Black Hills Wedding Planning

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Straight answers about Black Hills venues, timelines, permits, and light, written from what we see behind the camera every season.

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Planning a Wedding During the Sturgis Rally

For one week every August, the northern Black Hills become a motorcycle city. Here is what that does to a wedding, and how to plan around it.

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Badlands Weddings: Sunrise or Sunset?

The Badlands reward exactly two hours of the day. Which one you pick decides the crowds, the color, and how early your alarm goes off.

First Look or Aisle Reveal?

Both are real, both photograph beautifully, and the right answer comes from your timeline, your nerves, and your people. Here is how we help couples decide.

Black Hills wedding photographer — golden hour over the South Dakota landscape

How Many Hours of Wedding Photography Do You Need?

Six, eight, or twelve hours changes what your gallery remembers. A plain guide to choosing coverage for a Black Hills wedding day.

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Tell us your venue and your date, and we'll help you plan how much time the photography needs.

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