Charlene Day Photography: Portrait & Wedding Photography Blog » Fort Smith

Pre-Prom Pics

charlene — Mon, 16 May 2011 04:17:42 +0000

Amanda & DJ

charlene — Sat, 14 May 2011 01:40:26 +0000

Amanda wanted photos with, Molly, her horse after the wedding.

The field was made more lovely with Amanda and Molly.

Josh & Lauren

charlene — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:06:21 +0000

Josh & Lauren were married at The House of Praise in Ft. Smith and celebrated their reception at the

Riverfront Pavilion.

Josh and Lauren have to be one of my favorite couples ever! They’re fun to work with and I can tell they love life and each other. Lauren said that she and Josh are best friends. That’s the way it should be.

Amanda Lau of The Blue Cake Company made these super cool cakes.

Russell & Aimee

charlene — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:09:01 +0000

Russell and Aimee were married at the Old Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

It’s a wonderful little white clapboard church in Magazine, Arkansas, from which you have a view of Mount Magazine through the door of the church.

Russell and Aimee are such a beautiful couple inside and out.

You can tell they adore each other.

David & Amanda

charlene — Sat, 08 May 2010 18:24:21 +0000

David and Amanda are engaged to be married in June. We had a beautiful day for photos in spite of the wind.

Sam & Aimee – Brunwick Chapel Ft. Smith

charlene — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:40:35 +0000

Aimee and Sam were married at the Brunwick Wedding Chapel Saturday. It was a rainy day outside, but the love inside warmed everyone.

The Bonneville House in Fort Smith, Arkansas

charlene — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:15:29 +0000

Brian and April were married at the Bonneville. It was so sweet. I have been teary-eyed at weddings, and this was one of them.

Brian & Kellye

charlene — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:43:14 +0000

Brian and Kellye won the Free Wedding Photography Contest so I went down to Camden, Arkansas to shoot their wedding in January. Two sweet families joined in celebrating the marriage of these two special people and saw them exchange their first kiss. That’s right, their FIRST ever kiss. Pretty amazing and cool I think.

To have and to hold

Brian sang to Kellye

Anticipation

First kiss

Besides pastoring a church, Brian’s dad is a very nice cartoonist. Congratulations Rambo Baby and Bandanna Boots! I’m so glad I had the privilege of doing your wedding.

2010-2011 Weddings and Questions You Should Ask a Wedding Photographer

charlene — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:51 +0000

I have two June weddings and a July wedding booked for 2011. Yippee! It’s exciting to have clients in Arkansas and Oklahoma who love my work and recognize the fact that I’m booking popular dates rather quickly.

After checking out some “professional” photos of weddings this last year on people’s social networking sites and their prints, I’m taken aback by what people consider good photography. Maybe I’m too critical because I know what “good” photos are supposed to look like, or maybe people are just trying to be polite, but if you’re shopping around for a wedding photographer I’m offering you some MORE tips to make your decision easier. You may also check out my previous posts about Choosing a Wedding Photographer Wisely and What I Think Makes a Good Photographer.

Questions to ask your potential wedding photographer:

Are you a full-time photographer?
How many weddings do you shoot per year?
Is my wedding the only one you will shoot that day?
Have you ever been published?
What is your style? (Traditional, photojournalist…)
Do you have a plan for getting the posed shots done in a timely manner after the ceremony?
How will you safeguard my photos?
How many photos on average can I expect?
Do you offer a disc and release?
What kind of albums do you offer?
Are you willing to customize a package?
What kind of corrections will be done on my photos?
Do you have back-up equipment?
Do you have references?
Are there any additional charges? (travel fee?)
Is the deposit fee an additional charge or is it coming off the balance?
What would our payment schedule be?

Bridal Extravaganza 2010!

charlene — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:59:14 +0000

Bridal Extravaganza is Sunday, the 31st of January, from 1:00-4:00. Brides get in FREE.

It’s being held at Kay Rogers Park this year due to the overwhelming crowds the last few years. The ladies at Unforgettables Wedding and Party Rentals always try to bring in the most local vendors of any bridal show, so you’ll be able to see local talent not only in photographers, but cakes, catering, wedding attire, DJs, venues….There will be BIG giveaways and fashion shows.