I’ve been in this wedding industry a long time, and there’s always something to learn. To help you plan this important day, I’ve made some great pieces for you to use! Check back often for more articles!
Colorado Springs is a beautiful place, especially to get married. But where do you start on the long list of venue options in this amazing Colorado city? Below is a list of the 7 best wedding venues in Colorado Springs to help guide you when deciding on the best location for your wedding day.
Read MoreHere’s the real deal: finding and booking the right wedding photographer can be quite difficult. You will definitely need a professional for your wedding day. When you find a professional wedding photographer who’s right for you, they can easily make the day go smoother. There are so many wedding photographers out there and they come with a variety of packages and prices. Below are things you NEED to know before booking the wedding photographer of your dreams.
Read MoreColorado is one of my favorite general places in the world and it has some of the best wedding venues if you’re looking for mountains in your lifelong wedding photos.
The Rocky Mountains are without a doubt stunning, so why not make it the backdrop for your wedding day? To aid you in your search for mountain bliss I have compiled six of the most stunning mountain venues to have your wedding.
Read MoreWhen planning a wedding, there are many things to think through and consider. And it can be overwhelming! But, have no fear! I have listed out the top mistakes you should avoid while planning your wedding day. These will help immensely and you can be certain that your stress level on the day of will be WAY lower.
Read MoreYou’ve probably read what you should be asking your wedding photographer, but what does your wedding photographer want YOU to know? The truth is we want you to know a lot. And we also know a lot about weddings, even if we haven’t planned our own. These are the top things I always stress to my couples.
Read MoreWith all the uncertainty in the air, you’ve probably thought about postponing and/or holding off any planning for that big wedding day of yours. But, is that the best decision?
Read More1. Set the Scene
The best place to start is creating an atmosphere that your guests will anticipate before arriving. When you look for venues, find ones with dreamy scenes or mountainous vibes that you would expect to find you and your fiancé in naturally. Then, use your engagement photos to help tell that story of adventure. With your engagement photos on Save-the-Dates and your wedding website, everyone invited will instantly gather your spirit.
Read MoreOne of the top questions I get from my clients and brides is about a photo release. This is mostly because I include it as an item you’ll receive for paying for one of my services and most people haven’t heard of what it is before. Basically, a photo release extends you (the paying client) the right to use/print the images from your session for your personal use. The key here is PERSONAL USE. Copyright and print releases are in the same family, but vastly different.
Read MoreI am always faced with two questions surrounding an engagement session: why are they important and what will I use them for? Obviously social media is a great way to use them, but is there really any other way to get the most out of your session? Well, besides the number of reasons why it’s so important to have an engagement session, there are so many creative ways to use your engagement photos!
Read MoreWhile many brides see this position as honoring the closest friend or sibling in their life, there is actually a lot more behind being a Maid of Honor. A Maid of Honor is the principle bridesmaid intended to take stress off the bride - they lend a hand in the planning, an opinion for the decorations, and are the go-to person for the day of the wedding to reduce the bride’s responsibilities. This “honor” really shouldn’t be taken lightly and we should realize the scope of their responsibilities leading up to the big day.
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that some days picking out an outfit can be hard, and you may be feeling the same anxiety about your upcoming engagement session. Don’t panic about what you should wear for your engagement session - you aren’t alone. Luckily, I have some great tips for you to help guide how to pick out what outfits would work best for this session! Chances are you’ve picked out the locations you and your fiancé will go be photographed at, all that’s left is how to dress.
Read MoreYou want to make sure that the wedding vendors you book will be everything that you dream them to be. You’ll be spending a large majority of your day with your photographer you choose, so not only should you love their style, you should know whether or not you’ll be happy with them around. Here are a few great questions that you should make sure to ask your potential wedding photographer.
Read MoreYou may be wondering if it's really worth it to get engagement photos before your wedding day. Not only is it worth it, it's so important to capture this short period in your life!
Read MoreAs a wedding photographer (and a girl with some lofty dreams for her own wedding someday), I know how important your big day is. Once you’re engaged, there are hundreds of decisions to make –who will your bridesmaids be? Live band or a DJ? Should you do a first look before walking down the aisle?
Fear not! I’ve outlined some pros and cons to having a first look here.
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