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Going Home to Get Married: Your Guide to a Destination Wedding in Pakistan
Getting married in Pakistan while living abroad? What to know about wedding season, paperwork, multi-day events, Lahore's iconic backdrops and bringing your photo and video team.
Jason C.
Sep 174 min read


Where We'd Fly for Love: Destination Wedding Spots That Look Unreal on Camera
From Lahore's Mughal grandeur to Mexico's beaches and Canada's mountain lakes, here are the destination wedding spots we love on camera, plus the ones on our wish list.
Jason C.
Aug 274 min read


Passport, Please: The No-Panic Guide to Planning a Destination Wedding
Dreaming of saying "I do" somewhere with a passport stamp? Here's how to plan a destination wedding without losing your mind, your luggage or your photographer.
Jason C.
Aug 64 min read


Photographer or Videographer? Babe, That's a Trick Question
Choosing between a photographer and a videographer is like choosing between your outfit and your jewelry. Technically possible. Deeply unwise. Here's what each one captures that the other simply can't.
Jason C.
Jul 303 min read


Mehndi, Sangeet, Baraat, Repeat: Planning Photo and Video Coverage for a Multi-Day South Asian Wedding
A South Asian wedding isn't a day, it's a season. Here's how to plan photo and video coverage for every event, from the dholki to the walima, without losing your mind or your budget.
Jason C.
Jul 273 min read


The Cheapest Photographer Is the Most Expensive Mistake: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Book
You can redo the centerpieces. You cannot redo your wedding. Ten questions to ask any photographer or videographer before you sign (yes, including us).
Jason C.
Jul 233 min read


Golden Hour Waits for No One: How to Build a Wedding Timeline That Actually Flatters You
Your timeline is secretly one of your biggest photography decisions. Here's how to plan around golden hour, first looks, realistic buffers and a baraat that will absolutely run long.
Jason C.
Jul 203 min read


Family Photos Without the Family Drama: A Survival Guide
Three grandmothers, twenty-two cousins and one uncle who has gone missing. Family photos can still be fast, smooth and drama-free. Here's the playbook.
Jason C.
Jul 173 min read


"Just Make Me Look Natural" and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves
Almost nobody feels natural with a lens two feet from their face. The good news: looking relaxed on camera is a skill, not a personality trait. Here's how to get good at it before your wedding.
Jason C.
Jul 143 min read


Lehenga, Lighting, Action: Outfit and Décor Choices That Look Even Better on Camera
Every choice you make for your wedding ends up in every frame. Here's how to pick outfits, jewelry, décor and lighting that look incredible in person and even better on camera.
Jason C.
Jul 113 min read


Teaser, Highlight, Feature, Raw: Your No-Nonsense Wedding Film Glossary
Your videographer just said 'teaser,' 'highlight film' and 'feature edit' in one sentence and you nodded along. Here's what every wedding video term actually means, in plain English.
Jason C.
Jul 83 min read


Dear Guests, Your iPad Is Not Invited: The Case for an Unplugged Ceremony
You hired professionals. Your guests' phones did not get the memo. Here's why an unplugged ceremony gives you better photos and video, plus wording to make it happen without starting a family feud.
Jason C.
Jul 53 min read


Ditch the 200-Pin Shot List: What Your Photographer Actually Needs From You
Your Pinterest board is gorgeous. It's also 200 photos of other people's weddings. Here's the short list that actually gets you better photos of your own.
Jason C.
Jul 23 min read
Photo Editing Styles
At Wedding Aperture, we recognize that every couple has their own distinct vision and style for their wedding and engagement photos. We...
Jason C.
Feb 18, 20251 min read
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