Long’s Photography is the husband and wife team of Linda and Olyn Long. Together, they founded Long’s Photography in 2004 with a vision and a drive to create wedding images that were not only creative and unique, but that captured the wedding day and all its emotions. Having been avid amateur photographers and newlyweds, they came to the table with an artistic style and keen attention to detail.

After much experimentation, Linda and Olyn created their own technique of “relaxed portraiture” which combines photojournalism and documentary coverage with more formal portraiture techniques. The result is images designed to make the subjects look their best, while capturing the winks, funny faces, passionate glances, excitement and joy that is a couple on their wedding day. Long’s Photography set itself apart by letting the personalities and love of their couples shine through in their images.

What started as a part-time weekend business quickly grew to be a full-time enterprise. Linda handles the day-to-day operations of the business including image editing, album design and client relations. Olyn is the techno-guru, handling all our technology– from the website to the shopping cart and the camera gear. Both Linda and Olyn photograph weddings and portraits– together and apart.

The portrait side of Long’s Photography took a very personal turn in 2006 when Linda and Olyn welcomed their first son into the world. As new parents, a new window of ideas opened and Long’s Photography launched their first studio space. Photographing children is not only rewarding, but it is also heartwarming. From infants to seniors, Linda and Olyn work to preserve moments in time that both children and parents can treasure.

Linda currently serves on the board of the Tallahassee Association of Wedding Professionals and has been elected Vice President of the organization for 2009. She also serves on the board of the Tallahassee Professional Photographers’ Association. Their work has been featured in Tallahassee Wedding & Reception Magazine and they were honored with the cover shoot for the 2008 issue.

To view samples of their work or for additional information, visit their website at www.LongsPhotography.com or their blog at www.LongsPhotographyblog.com

The Tallahassee Association of Wedding Professionals is proud to announce that on March 1st, 2009, TAWP will introduce Tallahassee to a new kind of bridal experience.  Tallahassee’s leaders in the wedding industry are hosting a boutique style bridal expo at the Tallahassee Leon County Civic Center.  This unique expo gives brides a chance not only to gather information about local vendors, but also gain knowledge and experience about the entire wedding planning process!  Unlike other bridal shows, only TAWP certified vendors will be exhibiting at the Expo, so brides will only be presented with top quality vendors.

Each vendor will have a showroom to show brides examples of their work, to give brides the opportunity to stroll through a mall like atmosphere and chat with vendors they are interested in.  With the large format booths, not only will vendors have more area to show what they do, but brides will have a better opportunity to truly “shop”!

Brides will also have an opportunity to learn from local professionals.  TAWP vendors in each category from planners to photographers and travel agents will be presenting informational programs in the center area– teaching couples what to look for in vendors, what questions to ask and what some common mistakes might be.  So, girls, feel free to bring along the fiance, mom, sister or bridesmaid– they can get a mini-course in wedding planning while you shop the aisles!

Brides will also have an opportunity to win doorprizes– from free gifts to discounts on services, the doorprizes are a huge bonus!  Brides tickets are only $9, with each accompanying ticket at only $5!  Doors open at 1:00pm and the show ends at 4:00pm with a bridal fashion show.  Pre-registered brides will also receive FREE parking, so be sure to register online at TAWPExpoRegistration!

Any questions can be directed to the Expo chairperson, Linda Long at Linda@LongsPhotography.com.  Vendors interested in participating may contact Edna Hall at flowrmaker@aol.com

Thank you to everyone who gave us feedback on the old website and helped us forge the new site!  The new TAWP.org is to better serve our clients– Tallahassee brides.  We are committed to featuring real local weddings, highlighting the best vendors we have in our ranks and to helping brides by answering their questions to the experts and posting the latest news in the Tallahassee wedding world.

We want our site to be the one-stop-shop for any wedding in the Big Bend.  If you see areas for improvement, or if you have questions for us, please just drop us a line on our contact page!  We want to hear from you!