Comments on: Photography Tips by Karen Rusten, III

By: Starred This Week — Saltines + Ice Cream

Starred This Week — Saltines + Ice Cream — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:17:21 +0000

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By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:24:10 +0000

I just loved reading all these tips. Such great advice! I just had to link back to this article from my blog.

By: Lora

Lora — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:38:40 +0000

The makeup comment brings up a question for me. I’m not someone who generally wears makeup. I will occasionally put on some lip gloss and mascara and/or eye shadow – but not to the length of powder, foundation, etc. I have a patch of freckles that I love on my nose and cheeks and want them to be there for our wedding day because that is…well, me.

So how do you not NOT go without makeup, and still look like you on your wedding day (in my case)?

By: Flyleaf Books

Flyleaf Books — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:54:00 +0000

I love the Christmas lights in the trees – the photography work is stunning!

By: kristi klemens

kristi klemens — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:40:40 +0000

I totally agree. You need to feel beautiful, and look like you. Make sure you do a trial run on hair and makeup and bring example photos with you. Don’t freak out if it’s a tad darker than usual, it won’t show up as dark in the pic, but you definitely need to feel like YOU and feel comfortable, if you want anything changed do it there, don’t wait til it’s too late-that’s their job, it’s YOUR day!

Same goes for the engagement shoot. I always suggest one casual and one dressy outfit. One that says “YOU” totally casual, everyday wear and the other a “first date” sort of look. Make it funky add some fun accessories and colors. DON’T MATCH – BUT compliment eachother with what you wear & most importantly, HAVE FUN!!!

By: lmarie

lmarie — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:32:02 +0000

I’m getting my engagment photos next week and would love some similar tips for engagement photos (though I’m sure some of these apply just as much for those). I’m at a loss for what to wear!