the journal

All about our Boho Rodeo Styled Shoot

All about my second styled shoot.

Making the most of your experience as a second shooter If you are trying to get your feet wet in the world of wedding photography, second shooting or assistant shooting is something a lot of people have likely recommended. So you found a photographer to work with and assist with the wedding day, but how […]

The 4 Ps of Choosing your Photographer When discussing with future brides/grooms if I am the right fit for them, or when sharing with my friends and family how to find the right photographer, I always tell them to focus on the 4 Ps. I feel like it can be overwhelming because the market is […]

Yes, it is ok to skip some wedding traditions! In my experience with individuals planning their wedding they have all voiced the same concern as the hardest part of their wedding planning; is it okay to skip traditions? The simple fast answer is YES, absolutely! Your wedding should feel like you and be the day […]

Where should I start??? Did you just get engaged and have no idea where to start with the wedding planning and it all feels like too much? I have BEEN there! I am going to do my best to summarize the planning process in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming, but my best bit of […]

I Planned a Styled Shoot! If you know me you know my toxic trait is “I can do that”. So naturally after attending a styled shoot in March of 2022, I immediately thought to myself “I can do that…” so I spent some time reflecting on the idea and ended up planning and hosting one […]

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A reflection on 2021, and a look forward into goals and hopes for 2022