Creative M Weddings Blog
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Visit the Creative M Weddings blog for necessary tips on engagement and wedding photography. Hi, I'm Monika, I am a wedding and portrait photographer based in Chicago. Wedding photography combines my love of art, creative direction, and people. When I'm not photographing weddings, I am in my Chicago studio photographing glamour portraits.
Creative M Weddings Blog
1y ago
You’ve got your wedding checklist and you’re ready to dive into the planning process. Before you get into all of the details though, you want to make sure that you’re approaching this the right way.
Whether you are choosing to plan this alone, with your spouse, your entire family or just a wedding planner, there are a few things you should definitely keep in mind in the months leading up to your wedding.
1. Trust Your Vendors
Wedding vendors are professionals and have helped countless couples create the perfect wedding day. The more you trust the people you a ..read more
Creative M Weddings Blog
1y ago
It’s difficult to even imagine a wedding without florals. Fresh flowers are a large part of nearly all wedding decor -- it’s a gorgeous, fragrant way to incorporate your wedding colors and beautify your venue.
But they’re certainly not the only way to decorate your ceremony and reception. As you’re planning out your wedding decor, from your centerpieces to your entryway, consider these unconventional decor ideas as a way to make your wedding really stand out.
Donut wall
Make your wedding that much sweeter by decking out an entire wall with donuts. It’s a scrumptious treat and an ..read more
Creative M Weddings Blog
1y ago
Wedding photos always have a touch of magic in them. They capture some of the most special moments of a new couple’s lives. But few wedding moments truly capture the magic of the “First Look” photos.
What is the first look? Although this is a popular wedding photo choice, many people don’t actually know what it means. Basically, the first look is a staged moment before the ceremony where the bride and groom see each other for the first time. Usually these pictures exclude friends and family, and occur either privately or at least a few feet away from everyone else. These pictures are all ..read more
Creative M Weddings Blog
1y ago
There are many benefits to having two photographers, and it’s becoming more and more common in modern weddings. Why do some couples decide to have a second photographer at their wedding?
1. Logistics. One photographer just can’t be in two places at the same time, which can be a problem if you want pictures of the bride and groom getting ready. Since the bride and groom get ready in different locations, this means one of them probably won’t get professional pictures. With two photographers, you won’t miss any of those special and fun moments. You can also get pictur ..read more
Creative M Weddings Blog
1y ago
Engagement Sessions 101
Engagement sessions are great for many reasons! Not only do they capture this incredibly special time in your relationship and provide you with images you’ll treasure forever, it gives you a chance to work with us prior to the big day—and gives you a glimpse of us working together!
As the bride, your engagement session will be an easy, fun and casual experience. But to maximize your time, here’s a few quick tips to get the most out of your session—enjoy!
1) Wear one and bring an additional outfit: We are here to he ..read more