Las Vegas Photographer for Weddings and Event Photography TiffanyG

We had amazing weather and beautiful bright blue skies for this shoot; yes I know there’s been 3 blog posts from Red Rock Canyon but I promise to show you all something different in this blog!

I have to say Danny and Kellie were great, it was fun listening to Danny give Kellie a hard time about snakes and other critters that could be running around. Kellie is absolutely beautiful, and so easy to photograph - and Danny is handsome and fun so the two of them were a joy to work with.

Kellie and her mom came into the office today and it was obvious that they loved almost every photo, but an interesting thing happened… we got a little “crazy” with some of the special processing to a few of the photos, knowing that some people would LOVE the processing, and others wouldn’t like it at all. What was interesting is that Kellie loved (or at least thought it was cool) the processing, but mom not-so-much. Mom did like the black-and-white conversions but not the crazy stuff. That’s OK, special processing very much depends on personal taste and some of the processing was pretty extreme!

So, we got thinking and decided to do something different on this blog - post 2 versions of each photo! One almost un-processed, and one with the processing. We always provide both versions to our clients anyway, but I thought it would be interesting to show my blog readers some of the different processing that is POSSIBLE. I know not all will like it, but at least you can see what is possible!

This first one, both Kellie and mom loved. This is almost completely “raw” out of the camera, other than a crop:

Now, simple processing, a nice contrasty black-and-white…

For this second one, this is where we got a little crazy. the full-color shot was nice, but the lighting just BEGGED for black-and-white so we did a lower-contrast B/W conversion and added a little of my trademark “glow” - for the rest of these, you’ll want to click on the photo for the larger version:

The wild processing is a “surreal, edgy” effect; of course I’ll give credit where credit is due, this came from Matt Kloskowski’s Killer Tips and we’ve been using a few of his processes lately. We took his preset but then turned down the exposure and softened it up a little bit, the effect is like-it-or-hate it…

Here’s the 3rd one… really a pretty basic photo here but we felt it would work very well with a slightly different (and more pronounced) “edgy” effect from the same preset family.. the original:

And the very extreme processed version, it kind of reminds me of a drawing more than a photo - almost a modern-day Saturday Evening Post type look?

And finally, just a finished version here, I got a few really nice silhouette photos, this one is my favorite:

I hope this blog post wasn’t too technical (or boring) for the non-photographers that are reading!

I am looking forward to shooting Danny and Kellie’s wedding in February, we’ll have 2 photographers covering all the formal times (and the getting ready times) so I expect to have some great shots!

Good luck guys!

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I’ve been so lucky lately to have beautiful brides and handsome grooms… and a very fun, photogenic wedding party too!

Marnie and Jorge are a SUPER couple from not-too-far from where I grew up (a couple hour drive) so they had that cool “Midwest” attitude; relaxed and laid-back.

For this one, I was also very lucky to have about 1.5 hours PRIOR to the ceremony, so I was able to be more creative with the group shots. For any brides considering hiring me, I strongly recommend to consider extra time prior to the ceremony, especially if you have a nice area for photos. This also helps you get to your reception sooner, and with the typical Las Vegas Wedding Reception being only 4 hours long, this is important.

Another option is to have me bring one of my great assistants, who can be with the Groom while I’m with the Bride, and then the Assistant Photographer can help set up all the formal shots after the ceremony. For this one, it was just me, but I had plenty of time!

Here’s a great shot of Marnie and her wedding party… aren’t the dresses amazing?!??

Typically, with limited time prior to the ceremony, the priority is photos of the bride - but I had time for some really creative poses with the groomsmen!

This one has some extra Photoshop “trickery” that we call “selective focus”. It’s pretty time-consuming but creates a very interesting effect of a very pronounced “pop”, almost a 3-D effect. You’ll want to click this one to see the larger version.

Yeah they were good looking guys, but let’s get back to our beautiful bride! I know I posted a similar shot of Cristina not too long ago, but I do consider this a “signature” shot and this one just had so much great color that I had to post it!

This one was one of the last ones I took before the ceremony, Marnie was so relaxed and calm, I think this photo really captured her emotions!

Now for after the ceremony.. there’s a funny story behind this shot - In our consultation, one shot that Jorge considered a “must have” was something similar to a photo he saw in my demo gallery where the veil was flowing behind the bride. Luckily, it was windy that day (well, at least on-and-off, right Marnie?); it only took a dozen-or-so attempts over the course of 3 hours to get this one. If you are wondering, nobody was holding the veil (during the shot), that was 100% wind and it took a while to get this veil just right - I’m personally not 100% satisfied with the pose (my fault, I needed to tell Marnie to keep the bouquet a bit lower) - but that’s probably my picky side showing!

Ok, one last one - a fairly common shot, I just liked it and hope that Marnie and Jorge do, too!

I truly enjoyed working with Marnie and Jorge - their patience seemed to have no limitations… they had some trying times before (and a little bit during and after) the wedding… jury duty a week prior… food poisoning the day she arrived in Vegas… and some issues with lights (and security guards) at the reception location - but they never stopped smiling and were really “into” each other - and very easy to photograph!

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I’ve had a few calls and emails on how to contact me for prices and quotes on my photography services here in Las Vegas. My email is tiffany@tiffanygphoto.com or you can call D. Jay’s Entertainment at (702) 643-3529. My photography services usually book between 3 and 9 months in advance but please call to check availability. I also have 3 assistant photographers on my staff who do great work.

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I just had one of my favorite shoots ever. Victoria and Roy are simply amazing people. Plus, Victoria works at the University of Michigan (go Blue!). Would you believe this absolutely stunning bride is also tough? She’s military, with the ROTC at UofM!

I met Victoria and Roy right after their ceremony at the Excalibur Wedding Chapel. Like all of the major Strip casino chapels, outside photography is not allowed… but Excalibur allows outside photography for about 15 minutes after the in-house photographer is done. I got a bunch of formals but those are boring for a blog so I decided to post a picture of a LAMBORGHINI!

Victoria and Roy actually walked up and asked the owner if we could take some pictures by his car (that’s him in the dark shirt in the background). Thanks!

When I first saw this photo on the camera screen, I knew exactly what I wanted to do to it… a bit of a vintage look with muted colors and darkened blacks. I think the special processing really made this photo stand out:

After shooting around the Excalibur grounds, we were off in the limo for some photos. When I saw them getting ready to open the bottle of champagne, knowing they had lugged it around in 110 degree heat for an hour, I got my camera ready and hoped that I didn’t get soaked. This is the result:

We got a ton of the “Vegas Strip” type photos - they came out great but I wanted to show some more “fun” shots from the reception at Excalibur.

I was able to work with my husband, Jeremy from D. Jay’s Entertainment for the reception. He always helps me set up great pictures of people dancing, and is always careful to position the groom for a nice garter-removal photo. Of course, when brides and grooms are as animated as Victoria and Roy, it makes it easy to take a great photo of the action!

This was a smallish reception, about 40-50 people but MAN did they party. Not a drunken fest, but they danced all night. This group seemed to be on the dance floor the entire night, no matter what music was being played. Towards the end, I saw one of them using a bottle as a “microphone” so I grabbed a bunch more bottles and did some minor set-up for this shot:

Jeremy sat at the same table with these guests during dinner (we typically do not sit with guests during dinner but some of our clients invite us, and we don’t turn them down). He told me he knew from the first minute that this group would be the party group! I guess 19 years of wedding DJ experience gives you a 6th Sense, huh?

I really had a hard time choosing the last photo for this blog post. I got 3 really nice photos in this series… one where everyone is clapping with their hands in the air, one where Victoria and Roy are clapping and facing their guests… and this one - I think this really symbolizes the work that Jeremy does to make sure that every bride and groom feels SPECIAL. Look how Victoria is just GUSHING with excitement. Shouldn’t every bride feel this way?

It was great to work with Victoria and Roy, they are a special couple with great friends and great family. Congratulations!

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Since not all photography is “Las Vegas Photography”, I frequent a lot of message boards for photographers from all over the world where we share our photos and critique each other’s work. Every once in a while I’ll show a photo that my client ABSOLUTELY LOVES, but the pro photogs will absolutely HATE. Usually that’s for very technical reasons…. exposure, flash use, shadows, etc.

Of course, like all Photographers, I strive to take a perfect “technical” picture every time. But sometimes, that just doesn’t happen. What I DO almost always get is the EMOTION… the “moment”. You won’t find me missing a shot because I’m adjusting my flash or the lighting isn’t just right! Photoshop does some amazing things!

Anyway, I was thinking about my personal theory on Photography, as it relates to my work here, for weddings, family, sports, and some portrait photography. I decided that I would write my 5 “goals”, in order, and publicize those goals to my clients and potential clients.

Here goes:

1. Capture the “moment” and the “emotion”. This includes helping the client(s) get into a good mindset so I can get good photos (ie. having fun when appropriate!).
2. Make sure my client will like (or love) the shot. Consult to find out the client’s styles and wants, but push creative/artistic boundaries. Don’t forget about the “must have” poses/photos.
3. Composition/Exposure/Lighting. Understand that good composition (or cropping) and processing can make a mediocre photo/moment into an “OH WOW” photo. While on-location, take a good “technical” shot, but don’t shortchange the client by giving them an unfinished photo! Post Processing can make the difference!
4. Run a smooth and organized photoshoot. Especially with group pictures or with the formal photography before/after a wedding ceremony - the family and guests appreciate a photographer who can (nicely) “take charge” and get the pictures done quickly and professionally.
5. Quality above quantity. HOWEVER, especially with event photography, most clients do want “candid” or “snapshot” type photos of their friends and family. Not every photo needs to be magazine-quality, but make them magazine-quality when it’s appropriate.

Thank you for reading this longer-than-normal blog post. I hope it gives you a bit more insight into my style!

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Las Vegas Wedding Photography at its best! I am a photographer living in Las Vegas, Nevada. I love weddings and working with brides and grooms and doing my best to make my clients photos look GREAT.

There are several ways to get in touch with me for a quote on Las Vegas Wedding Photography. The fastest and easiest is to call me directly at 702-643-3529 at my office located in the offices of D. Jay’s Entertainment I am typically in the office from 9am until 6pm Monday through Friday.

You can email me at tiffany @ tiffanygphoto dot com (you’ll have to correctly format that of course).

Or, you can post a comment here on this post, making sure you include your email address (which is NOT published publically) and I will email you. Please note, though, that I don’t always check this blog every day so it’s much easier and faster to contact me via phone or email.

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