Boone + Mishler Wedding at Pretty Place

When we met Michelle she was such a sweet heart, it wasn't until the end of the meeting that we even talked about photographing her wedding. We just sat there exchanging family stories like we were old friends. Sometimes I think my job is just to meet new and interesting people with great stories and just photographing of filming their event is the bonus. Well here are some of the pictures from their wedding at Pretty Place up on the boarder of NC and SC mountains.

Leave some love and let us know what your favorite picture is.

Daniel Yopp

My love for lighting

I love lighting!  All my friends and family members make fun of me because if I could ( meaning if my wife would let me) my whole house would be filled with theatrical lighting and every room would have it's own unique scene and emotional feel to it. Ever since I was young I can remember finding and playing with a couple of my dad's theatrical lights that he had.  Then I grew up a little (well in age) and my mom let me set up the Christmas tree one year, and when my parents came home they saw I had a 12' Christmas tree with 3000 Christmas tree lights 6 pin spots around the room shooting towards the tree and a fog machine, that had been wrapped like a present, shooting out the perfect amount a fog for you to see the light rays. Needless to say it didn't stay that way for longer then a day.

Setting them up and  learning how you can direct or audience attention to where ever you desire. It's always intrigued me how a color can change the whole mood of a scene or the way you feel. With that love I grew up involved in off-Broadway performances traveling with productions and learning how to set a scene and loved everything about it.

It's so cool to talk with a bride and groom now about the feel they are going for and helping to transform the room into the escape that they are wanting for their family and friends. It just adds so much to your photos and videos that otherwise you wouldn't have. I'm so glad that I can still get to use the skills that God gave me.

Well, one day you'll drive by my house and yes you will see light rays shooting out the windows like an alien ship had landed in it. You'll know that my wife left me unattended to long and I set up my own lighting scene in the house.

If you would like to add something special to your wedding (and no it will not look like a alien ship) then shoot me an email and lets talk.

Daniel Yopp

Cliffs Valley Lighting - with monogram

Family Portrait Special

Hey Guys! We are so excited to bring back our Family Portrait Special this year. I know everyone loves this and I'm glad we can bring it back this year. If you are needing/ wanting some fabulous photos of your family or seniors give us a call and let us set up a time for you. Don't delay as this expires soon and we have limited spots open.

Leave some love and tell us what you think.

Daniel Yopp
Better Tie Productions

 

Summer Family Portrait Rate Card 2012

What to wear?!!!!!

OK! So get asked a lot "What should I wear on my engagement shoot.?" I started working on a blog but there are so many great articles out there that explain it better than I can. So here is one I found that I like that I thought you may enjoy from Eric Kelly. His post is below.  

Photography – What to Wear:

Engagement photos might be one of my favorite things about being a wedding photographer (besides the actual wedding, of course). It’s an opportunity for me to get to spend some time with you and your fiance, capturing some great images of just the two of you in normal, day-to-day garb. It also helps you get comfortable in front of the camera so you feel relaxed to show off your personality and relationship.

I frequently get asked “what should I wear for our engagement session?” – so Lora and I came up with a few suggestions: (if you have more to add, please leave a comment and we’ll add them to the list!)

Be you!

  • You and your fiance(e) are the subject matter, so you want to wear something that reflects who you are and what you love.
  • If you love pink, it’s your trademark color – wear that.
  • One of our friends is from Texas, and she said she loves cowboy boots and would wear them.
  • Lora loves Toms Shoes. Those are fun details that make the pictures about you.

Dress on the same scale.

  • If he’s wearing a tux, a bohemian dress with torn off sleeves might not be the best option.
  • If you are an upscale fashionista, help your love find an outfit that matches your level of dressiness.
  • Outfit changes are always welcome – so maybe have one outfit that’s pretty casual and fun, and one that’s a touch more dressy and nice.

Comfort is key.

  • Leave those “I have to lay down to button these jeans” at home and opt for something that you feel free to move around in.
  • Lora says to avoid too tight-fitting clothes that might accentuate curves you’re not best friends with.
  • Jersey material, while comfortable, is a cruel creator of undesirable curve showing, especially when pregnant (for maternity what to wear).
  • Think about the time of year and location – ie, if it’s freezing outside – shorts and a tank top might not be ideal.
  • If you have some super-awesome heels you want to wear, but you’ll be walking in sand…. try bringing flip-flops and just wearing the shoes for the actual shot.

Color is beautiful.

  • I love rich colors, and dark colors are always slimming.
  • Something with a little pop always photographs well, but if you’re most “in-love with” shirt is white or off white – don’t be afraid to wear it.
  • It’s about you!

Complement Each Other.

  • Yes, compliment, too – but really, wear clothes that are complementary.
  • If you both want to wear red, or orange, or green, try wearing varying hues or shades.
  • Avoid the “we have to match!” mentality, unless you’re just married to the same outfit. In which case – embrace and smile!

Splurge for Sass. (I’ll turn this one over to Lora).

  • There’s nothing quite like a brand new dress to bring out the fun for a photograph. I love the idea of having a “never been seen” outfit just for those special pictures.
  • And, if you’re all dolled up… it’s a perfect excuse for a post-session date night.

Emote.

  • Yes, like smile and laugh and flirt. You’re getting married! It’s joyous.
  • Show your colors. My job is to capture you both totally in love and totally excited for the big day.

 

I hope that helped you guys out some and if you have anything to add leave a comment and I'll add it to the blog.

Original blog from http://www.erickelleyphotography.com/blog/?p=1495

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Valerie + Ryan Engagement at Clemson

We had such a great time with Valerie + Ryan on their engagement shoot at Clemson University. Here are a few of their images from the day.  

2012 Brides Choice Winner

{Taylors,SC} – January 23, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce Better Tie Productions LLC has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Videography! The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, Better Tie Productions LLC was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.

Better Tie Productions LLC is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

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We are happy to announce that Better Tie Productions LLC is one of the very best in Photographers, Videographers, and Event Lighting Designers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Thanks to their positive feedback we were able to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2012.

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Libby + Curtis

I met Libby last year at one of the wedding shows. After a few phone calls she knew we were the one for her. We were able to film their amazing day at the Cliffs Chapel and reception at the Cherokee Valley Club house. I had a blast working on their project because we were given so much creative liberties. They were an amazing couple to work with, and it was a beautiful wedding to capture.

Alyssa & Joe | Wedding

This was a couple that we met last year at the June wedding trade show. The very trade show that was a complete black out due to a freak storm. We continued meeting & greeting people by the light of our flashlights, and when all was said and done made some great connections. When Alyssa called to book us for her wedding for both Photo & Video, she said that we stood out amongst the darkness. Quite the compliment! We thoroughly enjoyed working with Alyssa & Joe over the past few months, during their engagement, and bridal shoots. And captured some Amazing shots! Their wedding day was beautiful at St. Anthony's downtown Greenville, Joe was all smiles at his stunning bride, they along with their fun-loving bridal party were a blast to work with. The Poinsett downtown was the perfect setting for their elegant reception. We are so Thankful for the opportunity to have worked with them, and be a part of this exciting time in their life. Their family & friends were so welcoming, and we really enjoyed the day with them!
Here are some of the moments we captured of this Great couple! Best of Wishes Alyssa & Joe as you begin your lives together!