Image by Adventure and Vow In the realm of photography, the buzz around AI technology is hard to miss. For wedding photographers, AI tools have become invaluable for tasks ranging from designing styled shoot mood boards to crafting SEO-rich blog posts. But perhaps where AI has made the most significant impact is in photo editing. Leading the charge in this arena is Imagen, a software that has revolutionized editing for photographers. Beloved by top artists, Imagen has transformed the task of photo editing into a streamlined and efficient process.  In their pursuit of perfectly edited ph ..read more

Every spring, we embark on the daunting yet rewarding journey of sifting through thousands of submissions in search of the best engagement photos of the year. This time, we invited three friends of Junebug–The Apartment Photography of Vancouver, Andri Tei from Singapore, and From the Daisies based in Boulder, Colorado–to join us as judges for the 2024 Engagement contest. Once we gathered for a team Zoom call that spanned multiple time zones, it became evident that we had assembled a dream team. We could trust our judges to not only select winners that were technically beautiful, but photos tha ..read more

Although we’re fans of weddings of all shapes and sizes, there’s something about sharing your special day with your closest friends and family. They get to witness you promise forever to one another in a party unlike any other. So, when it came time to think about what we wanted for our March photo challenge, we knew we wanted to highlight loved ones celebrating couples from all over the world. Thus, the “all together now” challenge was born. From touching pre-ceremony moments to receptions full of life, our Photobug Community did not disappoint. Keep scrolling to witness the joy of involving ..read more

There are so many magical moments that take place during a wedding season. From tender moments during a proposal to tearful moments exchanged during the wedding ceremony–and as a photographer, you’ve captured them all. Although we may be biased, these moments are some of our favorites ever photographed, which is why it was a no-brainer to choose them for our January monthly challenge. As you scroll, you’ll see a giddy flower girl dancing before the wedding to heartwarming first looks and everything in between, all captured beautifully by our Photobug Community. So get ready to laugh, cry, and ..read more

Image by Aida & Tim Glowik Having real weddings in your portfolio is a wonderful way to demonstrate you have what it takes to produce beautiful galleries in real-life situations. But real weddings don’t always allow you to fully showcase your vision. This is where styled shoots come in. Styled shoots let your creativity shine and craft a body of work that intentionally attracts the type of clients that you seek to work with in the future. Moreover, you have the freedom to photograph and edit the styled shoot precisely as your heart desires. One of the main reasons photographers do styled ..read more

photo by The Ferros Workshops and retreats are the answer for anyone craving an immersive education experience. These unique events allow photographers to meet community members while also providing an opportunity for growth. And luckily, there’s a workshop out there to teach you something new no matter your experience level. Online courses are a convenient choice, but nothing can replace physically connecting with like-minded creatives.  Wedding photography workshops can share fresh perspectives to lift you out of a creative rut or train you on a particular topic, such as editing or el ..read more

At Photobug Community, weddings and their monumental moments often take center stage. But the November 2023 Top Pics serve as a reminder that love radiates brightly in life’s simplest moments, too. Whether it’s an engagement, anniversary, or connection session, sometimes all you need to do is observe. It can be right there within those natural interactions that you preserve a couple’s beautifully unique quirks and physical connection. Below are a few of our favorite moments from November, from sweet kisses in a carnival photo booth to warm hugs inside a busy train car. We hope you witness and ..read more

Image by Henry Tieu There’s one very small but important workflow step you should never skip. Do you have a guess at what it could be? If you said backing up your photos, you’re correct. But we get it. You’ve finished the photoshoot, you’ve edited your images, exported them, and sent all the photos to your clients. Now, you’re ready for a well-deserved break. Before you close your computer, make sure you save your work.  You can use external hard drives, cloud storage, or even online backup systems. Whether you’re a new photographer looking for the best option or a pro looking to make a ..read more

Double exposure is no easy feat. Although it can be created in Photoshop, we can’t help but love when photographers do it the old school way–on the camera itself. That’s why we’re so excited to share October’s Photobug monthly challenge! We challenged our Photobug Community to post their favorite double-exposure images, and we’re sharing some of the community’s favorites. Along with these beautiful photos, we asked each photographer to share insight into how they created their image. Image by Paylor Photography How the image was created: “The photo was taken in North Yorkshire at a recent el ..read more

We blinked, and suddenly, it was October. That means many of you–particularly those in the US–are deep into wedding season. In light of this, we want to remind you not to work too hard (easier said than done, we know). Take breaks to rest your eyes while editing, remember to eat dinner and drink water while shooting weddings, and always prioritize your mental health. When you take care of yourself, good things are sure to follow. You’ve come to the right place if you’re here for a little dose of creative inspiration–or a mental break. At times, a subtle theme emerges in our Top Pics roundup; f ..read more