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Souvenirs to Make the Most of Your Wedding Photos

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Souvenirs to Make the Most of Your Wedding Photos

Capturing different moments of your wedding can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, which is why it’s important to invest in your wedding photography. You get a clear picture of everyone’s smiles, laughs and tears as even the rarest parts of the wedding are captured in still motion.

Everyone wants to make the most of their wedding photos, displaying them and showing them off or just hiding them away for safekeeping and private viewing. Wedding photography services usually include printing options and physical souvenirs the newly wedded couple can take advantage of to show of their amazing photos.

Make the Most of Your Wedding Photos

Here are some examples of physical souvenirs to make the most of your wedding photos:

USB Flash Drives

Although some might say that simply having your photos sitting on a USB drive defeats the purpose, the convenience of having a flash drive simply allows you to whip out the memories whenever you wish. Having nothing but soft copies of your wedding photos on a flash drive also makes it easy to share with family and friends that much easier.

A flash drive can ensure the privacy of everything captured during that special day and the photoshoots that may have come before it. Viewing the digital pictures would also be easy to do so from a computer or TV screen. Plus, the flash drive and its casing will be much easier to keep safe in case of an emergency.

That said though, USB drives are only rated to last for 10 years – so it’s important to protect your wedding photography by either printing physical copies or making plenty of backups.

SvenStudios USB

Photo Prints

Nothing beats a classic photo print. Having it edited and printed by the photographer who took the picture can pretty much ensure that the quality won’t be tampered with and that you end up with a high-resolution photograph. Some might request wallet-sized pieces, while others ask for large-scale prints.

I make these super easily available and affordable through an integrated shop with each digital portfolio I provide to each couple. Making physical prints are so important!

Photo prints are also great physical souvenirs because there are just tons of ways to have them displayed nowadays. Many couples still love sticking with a classic wooden frame, while some deviate a little and check other options. Some love having prints stored all together in a box, while others want them loosely placed and clipped onto wall-hanging photo holders.

framed prints

Ice Mount Prints

Somewhat under the photo print category, ice mounting is a great technique that can bring out the life of your wedding picture. It often appears like an upscaled version of a floating frame that’s able to stand out in a home when well-lit.

The way ice mounting works is that a photo is printed onto silver halide paper and then encapsulated onto clear acrylic. It can provide a unique finish and ensure that the photo’s quality will stay as-is for an extended period.

Ice Mounting

Photo Albums 

Lastly, a good photo book or photo album can be a great physical souvenir to commemorate the wedding. It can house pages and pages of photos that you can simply pull out from time to time when showing it to a friend or just for pure nostalgia. A nice wedding album can become a family heirloom if properly looked after and is therefore an investment well worth looking into.

It can also be a great addition if you’re both avid book readers hoping to start a mini library in your home. Consider that photobook as a good foundation and something that stands for the beginning of something spectacular. 

Digital Deluxe Album

No matter how you want to physically store your wedding photos, all of them have one thing in common. They are all a wonderful keepsake that can help remind you of one of the best days of your life. 

As a wedding photographer passionate about photography in general, please make the most of your wedding photos by physically printing them in some way! Photos look so much better when printed opposed to viewing on a computer screen for a number of reasons.

Want to check out wedding photography packages in Adelaide? Sven Studios captures the memories of your wedding day and offers physical products that will help couples remember the art in their marriage. Contact us today!

 

How to Have a Vintage Themed Wedding Photoshoot

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Vintage Themed Wedding Photoshoot

Lovely vibes, happy guests and good weather—these are the things that a bride and groom wish to have at their wedding. But before the big day plenty of people opt to have an engagement photoshoot done beforehand to make sure they get those specific wedding photos they had already dreamt of. Occasionally a wedding day’s photoshoot may be rushed or at certain times of the day not best suited for taking photos, so having a separate shoot beforehand can help here.

Of course, if you want to have memorable and high-quality photos for a keepsake, you must have the perfect theme that you want for your shoot. If you have chosen a vintage theme wedding photoshoot, you are at the right place because we will give some tips that you can use to nail your vintage themed wedding photoshoot 

What Is a Vintage Themed Wedding Photoshoot? 

Before taking you into the details, let’s understand vintage themed wedding photoshoots first. A vintage themed wedding photoshoot is perfect if you are aiming for a timeless and romantic look. It is not just sepia-tinted background and vignettes – which seems to be a popular trend in wedding photography – an experienced wedding photographer should be able to make use of a vintage vibe without the filters. 

A vintage themed wedding photoshoot should only give a touch of the past that evokes nostalgia and romanticism influenced by your favoured era. It’s a popular wedding theme for most couples today because of its sophistication and elegance. If you choose a vintage theme wedding photoshoot, your photos will forever be in style.

First dance at Quince Brook wedding

What Are the Things to Consider to Achieve a Vintage Themed Wedding Photoshoot?

After knowing what a vintage themed wedding photoshoot is, you need a guide to achieve this kind of theme. If you choose to do your wedding photography before officially tying the knot, it’s time to look for the things you need to achieve your vintage setup. 

Preparation is vital so that you can find the perfect venue and props. Here are some of our tips for you before you contact your wedding photographer to do your pre-wedding shoot: 

Tip #1: Immediately Look for a Location with a Vintage Vibe

The first and most crucial thing you must do is look for your shooting location that shouts, “I look vintage!” It’s the primary key to make your photographs as vintage as possible. You need to do this first before anything else because you might have difficulty reserving a place. You need to consider your photographer’s availability when booking a location, too. A location with a vintage vibe can be an old house, a historic building or a retro-themed restaurant. 

Thorngrove Manor
Tip #2: Go for a Retro-Themed Dress Code

To achieve a vintage vibe, you need to have a retro-themed dress code to complete the look. Men can wear a classic tuxedo, and women can choose old-fashioned attire paired with a classic hairstyle. There are many choices of garments you can choose to achieve a vintage look. You can take some inspiration from the internet and send it out to the people involved in the photoshoot so you can have a uniform look. 

Hanging Thorngrove Manor wedding dress
Tip #3: Complete Your Look with a Full Glam Vintage-Inspired Makeup and Hairstyle

Your look should be the centre of attention for your photos, so you need to be on point, from your dress to your hair and makeup. You can attain this by getting your hair and makeup done inspired by your favourite era. You can show some inspiration to your makeup artist, or you can watch tutorials on how to get a vintage makeup look. This tip also applies to the groom because there are vintage-style hairstyle options for men as well. 

Putting on Makeup in car at SC Pannell Winery
Tip #4: Utilise Retro-Themed Props for Your Shoot

If you think the place does not give enough vintage vibe, you can add some props to make it more vintage-y. While the location, your dress and your makeup look already indicate that your theme is vintage, the props will tie everything together because they can help set the mood in the photographs. You can look for antique items to serve as decor in your location. Here are some of the classic examples: 

  • Vintage Vehicles – Antique cars are a classic, and they will take your photographs to a whole new level of class and sophistication. This prop is an excellent addition if you have the budget. You can make the most out of it since your photographer can do different shots and angles. 
Passionate kiss in between wedding cars


  • Antique Tins and Glass Jars – Another romantic vintage vibe you can have for your photoshoot is a nice table setup paired with vintage tins and glass jars. Your table setup should have a completely vintage look, so be careful with all the details. 
Wedding reception table flowers
  • Antique Record Players – Vintage record players are a perfect go-to if you don’t want to have extensive props in your photoshoot. This prop is so popular, and you have probably seen this from one of the movies you’ve already watched. 
  • Antique Typewriters – Having a vintage typewriter as a prop is another perfect way to set the vintage mood on your engagement shoot. Try typing a few romantic phrases or even your names to make the photo look more intimate. 
  • Antique Camera – A vintage camera is a cute addition to your vintage theme, especially if you both love photography. Instead of going with digital cameras, replace them with a vintage one to align with the theme. 
Homemade decorations
  • Balloons – Even if you opt for a modern design, you must have balloons. Balloons are easy to play around with, and your photographer can do various shots with balloons. It’s just a matter of creativity on how you will use it. 
Balloon man

 

We understand that you only want the best for your shoot. Hopefully, this guide has helped you with your preparation to achieve the vintage themed wedding photoshoot you want. Even with all these tips, your photographer will still be the one to make your desired theme successful. For this reason, you need to find the best photographer to work with so that you’ll feel comfortable in front of the camera during your vintage-themed shoot.

If you are looking for the best wedding photographer in Adelaide, Adelaide Hills or around Australia, Sven Studios is here to help! We offer professional wedding photographer solutions, no matter the theme you have in mind. Allow us to make your vintage-themed wedding photoshoot possible. Get in touch with us today to book your session! 

 

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All the Top Moments That Should Be Captured at Your Wedding

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Top Moments That Should Be Captured at Your Wedding

Professional wedding photography will play a huge role in your wedding as it will ensure that you’ll have an album filled with the sweetest moments of your big day captured in photos. You might even be surprised with most of the pictures because it’s unlikely that you’ll be aware of everything going on during the celebration. You are, after all, in bliss all day! 

A list of all the top moments that should be captured at your wedding

It is, therefore, necessary to have a reliable photographer who can do the job of knowing all the best, sweetest, funniest, and most candid moments of your wedding celebration. But while those photos make for a great wedding album, some special moments simply should not be missed by the photographer. Here are some of those moments:

 

The Bride’s Preparation 

Some of the most important moments are when the bride is preparing for the ceremony – when she slowly transforms from a young woman to a lovely bride. The photographer can take shots from different angles and include candid photos of the bride’s team – from her makeup artists and her family trying to help her get ready. Some of the most beautiful emotions are seen during the hours of the bride’s preparation, and she should be able to look back at those moments any time she wants. 

Bride looking in mirror at her dress
Alru Farm wedding bride
Having makeup done
bridesmaids helping put in brides dress
Every Item That the Bride Will Use

Most women would love to remember every detail of their day as a bride, so photographers should take pictures of everything she uses – the gown, shoes, veil, purse, bouquet, hair accessories, and other accessories she might wear for the wedding.

Engagement ring in flowers 5
Bridal affects
Wedding shoes on tree
bridal jewellery

 

The Moment the Parents of the Bride Sees Her All Dolled Up

One of the most heartfelt moments on the wedding day is when the parents see the bride for the first time in her wedding dress, especially because most mothers and fathers get teary-eyed at the sight of their daughter ready to move on to the next chapter of her life. 

Father’s first look at daughter
Father of the brides first look
Dad’s first look
Father’s first look of his daughter
The Groom’s Preparation

It might not take as long as the bride’s preparation, but it’s equally important. The photographer should capture all the essential details and moments of the groom’s prep time with his team. 

groom looking out window adjusting tie
Tieing tie in front of window
Wedding rings on tie
Best man Helping tie tie on groom

 

The Groom Waiting for the Bride

The image of the groom as he excitedly waits for his bride is always a sweet one, especially when he finally lays eyes on his beloved as she walks down the aisle, and his face is filled with so much emotion. It’s certainly a shot that the photographer should never miss.

Groom nervously waiting
nervous groom
Groom waiting patiently for his first look
Groom waiting patiently 2
The Bride Walking Down the Aisle

This might be among the most dramatic and exciting parts of the wedding – when the beautiful bride slowly makes her way towards her husband-to-be, looking ethereal in her white dress and her face reflecting her love and excitement. This grand entry should be captured in amazing shots for the happy couple and their future kids and grandkids to see. 

bride and father approaching the ceremony
bride approaches in front of Seagrass long Point
Kasia making her approach
Bridal approach at Lot 100
When Their Eyes Meet

There’s always that magical moment when the bride finally reaches the end of the aisle, and the happy couple lovingly looks each other in the eye. A candid shot of this would truly be magical as it is a moment that should be preserved forever. 

Grooms first look at his quince brook wedding
Grooms first look at Pertridge House Wedding
grooms first look at beginning of ceremony
Grooms first look as she walks towards him
The Exchange of Vows

Some shots should be taken as the bride and groom exchange their vows so they’ll, later on, see the expressions on their faces as they make their lifetime promises. 

Smiling groom at Partridge House Wedding Ceremony
smiling bride listing to vows
Smiling bride in small room
Smiling bride during her wedding ceremony
The Exchange of Rings

Another magical moment is when the spouses exchange rings that symbolize their commitment to one another. There should be several shots of the husband putting the ring on the wife’s finger and vice-versa.

Exchanging wedding bands
Closeup of exchanging wedding bands
Exchanging wedding rings during the wedding ceremony
Exchanging wedding rings during the ceremony
The Couple’s First Kiss

Once they are declared “husband and wife,” the newlyweds will share their sweet first kiss, and there should be a photo to remember it by. It’s one of the occasion’s most precious moments that should be caught on camera. There should also be shots of them showing their rings to their family and friends. Together with the exchange of rings, these intimate moments should be shot perfectly from different angles during the wedding.

First kiss at Quince Brook wedding
First kiss on Pennington Bay
First kiss at St Francis winery
First kiss 2
The Recessional

After the ceremony is completed, the pressure is gone, and it’s now the start of the fun celebration. As the bride and groom walk on the aisle together after their vows, the wedding photographer can take fun couple pictures as the newlyweds flash their biggest smiles. There should also be shots of the wedding guests cheering the couple on to show how their loved ones shared their precious moments with them.

Laughing guests
Guests having fun
Hugs from guests
Groom with guests
The Couple’s Families

There should be some photos of the families of both the bride and the groom. There should also be a couple of pictures with just the newlyweds and their parents. These would be included in their photobook, and extras could be gifted to the couple’s parents.

group photo at Alru Farm wedding
group photo at Ekhidna Winery
Group of guests
Girls group photo
The Bride and Her Besties

There should be some fun photos of the bride with her girlfriends during the reception, especially those of her bridesmaids. These photos of all the gorgeous ladies and gentlemen who support the bride would be a great addition to the wedding photo album.

Bride and bridal party together
Bridal party Charlies angels
Bridal party on balcony
Bride and bridal party together
The Groom and His Gang

If there will be glamorous shots of the bride’s party, the guys should certainly be given their moment, too. The people who attended and helped the groom should get awesome pictures taken and be included in the photobook.

Groom and groomsmen on balcony
groom and groomsmen
Groom and Groomsmen on street
Groom and groomsmen group shot
Formal Shots of the Entourage

As much as you want all the photos to be fun and candid, there should also be a few shots of the entourage in more traditional poses. Every wedding photobook has them, so yours should, too.

Bridal party walking together along Grange Beach
Bridal party together on the road
bridal party surrounding a tree
Bridal party at East Point
Couple Portraits

This should already be a given. Both the bride and the groom should have separate photos taken, but it’s the couple’s portraits they’re likely looking forward to getting done. These are the ones that would be framed and hung on the bedroom wall, after all! There should be an assortment of traditional, candid, romantic, fun, and wacky shots for the newlyweds to choose from.

Santorini wedding photography
Veale Gardens wedding photo
Under Semaphore Jetty
Wedding photo at Kooyonga Golf Club
The First Dance of the Couple

Another sweet moment that needs remembrance is the couple’s first dance. Some of the best wedding photos are those of the couple dancing, so the photographer shouldn’t miss the chance to get some amazing shots while the bride and groom are dancing.

Ivybrook Farm wedding first dance
First dance at JDF reception cernter
First dance at Inglewood Inn wedding
First dance dip
Father and Daughter / Mother and Son Dance

Equally endearing are the dances shared by the newlyweds with their beloved parents. Dads usually tear up when they dance with their little girl, who’s now a wife to someone. The same goes for the mother as she dances with their beloved son, who is now starting a family of his own.

Father daughter dance
Dad and daughter dance
Macedonian dance at JDF
Daddy daughter dance
The Exit

The exit should be just as memorable as the bride and groom’s entrance. Whether they’re walking out of the venue hand in hand or riding off into the sunset in a car, this conclusion to the event should be captured in a photo and included in the wedding photo book.

National wine center wedding Exit under sparklers
Arch exit
Bridal exit under archway
First dance with sparklers

 

While every single moment during a wedding is indeed sweet, some are more special than others and should definitely be captured in awesome pictures. Getting professional wedding photography services can assure you that all of those moments are forever immortalized in photos.

Are you looking for experts on wedding photography in Adelaide? Let Sven Studios capture all the top moments that should be captured at your wedding and give you a compilation of your best-ever memories! Contact our team to find out about our wedding photography packages or see samples of our past work for our happy clients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Tips for Photographing Your Newborn At The Hospital

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Photographing Your Newborn At The Hospital

The birth of a newborn is one of life’s most wondrous moments. Perhaps nothing can compare to the feeling of watching a beautiful smile stretched on a newborn’s face, or the little movements they make. Such special moments bring a sense of love and affection among partners. Therefore, capturing such momentous time becomes imperative.

Looking at the first photo of your newborn can be overwhelming yet exciting. You and your partner would love to share a glimpse of your little one with the world. However, most photographs captured in the hospital end up blurry or not suited for printing and putting on display.

If you want to capture the best baby photographs, consider following our tips for photographing your newborn at the hospital. This article will help you understand how to capture beautiful photographs of a new baby at the hospital.

5 Tips for Photographing Your Newborn At The Hospital

  1. Think about the lighting

When photographing your newborn at the hospital, it’s often the case that lighting in your room isn’t the best. Open all the blinds in the room to let in the natural light. Most photographers understand the importance of natural lightning during a baby shoot because it helps capture some of the best shots. Apart from natural lighting, turn off all the other lights in the room. The combination of natural lighting and artificial lighting can be quite ugly – however this does not mean you can’t experiment. Make the most of this combination to capture the best first newborn photograph.

baby mirella
  1. Plan The Shoot After a Feeding

As much as you want to take out your camera and start capturing every possible moment of a newborn, we recommend you don’t. Birth is tiring for both mom and newborn; giving enough space and time to both can help you capture the best newborn photos with mum. One of the best ways to do this is by planning your shoot after a feeding session. A well-fed baby will be calm, content, and happy. Most newborns are calm right after a feeding session, and they tend to sleep right throughout the photoshoot. Besides, you will be able to capture some adorable shots of newborns dreaming the day away.

Baby Smiles
  1. Basic Clothing

A newborn photoshoot should be comfortable for both the little one and partners. Therefore, we recommend new parents bring an extra pair of basic clothing. You can choose to wear something plain and simple – preferably earth tones or whites – during the shoot. Avoid wearing bold patterns or clothing with big logos as it may cause unnecessary distractions in the photo. The same tip could be applied to the newborn. Choose plain onesies for your baby to let their outfit blend in with the hospital setting.

Daddy hugs for baby Max
baby mirella and parents

 

  1. Choose The Right Angle

Newborn photography is all about angles. Clicking the photograph from the right angle will ensure you achieve the best shot of the newborn and mom. Make sure you position the camera slightly higher so that your angle is not showing up the baby’s nostrils. By doing so, newborns’ nostrils will barely show up, allowing you to achieve beautiful images. If you want to add an extra element to the photograph, consider trying different angles and welcoming new parents in the shoot. Simply keep the right angles in mind.

Newborn Photography
  1. Focus on Details

For newborn photography, always focus on small details. Consider focusing on capturing their tiny hands, feet, fingers, ears, and cheeks. You can also choose to capture a shot from the top of their head showing small baby hair. New parents love watching through such tiny details of their newborn.

baby feet

Also consider memorialising the moment with models of your little one’s feet and hands – it can be a lot of fun getting them made and they look amazing on the wall!

Hand and feet moulds

If you are looking for the best newborn hospital photography in Adelaide to capture the first-ever smile of your little one, call us on 0401403080 today.