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Spring Is In the Air!

April 20, 2022 jpalinphotography

Spring is the PERFECT time to get the family together and get some pictures taken!

Now, I’m talking about the snow storm that we just experienced, I’m talking about those perfect Spring days that are around 50-60 degrees. The beautiful Spring flowers are just blooming and the trees are all leafed out!

It seems like forever away but honestly, those days are right around the corner – Let’s schedule some time! Your Christmas cards or wall art will be gorgeous and so uplifting with all the beautiful colors!!!

I’m starting to get booked up pretty quickly (June is already CRAZY!!) so put make sure your getting on my schedule sooner rather then later!!

Wedding Package Questions

March 10, 2022 jpalinphotography

I get a lot of questions around wedding packages, and I understand completely why you ask.

What I like to do is give a base rate and then if you need additional items from there we build on it to give you your package plus discounts. So, yes packages can be similar but I don’t like to make my Brides and Grooms feel like they HAVE to have something because it is in a package.

Think of this like Subway, you have your base sandwich but you get to choose your toppings, extra meats, extra sides, and sauces to make your sandwich unique. This is the exact same thing I like to do for your packages!

My base rate for 2022 with an UNLIMITED wedding day coverage is $1,500.

My services you can add onto the base rate:

Engagement Session
Photobooth
High Quality Prints
Newlywed Session

Boudoir Session
Aerial Video
Video Montage
Instagram cut

Trash the Dress
DVDs and Flash Drives
Additional Cameras
Additional Photographer

I do offer both Videography and Photography services for your wedding day. If you book both, I also give a discount off the base rates!

Come On Down!

March 4, 2022 jpalinphotography

We will be in Helena, MT this weekend at the Helena Bridal Fair!

Come check out our booth and see what goodies we have during this Bridal Fair. We’ll be in the middle one of the middle section booths with some great Bridal giveaways!

There will be a variety of vendors at this show from venues, florists, and catering! Did I mention the Dress Express SALE?! There are over 30 vendors attending so plenty to look at!

There will be a recommended $5 donation to the Emma & Evan Foundation at the door if you decide to pop in.

Also – The 1st – 100 brides get a purple gab at the front entrance.

The show runs from 12 – 4 PM at the Helena Civic Center in the Ballroom Floor.

We really hope to see you there!!

Decoration Ideas – 5 For Your Special Day!

January 18, 2022 jpalinphotography

Are you struggling with where to start planning for your decorations? I have some great helpful tips to get you started! Check out my top 5 decoration ideas below to get your planning the kick start that it needs.

Flowers – This may not be a surprise to you, but flowers are great fillers for decorations! Whether you choose to go with real, fabric, wooden (Yes, they’re a thing!), succulents, etc. incorporating your color theme into your flowers is a must! Also – You can use these as guest gifts if you want!
Mirrors – These are a great way to double the look of your decorations! You can get bulk packs from just about any craft store. All you have to do is place your decorations on top and surprise you just expanded your decoration budget!
Ribbon/Fabric – This is another great filler product! Use satin, mesh, burlap, etc. to tie your theme together and make your tables pop with color!
Vases/Motifs – You want to be sure to not get too tall with your centerpieces. You can get vases and motifs in all sorts of sizes and shapes though to bring structure to your pieces! The dollar stores are a great resource for these items! What’s fun about using vases and motifs is that you can choose clear or match them to a certain color for that extra pop!
Personalized element – Throw in some fun personalized elements. There are a bunch of different websites that will allow you to personalize decorations. I’ve seen vase holders, golf tees, and candy used as keepsakes within the wedding decorations.

**Bonus** – Lights!!! – You can’t forget the lights! When the lights go out, it’s always nice when the wedding decorations have a little sparkle and shine. You can use holiday lights (try not to get LED – they flash very quickly that the camera can pick it up), fairy lights, or custom colored lights to make your decorations perfectly unique!

Keep it Simple! – All in all, just keep it simple. All eyes are going to be on you and your significant other during the day! The decorations are there to add your creative element to tables and walls. Add a pop of color, throw in some filler, give it sparkle, and personalize those decorations to round out your venue to make it unique for you!

Engagement Sessions — Why do you need one?

January 10, 2022 jpalinphotography

An engagement session may seem like an unnecessary part of your wedding package, but believe me, you need one! Engagement sessions have many benefits and you won’t regret it! Some of the reasons why you need this session are below.

Cameras Aren’t so Scary – Most people aren’t used to a camera or having their pictures taken professionally (I know I’m not — I enjoy being behind that camera!). An engagement session gives you a chance to get in front of that camera and get comfortable!
Getting to Know Your Photographer (Me!) – The engagement session gives you a moment to get to know your photographer. Sure you’ve seen the portfolio (or I hope you have!) but actually getting to be around the photographer and seeing how they work is a HUGE necessity.
Announcement Pictures – Use these pictures for your save the dates or to officially announce your engagement/wedding.
Celebrate You and Your Loved One! – This session gives you time to just enjoy one another and capture those moments in the process. Do you honestly need another reason then to just love on one another?
Authentic Photographs – Since this session is done in clothes you wear in a place that is familiar with you, some times couples feel their engagement photos are more authentic. Include your pets, items that have meaning (vehicles), or just go to a special place that has meaning, that is what these sessions are all about.

Most of my wedding packages include an engagement session just for these reasons! I enjoy capturing these moments and sharing them with my couples. Going to places or including items that have meaning is what makes these sessions so much fun! I try to have a quick turnaround on these sessions so you can use the photographs in your wedding day, save the dates, announcements on whatever platform you choose, wedding websites, and so much more! These are your photographs to enjoy and use!

I look forward to talking with you about your big day!