Bridal sessions are one of my favorite sessions to photograph for many reasons. Seeing my brides all dressed up, giddy with excitement, completely relaxed, and spending extra time with them does the heart some good. It’s such a special opportunity to get to know my bride even more, and feels like the ultimate girl time! […]

Family portraits will easily be some of the most treasured images from your wedding day. Maybe not in the beginning, but years later you will look back on them and be so glad you have them. They’re what you’ll hang on your walls, hold tight to when you lose a precious loved one, and be […]

I wanted to write a post on wedding timelines because I know this is something everyone struggles on. When do you have your ceremony? How long do family formals take? We want to be able to stop at bars in between but don’t want to cut into portrait time. These are all possible questions and […]

You may have seen my recent post “Benefits Of A Day-Of Wedding Coordinator” by Elizabeth Northrop of Kindred Blooms and wondered to yourself, what’s the difference of a day-of coordinator and a wedding planner? Well today, Britt Jones of Britt Jones Co. Weddings is here to give us a little insight into those differences! As a […]

I have to confess something. I have a deep love for first looks on weddings days. Which is actually pretty ironic coming from the girl that didn’t have a first look at her own wedding. That was one of the only things that my husband requested of our wedding day. I tried to talk him […]

I get asked ALL the time from brides if a wedding coordinator is really necessary or worth the extra money, and I will always say a big loud YES!! Having a day-of coordinator that was willing to also come to my rehearsal dinner (be sure to ask if you’re potential day-of coordinator does this because […]

I get it, that feeling of asking your very best gals to stand by your side on your wedding, only to ask they to pay for their dress. I felt SO awful asking my bridesmaid to pay for their dresses because it simply was not in our budget. With keeping in mind that each of […]

You know that feeling you get when you’re leaving for a trip and you just know you forgot something important at home?

It’s safe to say there will be plenty of things we will remember from these first few months of 2020, but these are a few of the good things that I want to make sure I never forget.  *blurry phone photos and all* The opportunity to slow down. The extra time my husband is able […]

This post here is for all of my newly married ladies! Well, at least the ones who have dreamt of taking their husband’s last name, anyway. This post is for you – a step by step on how to change your last name. I’m writing this post because it was something that I needed when […]