Ok so probably not the most exciting subject but I do have a lot of amateur and professional photographers alike that follow my blog. So as I was retouching a client tonight with a typical problem that pops up especially…
Diane McKinney Photography | Raleigh NC
Photographers specializing in Weddings, Newborns, Babies and Children
Category: Tips and Tricks
How to dress for a photoshoot | Avoiding Moiré Patterns
This was a great article that came out from one of my pro labs and I thought it would be helpful to those of you who are always wondering what you should wear to a photo shoot. The key is…
Taming those Toddlers | Raleigh Photography
Boy is this a popular subject. You’ve hit the terrible two’s or maybe the threes and all of a sudden getting pictures of those little darlings becomes areal work of art. You are not alone. I am going to try…
What to wear for a family portrait Session: Photography Raleigh NC
It’s getting that time again… Time to start thinking about your family portraits. And the sooner the better so you don’t lose that nice tan you have acquired over the summer. I think probably the hardest thing for people when…
Posted in Children, Family Portraits, Holiday Portraits, Portraits, Tips, Tips and Tricks Tagged with: clothing, family, portraits, time
Woo Hoo! I have eyelashes! Raleigh photography
Ok, I actually have very long lashes BUT they are so blond I might was well look like my eyes are bald. To add to matters, I forget many times to put on my mascara which adds about 10 years…
Posted in Portraits, Tips, Tips and Tricks Tagged with: eye, lash, photoshop, portraits, retouching, tips
Is that a……?
On top of every cake their is two little people (or dogs) that symbolizes the wonderful couple who is getting married. These little people can be elegant, funny, and personal but mostly they like to steal the attention from…
Posted in Classic Weddings, Country Wedding, Outdoor Weddings, Tips and Tricks, Traditional Weddings, Wedding, Weddings Tagged with: cake topper, classic cake topper, country cake topper, cupcake, dog cake topper, glass cake topper, glass couple, porcelain cake topper, wedding cake, wedding cake topper
What to think about when choosing your wedding dress: From a photographer’s point of View
As a wedding photographer in the Raleigh area for well over 10 years now, I have come across about just every kind of dress imaginable. I thought it might be helpful for you to be able to see what I…
Decorating Your Aisle!
Some of the cutest decorations I have seen have been used to decorate the aisle. Some brides put cute bouquets at the end of a row of a row of chairs or next to each bench down the aisle. These…
Posted in Classic Weddings, Country Wedding, Outdoor Weddings, Tips, Traditional Weddings, Weddings Tagged with: aisle, Bouquet, Bride, bride and groom, decorations, flower petal, fun, horseshoe, Wedding
Pets at Your Wedding, Yes or No?
Do you have a dog, cat, or even a bunny?! Are you getting married?! Have you thought about including your beloved friend in the ceremony? This new trend has been catching fire on Pinterest and Google +. Because of this,…
Posted in Bridal Portraits, Helpful Infomation, Pets, Portraits, Tips, Weddings Tagged with: bridal portrait, Dogs, garden portraits, Wedding
Garter Toss? Whats that?
Garters are an easy way to add old fashion elegance to your very modern and unique wedding. But did you know that you are supposed to wear two garters? One to throw away in the garter toss and the other…
Posted in Accessories, Helpful Infomation, Products, The Graylyn, Tips, Weddings Tagged with: bouquet toss, garter, garter toss, Wedding
