographer, Miami Elopement Photographer, Miami Engagement Photographer, Adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, LGBTQ Wedding Photographer, Same Sex Wedding Photographer, Gay Wedding photographer, fashion photographer, female fashion photographer, miami fashion photographer, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing, Raleigh wedding photographer, Ocean Isle photographer, Ocean Isle wedding Photographer, Asheville wedding photographer, Asheville elopement photographer, Asheville engagement Photographer, north carolina photographer, Court House wedding, cheap wedding photographer, Durham elopement photographer, Raleigh engagement photographer, adventure wedding photographer, destination wedding photographer, destination elopement, South Florida wedding, North Carolina wedding, raleigh fashion photographer, light and airy photo editing, photo outsource, wedding photo outsource, personal photo editor, charlotte wedding photographer, charlotte engagement photographer, charlotte elopement photographer, film photographer, raleigh film photographer, hybrid photographer
0 Comments
<<Previous
Forward>>

    Hola!

    We're international husband & wife team Laura & Drew! We love chasing the sunshine, telling stories, and capturing forever memories with both photo & video! Here on the blog you'll find organic & candid moments Miami, Florida to Raleigh, North Carolina & beyond. Thanks for stopping by & enjoy!

    Categories

    All
    Anniversary
    Branding
    Engagement
    Events
    Families
    Fashion
    Headshots
    Newborn
    Q&A
    Seniors/Graduation
    Travel
    Travel Photography
    Wedding

    RSS Feed

Miami Wedding Photographer Raleigh Wedding Photographer Logo
© Laura Memory Photograph & Videography, LLC
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Meet Laura & Drew!
    • Reviews
  • Blog
  • My Work
    • Galleries
    • Video
    • Landscape Prints
  • Contact & Services
  • For Photographers
    • Boutique Photo Editing
    • Mentorship