So, this is my first post of 2018 and I am so excited about this year and all that God is doing in it already!  One of my goals in 2018 is to blog more often and communicate helpful tips for the wedding day, bridal session, engagement session and more!  I have sent so many […]

Chances are, you’ve already taken your family Christmas picture or you are about to this weekend.  If you are anything like me, you’ve carefully chosen outfits (probably just purchased some), chosen the photographer and location, and have all your hopes pinned on getting that perfect image for your Christmas card.  You know the one that […]

So you want to have your ceremony outdoors.  A picturesque hilltop or maybe even a poolside ceremony?  I’ve got some tips to make your outdoor ceremony a success.  These tips will also help photographers, especially those just starting out, so let’s dive in! First, let’s talk lighting. 1.  Ceremony time:  mid day (think BRIGHT white light) […]

I am such a huge fan of white weddings.  I love greens and florals, but speaking as a photographer, the neutrality of white linens, decor and accents make my heart sing.  So, I thought I’d share with you some tips for planning your reception, centerpieces, table scape arrangement and why white is so lovely! This […]

Ever since I was small, I loved stories.  Fairytales.  Romances. In particular, I loved the series Anne of Green Gables.  A freckled red head who found poetry in everything (sound familiar?) Life can dull our vision, permitting only what’s responsible and rational, not romanic and winsome. But every wedding day… I get to step back […]

I woke up early on Friday, October 27, feeling chilly.  It’s been an unusually warm fall here in Texas, the day before had been in the 80’s.  I checked the temperature:  it was calling for a high of 51.  Which for warm loving Texans is practically freezing!  My heart sank a bit.  I’d photographed Katie’s […]