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How to Capture Golden Hour Wedding Photos | San Antonio Photographer

There’s a reason photographers can’t stop talking about golden hour — it’s that quiet moment when the day slows down, the light turns to gold, and everything just feels right. Guests are laughing, the band’s warming up, and the sky outside? Pure magic.

We’ve photographed golden hours all across Texas, but San Antonio sunsets have their own kind of drama. The Hill Country light has this way of wrapping everything in warmth — from limestone chapels to vineyard hillsides. It’s cinematic, romantic, and fleeting — but not impossible to plan for.

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Off-Camera Lighting at Weddings

If there’s one thing that can make or break a photo—other than composition—it’s light. Light shapes everything: mood, depth, and even emotion. It can turn a simple moment into something cinematic or, if handled poorly, make it look like a middle school dance in a gymnasium.

We’ve photographed hundreds of weddings across San Antonio and the Hill Country, and one lesson has stayed with us through every sparkler exit and late-night dance floor moment: the right light tells the right story.

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Biggest Regret From Couples – Underestimating Photography Coverage

The cake’s been cut. The dress is boxed. You’re on the couch, coffee in hand, scrolling through your wedding gallery when it hits you: “I wish we had booked more hours.”

It’s the most common thing we hear from couples after the confetti settles — not wishing they’d chosen different flowers, or a different DJ, but wishing their photography had lasted just a little longer.

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Photo, Video, or Content Creation? How to Choose

Planning a wedding in San Antonio (or anywhere, really) comes with a thousand little decisions. Flowers, music, food, outfits, timelines—the list can feel endless. But one decision we often see couples wrestle with is this:

How should we capture our wedding memories—through photography, videography, content creation, or some mix of all three?

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Ceremony Tips for Couples Getting Married

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re knee-deep in wedding planning and maybe a little overwhelmed by all the moving pieces. We get it—between picking flowers, managing guest lists, and figuring out whether you really need chair covers (spoiler: you probably don’t), the ceremony itself can sometimes feel like an afterthought.

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How to Have a Rain Plan for Your San Antonio Wedding Photos

If you’re planning a wedding in Texas, especially here in San Antonio, you’ve probably already heard someone say, “If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes.” We can confirm—it’s true. We’ve photographed weddings where the day started with blue skies, turned into a downpour by lunchtime, and then ended with a cotton candy sunset.

We’re Royce and Michelle, a wedding photography team based in the San Antonio area who’ve traveled all over for weddings across Texas (and neighboring states). We’ve seen every kind of weather thrown at a wedding day—sun, fog, wind, rain, hail, and some really cold temps, even for San Antonio.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s this: rain on your wedding day doesn’t have to ruin your photos. In fact, it can make them unforgettable. The key is having a rain plan—and we’re going to walk you through how to create one that keeps you relaxed, your guests happy, and your photos stunning.

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The Engagement Session Checklist Waco Couples Didn’t Know They Needed

Engagement sessions are one of our favorite parts of the wedding journey. They’re relaxed, playful, and a chance to capture your story before the big day. But here’s the thing: most couples don’t realize how a little planning can take your photos from "cute" to "absolutely frame-worthy." So if you’re newly engaged and searching for engagement photos in Waco, this checklist is for you.

Let’s make sure your session is smooth, fun, and full of moments that feel like you—not stiff poses or awkward smiles.

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Unique Wedding Trends in 2025

Weddings in 2025? They’re more intentional, more personal, and way more fun than ever before. If you’re planning your big day and wondering what’s trending (or how to make your wedding feel like you), you’re in the right place.

We’ve photographed weddings across Texas and surrounding states, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned—it’s that no two weddings should ever feel the same. So here’s a peek into the creative, heartfelt, and totally unique ways couples are making 2025 weddings unforgettable, from the perspective of a San Antonio wedding photographer couple who’s seen it all.

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How to Get Started on Your Wedding Planning

You’re Engaged—Now What?

First of all: CONGRATULATIONS! You said “yes,” your ring is glimmering (or at least you keep checking to make sure it still is), and now… the questions begin.

When’s the date? Where’s it going to be? Do we invite your cousin’s ex-boyfriend?

We get it. We’ve been lucky enough to photograph over 200 weddings across Texas and beyond, and we can tell you—you’re not alone if you’re feeling a mix of excitement and “where do I even start?”

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