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How many hours of photography coverage do you actually need?

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How many hours of photography coverage do you actually need?

One of the things my husband and I struggled with when we were planning our wedding last year was trying to determine how many hours of photography coverage we actually need! Our wedding had a tea ceremony, had numerous locations, and had a medium size guest list that might require some wrangling for family photos. Trying to pin down whether we wanted 8 hours or 10 hours, or more was a bit of struggle at first. This is a common issue that many couples planning their wedding face. Well, worry no more! In this article, we will go over with you a typical wedding day and help you determine how much photography coverage you might need as you plan your big day!

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Where in Ottawa: War Museum | A Blog Series on Ottawa Best Locations for Wedding and Engagement Session

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Where in Ottawa: War Museum | A Blog Series on Ottawa Best Locations for Wedding and Engagement Session

When couples think of a location for their engagement session in Ottawa, the Canada War Museum is not always the most obvious choice. Afterall, it is tough to imagine getting photos taken - which are meant to show off your love and commitment - in a backdrop of war. But the Museum offers many fantastic photo opportunities, primarily because of its unique architecture, which includes straight and symmetrical lines and a green roof spanning 10,684 square metres (the largest of its kind in North America). It also houses warplanes, which can definitely add a cool factor to your wedding reception. 

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How to find the right wedding videographer for you!

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How to find the right wedding videographer for you!

Wedding videography and videographers in general have come a long way since your aunt or uncle's shaky handheld camcorder or the 6-hour one angle, stationary camera setup in the corner. The wedding film industry has evolved so much that wedding videos now look like epic movie trailers, with captivating story lines, beautiful characters (you, of course!), and amazing music to set the tone. 

I already have a photographer, do I need a videographer?

I already have a photographer, do I need a videographer?

Before getting engaged to my fiance, I never thought of having a videographer on my wedding day.  If you are currently planning your wedding, you must know that wedding expenses can stack up pretty quickly if you do not pay attention to your budget. Before getting engaged, Michael and I thought of wedding videography as one of those luxuries we did not want to spend money on. We said, all we need is a fantastic photographer, and that should be enough. Now that we are in the final few months before our wedding day, we have gone full 180 on videography and have put it on top of our vendor priority list. 

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5 Reasons Why You Need a Wedding Website

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5 Reasons Why You Need a Wedding Website

Your wedding website should assist you in filling in the gaps for your guests. It goes without saying that it should outline the date of your wedding, the general itinerary, locations of venues, and so on. Having information like these on your website should help cut down on all the questions or correspondence you may have with your guests, especially leading up to the wedding day itself where you will likely be busy with last-minute wedding errands. 

MOCHA TREE STUDIOS is based in Ottawa, Ontario, and specializes in romantic and cinematic wedding photography and videography. We create stunning and modern photographs and films with dramatic lighting, deep shadows, and romantic tones. We focus on capturing candid moments and raw emotions. MOCHA TREE STUDIOS offers services in surrounding areas, including engagements and weddings in Toronto, Montreal, Kingston, Wakefield, and beyond.