QUESTION: Why are photographers so expensive? I’ve seen ads on Craigs list where photographers will photograph my entire wedding for $500.00 ANSWER: This question has been discussed on numerous forums and blogs for years. Over the last 5 or 6 years, the cost of digital cameras has gone down significantly; nowadays virtually everyone can afford…

I spent the last few days in New Orleans on business. Unfortunately I was too busy to explore this wonderful city and only manage to catch a bicycle tour on my first day as well as a few hours on Bourbon Street. To be completely honest, it was so hot and humid that I found…

QUESTION: Should I hire a videographer? ANSWER: It is surprising how many people ask me this question. When brides and grooms plan their wedding, hiring a videographer is usually the last item on their to-do list. It seems like brides and grooms want to wait and see how much money they have left in their…

QUESTION: If you are shooting with digital cameras, why cannot I have my photos at the end of the reception? ANSWER: There is a lot of work that has to take place after the pictures are taken. I shoot in RAW format – it preserves more information than JPEG and gives me more options when…

Over the next couple of weeks I`d like to answer a some questions that my clients ask me at almost every wedding. Let`s start with the the easiest one to answer. QUESTION: Why do you have Tupperware on your flash? (By the way, I’m not kidding. Someone asks me that question at virtually every event…

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DJ: Party Time Productions Video: TJ Clark – Video Masters Venue: Pittsburgh Airport Hyatt

It`s so rare to see a brother and sister that get along as great as Elly and Kyle Hula dancers at a Bat Mitzvah – how cool is that!!! Venue: Pittsburgh Renaissance Hotel DJ: Steve Lebo of Party Time Productions

Last night I photographed a really incredible and fun wedding. We did a photoshoot at the 171st Air Refueling Wing and I could not wait to share a few photos.