Top Tips for a Hassle Free Destination Wedding

As a wedding photographer, and seeing the behind the scenes of a plethora of weddings, I can tell you that no matter how much planning you do, things can go wrong. Some of the most organized brides I have seen have still forgot something.

Now planning a destination wedding can leave open more room for some chaos to enter. I came across this well written article on Top Tips for a Hassle Free Destination Wedding and wanted to share it with you. 4T6UXJ4XA22V



Destination weddings can be a lot of fun, but there are some logistical concerns one must consider when planning a wedding far from home. For everything to go as smoothly as possible, there are some extra things you may need to do, as well as a few things which the wise bride will let go of doing herself. Get prepared with these top tips for a hassle free destination wedding.

Get Paperwork Done Early. It all sounds so romantic and easy to jet off to a gorgeous beach or fantastic old European city to tie the knot, doesn't it? However, there will be more paperwork involved to get married abroad than in your hometown, and the sooner you get it done, the better. Start by getting or renewing your passports as needed. If travel visas or vaccinations are required, arrange for those right away. In some places, obtaining a marriage license can be a hassle, enough so that you may want a local wedding planner in your destination to help you sort it all out. And don't forget...



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Now, I know how important the photography can be of your most important wedding day. Knowing you have a photographer who really knows that they are doing, while having a solid professional demeanor is vital. If I can answer any questions regarding my wedding photography services, please let me know.

Thanks,
August

August T Photography
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New Photo Video to Highlight My Wedding Photography

Yes, the wind can be a challenge!

When I met the Harris' for their family beach photography session, it was a pretty hot day. Around the Atalaya Castle, there was little to no wind and it was sweltering. When we got down onto the beach, it was a whole different story.

It's always nice to have a challenge of families of 15 or 19, but then it is also really nice to have a family of 3 where when you ask for a smile you get simply that, a smile. It never ceases to amaze me how different it is working with each family I meet here in Myrtle Beach.

The summer is coming to an end and so will my chaotic schedule. In someway I am going to miss it. In others, I am ready for a bit of a break from 105 degree heat indexes...

I hope you enjoy these photos and for well over 100 more, please stop by my website at www.AugustTPhotography.com

Thanks,
August

August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
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You would never guess what the kids were doing!!!

In other posts I talk about referrals and how people come to find me for their photography services. From out in the mid west a family found out their beaches in the gulf were getting tar balls. They rescheduled to Myrtle Beach, looked my up on Yahoo Local. We met and had a wonderful session. In fact some of the photos from the Olroyd Family were just precious moments I caught.

The Olroyds recommended Myrtle Beach and your truly... How humbling to have 2 families as friends from out in the middle of the US coming to see me in the same summer!

Now, when I schedule a sunset session I always expect a wonderful sunset. Sometimes they are better than others. This night was a simply stunning night! Here are a few photos to check out. For almost 200 more stop by my website - www.AugustTPhotography.com or just click on the photos below.

Oh, mom and dad, really love each other and wanted a few couple shots. We did have one of the most spectacular sunsets going on... I am trying to get them to relax for a few minutes and simply gaze into each others eyes. Well, while we are working on a few of these shots, the kids were having the time of their lives... it was really funny! Oh the joys of parenting!

Thanks,
August

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"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
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Who Ever Said Getting 19 People to Jump in the Air at Once is Easy???

I have to say it was a treat to meet the Williams Family. When Marcyta told me there would be 19 in their party I took a deep breath, but at the same time I was soooo game!

I am really glad they chose me as their photographer when they visited Myrtle Beach and I am looking forward to meeting them in the years to come.

Here are a few photos for you to enjoy. Stop by my site for over 200 more...

Thanks,
August

August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com

Ramsey's Wedding - What a great show of LOVE!

One of my first weddings this year was with a couple named Spike and Tasha. I met the lady handling the video and she works with a guy, who is Ramsey's new husband. So through the grapevine we talked, met for an engagement session and then I was hired to be their wedding photographer.

It is always pretty cool to find out how people come to know about me and my photography business and this was certainly a great chain of events.

Now, this wedding was in a really cool looking timber framed church in Pawleys Island. I really loved the setting of this church and absolutely loved this stained glass window up in the balcony. I am looking forward to your feedback on the shots and stop by my site to see almost 150 from their wedding.

If I can be of any service to you, your family or friends, let me know how I can help!

Thanks,
August

August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com

The List is Growing... and I am LOVIN IT!

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and our blog... Each logo will take you to the respective sites...










You can also find us a featured advertiser on and in The Grand Strand Bride Magazine...







If you want to read what VisitSouth.com and Southern Pirates have to say about us...










For the greatest compliment of all is that we are a 5 Star rated photographer on Yahoo Local and we are also second highest ranked. Please check it out...






Thanks,
August

August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com

Updated My Client Feedback Page... and...

I was pleasantly surprised! I am second ranked on Yahoo Local and full 5 Star Rating with them. Here are the links for each page...




http://www.augusttmichelphotography.com/Other/Client-Feedback

I promise to keep up the great work and I am looking forward to many more of your comments!

Thanks,
August

August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com

Destination Wedding Photographer offering services for FREE this winter!

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I have a few dates open this winter and I am looking to book a limited number of Destination Weddings for FREE! There are no strings attached less for simply covering my travel expenses. If you are interested, please contact me through my website. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Thanks,
August

August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com

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Gulf Oil Spill Helping This Photographer

You know I never thought much about it, until I heard that Myrtle Beach has had some tourism increases due to the oil hitting some beaches in the Gulf. I really wondered how much that would help my business given that I am taking family beach photos here in the Myrtle Beach area.

Guess what? It was 2 weeks ago, when a call came in, it was a mom worried that her call was too last minute. I happened to have an opening and alls well that ends well.

During that photo shoot I was just being me, chit chatting, asking questions and they mentioned their vacation was scheduled for the Gulf this summer. Their particular location had some oil on the beaches so the rescheduled for Myrtle Beach. Looked on Yahoo Local for a photographer and that's where they found me.

So, the gulf oil spill has not been a black gold mine for me, but I can certainly say I have at least on customer that I did not have because of it. I think it is pretty interesting how all of these things come about.

Here are a few samples from that photo shoot... and click on any photo to see thousands of others.






Thanks,
August

August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com

Our Ad in the Grand Strand Bride Magazine

It's interesting to me how you develop friendships and working relationships with customers. I responded to an ad on Craigslist for folks looking for a wedding photographer. I replied and low and behold, we met to do an engagement shoot. It was a pretty chilly day, but they were SOLD on my photography. Heck I was even pretty impressed with some of the shots we got that day.

Just an FYI, I am building to a specific series of points.

When talking with this couple I find that he does a lot of work with web design and knows quite a bit about photoshop. At their wedding there is a woman there who is in dance classes with this couple and she is handling the video for the wedding. She turns out to be impressed enough with my work that she refers me to a friends, brother who is getting married. I do an engagement shoot with this new couple and get hired for their wedding.

Now, in and among all of this I take a leap of faith and offer my services for free for this cooking show called Taste!. At this show I meet a woman whom is later going to end up working with me in a sales and marketing capacity because she really likes me as a person and LOVES my photography. This woman happens to be best friends with the mother of the gentleman whom I referred to in the beginning that does web design.

I have some younger friends back north who were going to handle my ad for the Grand Strand Bridal Magazine and through circumstances, time lines were not met and I called upon this web design gentleman. The ad you are going to see below is his work. His name is Spike Cohen and even though he did not design my current website, I am looking for him to do some serious redesign on my site. He did a PHENOMENAL job on my ad and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for graphic design or web related work done!

Here it is...


If you want to see a really cute blog they have and some of my photography, then stop by and visit them on http://www.spikelovestasha.com/ For a link to his web design company, then here it is... http://www.myrtlebeachwebsitedesigner.com/

Oh and here is one of my favorite photos from their wedding.

Grand Strand Bride's New Magazine - HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!

Ladies and well, yes, Ladies, the newest Grand Strand Bride Magazine is out and ready to ship directly into your hands. It provides a plethora of vendors, ideas and tips for weddings here in the Grand Strand. The best part is the magazine is absolutely FREE to pick up at any local wedding vendors or you with a simple request online and a small fee for shipping.

Just click on the magazine photo for a direct link requesting the magazine

Being a proud advertiser in the Grand Strand Bride magazine I am encouraging all of the potential brides to be to check out the newest issue. You will NOT be disappointed. This really is a unique and finely articulated magazine for brides looking to have a wedding here in the Myrtle Beach, SC Grand Strand area.

Now I also had a very nice endorsement from VisitSouth.com and this photo of the bride and her friends jumping and you will link you directly to it. I would really love your feedback on what they had to say, as well as my photography.

In closing, I have to say that I am not a photographer because it was some career path I stumbled into as a youngster. Its not as if life developed and somehow I am stuck doing something...

I am a photographer because I have an artistic background, was HUGELY fortunate enough to be exposed to a photography program while I was in high school. Over the last 20 years I have had a pretty nice camera and I took photos here and there for friends and family, weddings and senior portraits. Its now, over 20 years later that I have taken an honest evaluation of my life and decided to do something I REALLY LOVE doing.

When I spend 3-4-5 sometimes 6 hours out in the HOT, the HUMID, covered in SAND (and sand in places it shouldn't be), getting into the air conditioned car... and just about falling asleep on my way home. I still CAN'T wait to dig into the photos from that day. I know I have captured some really cool and sometimes even GREAT moments in these peoples lives. I not only want to see them but share them with these families and the world.

Thank you when you call and book me as your photographer. It humbles me ever single time. I never take it for granted!!!

Thanks,
August

August T. Michel Photography
"We specialize in the Extraordinary!"
www.AugustTMichelPhotography.com

Humbling and Pretty Cool! Praised on VisitSouth.com

As written on VisitSouth.com - http://visitsouth.com/articles/article/lets-get-married-myrtle-beach-sc/

Finally why would you have a beautiful wedding on the beach if you don’t hire a fantastic photographer? My favorite photographer in Myrtle Beach is August T Michel whose tagline is “We specialize in the Extraordinary!”.

Do you deserve any less?

August T. Michel Photography‎
10600 North Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(412) 377-7245

I have to say, it is humbling and yet pretty cool to be mentioned like this. I can't wait to here from you so I can capture your wedding day or your family in stunning style!

Sex and the "City Bar"

So, this wonderful woman Paige Oakley-Anderson, decided to have a Sex and the "City Bar" party to raise money for a local breast cancer organization. There were 4 limos and about 50 ladies. They all met at the City Bar in Myrtle Beach, had a few Sex and the City cocktails, then headed off the the premier of Sex and the City. As they exited the limo's there was a full band playing. The manager of the movie theater, met them all and escorted the ladies to their own private theater for the movie. After the movie, there are these 4 stretched limos parked out front. As the ladies are coming out and mingling before getting back into the limos, there was a real buzz in the air. As the photographer I was asked, "Are they famous?" "Are they actresses?" "Are they from New York?" It was a fun time I am sure!

One of the limo drivers even mentioned that an evening like this, is what everyone thinks a limo ride should be like. So, hats off to Paige for organizing this event. Hats off to all of the lovely ladies who came out to support this event.

Back at the City Bar were tickets being bought for all of the wonderful items being raffled off that night. There were Sex and the City posters, gift certificates from my photography business, August T. Michel Photography, as well as Party Maker, Bi-Lo Shopping Center, JPH Retreats, Party Gals by Lisa, Palm Shoe Collections and Carolina Limousine.

Read more: http://www.thesunnews.com/2010/05/28/1497317/sex-and-the-city-bar.html#ixzz0pSf4aKge

Paige and I are finalizing the album on my website and it should be available by June 1st. Until then you can stop by our Facebooks and see a small sampling below.









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Trashing the Wedding Dress

OK, some ladies reading this will at first, "OH MY!! it's your wedding dress!!" I agree! However, some ladies say, "I am honestly never going to wear this dress again. Why NOT.. Trash the Dress?" Again, I agree! ;)

This is where each bride needs to realize that trashing the dress can be from one extreme to the other. A gentle walk through the surf all the way to lighting it on fire.

As your photographer I am going to really leave this 110% up to the bride. How adventurous do you want to be. As your photographer I am not looking to destroy your dress. I am looking to capture some unique images that you will NEVER forget. They will also be some of the more unique photos from anytime in your life.

Here is some cool info from Wikipedia on Trashing the Dress as well as some photos from Kathy's Trash the Dress shoot.

Trash the dress, also known as fearless bridal or rock the frock, is a style of wedding photography that contrasts elegant clothing with an environment in which it is out of place. It is generally shot in the style of fashion and glamour photography.

Usually brides decide to have pictures taken on a beach, but other locations include city streets, rooftops, garbage dumps, fields, and abandoned buildings.

Some sources claim... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trash_the_dress









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August

August T. Michel Photography
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