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Intimate & Romantic Knoxville Wedding During a Pandemic - Emily + John
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Professional Headshots: Elevate Your Personal Brand
At Juicebeats Photography, we specialize in more than just weddings. We offer a wide range of portrait services, including corporate headshots, acting headshots, branding photography, and fashion headshots. Whether you’re looking to enhance your professional presence or refresh your LinkedIn profile, having a strong headshot is essential. People want to connect a face with your name and brand, and we’re here to help make that first impression count.
For actors and entertainers, we provide expert acting headshots that capture your unique look and personality, ensuring you stand out in casting calls. If you’re in need of a polished image for auditions or portfolios, our team will work closely with you to deliver a look that reflects your type and potential.
We offer sessions in our fully equipped studio or can bring the studio to you with our portable set-up, providing convenience for individual or company-wide headshot needs. Each session is customized through our pre-shoot consultation to ensure your headshot aligns with your personal or professional goals.
Ready to update your corporate or acting headshot? Contact us today to schedule your personalized session and make your first impression unforgettable!
Expert Elopement Planning Tips | Elopement Photographer
5 Tips from an Elopement Photographer on planning your Elopement
Thinking about Eloping?
Here's what you need to know... (5 Tips) from your future Elopement Photographer
First, what is Eloping?
Eloping is a marriage conducted without the knowledge of the couple's family and friends, particularly their parents. Typically, those who elope only have a ceremony and do not host a reception or celebration.
What's the reason behind most elopements?
Couples that elope have said that they want to save money on a traditional wedding. This is actually mostly false. Most couples actually want to elope because they want more privacy, dislike being the center of attention, they also want to break from tradition and do something unconventional, like take a trip to a beach or hike to a mountain top.
Here are some tips on planning your elopement:
1. Check the laws of the elopement location you choose.
A. Do you need a permit? (The Great Smoky Mountains National Park requires all couples to acquire a permit to have their wedding in the park) And guess what? We have a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) for the Park
B. How much time do you have at that particular spot. Some of the more popular elopement locations may have a time limit for your ceremony.
C. If eloping out of the country, check marriage license laws in your state. You may have sign the marriage license in the states for it to be valid.
2. Book in advance
A. Although elopements can be quick and sometimes spur of the moment, it helps to book big trips or adventures in advance.
B. Hire your vendors ahead of time. An elopement wedding planner can be very helpful in finding certain locations and other vendors to help your elopement run smoothly. As a backup, your photographer can act as a wedding planner at times for you. When you hire us for your elopement, we can help you pick the perfect spots and help you pick other vendors as well. (Most elopement couples reach out 9-12 months in advance.)
3. Plan the Ceremony
A. Since an elopement is a break away from tradition, you can plan your elopement ceremony however you want. Pick out a non-traditional dress or tux. Go crazy with your color schemes.
B. Make sure you have enough time to capture the moment. This is all part of planning before, but if you need to hike 3 miles to get to the top of the mountain before sunset, make sure you have enough time to make it there and rest a bit before the sun goes down.
Elopements can be 1 hour or and all day event
4. Post-Elopement Party
A. This is becoming more common with eloping couples. Throwing a big party after sneaking away to get married. This could be just a few family or friends or a big bash with everyone you would have invited to a traditional wedding. It's up to you.
B. Having a nice dinner party is also a great way to celebrate.
(Brides.com TIP: When you’re phrasing invitations, swap out “invite you to the marriage of...” for “invite you to a celebration in honor of their marriage” so guests know you’ve already signed the marriage license and that they won’t be witnessing your vows.)
5. Announcements
A. Simple: Change Facebook status from In a relationship to Married
B. Let the world know by putting out an announcement in the local paper or sending formal announcement cards to friends and family.
Bonus: Just because you are eloping doesn't mean that you need to downplay the special moment between you two. Don't forget to indulge in all the aspects of your day.
Hire an experienced wedding photographer for their knowledge, location scouting, researching proper permits, creating timelines, etc. We've done 1-3 hour elopements and also all day coverage for those adventurous couples. Photography and Videography may be the biggest investment for couples that are eloping.
5 Ways Grooms Rock the Wedding with Style
We talk about Brides a lot, but what about the grooms?
Tailored suits! One of the great things about men's suits is they don't go out of style often. You can wear a suit for years. Getting fitted for a suit that is tailored to your body type can help you look your best on wedding and years to come.
A Watch: One thing the elevates the grooms look is a nice watch. It doesn't have to be an expensive BVLGARI or Breitling, but something that looks great and stylish for the occasion.
Tie or Bow tie: Honestly this is more preference on your personal style, but If you do go the bow tie option, a real bow tie is best!
Other accessories: Cuff links, suspenders, lapel pins, socks, and pocket squares. These are all great ways to customize and put your own spin on a suit.
Suit Colors: Traditional formal weddings usually call for a Black suit or tux, but depending on your wedding style adding some color helps mix up the style status quo. Don't be afraid to try other suit colors.
10 Ways To Prepare for Your Engagement Session
How to prepare for your engagement session:
Decide on the feel or story you want to portray in your photos. Location could be important for this. (Romantic, playful, carefree) Pick a place that is meaningful to you as a couple to help with this.
Hair and Makeup done professionally. This is not a deal breaker by any means, but definitely can elevate the experience. This can also be a great time for a makeup trial run for the wedding.
Outfit choices will also correspond with #1. We usually suggest a dressier outfit and a more casual outfit if you decide on 2. Keep in mind the season
Coordinate on your outfit choices also! Don't be matchy, but complementary colors work well. Long flowy dresses and button up shirts and slacks look great! Stay away from logo shirts, busy prints, or crazy stripes. Neutral Tones, Solids, and Layering. Be comfortable also.
Props can be fun and they can help tell the story. A blanket for a picnic in the park, a bicycle, motorcycle, or car, signs, hats, floral...The best props are creative and personalized to you as a couple.
Pets! We love pets, so decide if you want to add your pet to your love story, but also bring a friend or relative to help wrangle them while you do your photos together.
Schedule your session around sunset or sunrise for the best light and glow in your photos. Middle of the day shoots are tougher because the light is harsh and could created unflattering shadows. Trust your photographer to help you pick out the best time for your photos.
Be prepared to get close. This is a time share in your love together. You are going to get close to each other.
Keep and open mind. In order to be creative with your photos, you may have to do things out of your comfort zone. We promise that it is totally worth it though!
Check out inspiration for your session on Instagram or Pinterest. We don't need a list of shots, but a few photos for inspiration on how you want your session to feel can really help tailor the session to you as a couple.
Bonus: Keep the mood light. Most people are nervous because they have never posed for the camera before. Be into each other, talk, and make each other laugh. Although we may prompt you on certain things, we love those natural interactions and we are able to be creative while capturing those authentic moments. Relax and have fun with it!
