Some advice from an insanely happy just-married bride. 💞☺️ Dear future brides: Please, girlfriend: Write your vows ahead of time… I mean… months. My only real stress of my big day was staying up all night before our wedding, practically in tears, trying to think of the perfect words to say. Doesn’t help knowing your […]
Dilyana and Tyler are MARRIED! These two hold a special place in my heart. Have you ever met someone that you just immediately felt like they could be best friends? Or maybe more. Maybe like family? That’s the case with Dil and Ty! (And their entire family!) These two adventurers found each other five years […]
Celeste and Matt first met at a friends party where they were both were smitten with each other. But it wasn’t until a year later they would cross paths again. After secretly thinking of each other for the whole time in between, they bumped into each other one night in town, exchanged #s and the rest was history! After a […]
Kaylyn and Nick met in high school, and it wasn’t long until the lines of friendship blurred and they had fallen madly for each other. They secretly dated for a few months, but eventually it became too obvious and you could clearly see that they were craaazy for each other! Nick proposed to Kaylyn in Vegas, […]
I first met Rana + Ryan this past spring on a dusty photo-adventure in the sand dunes for their engagement shoot. We enjoyed hours of talking about travel and life, and it was there, while hiking up-and-down the rolling desert hills in search of the ‘perfect dune’ that I very quickly fell in love with these two. So, I’ve been looking forward […]
Samantha and Jason love going out for good eats or comedy shows in the heart of the big city where they live, but when it comes to their favorite thing to do together, I think Samantha said it best: “Cancelled plans are our crack!” So heck! Why not capture them doing what they do best!? […]
Kaylyn and Nick met in high school, and it wasn’t long until the lines of friendship blurred and they had fallen madly for each other. They secretly dated for a few months, but eventually it became too obvious and you could clearly see that they were craaazy for each other! Nick proposed to Kaylyn in Vegas, […]
I first met Rana + Ryan this past spring on a dusty photo-adventure in the sand dunes for their engagement shoot. We enjoyed hours of talking about travel and life, and it was there, while hiking up-and-down the rolling desert hills in search of the ‘perfect dune’ that I very quickly fell in love with these two. So, I’ve been looking forward […]
Samantha and Jason love going out for good eats or comedy shows in the heart of the big city where they live, but when it comes to their favorite thing to do together, I think Samantha said it best: “Cancelled plans are our crack!” So heck! Why not capture them doing what they do best!? […]
Classy and Modern :: Quirky and playful – these two are the perfect cocktail mix of both! This happy-go-lucky couple met in a nightclub about seven and a half years ago – so it’s only fitting that they chose to get married at a very unique and special location: The Hyde Nightclub, complete with their very own Bellagio Fountain […]
Brittany + Evan love nothing more (other than each other + their fur babies, of course!) than hopping on a airplane and going on a new adventure together! In the last five years they’ve traveled all through Europe, Caribbean, Hawaii, along with many other destinations, and plan one big trip together each year. For their engagement session, Brittany and Evan wanted something […]
Do you dream of beautiful, natural light and airy photography that your clients are willing to pay a premium for and editors are dying to publish? Of course you do! But how do you accomplish this? The Light and Airy Style is my VIBE! I love how this style of photography can capture the beauty […]
Have you ever felt buried in the mass of photographers currently in the market? Like, totally right? How on earth do you stand out?! This is a topic I’m especially passionate about because for years this was literally my secret weapon to booking the type of brides and shoots I most wanted: Getting published in blogs and magazines. This […]
The ‘light and airy’ photography style is popular among for portrait and wedding photographers, and is the style I gravitate towards in my work. So, a common question I get is how to edit for this look. I’ve shared a few photography tutorials breaking down my portrait editing process in Lightroom. But before thinking about […]
One of the biggest questions photographers have when first getting started is what gear is worth investing in? If this is you: let me tell you, I’ve been there! I know what it’s like to lust after all the newest gorgeous cameras + lenses. Of course, we’d all love to be in the position to say […]
Styled shoots are a photographers best friend! I’ve used them in my business to keep inspired & fresh, test out new ideas & techniques and to collaborate with other talented professionals. As creative entrepreneurs it’s important to constantly grow and push ourselves, and styled shoots are an awesome way to do just that! And it’s also one of the […]
How do you find your photography niche? I’m sure you’ve heard how important it is to narrow down your niche if you want to make your photography business successful. Choosing our niche means to pick the specific kind of photography that you specialize in and become known for. You might be wondering, “Do I have […]
If you’ve ever attended weddings as a guess, you’ve likely witnessed ‘The Frantic Frazzled Photographer’ who is underprepared, rushed, and stressed. We won’t let that happen to us… right? However, even when we have the best intentions, we can get caught up in the moment of the big day. Maybe the hair and makeup went […]
Having a beautiful background has the ability to completely transform an image, playing an essential role in the final look and feel. And the same is true when photographing flat lays, invitation suites and getting ready photos on the wedding day. With flat lay photography any stationary surface can act as a background – from […]
In this video tutorial, I share a behind the scenes look into my process for shooting & styling wedding invitation flat lays! This is one of my favorite wedding details to capture, and together, we’ll style 3 unique invitation suites. (Big thanks to She Paperie for providing the gorgeous invites featured!) Pre-Wedding Tips: To ensure […]
Some advice from an insanely happy just-married bride. 💞☺️ Dear future brides: Please, girlfriend: Write your vows ahead of time… I mean… months. My only real stress of my big day was staying up all night before our wedding, practically in tears, trying to think of the perfect words to say. Doesn’t help knowing your […]