Today was very productive! Editing and sending galleries left and right has me in the mood for sipping coffee, and exploring downtown Franklin more. @megs_elizabeth97 can I come back before the wedding?? 😉❤️ • If you’ve been to Tennessee, comment below your favorite spot! 
✨NEW BRAND AND SITE LAUNCH + GIVEAWAYS!✨ If you’re reading this, that means I launched my newly designed branding and website by @alisabethdesigns!! I’m also not doing one, but TWO giveaways 🤯🙌 • Giveaway #1: A couple session on a Temecula Hot Air Ballon Ride 🎈 Giveaway #2: A couple session at The Glamis Sand Dunes 🏜 • 👉HOW TO ENTER BOTH: a) follow this account and tag 3 friends in the comments below (each comment is an entry, so go nuts!) • b) Put this post on your story and tag me (I won’t see it unless you tag @emmakphotographs!) • c) Comment your favorite part about my rebrand on my latest blog article titled “The 3 Main Reasons I Rebranded My Business”. The link is in my bio! • That’s it! It’ll only take a minute or two. The giveaways will be for 24 hours only, so you’ll know the winners at 6 pm PST tomorrow night. GOOD LUCK! 🤩 • emmakphotography.com 
I am just DYING to release my rebrand + new site to you but we have to wait a little longer. 🙈 • I can tell you this though... there’s going to be a SUPER cool giveaway coming with it! Here’s a hint: 🎈🏜 
DOES WHERE YOU GET READY ON YOUR WEDDING DAY REALLY MATTER? • I vote yes! That is, if you’re having the photographer take getting ready photos. You know, the classic parent/friend helping you get your dress on, bride. Or getting hyped up by your groomsmen when you’re in your suit, groom. • Depending on your wedding timeline there could be hours spent in those getting ready rooms with the wedding party and you want to be able to frame those photos. • So what SHOULD you look for in a getting ready room? While everyone has different styles and preferences, there are 3 things that should be considered every time. • #1 Lighting. No matter what that room looks like if you don’t want your photos to have an orange tint to them or look grainy, look for natural lighting. That means lots of windows (preferably big) or at least a lot of lighting so it isn’t dark inside. • #2 Space. Even if your room isn’t the best in the world, chances are your photographer can move things around a bit and place you in the best spots. BUT if that room is small, there isn’t much to work with and you’ll likely have people accidentally getting in your shot (especially if you have a bigger wedding party). Also, the more space the more options for different good-looking backgrounds so you have more diversity in your photos. • #3 Style. You would be surprised how many times I have had a bride tell me they hate their getting ready room, and want to go outside or want me to avoid a list of decorations in the photos. Don’t set yourself up for that! When you’re touring the venue, pay attention to things like the view from the room windows, and the color schemes. If your wedding colors are earth tones, that room full of neon is just not going to be very complimentary. Either pick a room that fits you, or bring some things to add to the room so you’ll actually want to look back on those photos! • What’s one item you would love to have in your getting ready room? Comment below! Something I always love is big ornate mirrors ✨ • Planning: @theeventsdepartment Makeup: @peonyblushmakeup Florals: @urbanflora_va Videographer: @alexvfilms Dessert: @exquisitedesserts Dress: @bhldn #2020isabeech