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Sometimes I feel like wedding blogs/magazines focus completely on having a “pretty” wedding, but they overlook having a “fun” wedding. I think that an ideal wedding is both 🙂 Anyone present at your wedding should care about you and be happy to see you happy. But they’re going even happier if you don’t throw a […]
I love photos. They remind me of so many wonderful things to be grateful for. But I don’t go through the hundreds of images on my phone from 2011 often. That’s why I love photo books. I’ve made Shutterfly photo books to recap my year since high school, long before I ever got into photography. […]
Many brides are opting to do first looks with their almost-husband. But you should definitely plan for a first look with your parents. I love these, and it’ll take ten minutes max. It’s an important day in the life of a parent. I think it’s super sweet to make sure that your parents have some […]
I have been to hundreds of weddings as a vendor, so I’d consider myself somewhat of a wedding expert. I was prepared for my own big day, but even still, I couldn’t sleep the night before my own rehearsal dinner. Too many logistics were running through my mind. I was exhausted and when I got […]
“I love weddings because weddings are the best reunions. It’s like we’re all in college again, but even better looking and with paid jobs.” -From an Instagram caption from one of my adorable brides. One of the first things I ask potential wedding couples is what they’re most looking forward to about their wedding day. […]
Once you have your engagement photos back from your photographer … then what? Don’t just let your beautiful photos languish on your hard drive! Here are ten ways to use and enjoy your engagement photos for years to come: 1. Albums, Wall Art & Smaller Prints This is my personal favorite way to use photos. […]
If you value photography, the task of picking a wedding photographer can be daunting. There are no re-dos. You’re spending a lot of money. And you can’t see the final product in advance. In addition, I’ve heard too many horror stories about being disappointed of heartbroken because of wedding photographers not delivering. So, I thought […]
Sun is my favorite thing for photographs. It adds dimension and life to an image. And nothing will showcase skin’s healthy glow more than natural sunlight. However, many people tend to think that sunlight is bad for photographs, and they’re worried about squinting. Sunlight can get unflattering when it is high noon. Light coming straight […]
Carving out time for an engagement shoot may be difficult to do for perpetually busy people. However, there are so many perks to doing an engagement session. 1. Taking engagement photos is a fun date night In preparation for engagement photos, you’ll get to dress up together and carve out time to go some place […]
A second shooter is another professional photographer present on your wedding day. I highly recommend having one. They will be another person serving you with kindness and talent on the big day, and your main photographer will do all the editing to ensure consistent and quality final images. As lead photographer, I will be constantly […]
