Wedding planners get paid the big bucks to know the smallest details of your wedding. The who's who, the time line and all the nitting gritty of the big day. In so many ways we have to be that involved in the wedding day too. By the end of the wedding we could name every person in the family, their relationships and who gets along with who. We hear all the details about the relationship, the wedding planning and who really stressed out the bride months before. We know everything! We often have an inside scoop that no one else has. Eddie and I spend the entire day in a bridal suite/ groom's room with those who are directly involved. We hear the gossip, chaos, and stories that everyone misses. Why are we telling you this. Two reasons.
One: If you are looking for a photographer make sure that you sit down and talk over a cup of joe before you sign a contract. You want to make sure that they could be a friend of yours. This person is going to be all up in your business. You need to like them.
Two: Because we are so involved in the wedding day process we see it all. Which means that we are a wealth of information for new brides. We have a 12 Tips page that helps a bride to plan for a wedding that will be sure to yield great pictures. If you haven't read it then I would highly recommend it. And now we are adding a 13th Tip.

Tip #13: Beautify Yourself for Pictures...
Women spend hours prepping themselves for the wedding. They want to look gorgeous for the big day....but what about while getting ready. In a typical morning I will shoot 1,000s of pictures and most of them are photos of women without their makeup on. I know scary right? You can imagine the threats get from moms, "you better not take any pictures of me until my makeups done!" I would recommend planning to have your makeup artist arrive before your hair stylist to ensure that everyone has their faces all done up. People just photograph better with makeup on...it's that simple. So, I could then shoot away as the stylist does the hair, as every helps the bride and they laugh together on the couch without any threats. I think everyone involved would appreciate it as well. It's just another way to make sure that you are looking your best at all times.



The gal who did the makeup in this photo was amazing. I have worked with her twice now and both times she did gorgeous job. She does a consulation and then sketches out the makeup design so it will be just as it was practiced. Very smart!!! I will definitely be adding her to our preferred vendors page.

Karen Johnson of Hidden Beauty
411 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale, OR 97060
503.888.3627
Johnson.Karen18@Yahoo.com