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Unique Wedding Invitations for Your Big Day

I love when brides look for ways to make their wedding days different. Whether it’s by creating their own decorations, choosing a surprising location, or switching things up from what we tend to think of as a traditional wedding, it can delight guests and make for a memorable event. Another thing to think about ahead […]

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Custom Save the Dates from Basic Invite that will wow your wedding guests!

So you’re recently engaged (congrats!!) and looking for a way to stand out from the crowd and your other friends who are on a similar journey. Enter – custom save the dates from Basic Invite! Once you have selected the location, venue, and date for your wedding day, sending out save the dates is one […]

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A Bride’s Essential Wedding Day Checklist for Smooth & Efficient Photos

Hi friends! It’s Kira again, Colorado Springs wedding photographer for joyful, adventurous, down to earth couples. Your Enneagram 7 hype-woman who’s always here for encouragement, support, and excitement! But hey, I’m also here to keep you calm and confident on your wedding day so you can enjoy it to the fullest. Want to know the […]

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Helping Your Photographer: 5 Unexpected Pro Tips for Elegant Wedding Images

Chances are high that this is the first wedding you’ve ever planned. I know it can be a bit daunting, so you might as well take advantage of the knowledge of your wedding vendors who do this over and over again and learn from their experiences! As a Colorado Springs wedding photographer with 55+ weddings […]

Unexpected pro tips for helping your photographer get elegant wedding images

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How to Prep for Your Engagement Session

The engagement session is one of my favorite parts of my time with my couples because it gives you both a chance to be in front of my camera before you get married. That makes the wedding day experience feel so smooth, seamless and comfortable. You’re going to be married forever, but you only get […]

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5 Invaluable Reasons To Do a First Look On Your Wedding Day

Trying to decide whether to do a first look on your wedding day or go the traditional route and wait to see each other for the first time at the ceremony? I’m always happy to create a timeline based around whatever my couples prefer, but it’s no secret that I always encourage doing a first look.

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5 Questions Every Bride MUST Ask Before Booking A Wedding Photographer

Finding your wedding photographer might feel overwhelming because you just don’t know where to start and what questions to ask. Or, you may be torn between choosing a friend who is getting started in photography or investing in a professional with proven experience. Here are five questions you should be sure to ask your potential wedding photographer before booking with them. These 5 questions will help you feel confident in what you’re signing up for and save you from stressing about it when it gets to the wedding day because you know exactly what to expect!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Some frequently asked questions and their answers can be found below. If you have a question that isn’t on this list, don’t hesitate to shoot me a message at kirawgoff@gmail.com. I will respond as soon as possible! 1) How long will it take for me to receive my photos? For portrait sessions I promise photos […]

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Planning a Photogenic Wedding

Disclaimer: these are not, by any means, things I require of my clients…each wedding should be exactly how the bride has always dreamed and I will support anything she wants to do! These are just tips that I’ve found help make the day go smoothly and help keep stress levels at a minimum. FIRST LOOK […]

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Understanding Photography Prices

The world is in a strange, limbo stage between the age of “say cheese” studio photography and what has become known as “shoot and share” photography. As I’m sure you know, the modernization of equipment has made creativity available to the general public as almost everyone now owns a camera of some sort. The classic, […]

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