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 […]

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 […]

Show off those blooms! Where you hold your bouquet is important. Too high and you’ll cover your dress, or look like you’re trying to hide! For the best photos of your gorgeous bouquets, they should be held so that the top of the bouquet is at your belly button, and then tilted 45 degrees away […]