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Look for my favorite wedding planning tips and tricks, behind the scenes tidbits about my life, and, of course, features of many of the beautiful couples who spend time in front of my camera.
I promise it’s worth your while.
Mastering the Guest List
Setting your guest list can help narrow down your venue options, determine how you plan to use your catering budget, and so much more. That’s why it is important to identify at least a ballpark number of people you expect to invite as you start wedding planning!
Staying True to Yourself while Wedding Planning
Unpopular opinion: planning a wedding is intimidating. Okay, “unpopular” may not be the right word, but when you announce you’re engaged I guarantee you’ll be met with a flood of excited questions about your plans! I’d be shocked if many people acknowledge that it can be, at times, challenging and overwhelming.
Honoring Deceased Loved Ones on Your Wedding Day
When you’ve lost a loved one, it can make planning your wedding bittersweet. It’s natural to want to include them in a special way, but I know I found it overwhelming to think about when it was my own turn to get married. If you’re in the same boat, here are a few ideas to consider…
Planning an Outdoor Wedding in Minnesota
We live in a pretty magical place. Minnesota has it all: lakes, rivers, bluffs, forests, prairies, four real seasons, and the nicest people you’ll ever meet. PLUS, we don’t have earthquakes, hurricanes, or those scary huge spiders that live in Australia. I’m biased, but the land of 10,000 lakes is one of the best places for a wedding.
Intimate Weddings
Intimate weddings are on the rise, and for good reason! Covid forced us to change everything we thought we knew about planning events, but also gave us an unexpected chance to slow down and reevaluate what is most important to us in life.
Including Flower Girls and Ring Bearers in Your Wedding
I was ecstatic when my aunt asked me to be a flower girl in her wedding; I wanted to be the best flower girl the world had ever seen. Since her wedding was going to be on the 11th of July, 11 quickly became my favorite number. I would do everything in groups of 11, from the number of skips I made jumping rope to how I would sort my peas on my plate at dinner. (Oh yeah, I was one of those kids!)
Outdoor Photos at Winter Weddings
I looove a winter wedding - and I’m happy to wind up with frozen fingers if it means we had the opportunity to take outdoor photos! If you’re planning a fabulous winter soiree, here are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind when it comes to your photography plan for the day:
Planning a Wedding Without a First Look
I love weddings with first looks for many reasons, but there can also be something pretty magical about seeing each other for the first time right as your ceremony begins.
Groom Photos
Grooms, this one is for you! I want you to be completely comfortable on your wedding day, so I’ve put together my four favorite tips to help build that confidence for your photos
Planning a Sparkler Sendoff
If you’ve been dreaming of a sparkler send off to bring your wedding day to a close but aren’t sure how to make it a reality, then look no further! Here are my top three suggestions for a smooth and memorable sparkler send off…
What Does 10 Hours of Photography Coverage Mean?
There are so many photographers out there with countless package options…how are you supposed to choose?! Because I feel strongly that all couples should have as many memories from their day documented as possible, all of my packages include full day coverage.
What does that really mean?
Unplugged Weddings
If you want your guests to be present in the moment and feel that they are part of your ceremony, consider planning an unplugged wedding. By requesting that they silence and put away all of their devices, you remove potential distractions and remind them that the reason they’re there is to support you and your fiance as you pledge your lives to each other!
Getting Beautiful Ceremony Photos
Today I’m focusing on the ceremony! There are countless moving parts on a wedding day - and the ceremony is a pretty darn important one. When you want to make sure you get beautiful images during your ceremony, here are three things to keep in mind…
The Best Time of Day for Photos
You may have heard that sunrise and sunset are the best time for photos, and that’s true. But there’s a bit more to the story!
Encouraging Family Members to be Prompt
Everyone knows at least one person who can never quite arrive on time for even the most important of events…and if that person happens to be one of your family members, how can you make sure they show up for wedding day photos when you need them?
Rain on Your Wedding Day
I had wedding planning in the bag…or so I thought. Things were moving along smoothly at first, but jump to five days before our wedding and I had completely lost it. There were massive thunderstorms forecasted for the ENTIRE day of our wedding and I was standing in the shower just sobbing because there was nothing I could do about it. Other than have a good cry, that is.
(Don’t worry, it gets better!)
Why Wedding Details are Important
Photographing the details you have carefully selected for your wedding is such a fun part of the day for me! From your invitations to your flowers, each item is a reflection of your personal style and deserves a moment to shine.
What should you include in your photos?
Building a Successful Wedding Day Timeline
Creating a timeline for your wedding day might feel like a daunting task. There are a lot of moving parts to consider (and a lot of people who need to be wrangled), but I’m confident you’ll be able to build the perfect timeline for a seamless day!
Benefits of a First Look
When photos are an important aspect of your wedding, a first look is an effective way to prioritize getting great images with less stress. Here are a few of my favorite reasons why.
Choosing a Location for Your Engagement Photos
Yay, you’re engaged! But wait…where should you take your photos?
Your engagement is a relatively short chapter in your love story, so don’t be afraid to choose a location that makes you feel both comfortable and excited.