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I am all for printing photos all the time. But do you want to know the importance of your wedding album, and why it’s such a big deal? Your wedding album is so much more than just getting your photos off of a hard drive and into your hands. Receiving your wedding gallery might be […]

Importance of your Wedding Album | Kelsey Alumbaugh Photography | #printyourphotos #weddingalbum #weddingphotos #heirloomweddingalbum

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A photography friendly wedding timeline can be a crucial part of getting the photos you want and keeping your day on track. I know this may sound pretty standard, but I am going to tell you why I really want to be the one to suggest a timeline for you. And I’m aware this may […]

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I love to have an engagement session with couples prior to their wedding. It gives us a chance to get to know each other, which is so important for their big day. Engagement sessions give my couples an idea of how I work – posing, changing lenses, terrible Laffy Taffy/dad jokes – so that their […]

Planning your engagement session | Kelsey Alumbaugh Photography | #kcwedding #weddingphotographer #engagementphotos #engagementphototips

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I’m here to walk you through how to use Style and Select – the site that is going to make planning outfits for your session a breeze! Style and Select is the amazing company that was created by two photographers who were looking for a better way to give their clients guidance for their sessions. […]

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The getting ready room for the bride needs a good amount of window lighting, and I’m going to tell you why. It may not seem like that big of a deal, but if you want those beautiful, soft-lit getting ready photos, a window can make all the difference! These are great bridal suite ideas to […]

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You found your dream photographer. You know what you want to wear.  Now you have to figure out where to go? Decisions, decisions – so many to make, and you’re busy enough as is! Let me help. I want the process to be as stress free as possible, because you should have fun with your […]

How to choose your portrait location | Kelsey Alumbaugh Photography | #kcportraitphotographer #kcfamilyphotos #kansascityphotography #kansascityphotographer

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Have you ever been having the time of your life at a wedding reception, and all of the sudden the dance floor is being cleared for another activity? I mean, don’t get me wrong, we all love a great cake cutting and to watch the first dances. But to clear the floor every time you’re […]

How to stack your reception timeline so the party never stops | Kelsey Alumbaugh Photography | #kansascitywedding #kcweddingphotography #kcweddingphotographer #kcweddings #kcweddingreception

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If you want to invest in something that will not only enhance the feel of your wedding, but will really enhance your images as well, RENT something! This is the not so secret secret to having high impact details on your wedding day without breaking the bank! It’s more affordable than you may think to […]

White Iron Ridge Bright, Colorful, Neon Wedding Inspiration Kansas City, MO | Kelsey Alumbaugh Photgraphy | #2021weddingsinspiration #brightcolorfulweddings #neonweddingsigns #kcmoweddings #whiteironridgeweddings

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I recently did a post about the bride’s details, but wanted to take a beat to talk about the groom’s details. There typically aren’t as many, but it is still nice to have them all together for when I arrive on your wedding day. Those details are still a part of your story, and deserve […]

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All the months and months of planning, and what now? Here are a few of the things that should be done when planning for after your wedding day. Some of them might seem obvious, but others I didn’t really think of until it was too late. I hope this post can help you make some […]

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