Wedding days can bring a lot of stress onto a couple, but one of the hardest parts can be the family photo time. This is the time, typically immediately following the ceremony, when the couple’s immediate family members gather for … Continued
Having a friend do a professional’s job almost never works. Whether they claim to be plumbers, painters, or photographers, the experience and expertise just isn’t there. (Unless you’re lucky enough to have a best friend who actually IS a professional … Continued
One of the first questions I ask couples when they reach out to me about wedding photography is, “What do you hope your photos will look like?” I want to know if they’re style matches with mine and if I … Continued
Every couple planning a wedding has to make a decision about whether or not to have a wedding party stand up with them during their ceremony. If you do decide to have attendants, you then have to make decisions about … Continued
In the grind that was 2020 (and we know will be at least part of 2021), it’s easy to get lost in the stress, the demands of remote learning and working from home, the threats to democracy, the constant reminders … Continued
Well, we are finally close to wrapping up this year. The year when literally no expectation was met. I remember starting the year thinking, “2020 is going to be MY year!” I didn’t know exactly what I meant, but somehow … Continued
The global coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on all of our lives. Like many of you, I know people who have lost loved ones, who have been sickened by the virus, who have lost jobs, and who – like me … Continued
In my career as a wedding photographer, I have come across many different kids of wedding parties with many different kinds of bridesmaids and groomsmen and bridesmen and groomswomen and best women and men of honor – and even best … Continued
There are plenty of guides online to help you plan your wedding. You can find everything from checklists for organizing your life to flowers that are in season to goodies that go in the bathroom baskets. But I don’t see … Continued
No one wants to have bad weather on their wedding day, but alas, there is little we can do to control the weather! Even the most perfectly planned weddings can fall victim to rain or storms or wind. And while … Continued