Cookie cutter wedding planning is a thing. In fact, it has become more of a thing than I would like to admit. Maybe the amount of details is too overwhelming or you’ve got too many other demands in...
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3 Secrets To Heat Up Your Winter Photo Shoot
Okay. It’s below freezing out. Icicles are hanging off the houses, snow is swirling around the trees, and you know what? It’s the perfect time for a winter photoshoot! Maybe you’ve had a winter...
5 Secrets To Find The Best Views For Your Wedding Photos
There’s nothing more beautiful than a couple in love. Seems that’s all you need for a great photo. But, the right backdrop allows that relationship to really shine. This is why I take the selection...
Top 8 Midwest Wedding Venues
There is way more to the Midwest than cornfields and football. In fact, it is a spectacular place to get married! The golden sunlight, rich landscapes, vintage architecture, beautiful locations, and...
9 Things To Reassure You That An Outdoor Wedding Is A Great Decision
Outdoor weddings and receptions are amazing! They are so beautiful and often feel so tailored to the specialness of the bride and groom. Like the whole giant sky is opened up to show how limitless...
3 Wonderful Wedding Planning Trends The Pandemic Revealed
We will never forget this pandemic. Seeing restaurants closed, parks fenced off, and churches with locked doors, it can be hard to see the good in all of this. Yet, nearly everyone I have talked to...
8 Must Haves For Every Wedding Photographer (And Bride)
Wedding season is about to kick off! It’s crazy how quickly this time of year comes back around. For most brides and grooms their wedding day will be one of the biggest days of their life. And...
Reasons For And Against A First Look Photo On Your Wedding Day
Close your eyes and imagine your wedding day. You’re all dressed up, feeling nervous and excited in your gown as you wait to see your future spouse. You’re a little jittery, but you can’t wait to...
3 Myths To Ignore About Senior Photo Sessions
To all the photos I’ve loved before...I’m no Lara Jean, but I really could write a letter about every fantastic senior photo shoot I’ve done! A letter about gorgeous locations, a letter about goofy...
5 Tips to Help Your Wedding Reception Run Smoothly
Sometimes, wedding planning can feel like a frantic rush to try to do everything exactly “right” and “perfect.” Which, of course, can make even an expert planner stressed out! But at the end of the...
6 Things to Bring To Your Senior Photo Session
Let’s be real. The Office characters are completely themselves.. and we love them for it. Michael Scott bought himself a Best Boss Ever mug. Andy sings a cappella ALL THE TIME. Dwight’s a full-time...
5 Things To Get You Hyped For Your Senior Photo Session
So...is it senior photo season yet? Yes! So that must mean your walk across the stage is coming soon! I’ve got five things to get you hyped for your senior photo session! I can’t hide my excitement....
5 Things I’d Like To Remind You About Yourself Before Your Photo Session
I will not fault you one bit if you admit you have had a day (or twenty) of your senior year where you find yourself not listening. You don’t start the day with the goal to ignore the voice at the...
8 Things To Help You Decide: Destination Wedding: Yes or No?
Evening or daytime? Summer or winter? Chicken or fish? Near or far? You’ll have a lot of choices when it comes to planning your wedding, but where to have it is a very big, very important one!...
Don’t Forget These 3 Must Do’s Before You Say I Do
I love football season! And we’ve been watching a lot of football lately. Emmie Lynn seems to like listening to daddy cheer. Ha ha. But every season without fail, Mitch and I watch a receiver miss...