Meet Bonnie Blu – the Atlanta-based photographer who wears many hats with effortless style.
Bonnie Blu is an Atlanta-based photographer who wears many hats with striking ease. From dreamy wedding photo shoots to bold brand campaigns, her work is sharp, intentional, and deeply personal. But behind the stunning visuals was a familiar struggle: too much time lost to sorting and editing.
“How do I manage brand new clients, wedding clients, being a speaker and an educator to other photographers, and the most important, being a mother to my special little one? Well, I have software and workflows that tend to work for me.”
Sound familiar? Bonnie is not alone. For most photographers, the reality is long hours, tight deadlines, and endless galleries to cull. That’s where FilterPixel entered the frame.
Between capturing high-fashion portraits and documenting weddings, Bonnie’s calendar is packed. Her style—bold, refined, and full of emotion—means every shot in a wedding photo session needs thoughtful review.
And when it comes to wedding party photography tips, Bonnie believes in capturing emotion and connection over perfection. She had the talent. But between shoots, meetings, and mom duties, what she needed most was time on her side.
Her biggest strength? Knowing what truly matters. For Bonnie, good wedding photography isn't about perfection—it’s about connection. It’s what makes her wedding party photography tips stand out: focus on emotion, not just the pose.
But even with talent and vision, time remained the biggest constraint.
Let’s be honest—wedding photography is more than just clicking the shutter. It's about preparation, lighting, client experience, and capturing fleeting moments during the wedding ceremony and reception. You plan, shoot, edit, deliver, market, manage client expectations, and somehow try to stay inspired. Reality for most photographers even in 2025 is they feel they have to do all of it manually.
Bonnie’s life, like many pros, was a constant juggle.
Kids, clients, deadlines, shoots, business decisions—it’s a lot. And in between, hundreds (if not thousands) of images from every photo session were waiting to be culled.
Bonnie turned to FilterPixel to take back control of her time—and sanity.
“I shoot around 800 images per session, sometimes more. FilterPixel helps me cull them in under 15 minutes,” she shares. “That alone changed my life.”
With FilterPixel, Bonnie unlocked:
Speed: Entire wedding photo shoots culled in record time
Smart Selection: Best shots picked with precision—smiles, no blinks, no duplicates
Simplicity: Fits right into any workflow
Control: The AI suggests; Bonnie still decides the final gallery
It’s ideal for photographers learning how to take wedding pictures without sacrificing quality or time.
“I know anything that has their name on it, I'm going to get things done quickly, efficiently, so that I can spend time with who I want to spend time with and do the things that I love and just chill out, take a break, spend quality time with my family, with my son, with my friends.”
These tips aren’t just smart—they’re essential strategies for anyone learning how to take wedding photos without burning out.
1. Always Over-Shoot Family Formals
Someone always blinks. Take at least 3–4 shots of every family grouping so you have a clean one to deliver. It saves you from Photoshop headaches later.
2. Cull in Sequence, Not Randomly
Work through your gallery in order—ceremony → couple portraits → reception. It mirrors the wedding timeline, keeps you in storytelling mode, and cuts down on decision fatigue.
3. Drag the Shutter During Receptions
Slow your shutter speed and let in a little motion blur—candles, sparklers, dancing—it adds mood and energy that stiff flash photos can’t.
4. Tag Sneak Peek Shots While Culling
When you see “the one” (like the first kiss or grandma hugging the bride), tag it immediately. Those go straight to sneak peeks or Instagram—your clients love the quick turnaround.
5. Cull While the Day Is Fresh in Your Mind
Don’t wait a week. Run your photos through FilterPixel the same night or next morning. You’ll remember which moments mattered most and your storytelling will feel sharper.
6. Let AI Handle the Duplicates and Blinks
You don’t need to waste time comparing 12 versions of the same group shot. FilterPixel flags blinks and picks the sharpest frames—you just make the final call.
FilterPixel is designed around a simple idea: AI should enhance your creativity, not replace it.
It takes care of the repetitive, soul-draining work—so you can focus on how to shoot wedding photography in a way that’s meaningful, joyful, and sustainable.
And for Bonnie, who’s invested in her craft and her family, that’s what matters most.
“Who doesn't want to increase their income off of a software that helps you get work done. It really is a stress free, easy learning curve and you're crazy if you don't want it”
In Her Words,
“They're going to make sure that we have all the tools for success and to really be quick about business, which we didn't used to have years ago.”
Bonnie’s using AI to create space. For better wedding photo techniques, stronger relationships, and a healthier creative work-life balance.
Watch Bonnie walk through a real wedding photo session, explain her culling process, and share more photography tips from her day-to-day workflow.
If you're figuring out how to take wedding photography seriously—but don’t want to lose your weekends (and sleep) to post-production—FilterPixel might what you need in your workflow.
It’s not just about speed. It’s about clarity, control, and consistency. The kind of clarity that gives you better wedding photography techniques and more time for what you love.
Ready to see what it's like to shoot weddings smarter? Try FilterPixel today!