We’ve all been there. You spend countless hours researching a product or location – pouring over Google reviews and Facebook groups – to find the “perfect fit.” You finally get what you’ve purchased and it’s a complete let-down. A massive disappointment. A one star-review in the making….. The last thing a bride wants on her […]
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In a galaxy – not so far away – stood two young lovers, Jennifer and Troy, ready to take on the world. Their wedding was absolutely perfect. Every detail a small nod to their shared interests and love for one another. preparation The bride and groom provided the children with small gifts – to channel
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What do you think of when you hear wedding planning? My mind immediately drifts to a scene out of the classic 1991 film, Father of the Bride. For those who are unfamiliar, the father-of-the-bride, George (played by Steve Martin), learns that his daughter is getting married. Despite his misgivings about the marriage, he is thrown
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND WHERE TO LOOK Your girls. Your support system. Your “ride or dies.” The women standing next to you at the altar often represent some of the most important people in your life and there is no better way to honor them than by ensuring they look their best on your
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We’ve all been there. Months of daydreaming, pinning items on Pinterest, and perusing Instagram for ideas……Countless “vision boards” primarily stored in your brain, but sometimes on your phone. You are gearing up for what is becoming a GREAT expectation – maybe it’s the perfect bridal shower or proposal or maybe it’s the wedding photos you’ve
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The life of a wedding photographer sounds pretty glamorous, right? Days upon days of weddings, cake, festivities….. And while a portion of my week does look like something out of Bride magazine, the majority of my week consists of pouring over my computer, editing. Take this week for example, I photographed two weddings and an
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Braving the winter ocean air, Chris and Marissa joined me at Honeymoon Island to commemorate their engagement in photos. In walking lengths of beach, I learned that the couple met approximately four and a half years ago and bonded over their shared alma mater, East Carolina University. They share an infectious laugh and a love
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Location. Location. Location. Aside from the photographer, the venue, or location that you choose to have your wedding, is one of the most important decisions
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If you have been following my wedding advice blog, you have probably seen the plethora of equipment that comes with me on shoots. Every piece of equipment brings value and serves a unique purpose in creating high quality images. However, there is one piece of equipment that I could not do without – my Microsoft
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The sun setting gently in the distance. The sand sifting through your toes. The waves crashing slowly against the shore. These are the images that often come to mind when brides and grooms daydream of a beach wedding. And while there is a mystical sort of romanticism about the beach, there is also a harsh
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