I’m Engaged! Now What? What To Do After Getting Engaged
Donna Marie Photography Blog
by Donna Smith
1w ago
Congratulations, you’re engaged! After the initial excitement begins to settle, you might find yourself wondering, “What’s next?” Well, you’re in for an exhilarating journey of letting friends and family know, wedding planning and everything in between! From little details, logistics and next steps to planning your wedding, to choosing the right photographer and engagement photos, […] The post I’m Engaged! Now What? What To Do After Getting Engaged appeared first on Donna Marie Photography ..read more
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Epic Glacier Paddle Boarding Adventure | Helicopter Engagement Photos in Alaska
Donna Marie Photography Blog
by Donna Smith
7M ago
If you’re a adventurous couple that loves epic experience and being on the water, Glacier Paddle Boarding might be for you! You can check two things off your bucket list between the glacier paddle and the helicopter flight! It’s also a great addition to your engagement photos or elopement day. Incorporating activities into your session that reflect your adventurous style personalizes your photos to you and adds a documentary element to your photos. It feels more like a date than a photoshoot! Unique and Adventurous Engagement Photos Glacier Paddle Boarding was the perfect addition to Amanda ..read more
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20 Fun Engagement Photo Ideas That Feel Like a Date
Donna Marie Photography Blog
by Donna Smith
8M ago
There are lots of engagement photo ideas floating around the internet that it can be a little overwhelming. You want to be comfortable, you want unique photos, you want to have fun, how? You can’t go wrong by drawing inspiration from your relationship and activities and experiences you enjoy or want to do together! This applies to any and all couples, engaged, married or dating. You don’t have to be engaged to celebrate your love! A lot of couples come to me worried they’re going to feel awkward because they don’t know how to pose or what to do, or where to go. I always tell them the same thi ..read more
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10 Steps to Picking Your Dream Alaska Elopement Dress
Donna Marie Photography Blog
by Donna Smith
2y ago
Did you ever dream about your wedding dress as a little girl, playing dress-up when you were younger or saving photos on Pinterest as you got older?! Well now that you’re engaged, the time has come to pick your DREAM elopement dress!!  It can be really hard to find the right one for you, so I’ve laid out the most important things to keep in mind + pay attention to when elopement-dress-shopping. Keep on reading to find out the 10 steps to picking your elopement dress, plus a bonus guide to elopement accessories & FAQ’s about elopement dresses. Happy dress-hunting! 10 Steps to Picking ..read more
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Unique Knik River Winter Elopement with Alaska Horse Adventures
Donna Marie Photography Blog
by Donna Smith
2y ago
Shayla & Geoff had one of the most UNIQUE wedding days I’ve gotten to photograph: they had a winter celebration for their Knik River elopement, and guess one of their main features was? Horses!! They didn’t let the -15 degree weather ruin the day – instead, they had one of the absolute coolest Alaska winter weddings I’ve ever seen, with horses, intention-packed details, bright white florals, dogs, & soooo much more. Keep reading to learn all about their gorgeous day! Before the Big Day How they met One of my favorite things to ask when I first meet a new couple is how they met & t ..read more
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10 Easily-Accessible Elopement Locations & Hikes in Alaska
Donna Marie Photography Blog
by Donna Smith
2y ago
Alaska is the land of adventure, but that doesn’t mean there HAS to be a long hike involved if you don’t want there to be!! There are tons of easily-accessible Alaska elopement locations for anybody who either doesn’t want to hike a ton, or has a physical mobility limitation & can’t necessarily hike 5 miles to get to a viewpoint. Today I’m giving you 10 amazing easily-accessible spots in Alaska that will still get you beautiful views for your elopement, session, or just your visit to AK!  (Just keep in mind that not all of these locations would necessarily be as accessible in the win ..read more
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Fun Couples Photoshoot at Mirror Lake, Alaska
Donna Marie Photography Blog
by Donna Smith
2y ago
Paige and Grant won a date giveaway I hosted last year and it was SOOO freaking fun to do this session with them! They had the absolute best time taking a swim in Mirror Lake, Alaska for their fun lake couples photos. Trust me, you won’t need any more lake photoshoot inspiration after seeing these cuties. Be sure to read all the way through for 5 fun lake photoshoot ideas! Paige + Grant’s Mirror Lake Couples Photoshoot Floaties, beach balls, & a swim in the lake Paige and Grant were READY to take full advantage of this cloudy Alaskan day (any day without snow or rain is one you have to ..read more
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Eloping with Family: 8 Ways to Include Family in Your Elopement
Donna Marie Photography Blog
by Donna Smith
2y ago
One of the biggest struggles couples have when it comes to eloping is deciding whether or not to invite family! Unfortunately, there’s not really a right or wrong answer I can give you if you were to ask me if you should invite family – that’s ultimately up to you and your honey, and what your dream elopement experience would look like. I CAN, however, give you some ideas about eloping with family, and how you can include them as much or as little as you’d like to!  Keep on reading for 8 ways to include family in your elopement, whether you want them present on the big day or not! Table ..read more
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The Ultimate Guide to Eloping at Denali National Park
Donna Marie Photography Blog
by Donna Smith
2y ago
One of the greatest parts about being a photographer living in Alaska? Getting to visit the COOLEST national park with my couples for their Denali National Park elopements & weddings. This park is truly the most epic place you could visit during your time in Alaska. It’s no wonder it’s a popular destination for adventure elopements & intimate weddings! If you’re considering eloping at Denali National Park, then you’ve come to the right place. I’ve put together the ultimate guide to getting married at Denali National Park. This way you can learn EVERYTHING there is to know! From the ..read more
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Summer Wedding at Raven Glacier Lodge, A Top Girdwood Venue
Donna Marie Photography Blog
by Donna Smith
3y ago
Ever dreamed of having a wedding that felt like it was right out of a Disney fairytale?? Look no further than Ally + Kevin’s dreamy wedding at Raven Glacier Lodge, an incredible Girdwood, Alaska wedding venue!! I met these two at a wedding fair allll the way back in 2019, and I advertised some camping mini-sessions for spring 2020. They booked one of those with me, and we hit it off right away – so grateful I’ve been able to capture them over the past few years! Ally + Kevin’s Magical Wedding Day in Girdwood, Alaska The top Girdwood wedding venue they chose: Raven Glacier Lodge Ally + Kev ..read more
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