Time Management as a Wedding Photographer with a Full-Time Job
If you new around here, Hi, I am Jordan and I am a Minnesota based Wedding and Elopement Photographer…. and I also work full-time at a bank. When I first started my photography journey I was still a student in high school and I only worked part time. When I got to attending my photography program in college, I had designated time to shoot and work on sessions. After college I worked a delivery job where I made my own schedule. But once I moved to Fergus Falls to live with my now husband, I had to start working a new full time 9-5 (because my beloved grocery delivery job was unavailable here and you know bills to pay). So I had to learn how to manage my time quickly if I wanted my business to stay afloat and continue to grow.
Book Your Engagement Session With your Wedding Photographer
Booking your engagement pictures session with your photographer is a must-do before your wedding day. It's a chance for you and your fiancé to get comfortable in front of the camera, and for your photographer to learn your personalities, style, and how to make you both look your best. It's also a great opportunity to get to know your photographer before your wedding day and you can find out if you even like your photographers shooting style and posing. Plus, engagement pictures make for great keepsakes and can be used for save-the-dates, reception displays, and as gifts for family and friends. Overall, booking your engagement session with your photographer paves the way for a stress-free and enjoyable wedding day and provides cherished memories for years to come.
Wedding Timelines
When it comes to planning a wedding, timeline building is a crucial aspect that requires careful consideration. A wedding timeline is a detailed schedule that outlines all the key events and activities that will occur on the big day. It is essential to create a comprehensive timeline in advance to ensure that everything runs smoothly and on time. A good wedding timeline takes into account everything from hair and makeup to photography and reception details. It is important to allow adequate time for each activity and build in some buffer time for unexpected delays or issues. Having a great wedding timeline can really help you keep your day running smoothly!
Why You Need a Second Shooter
Let’s start out by talking about what even is a “second shooter,” a second shooter is a second photographer that is hired by your photographer to help them document your wedding day. They are great for many reasons like being a second pair of observing eyes to capture the little moments, and an extra set of hands to help when needed. I think one thing that I regret about my own wedding was not spending the little extra money to have a second photographer at my wedding day. There are so many little moments I wish were captured that just having one photographer wasn’t able to handle. It’s a little thing that makes a big difference. Wedding’s are huge events and very busy and FULL days for everyone involved. When I became a Minnesota wedding photographer I knew that I always wanted to have a second shooter with me on wedding days. Having that second person has been so crucial in my business and serving my clients, so in today’s blog post I want to go through all of the benefits of having a second shooter
Ways to incorporate your kids into your wedding or elopement
As a new step-mom, I did quite a bit of research while planning my wedding on how I can include my future step-son in my and his dad’s wedding. It is so special getting to include your kids in your big day and to find a way to involve them and demonstrate two families becoming one is so amazing. In this blog, I share some ideas on how to include your kids in your wedding or elopement.
Elopement planning tips
Planning your elopement can be such a daunting task. Even as a wedding photographer, planning my own wedding was so hard. This week I wanted to give some tips to plan your elopement and hopefully make the elopement planning process a little easier!
5 Things to Bring to Your Senior Session
When planning for your senior session, there are quite a few questions you might have. One of those questions might be “what do I bring to my senior session.” As a Minnesota Senior Photographer who has photographed many senior sessions, I have figured out some great ways to prepare for your senior session and what to bring with you to help you prepare for your session. In this blog post, we talk about 5 things to bring with you to your senior session and hopefully give you some clarity on how to pack for your senior session.
What to expect for your Senior Session
Jordan Elizabeth Photography is a Minnesota-based senior portrait photographer. We have a mission to provide a laid back easy experience for seniors and to give an experience everyone will love. With different package options, there is something for every senior! In this blog post, we break down the experience of working with Jordan Elizabeth Photography.
My Top 5 Amazon Favorites for my Photography Business
Who doesn’t love amazon right? I am constantly on there looking for new things to help my business and I wanted to share some of my favorite affordable finds from amazon that I use for almost every session. Or that have really helped me expand what I am able to do as a photographer
How to Prepare for your Engagement Session
As a Minnesota Wedding Photographer, I sometimes forget that not everyone knows how to prepare for a couples session. In the blog, I share all of my tips to get you ready for your engagement sessions so you aren’t left wondering what to do. From creating a vision board, and outfit tips and knowing that it’s okay to ask your photographer questions, I want to help you know how to get prepared for your session.
Wedding Planning Tips
As a Minnesota Wedding Photographer and a 2022 Bride, I have learned a lot this year about wedding planning. I also learned that even though I have been a wedding photographer for three years now, there was still so much that I did not know about planning a wedding. I found the whole wedding planning process overwhelming and to be completely honest there are things I wish I did differently when it came to planning. Because the only regret I have about the whole process of planning my wedding was letting it overwhelm me and allowing myself to disassociate and stop caring. I also need to mention that my mother-in-law and my mom were so incredible when it came to planning because I got so anxious I could not bring myself to do it and procrastinate. So without them, things would not have come together and I am so grateful for them.
Questions to ask your wedding photographer
Booking your wedding photographer is sort of a big deal. These are your memories and moments we are talking about, so you want to make sure you bring on a photographer who understands how important their role is and ultimately can provide the vision you have. When picking a wedding photographer you need to know what is important to you and what type of images you are drawn to. Here is a guide on what to ask your wedding photographer, from 2022 bride and a Minnesota wedding photographer.
What is a First Look?
Let’s take a minute to talk about whether or not you should do a first look on your wedding day. In this blog post, we are talking about the pros and cons of doing a first look on your wedding day.
Wedding Albums
As a Minnesota wedding photographer, there is nothing more important to me, which is making sure my wedding couples get their wedding pictures printed. Once I realized how priceless it is to own a wedding album that can be passed down for generations. I made sure to have wedding albums included in all my packages.
Senior Session Outfit Tips
Preparing for your Senior Session
Senior Session’s can be a little overwhelming and can be a little confusing when trying to prepare for them! It is hard to know what to expect when getting ready for your senior photos, so here is some useful information when preparing for your session!