Category: Education

Posing Tips for Your Engagement Session | Albuquerque Wedding Photographer
EducationYOU'RE GETTING MARRIED!!! Now that you're getting used to calling your partner you fiancé, you're probably planning your engagement session. Your photographer has helped you pick a location, given i...

The Dangers of Hiring Media Companies, like Tolman Media, For Your Wedding Day
Education**Update as of 2/15/23: So many more people have reached out, most of them vendors who have worked for Tolman. Brennan Tolman released a video apologizing for not paying vendors. That video can be vie...

Red Flags to Watch Out For When Hiring A Wedding Photographer | New Mexico Wedding Photographer
EducationYou have the ring (and cutest fiancé). You have the date. You have the venue. You have a rough idea of a budget. Now it's time to pick your wedding photographer! It may seem like a daunting task...

Why You Should Do a First Look On Your Wedding Day | Albuquerque Wedding Photographer
EducationOh hey, friends. You're getting married and are torn whether or not to do a First Look. Some say it's bad luck to see your partner before the ceremony; others say it's the best decision they made for ...

Intimate Wedding Venues That Aren’t The Local Courthouse | Swan Photo + Video | Texas Elopement Photographer
DestinationSo you're officially engaged to your favorite person and planning a wedding, but realized that a big wedding surrounded by hundreds of people (and that price tag in the tens of thousands) isn't for yo...

Planning the Courthouse Wedding of Your Dreams in Downtown Fort Worth | Swan Photography | Fort Worth Wedding Photographer
Education**We have moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico! Please continue to use this blog for inspiration on your Downtown Fort Worth wedding! Should you need photographer recommendations, definitely check out Mel...

Dallas Fort Worth Photoshoot Locations
EducationI've been meaning to write this blog post for quite some time! After living in Fort Worth the past almost decade, I've discovered some absolutely picture-perfect locations around DFW for engagement se...

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Wedding Photographer
EducationWelcome back to another round of Wedding Wednesday, babes! Today I'm curating a list of tips and tricks for you lovelies who are planning your wedding. Maybe you just got engaged yesterday; maybe you...

Camera Review: Canon 5D Mark IV
EducationIt's funny to look back on when I first started my photography journey. Back in 2008 (or maybe 2009...? I can't remember! It's been over a decade) I was shooting on a Canon EOS 30D with a Canon 28-135...

So You Want To Be a Photographer: Tips for Beginners
EducationHello friends! I hope your Wednesday is off to a fabulous start. Welcome back to my blog page! First off, I want to apologize for not blogging as much as I should. It's been a busy few months. We wrap...