To the girl who just engaged, First I want to say congratulations! Next I want to say I’m sorry. I’m sorry the most exciting time of your life is also the most stressful. There are so many unknowns right now in the wedding world and it seems like nobody knows when we’ll have things figured […]

This past wedding season definitely had some beautiful golden hours! In case you don’t know, golden hour is the timeframe before sunset where the sun is low in the sky, usually about an hour to an hour and a half before sunset time. It’s when the light is golden and romantic! I always like to […]

Getting ready on the morning of your wedding is one of the most exciting feeling ever! Listening to music, drinking champagne, getting beautified. It’s some of the best bonding time you’ll ever have with your girls. And I’ve got some tips to make it even better, both for you guys and for the photographer! Designate […]

I’ve been helping my sister plan her wedding, and it’s been quite the experience! Wedding planning is something I did over 10 years ago, so it almost feels like the first time again. Of course, in those ten years, wedding trends have changed. But even more than that, I feel like the experience of planning […]

It’s always a little intimidating to have your picture taken. Even if it’s just a photo on a phone that is taken by a friend. We still want to look nice, make sure nothing is in our teeth, and that our hair is behaving. I realize that preparing for your engagement session can be a […]

Well, you’ve got the dress, now it’s time to pick out the accessories you’ll need to pull your whole look together! Veil If you want to wear a veil, keep in mind the style of gown you have. The veil shouldn’t be the center of attention, your dress should! So stick with something that complements […]

Finding your dream dress is one of the best experiences of the whole wedding planning process. It’s usually what makes that “getting married” thing finally feel real, not just for you, but for everyone who is there with you! Sad to say, not everyone has a great experience. While the boutique you go to has […]

If you’ve never seen your guy cry or get emotional, you can’t expect him to be super emotional on your wedding day. Some guys just hug their bride and never cry, and that’s ok. Just enjoy your day and try not to put too much pressure on him. Sometimes the stress and the nerves of […]

I’ve had so many of my brides do a first look with their dad, and it’s one of the most emotional parts of the whole day! It’s for brides who have a sweet spot for their dad. These are precious moments to photograph, and I highly encourage any daddy’s girl to make time for it […]

I’ve talked about my love for First Looks many times! The reason is because they’re awesome. As I’ve also talked about, I would never force my couple to do anything they don’t want to do. So planning to have a first look is a decision only you and your groom can make. No one else […]