What to Wear to an Engagement Session The Engagement Session is a VITAL part of your Wedding Photography Experience! It is an opportunity for you get in front of my (Jessica’s) camera long before your wedding day and in turn, to get comfortable with your photography. This way when we both show up on your wedding day, […]

Have you considered wedding funding in lieu of a traditional wedding registry?  The internet has completely changed the way engaged couples can now register for their wedding gifts!  Not only can you register for gifts from multiple retailers all in one spot, you can now ask your family and friends to help you fund your […]

When to Buy Your Wedding Dress When you’re recently engaged, there are a LOT of things to start thinking about when it comes to planning; however, there are a handful of things that NEED to be planned with PLENTY of time in advance. When to Buy Your Wedding Dress, is one of them! Once you […]

Tanning Bed, Spray Tan, or Self Tanner?   Your wedding photography is  going to be full of images that you look back on for the rest of your life!  When you’re a bride to-be,  having the perfect glow is definitely something to consider!  Here are a few tips to ensure you don’t look like a […]

How to Hire the Perfect Wedding Photographers : Choosing your wedding photographers based on personality, not price tag! The most important day of your marriage is the first one… your wedding day! This is the first day of the rest of your lives together as husband and wife; it is the day you say your […]

When it comes to planning your wedding, most brides have no idea where to start. Perhaps you just got engaged and you’re trying to figure it out, or your best friend did and you are the help line… What do you do first? Do you buy your wedding dress? Plan the guest list? Hire the caterer? When […]

We love helping our brides and grooms with planning and tips for their wedding in anyway we can! Rick and I believe we are here to serve our clients wholeheartedly and that it goes beyond just being your wedding photographers! We know what it is like to spend nine or more months planning every little detail […]

We have been honored to have the opportunity to photograph so many joyful couples over the years!  If you’ve been following us for some time now, you already know that we LOVE when our Brides and Grooms opt for the First Look! There are so many reasons that it is a wonderful addition to your […]

You’re planning a Wedding… but where on Earth do do you start?! Have you visited a Bridal Show or Wedding Expo yet? This is the best way to meet all kinds of local vendors face to face, ask questions, get pricing and availability, and see what they have to offer, all in one day! Looking […]

My last post on Budgeting 101 covered the basics of choosing where to allocate the bulk of your budget according to what is most important to YOU. Today’s tip for saving big bucks on your Wedding Day is the number one way to save money on your Wedding, but it’s not necessarily the easiest thing […]

If you’ve already read my post on “How Many Hours Do I Need for My Wedding Photography” , then you will know that when it comes to planning your wedding, it is all about figuring out what is important to YOU. Some brides prioritize their DJ higher than their Florals, their Photographer higher than their Venue, […]

So you’ve just gotten engaged and now you’re planning your wedding… Yay! This is such a fun time in your life, enjoy it! The first step is to book your venue! Your date isn’t your date unless you’ve signed on the dotted line with your venue. Then, you can begin the rest of the planning! […]

Whether your wedding day is local or destined to a far off romantic location, at some point your bridal gown AND your bridesmaid’s dresses will be traveling! It only takes 15 minutes in a hot suitcase for a gown to wrinkle. Or maybe…

This was more than just a selfie, it was a 15 minute break we chose to take to ourselves on our wedding day. There were no family, no friends, no photographer (gasp!), and no videographer. The day went so fast that I am truly grateful for this private moment we got to spend together. We wrapped up family photos, the guests were all enjoying the cocktail hour, and Rick and I snuck upstairs to the bridal suite where we…