For a while, the idea of timelessness was thought to have been captured by Hollywood’s old school glamour portraits. Then, photographers everywhere tried to create a timeless photograph by using what is professionally considered to be classic lighting (i.e. Rembrandt, butterfly, etc.). The truth is, timelessness in an image is made uniquely by the fleeting […]
The Year 2015 in Wedding Photos from Bello Romance Photography
The Year 2015 in Wedding Photography (photos below) This year Bello Romance Photography has ridden the wedding wave again. We have soared to new heights and met some wonderful new people in our ongoing journey to become a prime wedding photography company. Romance is at the source of our energy, and we so desire to bring […]
Are you thankful? I am. Merry Christmas to all of you.
Just thinking about the season of Christmas for a moment. I occasionally have a few meanderings on specific subjects. Christmas being the one this time. Yes, we had our day of Thanksgiving, but is that all we have? Just one day to be thankful? The next day … Black Friday? Even Christmas should bring out […]
The Perfect Meeting: When Brides See Value Over Price
I had a great opportunity to speak to about 200 brides at a recent bridal show in Indianapolis. It is always a great time to meet a refreshing new group of brides in the planning stages of their wedding. This time, I had the privilege of sharing the stage with Randy Baughn of Randall’s Photography, […]
Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Date
So, he popped the question and you said “yes!” Now, it’s time to get into the nitty gritty of planning your wedding. Of course, you should plan your wedding at your own pace based on your own unique needs, but many brides- and grooms-to-be begin their planning by setting a date. Many venues book […]
Top 5 Things People Overlook When Planning a Wedding
So, your wedding day is quickly approaching; you’re ready to begin your lives together with a vow to honor, love, and devote your life to one another for the rest of your lives. But you’re also a little terrified that you’ve forgotten to handle some major aspect of your big day. Let’s see…you’ve ordered the […]
The Dreams of a Young Girl
(Opening credits from the movie Bride Wars) Every little girl dreams. She dreams big and she dreams small, she dreams during the day and into the night, and of course, all the time in between. She dreams of adventures and magic, of beauty and love, and at the end of each story is a happy ending. Every little girl grows up […]
Keeping the Spark Alive: Tips for Continuing Courtship After Marriage
“Mawwiage. Mawwiage is what bwings us togethew today. Mawwiage, that bwessed awwangement, that dweam within a dweam. And wove, true wove, wiww fowwow you fowevah and evah…so tweasuwe youw wove.” …such a funny wine fwom the movie, “The Princess Bride.” However, marriage isn’t something to be taken lightly or humorously. Marriage is a […]
Dear Brides, You’re Wonderful.
Dear Brides, Every day we wake up and go to work as your wedding photographers. We take care of brides just like you, and brides not like you at all. We schedule our meetings, edit your photographs, and hash out your timelines and shot lists. We strive to implement your dreams and ideas, making the […]
Planning a Themed Wedding: How to Get Started
Have you decided to host a themed wedding? If so, then you’ve probably begun considering ideas for your special day. The possibilities are endless; you could have a wedding that’s shabby-chic, Victorian, or even Roaring 20’s themed (we once did a Great Gatsby-themed wedding that was beautifully designed, elegant, and timeless). Whatever theme (if […]