Dear future Bride, if you want some super helpful tips for your wedding day from a professional wedding photographer who’s seen it all, this is for you! A wedding photographer is your absolute best friend when it comes to wedding tips! They often act as the wedding planner, emergency go-to, wedding co-ordinator, hype person and so much more! So your first tip right off the bat – Trust your wedding photographer! They know what’s up! So let’s dive right in to my top tips for brides from a professional wedding photographer! (That’s me by the way, I’m Heidi- Nice to meet you! 🙂 )

Top Tips for Brides from a Professional Wedding Photographer

South African elopement photo of couple walking away together in Cape Town

If you’re wondering how to host your very first styled shoot to expand your portfolio and have an extra flow of income, this is the guide for you! Hi, I’m Heidi Straus, a professional wedding and destination photographer in the US, originally from South Africa! I’m here to help guide you through hosting your very first styled shoot and many more after that!

How to Host Your First Styled Shoot

Elopement couple in Utah running over the sand dunes

If you’re wondering whether you should do a first look or not on your wedding day, this is for you!
Hi there! My name is Heidi Straus and I’m a professional Wedding photographer based in the US. I’m originally from South Africa and the BIGGEST difference in weddings I’ve seen in the US vs South Africa, is the first look. I think it’s genius! Here’s why you should do a first look on your wedding day…

Why You Should do a First Look on Your Wedding Day

If you’re considering having your wedding at the Troy Burne Golf Club in Hudson Wisconsin, look no further! This was a beautiful venue for Matthew and Maddie who celebrated their special day during Spring! This venue has a capacity to hist 300 guests with both in-door as well as out-door options! They offer in-house catering with fresh ingredients and home-made recipes as well as an array of beverage packages and signature cocktails with a wide selection of high-end liquor. They have a gorgeous bridal suite to get ready in and stunning spots on the golf course for sunset photos! Please enjoy these beautiful photos of Matthew and Maddie’s special day the the Burne Golf Club Wedding in Hudson Wisconsin.

Troy Burne Golf Club Wedding In Hudson Wisconsin

Grant & Enza are two amazing humans inside and out! Enza’s family is Italian and she really wanted her wedding to resemble her Italian heritage. However, Grant and Enza live in Minnesota…which doesn’t quite scream “Italian vibes” haha! Luckily, they found an incredible venue in WI very close to Minnesota called, Villa Bellezza. Villa Bellezza is one of the most beautiful wedding venues I’ve ever seen! It’s an Old World Winery and Vineyard experience and is designed as a small Italian village with its tasting room, restaurant and piazza.

Villa Bellezza Wedding Venue in Wisconsin

Bride and Groom walking happily down the street laughing holding hands