Over the last ten years, high-tech camera gear has become ultra affordable. That means photographers are a dime a dozen today. I’m betting you all personally know someone or a friend-of-a-friend who bought a DSLR and is now trying to break into the photography game, right? So with all those options out there, how do […]

Happy Labor Day everyone! I hope you’re enjoying a long, stress-free holiday weekend with your friends and family. Today I want to take the opportunity to share with you five of my favorite tips to bring this relaxed feeling to your wedding day. You’ve spent months planning out the wedding day of your dreams, and […]

Angela and Ian are just the sweetest people. Both have a heart for helping others, and you can just tell they are meant for one another. Their love story is one of those “happened by chance in only the way God can orchestrate” kind of stories. Their faith and their love for one another is […]

So you’re recently engaged and super excited to get the party started, right?! It may be tempting to grab a friend and a decent camera and take some “engagement” pictures before you hire your wedding photographer. But here’s my top three reasons why you should always do an engagement session with your wedding photographer, whether […]

Start getting your timeline together sooner rather than later, and run it by your photographer. Seasoned photographers have been to more weddings than they can count, and have a pretty good idea how much time is needed to thoughtfully document your day. Every wedding day is different, so their isn’t a “one-size fits all” timeline, […]

BACKDROPS OVER DETAILS. Look, I looooove adorable little details. They add personality to your wedding for sure! But, if photography is one of your top priorities and you have to choose, backdrops give you more bang for your buck than details (at least when it comes to photos). The wedding industry has done a good […]

“Wow, that’s so expensive!” As a photographer, that’s a response I see a lot. The truth is that my services aren’t for everyone, and that is absolutely ok! There are photographers out there for every budget. But it hurt a little more today when the inquiring party added “I’ll just find a friend with a […]

I couldn’t take a bad photo of these two if I tried. They radiate joy and so much excitement and their happiness was truly contagious. I cannot wait for their big day this October. It’s going to be a beautiful, fun, rustic affair – my favorite! Happy planning, you two!

Tonight was completely perfect. If I could dream up the perfect engagement shoot, it was this one. The weather was perfect. The locations were beautiful. The lighting was ideal. And the couple was so adorable and totally in love. Can’t wait to edit the rest of their session!

Here’s a little photography secret… some of the most natural looking photos aren’t “natural” at all. In fact, some of the most natural-looking shots I’m sure you’ve seen and just loved aren’t at all candid. Sure, your photographer can just shoot your day exactly as it unfolds, but if you want photos like all those […]