These are becoming so popular and I absolutely love it. There’s nothing worse than capturing that first kiss as a married couple, and Uncle Bob’s giant iPad gets in the shot. I definitely recommend having an unplugged ceremony. Not only does that guarantee that somebody’s phone or iPad doesn’t show up in your wedding photos, […]

There are so many elements to a wedding that may be overwhelming, forgotten, or simply confusing to the first-time bride. Flat lay is one of these things. For the bride who is new to weddings, flat lay details may not be something at the top of the priority list, or something even thought of until […]

No matter what kind of send-off exit you have planned, having a controlled exit is better than an uncontrolled one. What I mean by this, is how it is executed. Make sure your planner knows they should coordinate family and friends into two lines. Your photographer should get with them ahead of time to let […]

I’ve been working on something behind the scenes for a while now, and I’m so excited to finally share! Pro Prints is an incredible print shop, and I’ve worked with them to create these gorgeous styling mats for wedding and product photography. I have hand painted each watercolor floral illustration, then had them printed on […]

I know this is a controversial hot topic in the wedding world, but I just want you to know that I am PRO first look. This is coming from someone who did not do a first look, though I wish I had. When I got married all those years ago, first looks weren’t popular. I […]

Each season comes with it’s own hurdles to overcome, but there are several ways to keep everyone comfortable in each season. Winter Nobody wants to be shivering in their photos! Keep warm blankets on standby, and even jackets. I always recommend hand warmers too! These are life savers for warming up pretty quickly. Be aware […]

I’ve been attending and vendoring tradeshows, comic book conventions, and bridal expos for a long time. I think my first show was the artist alley of a small, local anime convention when I was a teenager, over fifteen years ago. When I started doing wedding stationery, I started doing craft fairs and bridal expos. Now […]

I offer a complimentary engagement session with my full wedding experience, and it’s because I love them that much!! There are so many good reasons to have engagement photos done, but I know that it can be quite daunting too. Especially if it’s your first time in front of the camera! My couples don’t have to worry […]

I am so blessed to capture love stories for a living! I absolutely love what I do, though there are some aspects of a wedding day that I love more than others. Here are a couple of my favorite moments of a wedding day. Bridal Details Saying I’m obsessed with details is an understatement. I […]

Flat Lay may seem insignificant in the grand scheme of the wedding day, but these little details are just as important. Each one was thought through and planned out, and executed with love. They are part of the wedding story, and deserve to be documented. The focus on the wedding day can get swept up […]