Author Archives: gciccone
Deciding to hire a Wedding Photographer: 3 things no one tells you
Hi there! This week’s blog is about selecting a wedding photographer. Last year I decided I wanted to photograph small, intimate weddings. These small, intimate weddings can be an elopement at the courthouse, a backyard ceremony with close family and friends, or a more traditional wedding with a smaller guest list. I wanted to makeContinue reading “Deciding to hire a Wedding Photographer: 3 things no one tells you”
Phone Photography
The best camera is the one you have on you in the moment. Many times that is our smartphones. They are always with us and are easy to carry on adventures. Phone photography allows you to be spur of the moment without lugging around a lot of gear. Smartphones also make creating amazing images easierContinue reading “Phone Photography”
Session Prep Tips
One of my favorite pre-wedding activities is learning about all the details of the wedding – from the dress to the special guests. I always talk to my brides about their timelines. I will ask questions about the time of the ceremony, time of dinner, pre-ceremony activities. I even offer to help develop and manageContinue reading “Session Prep Tips”
Unexpected Beauty
Finding unique locations for photography sessions can be both fun and tough. Some times I have an idea in mind but can’t find the right location. Or I find a location that at first glance doesn’t seem like it would be great place to have a session. Those turn out to be the best locationsContinue reading “Unexpected Beauty”
A Day in the Life
Hi there! For those that are reading my blog for the first time, welcome! For those that are long time followers, welcome back! I’m Gretchen Ciccone, owner of GCiccone Photography. One year ago I officially announced that I was starting a photography business. GCiccone Photography focuses on small, intimate weddings, anniversary sessions, and Forever YoungContinue reading “A Day in the Life”
The Value of Photography
May is national Photography month! Let’s celebrate it!! Photography allows us to document our journey through life. Photography also allows us to preserve all of our memories – new and old. Photos allow us to travel to the past. I recently had a mishap with my hard drive that houses my photos. Well, my photosContinue reading “The Value of Photography”
Creative Ways to Display Photos
How do you display your photos? DO you display your photos – or do they just live in your phone or computer? In a previous post, I talked about why I think it is important that we print our photos. Check it out here: Prints Today, we are going to talk about creative ways toContinue reading “Creative Ways to Display Photos”
Photograph Green
Well – I wrote this amazing post about Green and then poof it was all gone. Ah technology!! Or maybe user error! Anyway….I could have used some green therapy when I lost my amazing words. 🙂 Let me tell you about Green. The color Green can bring about feelings of calming, peacefulness, excitement, compassion andContinue reading “Photograph Green”
Capturing Details with Flat Lay Images
One thing that I always make sure to do when photographing a wedding is to capture all the intricate details. One method of capturing these details is to use flat lays. Flat lays are photographs of items arranged on a flat surface and the picture is taken from above. This a great way to showcaseContinue reading “Capturing Details with Flat Lay Images”
