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What does it mean when a professional photographer says process & edit?

To a professional wedding photographer the work for a couple’s wedding just begins after the wedding day is done.  Many don’t realize most of a professional wedding photographer’s time is spent in front of the computer processing and editing for hours on end.  For example, for an average 8 hour wedding with one photographer 900 [...]

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Elise & DJ: October 24, 2010

To celebrate their love and colorful fall season, Elise and DJ married May 1st, 2010 with Artistic Soup Wedding Photography, decided on a post wedding photo session.  Tower Grove Park offered a beautiful landscape allowing photographs from a bird’s eye and worms eye view.  Artistic Soup Photography thanks Elise and DJ for allowing yet another [...]

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Wedding Photography: Creating a Lasting Impression

What is the first thing you look for when you begin your search for a wedding photographer?  Of course, you want them to be professional and make sure that they do good quality work, but it is a sense of uniqueness that makes some wedding photographers stand out over others. Artistic Soup  Photography strives to [...]

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Carrie + William Wed: August 28, 2010

On August 28th, 2010, Carrie and William said, “I do,” at 7 PM at St. Francis Xavier Church.
The bridal party wore light turquoise dresses with a hot pink flowers to compliment them.  The bride looked elegant in her form fitted, lace and sequined dress.  The young vibrant couple decided to meet before the ceremony at [...]

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A Friendly Education in Wedding Photography Pricing

This blog post is a result of a common correspondence that we often have with prospective clients before they book with us.  Therefore we decided to share it as a friendly educational tool for those looking to work with a professional wedding photography company.
Prospective Clients Comment:
I’ll be real honest – I thought your wedding photography [...]

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Four Quality Items to Consider When Hiring a Wedding Photographer

There are FOUR Quality Areas to Consider when searching for a Wedding Photographer.
With Artistic Soup Photography you can be rest assured these areas are met and exceeded.
1. Education and Experience. A wedding can be a pleasant whirlwind experience for all involved.  A skilled and appropriately trained wedding photography professional should have the knowledge and [...]

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Winter Wedding?….Fun Photos Indoor Location Options

Getting married in the Winter and wondering where to venture for those fun photos in between the wedding and reception, but don’t want to freeze? Here are just a few local options that are beautiful and toasty warm.
Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, MO: fountain, casino lights, modern furniture in hotel, unique textures on the floors and [...]

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Fantastic Favors

Want to get creative with your wedding favors?
Here are some ideas to get the creative juices flowing.
• Personalized photo label wine bottles with the bride and groom’s name and date
• Personalized photo label Custom Music DVDs featuring songs from the wedding.
• Candies or Cookies in a engagement photo session decorated box
• A photo book with [...]

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New Product! Love Tags

Great for Moms and Lovers. For those that you want to keep close to the heart.

• First Love Tag with 25 inch necklace chain or 3 inch key chain: $ 30
• Each Additional Tag $ 25

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The Final Exit (at your event)

You have had a full day of festivites that you have been outlining for a long time. Are you really going to just hop in the car at the end of the night and say that’s it. Having a grand exit to the evening is just as important as the ceremony, the reception and all [...]

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