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After being in the wedding industry for over 8 years, we’ve found that we’re asked a lot of the same questions by our couples. Last week we shared our recommendations for the amount of wedding day coverage (see that post here), and today we’re sharing alternate locations for getting ready. We’ve discovered that some venues […]

Getting Ready Location Options | Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer & Videographer

April 27, 2020

Congratulations on your engagement! This season of your life is just so exciting, and we couldn’t be happier for you! As you begin to search for a wedding photographer and/or videographer, you’ll have lots to think about with tons of questions running through your mind. With that said, one of the questions we’re often asked […]

How Much Coverage is Enough? | Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer & Videographer

April 20, 2020

Hi, Friends! Today we’re sharing about the value of booking wedding photography and videography together from within the same company. Now, this doesn’t mean that we’re against booking these two services separately (because we love meeting other professionals in the wedding industry); we just want to make sure that you have the BEST value and […]

The Value of Booking Wedding Photography and Videography Together | Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer & Videographer

May 18, 2018

Lebanon, PA Wedding Photography & Videography

Having a wedding film is usually considered a luxury and isn’t placed high on the list of wedding vendors that are priority. Why is that? Maybe it’s because couples aren’t adding it into their wedding budget from the very beginning, or maybe they think that since they already hired a photographer, they have no use […]

Top 5 Reasons Why You Must Hire a Wedding Cinematographer| Pennsylvania Wedding Cinematographer

February 26, 2018

What is a Day Of Wedding Coordinator? Someone that aims for you and your new husband to have the BEST. DAY. EVER. She ensures that your day is stress-free and goes exactly as planned. She’ll work with your entire wedding vendor team, create a wedding day timeline to stay on task, and if any issues […]

7 Reasons You Need a Day Of Coordinator

January 30, 2018

No bride wants to think about this on her wedding day, but almost every bride does… RAIN! Some of the most beautiful photos can be taken on a rainy wedding day. Trust us! Almost 10 years ago when we got married, it rained the morning of our wedding. Although we don’t have any pretty rainy […]

How to Prepare for Rain on Your Wedding Day | Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer & Cinematographer

January 24, 2018

You’re engaged to the love of your life (CONGRATS!), and now the wedding planning begins! This is the day you’ve been dreaming of your whole life, so you want everything to be perfect. Wedding planning should be enjoyable for the most part, but we know that’s not always the case. Hiring a team of professional […]

5 Questions to Ask a Wedding Photographer

January 16, 2018

Most brides (and grooms) go into planning their wedding not knowing much about weddings, or where to actually start in the planning process, and that’s okay! This is where my role as a wedding photographer and friend comes into play. Let’s start with cost. The average price for a professional wedding photographer with years of experience […]

Things to Consider when Searching for the Perfect Wedding Photographer | Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer

March 27, 2017

You’re engaged! CONGRATULATIONS! This is such an exciting time in your lives and should be celebrated with family and friends! Let the planning begin! I know most couples tend to get overwhelmed or stressed out when planning their wedding. Trust me, I’ve been there! My very own wedding was (almost) 9 years ago, and I can still […]

Vendors I Love! | Tracey Krick Photography

March 15, 2017

The whole day begins with DETAILS! This is one of my favorite parts of the wedding day because it allows me to prepare and get really creative! It warms me up for the rest of the day. I photograph a bride’s details in a way that matches and showcases the style of the entire wedding day. […]

Beginning with the Details | Tracey Krick Photography

February 16, 2017