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5 Questions to Ask a Photographer Before You Book (and My Answers)

Choosing a photographer for your wedding, engagement or family photos? 5 questions to ask before you pay a deposit, and how I answer them: number of photos and delivery time, a backup plan, the contract and usage rights, a full gallery, and who actually shoots.

October 21, 2026

35mm film photo: colorful houses in front of cloud-covered mountains in Italy
#Cameras#Film photography

Back to Film: The Complete Guide to 35mm Photography in 2026 (and Where to Develop Film in Israel)

How do you get started with 35mm film photography in 2026? Which camera and which film to choose, how developing works, what it costs, and where to develop film in Israel.

October 4, 2026

Save the Date photo shoot on a golf course, a date sign with a couple embracing in soft focus behind it
#Save the Date#Tips

Save the Date vs. Engagement Photos: What's the Difference and Which One Do You Need?

What's the difference between Save the Date and engagement photography? Timing, purpose, and style, plus how to choose what fits you. A guide from a couples photographer in Ashdod.

September 24, 2026

Family photography with a dog in Ashdod, the whole family together with their pet
#Family & kids#Tips

Family Photography with Dogs and Pets in Ashdod: Tips That Save the Session

How do you photograph a family session with a dog or pet without a chase and chaos? Practical tips on timing, location, and poses that actually work, from a family photographer in Ashdod.

September 11, 2026

First birthday and Cake Smash photography for a baby in Ashdod
#Family & kids#Tips

Guide to First Birthday Baby Photography in Ashdod: Cake Smash, Concept, and Timing

Planning a first birthday photo session for your baby? The full guide to Cake Smash photography in Ashdod: when to schedule it, which concept to pick, and how to get a one-year-old to cooperate without stress.

September 2, 2026

#Business portraits#Small business

Business Portrait Photography for Small Businesses in Ashdod: What You Actually Need, and What You Can Skip

An honest guide for small business owners. What a professional business portrait session includes, the minimum set every business needs, and why a proper profile shot pays for itself.

August 18, 2026

Family photo session in Ashdod, parents and kids smiling in nature
#Family & kids#Tips

How to prepare kids for a photo shoot: 8 field-tested tricks that actually work

A practical guide for parents before a family photo session. How to turn the day from a tantrum-filled nightmare into a genuinely fun experience. Real advice from David Gelashvili at the Gela Studio photography studio in Ashdod.

July 23, 2026

Save the Date photo session in Ashdod, young couple in a natural, authentic style
#Save the Date#Trends

Hot trends in couple photography 2026: from urban-cinematic to '90s Direct Flash

What are the hot trends in couple and Save the Date photography for 2026? '90s Direct Flash, urban-cinematic styling, real movement. A guide from David Gelashvili at the Gela Studio photography studio in Ashdod.

June 28, 2026

#Save the Date#Behind the scenes

My favorite songs for Save the Date videos

Picking the song is half the video. Here's the playlist I keep coming back to when editing Save the Date films.

June 6, 2026