This backyard lakeside wedding is full of so many lovely details — from the string lights above the dance floor to the delicate details on the head table. It features peony-filled bouquets with accents of blush pink, light sage green bridesmaids’ dresses, linen suits on the groomsmen and a hexagon alter. Everything about this day […]

This classic spring wedding at Iron & Ember Events in Indianapolis, Indiana features black suits, dusty blue Birdy Grey bridesmaids’ dresses and gorgeous textured florals sprinkled with blush pink accents. The bride wore a romantic spaghetti strap gown with a low back and a fingertip-length veil. What an absolute JOY it was to be a […]

This timeless garden wedding in Valparaiso, Indiana features a sleek backless bridal gown, pale blue-green bridesmaids’ dresses and white and green bouquets. Gabis Arboretum was the perfect location for this sweet, intimate garden wedding.

What a beautiful day we had for Austin and Mackenzie’s spring wedding at White Rock Barn in Ossian! Mackenzie designed and created all the signage and stationery for the ceremony and reception and it is just my style! All white with black lettering — CLASSIC! That plus the neutral-toned bridesmaids’ dresses including blush, champagne and […]

I have blogged every single wedding I have ever shot within 3 or 4 days of the event. And over the years of blogging each and every wedding, I have learned a few secrets to publishing blogs quickly but also making them BEAUTIFUL. No time to read now? Pin for later! PREP THE BLOG BEFOREHAND […]

This is one aspect of the blogging process that many photographers said was their biggest struggle when it came to blogging and why they had so much trouble getting started.  I give you: The Wedding Blog Storyline. My secret to choosing the photos for the day AND what order to put them in on the […]

WHAT DO I EVEN WRITE ABOUT?! I get it. It can feel super daunting to take the time to write something in your blog posts let alone just getting the images edited quickly and laid out on the blog to look nice! (if you struggle with that, head over to this blog post about curating […]

I HATE having a wedding gallery just lingering over my head. I am not one to procrastinate and just let the galleries pile up. I get anxious, feeling like this big rain cloud of work is just hanging over me all the time. The biggest win when it comes to blogging my weddings FIRST THING […]

This wintery elopement in South Bend day was planned in three weeks by the bride herself. Katie is an absolute superstar! This day was so special and filled with so much love, it was truly an honor to be a part of it and be able to capture it.

Over the years of shooting weddings and planning my own, I’ve learned so much about weddings that the normal bride-to-be may not be aware of! When it comes to wedding planning, there are some things you want to knock out first and foremost to get you started on the right foot! 1. Dream Big The […]

Sharing a First Look is a great new tradition and can be an amazing part of your wedding day! If you aren’t sure about a First Look, I will explain why it would be a romantic addition to your wedding day celebration that not only adds to the experience but also reduces stress!

Creating the wedding day timeline is normally the hardest things for my brides to do on their own. If you’re not hiring a planner (which I hiiiiiiighly recommend) then you’ll be making this timeline yourself. No worries! I’ve got you on this one if you’re going to DIY it! First off, let me just share […]