We're already somehow halfway through the year and I just now realize that I never wrote a behind the scenes post for 2016! Usually I just post a compilation of a bunch of photos taken of me but this time I thought I'd put a little twist on it and show the moment I was capturing […]
The month of May can be hit or miss, in terms of weather, but Lina and Steven's wedding day was blessed with most absolute gorgeous wedding we could have asked for! Beautiful light poured through the hotel windows, as Lina began to get ready for a life-changing day. The way Lina's shoes, rings, and other […]
Today marks what would have been my nan's 78th birthday. Although it breaks my heart to not have her here to guide me through the rest of my life, being the oldest of 20-some grandchildren, I am truly grateful that I was able to soak up so much of her advice and wisdom. My nan […]
Scheduling the Anderson family's yearly session was a bit of a challenge this year. The original date we planned on was scheduled the day after we ended up getting a bunch of snow dumped on us, making the Lockridge Furnace Park inaccessible. Mother Nature kept stomping her feet, telling us that she just wasn't having it! It […]
It's been a few years since I had last spent time Amber and Peadar, as I documented their exchange of wedding vows, so I was thrilled when they wanted to schedule a session! With the weather warming up, we all agreed that a "beachy" vibe would be awesome. This spot has it all: gorgeous views, a […]
When it comes to looking for wedding inspiration, Pinterest can completely devour your time. There are a zillion boards to look through, making it difficult to not get click happy, pinning away like crazy. Before you know it, your wedding Pinterest board is filled with 700 different inspiration ideas. Let’s be honest, the odds of […]
You’ve spent the past few months picking up a few extra hours at work and have given up your daily Starbucks run. At the end of each evening, you spend an hour or two on Google, trying to find the perfect photographer to document your wedding day. As you research further, you begin to feel […]
Over the years, I’ve found myself in numerous online photography groups and forums. One of the more popular topics covers whether or not to send couples surprises after they book their wedding day. I’ve lost count as to how many times I’ve read that it’s a waste of money to add any extras and that […]
If you’re engaged, you’ve likely sifted through at least half a dozen wedding planning checklists and while that can be incredibly helpful, they usually just cover the “big” things such as when to book a vendor, how to choose a wedding dress, and top tips on looking your best in your wedding photos. The “little” […]
Being lovers of the fall season, Gene and Kristin are huge fans of the Peanuts movie, the Great Pumpkin! Gene had been hinting that the great pumpkin was bringing a gift. Not quite sure what he meant, Kristin assumed it had to do with a gift idea for her October birthday. After a Saturday night out together […]