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 […]

The first look is an amazing part of the wedding day! It’s where the bride and groom plan to see each other before the ceremony. Some couples want to stick to the tradition of not seeing each other until the bride walks down the aisle. If you aren’t sure if you want to have a […]

I think a lot of brides can relate to each other throughout the wedding planning process. Especially towards the end of the planning. You can start to feel anxious like you’re forgetting something major, or you can start to feel anxious that you’re not doing enough! The best advice I can give you is to […]

Brace yourselves, your wedding day will get messed up. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but as much and as perfectly as you plan your day, it won’t go like you want it to. I’m not kidding when I say I’ve never photographed a wedding where the timeline was followed flawlessly. So […]

If you’re anything like me, you can never be too prepared for a big event. Of course, every wedding and every wedding day is different. What works for one couple might not work for another. And just because it’s “how things should go,” that doesn’t mean it’s how you should plan YOUR day to go! […]