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As I waited in Saint Mary’s Chapel for the beginning of the wedding ceremony, one of the guests gestured to me. “Have you met the bride?” he asked excitedly, “She’s absolutely gorgeous.” I told him that I had met the bride before and agreed with him – Denae is stunning. And the best thing is […]
I have a tendency to agree to large commitments, panic, and then barely pull them off. That is the anthem of any testing season for me. My dad and I signed up to rent wetsuits, take a boat to Alcatraz, and swim back to San Francisco months in advance. Three weeks before the big event, […]
RECOMMENDED TIME 30 MINUTES I usually photograph the venue setup before the ceremony 🙂 This way I can take empty room shots before your guests arrive. This time also gives the bride and groom a chance to breathe, relax, and prepare before the ceremony starts. This is Part 5 of my series “What Brides Should […]
Brittany’s bouquet had succulents that she grew herself. Their tables had wooden centerpieces Karl had prepared by hand. They used Brittany’s mom’s recipe, a recipe Brittany had used since childhood, to make mini cakes with actual vanilla beans. Karl even had limited edition blue shoes shipped from New York. After all, they had “super stupendous […]
I felt like the world just seemed to like Genna. You could tell by the way the sun played with her hair. And what’s not to like??? Genna is involved in like fifty bazillion things through her school. And she plays the clarinet and saxophone. And she has a strong sense of style and design. […]
Before we dive in, I want to tell you that your photographer should be able to capture beautiful images on your wedding day no matter the situation! They should be able to work well in any lighting situation and any timeline crunch! These tips and tricks are simply little changes that can be made for […]
It’s your Reception! Enjoy yourself!!! Be sure to eat dinner haha. Things to keep in mind about a wedding reception: Your DJ/MC should keep things moving throughout the night. If you’re getting married in Utah, I highly recommend hiring Richie Steadman because he not only knows how to throw a great party, but will keep […]
Recommended Time: 30 minutes If you hire an awesome wedding photographer, you don’t have to know what to do during wedding party photos. They should be able to direct everyone and make this process enjoyable. It’s important to invest in a photographer comfortable with handling groups of people and able to speak loudly & confidently. […]
Recommended Time: 30 minutes (depending on how big your family is) Before we dive in, I want to tell you that your photographer should be able to capture beautiful images on your wedding day no matter the situation! They should be able to work well in any lighting situation and any timeline crunch! These tips […]
During labor day weekend, for the first time, I went to New York City! You probably wouldn’t expect a photographer to say this, but I think people take too many pictures. People are always pausing for the iPhone, and I feel like it’s distracting from actual experiences. For this reason, his trip was a little […]
