Promessa Studios

08/08/2018

Adult-ing can be filled with some not-so-exciting paperwork and while wedding planning should be exciting and fun. While no one wants to think about the worst cases, you also have to protect your special event. Wedding insurance is an easy way to spend a little extra money for much more peace of mind and security. Read more about wedding insurance here:

  You and I both know that life comes with a lot of responsibilities and paperwork. It’s not the most thrilling thing to take care of, or even think about, but it is important. One of these responsibilities is making sure the important things in your life are insured, like your house, your car .....

07/25/2018

We want to help tell your story. Let's celebrate who you are and your favorite things to do, see, and places to be. Let's create forever sessions that will show off your story.

CAPTURING MILESTONES Many milestones happen in life. Whether it’s speaking your first word, taking your first steps, graduating high school or college. One of the biggest milestones, and possibly why you’re reading this in the first place is getting engaged. These big moments happen every few ye...

07/19/2018

We're in the heart of wedding season and two very popular questions that we've been hearing are "When are we supposed to do X?" and "How much time should we leave for Y?" We know that timelines can be stressful and a little confusing (How many minutes do 15 group photos take?!) so we made a handy dandy note that helps explain each step of the day!

  We love planning. We love timelines. Part of why the weddings we photograph run so smoothly is because ~4 weeks before your wedding, we have a “Wedding Timeline Planning Meeting” to review all of the details. Until then, here’s a ton of information that hopefully will be useful for you!   ...

06/28/2018

You may have heard of conflict free diamonds but have you heard of “charitable wine”?

Learn a little about how your big day can spread a little extra love =)

Your wedding can help the world. Weddings are a wonderful thing and as you carefully plan out how to spend your dollars, perhaps keep in mind options on how to give back! Here are some ideas: Purchase a pre-owned gown / Donate your wedding dress Brides Do Good – A social enterprise that sells luxu...

06/20/2018

My husband and I are forever grateful to our wonderful parents who gave us all the opportunities that they didn't have growing up. After our wedding celebration, we wanted to say thank you and show our appreciation. My parents and my in laws both have their albums on their coffee tables. My in laws have wall art in their living room to remind them that although we no longer live there, we are always there for them and his grandparents have portrait boxes that they proudly show off to everyone (along with those baby pictures!)

Let us help you say "Thank you" to your families!

http://www.promessastudios.com/wedding/ultimate-thank-gift-parents/

06/06/2018

We've rounded up our best tips and tricks all in one place for you guys!

Fun fact: for our brides that are donning ball gowns or other poofy dresses, they tell me that it’s easier to p*e if they straddle the toilet.

Things We Wish You Knew Unplugged wedding This trend is wildly popular. Couples kindly ask their guests to not only silence their phones, but also to turn off all technology (including cameras, phone cameras, iPads, etc.) so that they are device-free during their wedding ceremony. Our couples have a...

05/30/2018

YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED! How exciting! You've mapped out your budget and you are ready to tackle the world of wedding planning. As you look down your list, you're wondering if you're forgetting anything. We've been chatting with couples and wanted to share a list of their unexpected wedding expenses in hopes that it will help shed some light on the surprises.

I am at the age where all of my friends are getting married, and sometimes, our conversations lead to surprises at how quickly budgets can escalate and how many unexpected wedding expenses may shock you. I find that for the most part, my brilliant, type A friends can sometimes get overwhelmed with w...

05/23/2018

While I was driving this morning, I heard this song on the radio and it mentioned that "the days go slow but the years go fast" and it resonated with me because we all know that there are some long days, even long weeks, where everything is just a little crazy and there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day. This is when I try to take a step back. Today, I realized that it's almost JUNE. The year is almost half over. The little moments in life are the most important ones. How do you want to remember this year? Let us tell your story.

We are so excited to show off your family in your family session! For your family session, we create photographs that tell stories about relationships. We want to learn what you guys love to do as a family and want to make sure that your personalities shine. We create photographs to capture how life...

04/25/2018

Do you remember the first time your newborn baby looked up at you? Do you remember how you felt?

Let us capture the little moments for you so that you can cherish the details of the moments.

A beautiful in-home session Caroline and Josh invited me into their home for some family time. They wanted to capture some moments together with their baby Kayla and their dog Maddie. I love photographing families in their homes – especially with their pets. There’s just something about animals ...

04/11/2018

Gen and Jonathan's Castle Manor Inn wedding had all of my favorite things. Gen's sister created all of the centerpieces and they had a basket of handkerchiefs from her dad's collection. They had mini measuring tapes as their favors (nestled in little crocheted bags - handmade, I might add) and they ended their night playing hilarious games like Snake Oil Salesmen.

Special thanks to Bella Sera Boutique, Shoes to Dye For, Men's Wearhouse, Flowers by Darlene, and Konditor Meister Inc.

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Genevieve and Jonathan's Castle Manor Inn wedding was sweet and personality-filled. Their closest friends and family attended and shed many happy tears.

04/04/2018

Anna and her family is the epitome of family love. Cancer is a scary word that no one wants to hear, but Anna and her family are fighters!

An inspiring family studio session Anna, Alex and Teddy came to the studio for a family studio session. This past year had not been easy on them, with Anna being diagnosed with breast cancer and having to go through multiple rounds of chemo and radiation. They all deserved a good time together with....

04/03/2018

I love the way that Charlotte giggles at mom and dad. She's super silly but she's also one of the most stylish kiddos I know!

Fun Studio Family Session Anita and John came to the studio for a photo session with their daughter Charlotte. They are such a beautiful family! Their great sense of style made the pictures fantastic! Charlotte loves when her parents make funny noises. She’s lucky to have such great parents becaus...