Wedding Tips and Tricks

In this episode, Samuel give helpful tips to help you find the right wedding photographer for you and your partner. Submit a question to be answered on the show and subscribe to our email list for free wedding planning tips and tricks here!

Find Samuel & Maria, Wedding Photographers in Chicago, IL - The Gernands Photography by clicking the link.

Instagram: @thegernands

Music by Mike Mains

Intro track mixed by Luca Perillo 

This episode is for couples who are engaged and looking for clarity on the next steps as they start their wedding planning process. Submit a question to be answered on the show and subscribe to our email list for free wedding planning tips and tricks here!

Website: Chicago Wedding Planner Christina Hubeli of Lillian Rose Events

Instagram: @lre_christina

Find Samuel & Maria, Wedding Photographers in Chicago, IL - The Gernands Photography by clicking the link.

Instagram: @thegernands

Music by Mike Mains

Intro track mixed by Luca Perillo 

This episode is all about how to be intentional with the choices you make while wedding planning, how to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly with Carlene, owner of Naturally Yours Events. Submit a question to be answered on the show and subscribe to our email list for free wedding planning tips and tricks here!

Website: Chicago Wedding Planner Naturally Yours Events

Instagram: @nyeventschicago

Find Samuel & Maria, Wedding Photographers in Chicago, IL - The Gernands Photography by clicking the link.

Instagram: @thegernands

Music by Mike Mains

Intro track mixed by Luca Perillo 

I am joined by Jennifer Price, wedding planner and owner of Event Shoppe Chicago to talk all about having a first look and if it might be right for you and your partner! Submit a question to be answered on the show and subscribe to our email list for free wedding planning tips and tricks here!

Website: Chicago Wedding Planner Event Shoppe Chicago 

Instagram: @event_shoppe_chi

Find Samuel & Maria, Wedding Photographers in Chicago, IL - The Gernands Photography by clicking the link. 

Instagram: @thegernands

Music by Mike Mains

Intro track mixed by Luca Perillo 

In this episode, I talk with Lisa Kathan about Intimate Weddings, Micro Weddings and getting married at City Hall in Chicago. 

Find Lisa, intimate Wedding and Elopement Photographer in Chicago on her website by clicking the link and follow her on Instagram @HeyLisaKathan.

Find us, Wedding Photographers in Chicago, IL and Wedding Photographers in Richmond, VA | The Gernands Photography by clicking the link. Follow us on Instagram @thegernands!

Music by Mike Mains

Intro track mixed by Luca Perillo 

In this episode, I'll be breaking down how you should determine how much to spend on a wedding photographer and the cost of wedding photographers. 

Find us, Wedding Photographers in Chicago, IL and Wedding Photographers in Richmond, VA | The Gernands Photography by clicking the link. Follow us on Instagram @thegernands!

Music by Mike Mains

Intro track mixed by Luca Perillo 

In this episode, Samuel chats with Chris of Sarlas Music - Chicago Wedding Band and we unpack how to choose if a band or DJ is best for your celebration. We also discuss the importance of good music and how to find the right band or DJ! 

Visit Sarlas Music website to learn more and find them on social media @sarlasmusic. 

Find us, Wedding Photographers in Chicago, IL and Wedding Photographers in Richmond, VA | The Gernands Photography by clicking the link. Follow us on Instagram @thegernands!

Music by Mike Mains

Intro track mixed by Luca Perillo 

In this episode, we chat with the outstanding wedding planner and florist Amy Marie, owner of Amy Marie Events based in Richmond, VA. We discuss some very important things that all engaged couples should be aware of. We also answer the question, "who should hire a wedding planner?" and more! 

Find Amy, Wedding planner in Richmond, VA on her website by clicking the link and follow her on Instagram @amymarieevents. 

Find us, Wedding Photographers in Chicago, IL and Wedding Photographers in Richmond, VA | The Gernands Photography by clicking the link. Follow us on Instagram @thegernands! 

Music by Mike Mains

Wedding Photographers in Chicago, IL | The Gernands Photography

We offer a fresh, candid (not posey) and enjoyable experience for our couples. Your wedding photo experience shouldn’t be boring or uncomfortable!

Hi! We are Samuel and Maria, husband and wife wedding photographers in Chicago, IL. When we got married in 2016, we were very nervous about our wedding photos, as we are both a bit camera shy. However, we had an amazing wedding photographer who took the time to listen to our story and put in the effort to become friends with us. She went the extra mile in every way, helping make our wedding day relaxed and fun. After talking with many other married couples we realized that most did not have the same enjoyable experience that we did.

This inspired us. From the moment we photographed our first wedding shortly after, we were hooked. Samuel’s family still frequently looks through his grandparents' wedding album from the 1940's, full of emotion and the ability to transport us all there. The day you choose to say "I do" to your partner, starting a new chapter of your lives together, is one of the most special moments you'll have. This day deserves to be captured artfully and authentically, so it can be remembered by yourselves and your loved ones for many years. We consider it a privilege to be there for our couples in this way!

If you’re looking for wedding photographers in Chicago, IL, or Richmond, VA, who will help you feel free to be yourselves, give you a fully relaxed, authentic photo experience, and know you like lifelong friends, we might just be a lovely fit.

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