As we step into 2024, you’ve most likely seen some of the top wedding trend predictions grace your feeds. As a fine art wedding photographer, I love a good trend, like bows and color – yes, please! But I also think this year will be all about embracing what makes your heart happy and celebrating your love story in the most authentic way possible. And that’s by doing what you want! Whether you’re planning your dream day or simply seeking some inspiration, I’ve compiled a few of my favorite wedding trends to share with you. WHAT’S IN: Color, Textures and Patterns Color is making a comeback! And ..read more

  After photographing weddings for over six years, I thought it would be beneficial to put together a list of little known wedding day tips to consider so that you can make your day extra special, memorable and most importantly, less stressful.  1. Consider Different Reveals Consider a First Look with your parents. I recently did a First Look between a groom and his mom, and it was such a special moment. First Looks make for magical moments you can spend together with the amazing people in your life before the ceremony and the rest of your day quickly kicks off.  You can also ..read more

   This Ohio summer engagement session was so much fun! Ryan and Yao were a joy to work with. We went to two locations during their session and both locations were stunning. The first spot we went to was Bridge Park in Dublin, Ohio. This location is a go-to spot for its bridge, connecting an up-and-coming urban area to its historic downtown, but there is also a lot of nature and greenery around. We walked across the bridge and captured some really beautiful photos along the way. The second spot we went to was the Columbus Park of Roses in Columbus, Ohio. This location made for some ..read more

  When it comes to your wedding day, there are certain pieces that will really bring your whole day together. Florals are absolutely one of those aspects! They add life to your decor and texture to your overall look. They can help to tie in your color scheme and make it cohesive, and can also be saved as a sweet keepsake reminder of your special day. So, let’s talk about floral! Here are a few more reasons why florals should be an important part of planning your wedding day!   FLORALS ADD THAT MISSING TOUCH During the midst of wedding planning, I’m going to assume you might have a ..read more

Detail photos set the stage for the aesthetic of your wedding day. I love arriving at a wedding and getting started with detail photos. It’s a great way for me to warm up my creative side for the rest of the day. Plus, you spend so much time (and money) picking and deciding on these details, so it’s important that they get captured! And, if you are looking for a way to incorporate any heirloom items that are meaningful to you, detail shots are the way to go. To make this process hiccup-free, I ask brides to set aside a “detail box” before their wedding day. This box can include any details yo ..read more

  This Magnolia Hill editorial was so awesome to be a part of. Getting to meet all the different vendors and see everyone’s work come together is always so exciting. At this specific shoot there were eighteen different vendors. Whew! It’s so wonderful to collaborate and create something so beautiful. Alexa of Alexa Kate Events was the designer behind this event and let me tell you, she knocked it out of the park! Every little detail was perfect and she helping bring everything together so beautifully. Our lovely model, Victoria, did an amazing job bringing all the details together and sh ..read more

  Your wedding photos are some of the most precious photos that you will have in your lifetime to cherish. It’s so important that you not only keep them safe but share them with your closest friends and family so they can enjoy them too! There are many ways you can share your wedding photos with others and so, today, I’ve put together a list of a few sites/apps you can use to send them out. Scroll down below for more! 01. direct gallery link If you want to send your family the direct gallery link, this is a great option too! This is good if you don’t mind others having all of your weddi ..read more

  I was so excited to capture this editorial session with so many amazing vendors and the most stunning model. When the entire shoot came together it was so beautiful and we really all had such a great time doing this together. I know I always tell you guys how much I love editorial photography but I’m gonna say it again, I LOVE editorial photography. I usually photograph weddings and couples so it’s always nice to step out of my comfort zone and capture something a little more creative. Everything about this styled shoot was perfection. The florals were gorgeous, the space was breathtak ..read more

Your engagement is a huge milestone and a season that deserves to be captured. Your engagement represents your love and commitment to another person along with a lifetime of happiness. So what better way to celebrate than with fun engagement photos, am I right? I’m here today to share with you all the reasons why you need an engagement session and the experience that comes along with it. This will be one of those days you remember forever and look back on. So, let’s get into it! Scroll down below to read more about your future engagement session.   WHY YOU NEED AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION ..read more

If you are in the midst of wedding planning and are sick of boring and repetitive wedding ideas, then you have come to the right place! More and more as a wedding photographer, I’ve been seeing really cool and unique ideas being incorporated into my couple’s weddings. I always love seeing a new spin on ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, and so on. So, today, I have compiled a list of 5 ways you can make your wedding day more unique! After all, every couple and love story is unique in their own right, so shouldn’t your wedding day reflect that too? If you’d like to read more, keep on sc ..read more