Your best camera settings will be the one that gets the right exposure to get a perfectly exposed sharp image. I try to always have a shutter speed above 1/125 to avoid camera shake. I also prefer an aperture of 5.6 or above to make sure our wedding couple is in focus. There are times…
As a wedding photographer, I have the immense privilege of capturing some of the happiest moments in people’s lives. Ashleigh and Jon’s wedding at the beautiful Waters Edge Event Center in Hilliard, Ohio was no exception. This fun-loving couple filled the day with big smiles, contagious laughter, and an abundance of joy. Ashleigh and Jon…
Average Cost for Wedding Photographers: What You Need to Know I’m Curtis Wallis, a professional wedding photographer based in Columbus, Ohio. I’ve been capturing memories at weddings across the US for over 30 years. My first wedding was in 1994 after just graduating from the Ohio Institute of Photography. My work has been featured in…
As someone who has spent the last 30 years behind the camera lens, capturing countless first dances for couples across the United States and Canada, I can tell you – picking the right song is no easy task. Sure, it might seem as simple as choosing between chicken or fish for dinner, but trust me,…
Updated March 2024 Hosting an outdoor wedding allows you to celebrate your love surrounded by nature’s beauty and magnificence. However, planning an al fresco affair requires careful consideration of potential obstacles like unpredictable weather and keeping guests comfortable. As an experienced wedding photographer who has worked with over 400 couples and trained dozens of industry…
Updated March 2024 What are you most looking forward to on your wedding day? Surely, it is marrying your soul mate and vowing to spend the rest of your lives creating your adventure, together. But, there is more to it than reciting your vows and kissing your new spouse. Every single detail of your ceremony…
UPDATED March 10, 2024 You will spend a great deal of time and energy planning your ideal big day. From your wedding dress to the flowers that will comprise your bridal bouquet, each element will be given a great deal of consideration. With so many wonderful details that you will utilize to create your wedding…
Tips to Help your Wedding Photography Business be More Successful – Starting Today! Updated 2024 I did a post on this topic a few years ago and thought it was time to give it a little facelift. The true interesting part is how much may of the topics are still relevant and can help your…
Looking for a Wedding Photographer? Need Help? A wedding is a significant occasion in a person’s life, especially for the bride. Not only you have to overcome the jitters of starting a brand new life but plan for the big day as well. A bride never wants her special day to go awry. Therefore, planning…
Hi there! I’m Curtis Wallis, an award-winning wedding and engagement photographer based in Columbus, Ohio. I’ve been a professional photographer for over 30 years and love capturing authentic connections between couples. As your photographer, I want your engagement photos to reflect your unique love story in a relaxed, natural way. After photographing hundreds of engagements,…