One of the most deceptively tricky parts of wedding planning is creating your seating chart. While it may seem straightforward at first, there are actually quite a few seating chart strategies that can make your guests’ experience smoother and reduce stress for you. Alphabetical vs. By Table The first decision you’ll need to make is […]

One of the most important but often overlooked parts of a wedding day timeline is the family photos. These portraits are cherished heirlooms that become the most printed photos from a gallery and are passed down for generations. So, they deserve intentional planning. At Amanda May Photos, I’ve created a process that makes your family […]

What Grooms Need to Know About Looking Sharp on Wedding Day Read to the end to get an exclusive discount with one of my suit partners! When it comes to planning your wedding, it’s easy for the bride’s dress to take center stage, but let’s not forget about the groom! His outfit deserves just as […]

Romantic Bride & Groom Portraits, Captivating Ceremony Photos, but Let’s Not Forget the Reception When planning your wedding photography, you might focus on the dreamy outdoor ceremony or romantic golden-hour portraits. But what about the reception? Your wedding reception is where the celebration gives way to energy, laughter, and fun. Where heartfelt toasts are shared, […]

Destination Wedding: What You Need to Know Over the years, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to photograph destination weddings both locally and across the country. Many of my couples travel to East Tennessee for their dream weddings at stunning venues like The Trillium Venue, The Magnolia Venue, and Nichols Heir. But I’ve also packed my […]

An Explanation of How I’m Handling My 2025 Portrait Calendar I did something accidentally in 2024. In the month of June, we were at Anna Maria Island for my husband’s big family vacation for a week, and we followed that with an out of town camping trip for a week. It was poor planning on […]

A Budget-Friendly Wedding Content Option Did you know there’s a new add-on with Amanda May Photos? I have recently starting offering coverage with a content creator as part of your wedding package! But what even is content creation? Being a relatively new addition to the industry, content creation is like handing your best friend your […]

They Really Aren’t That Bad Let me put your mind at ease. Having an odd number of wedding party members does not ruin your photos. It does not look weird or feel awkward. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it a million times again – more important than anything else in choosing your wedding […]

Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Dip Kiss A common thing couples like to do for a really cute photo op is dip and kiss as they either walk back down the aisle after the ceremony or as they exit the reception. When I pose a couple for a dip and kiss during their portrait […]

How You Give Back by Booking with Amanda May Photos I want to be very careful to say up front that I am not sharing this information with you to boast about what I’m doing. I’m not trying to get a pat on the back or a high five for these things. In fact, the […]