Hiring a wedding photography can be easy if you ask the right questions and make sure you “click” with your photographer. Here are some questions I recommend asking when looking for a wedding photographer.

1. Describe your photography style.

Before you meet with a wedding photographer, look them up online and see if you like the style of their photography. Once you find a photographer who’s style you like, contact them for a consultation. When you meet with them during the consultation, be sure to see examples of past weddings they have photographed because viewing pictures online and in print are two very different things!

2. Can you walk me through you wedding process?

Each wedding photographer is different. Some use a second photographer others don’t. Some use portable lighting, follow a standard shot list, or just go with the flow of the day. Find a process that you feel most comfortable with and let your photographer know that up front.

3. What is included in each package?

Not only does this include the products included in each package but also if there are any additional charges that may come later.

4. Do you photograph multiple weddings per day?

Depending on the type of wedding you are having you may want the photographer for the entire day or only for a few hours. And if they are booking multiple weddings on one day, find out the timing between your wedding and the other one to make sure the photographer has enough time to get form one wedding to the next.

5. Does the photographer have any recommendations for other vendors you may still need to book?

If you are going to hire the photographer you are meeting with, ask if they can recommend any other vendors that you still need to hire for your wedding day. It is likely that if you like your photographer’s personality and feel comfortable with them that you will also feel comfortable with their recommendations of other vendors.

Memorial Day is is the official start to Summer! To celebrate the wonderful weather and upcoming family fun, head to the beach for individual or family portraits!

Rhonda Giedt Photography is offering a limited number of mini-photography sessions in May. There are only 10 spots available to have a 30 minute family portrait at the beach.

Reserve your mini-session today!

Babies grow so quickly and seem to change everyday. Four key times to capture your babies growth are:

1. Newborn

When the little munchkins first enter this world is a precious and magical time. Photographing little munchkins when they are around 5 days old is a perfect time!

2. Three months

The little ones change so much in those first 3 months. But at three months the little munchkins are holding their heads up, more aware of their surroundings, and have those cute baby smiles.

3. Six Months

At six months the little munchkins are sitting up on their own and about ready to drive at the rate they are growing.

4. A year old

At a year those little munchkins have learned to walk and are finding out that they can move quicker than Mom and Dad.

To ensure that these precious munchkin moments are captured, contact Rhonda Giedt Photography to book your baby session now. Plus, we offer monthly photo baby packages too for those that want to document every month of baby’s first year.

1. Stand out from the crowd!

Don’t go for the cookie cutter photos with the gimmick-y backgrounds. Show off your unique personality with customize portraits that show your interests.

2. Be a model for a day!

Change outfits, hairstyles, and locations to give a diverse look to your High School Senior Portraits.

3. For parents, this is the last time you’ll be able to get portraits of your “little ones” before they go out and concur the world!

Contact Rhonda Giedt Photography today to book your customized High School Senior Portraits!

Charlie is growing up quickly. The smiles have appeared and he is becoming the cutest little flirt ever! At four months his personality is starting to be formed and we had some fun with dressing him in various outfits for the portrait session.

Since it has been cold out, we took advantage of the ski hat and pulled off an urban feel with the jeans and t-shirt.

The stripped hoodie was so cute that I wish they had it in adult sizes! Charlie loved it too as he chilled out during this part of the portrait session.

But my favorite was the sleepy baby look. Ready to head home and starting to get a tad sleepy, I could help but grab a few more photos before he drifted off for the trip home.

Charlie you are such a cutie! Can’t wait to see you soon and see how much you’ve grown!

Creative cakes seem to be the new trend with Food Network shows and Bravo TV. They look really cool on TV but in person they are even more amazing! I saw one at a corporate event I photographed. The cake was designed by Kathy’s Kreative Kakes. The cake was one of the highlights for the party and I can’t wait to see more work from Kathy.

The only thing better than fresh flowers in your home are fresh flowers at your wedding! The colors, styles, and arrangement vary as much as they are brides in the world. Here are some bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces from some recent weddings.

Alie and David met at work and fell in love! Who says work romances don’t work out? After discovering that they liked a lot of the same activities and had a deep love for board games, they got engaged. For their engagement session we recreated some of the things they love doing together to make their engagement photography session reflect their unique relationship.

We started with a picnic filled with wine, cheese, and sunglasses for the serious look.

Soon we moved onto a board game that they play often with friends and each other.

Alie and David love wine and cheese. They brought their own special bottle of wine and the cheese “props” were snacked on throughout the engagement photography session.

Headed to Europe for their honeymoon, they pulled out the European flair for some portraits. I think they will fit right in with their style, grace, and of course amore!

Best wishes to the both of you!

High School Senior Portraits are some of the most important photographs you will have taken. Make your portraits shine with Rhonda Giedt Photography! Here are 10 Reasons to Choose RPG for your High School Senior Portraits!

1. We know how to make EVERYONE look great! Whatever shape or size, we make you shine through professional posing and lighting techniques.

2. We have packages to fit all budgets!

3. We are as passionate about your photographs as you are!

4. We are continually educating ourselves to keep up on the latest ideas, techniques, and technology.

5. We offer a unique combo of photography and art that you won’t find anywhere else!

6. Personalized service! There is no rush routine, we only photograph one senior at a time to customize your portrait experience, and we make sure that your session reflects you and no one else!

7. We take advantage of the amazing location that we live here in the Bay Area!

8. Compare our work to others and you’ll see a definite difference. Unique locations, no gimmick-y backgrounds, and the focus is on you!

9. Award winning photographer will be photographing your High School Portrait session!

10. Because we let you BE YOURSELF and help you shine!

Contact Rhonda Giedt Photography today to book your High School Senior Portrait! RGP – Making High School Seniors Shine!!

Tasting wedding cakes was one of the best parts of being engaged. In fact, my hubby and I kept tasting long after we had selected our amazing wedding cake…you know, just in case. Therefore, I love seeing the stunning wedding cakes that are at the weddings we photograph. Here are some from past weddings to help you with designing your own wedding cake.

Browse the rest of our blog to find even more info about wedding cakes, wedding photography, and many more wedding details!