Reaching New Heights on your Wedding Day with a Drone

Weddings are soaring in popularity, and now thanks to Drones, the sky is the limit when it comes to your video. Drones are triggering a wholly unique perspective, and at Photos By Orion we are proud to have an FAA licensed photographer at the helm to capture that birds-eye view. This new technology, like anything,  comes with its advantages and disadvantages.                         Advantages Awesome Perspectives – The coverage area is perfect for a coastal view, or garden shot to cover the whole wedding party.Perfect Addition…

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Can You use Popular Songs on Your Wedding Video?

It is your wedding and video, so you would think you could put whatever music you want to on your video. So you would think, but it is possible but not very practical, and here is why? You must contact the Record Company, Agent, or even the Artist to say Yes or No.You will need a Lawyer to sift through the 22-45 small print pages that our long and detailed.This is your responsibility and not of the Videographer. An example of this process says it…

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Choosing Music for Your Wedding Video

Wedding Checklist: Photographer and Videographer Check, DJ or Band Check, Food and Drink Check, but Oh no! What is our song going to be for our music video? No worries! At Photos By Orion, we have you covered. We tell stories with our photography and videography, but after the party, that is when we go to work to create a music video that you can play and cherish for years to come. How do we do this? Choosing music for your video starts for us…

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Choosing Highlights vs. Full Videos

Highlights or Full Video it’s a question many choose to capture their big day? In this Wedding Videography Episode #2, Karin and Kathryn take you behind the scenes of both options, provide the pros of each, and you can see for yourself examples of the two. For more information check out the Photos By Orion website at www.photosbyorion.com.

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5 Wedding Venues in Salem/Keizer that are Great to Work With

As a vendor, I visit venues (or places to host an event) regularly for all different types of events, and just like any other industry, some venues go above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience. I can, unfortunately, say there are several places out there that treat their couple well, but not other wedding vendors. I have worked with these places, and it is not all that fun! BUT some places are an absolute pleasure to work with. So, I have…

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Wedding Videography – Episode 1 – Video Choices

There are 2 types of wedding videos typically produced today, the full wedding video and the highlight wedding video. In order for couples to choose which is right for them, they need to understand what the differences between the two videos are, and that is what Karin and Kathryn discuss in today’s video.

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Wedding Photography- Package Pricing

Episode 2- When you start considering wedding photography, knowing what is included in a package and how to compare wedding photographers can be a super stressful choice! In this episode, Karin and Kathryn discuss why photographers make packages the way they do, how the photography style you choose can affect your package needs, and what can be covered in different amounts of time. Check out this video to get some tips to help you pick your wedding photographer. Feel free to reach out at any…

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Comparing Photographers- Wedding Photography- Episode 1

It can be overwhelming to try and compare photographers and know which one is right for you and your wedding. In this episode of our wedding photography series, Karin and Kathryn talk about how to compare photographers to find your perfect fit. Wondering “what are photography styles” or “what are the most important things to look for when shopping for a wedding photographer?” Well we have you covered!

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Shimmer Session- Different from Boudoir

In this vlog Karin and Kathryn talk about something that is really unique. Not found elsewhere and a great alternative to boudoir. Not everyone is comfortable in that environment or even less so about having it photographed. Not a problem! Try a shimmer session! Take a watch to see what Shimmer sessions are and why someone may choose one over a boudoir session. For more information check out the Photos By Orion website – https://www.photosbyorion.com/shimmer.html

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The Photos By Orion Difference

You might be asking “Why should I consider Photos By Orion? They seem like one of those mall studio places and I really want to shop local?” When you search photographers in Salem, Oregon, you will get a list of results to sift through but you will only find one Photos By Orion. The truth of the matter is that we are a local mom and pop shop with big company dreams, giving you the best of both worlds- working with a local small business…

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