Amber Ellen - Thank you for sharing these great tips! I love the airplane photos, so awesome.  Jul 1, 2011, 1:27AM

Anahy - I've heard so many times that a professional doesn't need to see the venue beforehand. It's good to hear of people who do their homework before the actual shooting. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us.  Jun 30, 2011, 9:46AM

watercolor from photo - The pictures with the plane are so awesome.  Jun 26, 2011, 4:51PM

Marissa Nicole - This is a great post. I love to hear how other photographers do it. I have always scouted the locations before hand if I have never shot somewhere, but I have never thought about acutally taking a stand in. I am so barrowing your idea for that. My huband doesn't shoot with me, but I think taking him along would be a great way to incorporate him more into what I am doing, plus he's got a good eye. Thanks for the ideas! But I will be sure to give you credit for those!  Jun 24, 2011, 3:13PM

Ashley Terry - Really great advice--thanks, Stephanie!  Jun 23, 2011, 8:28PM

Kelly Green - Great advice! Thanks Stephanie : )  Jun 22, 2011, 4:35AM

Jessica Sweeney - Love this post! The amount of work you do beforehand really shows. Beautiful images!  Jun 21, 2011, 5:12PM

Kellee - Awesome tips! Thanks for sharing :)  Jun 20, 2011, 6:35PM

Bec - Great tips, and I do the exact same thing with location scouting and posing. I think it's something all photographers should be doing! makes the actual shoot go so much smoother! Love all the examples with your images too :)  Jun 19, 2011, 10:44PM

leahlorna - thank you thank YOU! this was such a nice insight into your amazingly talented mind! Love your work. Your photos are such art. Thanks again!!  Jun 18, 2011, 1:41PM

Lea P - Thank you!!!! Your poses are your Strong Point in my opinion! I would LOVE to meet you some day! I am hoping to move to Phoenix in the near future:)  Jun 17, 2011, 3:50PM

s h e r r y - Thanks for sharing these tips with us!  Jun 17, 2011, 3:06PM

Kristin Nicole - Great tips...  Jun 17, 2011, 2:35PM

Britany Simon - I absolutely LOVE those first shots, so stunning.  Jun 17, 2011, 11:13AM

Evie Perez - Thanks Stephnaie for putting this blog post together! This so helpful for me. It's amazing what a BIG difference it makes to zoom in and out. Please keep on posting these kind of posts.  Jun 17, 2011, 9:56AM

Leilani Tucker - Thank you so much. I LOVE this post. So thorough and yes--you do a lot of work but your images really show it. Your brides are VERY lucky.  Jun 17, 2011, 8:14AM