https://jazandtheo.com/Weddings, portraits, the desert Southwest and making a home.en-us https://jazandtheo.com/2026/10/how-much-does-wedding-photography-cost/https://jazandtheo.com/2026/10/how-much-does-wedding-photography-cost/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0600Wedding photography prices vary widely. Here is what couples commonly see in 2026, what changes the number, and an estimator to plan your own budget. https://jazandtheo.com/2026/10/wedding-day-photography-timeline/https://jazandtheo.com/2026/10/wedding-day-photography-timeline/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0600Most rushed wedding days are a scheduling problem, not a photography problem. Here is how to plan every block of the day, with buffers that keep it calm. https://jazandtheo.com/2026/09/golden-hour-photography-guide/https://jazandtheo.com/2026/09/golden-hour-photography-guide/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0600Golden hour is not always an hour, and it is not always golden. Here is how to predict the light for your session and what to do when it does not cooperate. https://jazandtheo.com/2026/09/el-paso-engagement-photo-locations/https://jazandtheo.com/2026/09/el-paso-engagement-photo-locations/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0600El Paso gives you mountains, sand dunes, desert gardens and a historic downtown within a short drive. Here is how to choose, and when to go. https://jazandtheo.com/2026/09/arizona-desert-elopement-guide/https://jazandtheo.com/2026/09/arizona-desert-elopement-guide/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0600Saguaros, red rock and wide-open sky. Here is how to plan an Arizona desert elopement that is legal, permitted, safe in the heat and timed to the light. https://jazandtheo.com/2026/08/what-to-wear-for-engagement-photos/https://jazandtheo.com/2026/08/what-to-wear-for-engagement-photos/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0600Coordinate, do not match. A practical guide to engagement photo outfit colors, fabrics and fit, with ideas for the desert, the city and cooler seasons. https://jazandtheo.com/2026/08/austin-wedding-photo-locations/https://jazandtheo.com/2026/08/austin-wedding-photo-locations/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0600Limestone bluffs, river views, painted murals and live oaks. A practical guide to Austin portrait spots for wedding days and engagement sessions. https://jazandtheo.com/2026/08/senior-portrait-session-checklist/https://jazandtheo.com/2026/08/senior-portrait-session-checklist/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0600Senior photos go faster and look better with a little planning. Here is a step-by-step checklist for seniors and parents, from booking to the drive home. https://jazandtheo.com/2020/08/lake-powell-desitination-wedding-mikay-ryker/https://jazandtheo.com/2020/08/lake-powell-desitination-wedding-mikay-ryker/Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0600Red rock, blue water and almost no one else around. Here is how to plan a Lake Powell wedding or elopement, from permits to boats to sunset timing. https://jazandtheo.com/2019/12/our-entry-peg-rail-shelf-and-shiplap-for-christmas/https://jazandtheo.com/2019/12/our-entry-peg-rail-shelf-and-shiplap-for-christmas/Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0600A peg rail shelf is one of the most useful things you can add to an entryway. Here is how to size it, make or buy the pegs, and mount it on shiplap. https://jazandtheo.com/2019/05/tucson-downtown-and-desert-senior-session/https://jazandtheo.com/2019/05/tucson-downtown-and-desert-senior-session/Thu, 09 May 2019 09:00:00 -0600Tucson gives you painted walls and historic adobe in the morning and saguaros at sunset. Here is how to combine downtown and desert in one senior session. https://jazandtheo.com/2019/01/downtown-los-angeles-senior-session/https://jazandtheo.com/2019/01/downtown-los-angeles-senior-session/Mon, 28 Jan 2019 09:00:00 -0600Historic theaters, murals, glass towers and old-school neon: DTLA packs a lot of variety into a few blocks. Here is how to plan a senior session there. https://jazandtheo.com/2019/01/downtown-el-paso-winter-engagement-jordanne-aidan/https://jazandtheo.com/2019/01/downtown-el-paso-winter-engagement-jordanne-aidan/Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:00:00 -0600Winter in El Paso is short, bright and surprisingly cold after dark. Here is how to plan engagement or senior photos around the downtown holiday lights. https://jazandtheo.com/2018/11/red-sands-el-paso-tx-yasmin-jared/https://jazandtheo.com/2018/11/red-sands-el-paso-tx-yasmin-jared/Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0600The dunes on El Paso's east side are one of the most dramatic backdrops in the region. How to plan an engagement or portrait session there, and what to bring. https://jazandtheo.com/2018/08/all-about-windows/https://jazandtheo.com/2018/08/all-about-windows/Thu, 23 Aug 2018 09:00:00 -0600How to read a window label, which frames and glass suit your climate, where to place windows for good light, and treatments that keep heat where you want it. https://jazandtheo.com/2018/08/labels-how-they-can-be-helpful-or-hurtful/https://jazandtheo.com/2018/08/labels-how-they-can-be-helpful-or-hurtful/Thu, 09 Aug 2018 09:00:00 -0600A good label tells everyone in the house where things go. A practical guide to labeling pantries, closets and kids' rooms, plus a gentle note on labeling people. https://jazandtheo.com/2018/06/guide-to-buying-and-hanging-lights/https://jazandtheo.com/2018/06/guide-to-buying-and-hanging-lights/Tue, 12 Jun 2018 09:00:00 -0600The rules of thumb for sizing a chandelier, hanging it at the right height over your table, spacing pendants and adding light to an empty corner. https://jazandtheo.com/2018/06/how-to-find-your-wedding-photographer/https://jazandtheo.com/2018/06/how-to-find-your-wedding-photographer/Tue, 12 Jun 2018 09:00:00 -0600Your photos are the one part of the wedding you keep forever. Here is a step-by-step way to find the right photographer and the questions worth asking. https://jazandtheo.com/2018/05/south-dakota-yellowstone-trip/https://jazandtheo.com/2018/05/south-dakota-yellowstone-trip/Thu, 24 May 2018 09:00:00 -0600From the Badlands to the Black Hills to Yellowstone's East Entrance: a practical route, the stops worth slowing down for, and how to photograph them. https://jazandtheo.com/2018/05/lush-gila-valley-temple-wedding-tia-marco/https://jazandtheo.com/2018/05/lush-gila-valley-temple-wedding-tia-marco/Thu, 17 May 2018 09:00:00 -0600How a Gila Valley Temple wedding day usually flows, when to plan photos on the grounds, and the small-town spots nearby that round out the gallery.