June 7, 2026
Affordable is a relative word. In the wedding industry, it is used by every photographer regardless of price. Here is a transparent, no-marketing breakdown of […]
June 7, 2026
Booking a wedding photographer without asking the right questions is one of the most common mistakes couples make. Here are the 20 questions that experienced […]
June 7, 2026
Alphares Studio is a San Diego-based photography and videography studio. Ara Oskanian has photographed 800+ events since 2014, including 100+ weddings. Here is how we […]
June 7, 2026
Of all the visual trends defining 2026 weddings, Super 8 and lo-fi video aesthetics might be the most emotionally resonant — and the most polarizing. […]
June 7, 2026
Your engagement session serves two purposes: it gives you beautiful photos to announce your engagement, use for save-the-dates, or decorate your home — and it […]
June 7, 2026
A single aerial drone shot at the right moment can be the most impactful frame in your entire wedding film — a wide establishing shot […]
June 7, 2026
After the wedding excitement fades, the question shifts to: where are my photos? Here is the honest answer — including what Alphares Studio delivers and […]
June 7, 2026
Micro wedding and elopement are terms that get used interchangeably but they describe two meaningfully different experiences. Understanding the difference will help you choose the […]
June 7, 2026
In an era of perfect digital images, something surprising is happening: couples are actively seeking out wedding photographers who shoot on 35mm film. Here is […]
June 7, 2026
Orange County offers some of Southern California’s most spectacular wedding venues — from the clifftop luxury of Laguna Beach to the waterfront elegance of Newport […]
June 7, 2026
Documentary wedding photography — also called photojournalistic or candid wedding photography — is the approach where your photographer works like a journalist: observing, anticipating, and […]
June 7, 2026
Booking your wedding photographer is not something you can do at the last minute — at least not if you want a specific photographer on […]