Every family wishes they had more portraits of themselves! But most of the time it’s hard to get everyone on board with the idea (I would say 9/10 families don’t care for having their photo taken) and finding a day that works out with your busy schedule can be a daunting task.

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 […]

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! Before you go, be […]

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!

Classic, Elegant, Timeless — I had a vision — black and white with greenery. I saw a venue with so much character that it needed no decorations. I saw white everything — white chairs, white linens, white roses and only greenery on the tables. I dreamed of a timeless wedding — black suits, black bridesmaids dresses and me in a classic, sophisticated ivory gown.

Fort Collins showered their day with the most glorious weather. We scouted out the location for the nuptials the night before and it was almost like this spot was made for weddings because it was out on this little ledge just big enough for about 25 people with a great view in the background. The sun was shining bright, my best friend Nikki had the music queued and we all gathered as they read their own vows and committed a lifetime to each other in front of friends and family. After the ceremony, we all headed out to New Belgium Brewery for post-wedding beers and enjoy the celebration of two becoming one!

Wow. Just wow! What a beautiful day celebrating a beautiful couple! It was seriously such a joy and honor to serve this beautiful couple. Emily and Brooks are so loved and it was a joy meeting their family, hearing their stories and sharing in the love of their day! Kelsey, Emily’s best friend, had a beautiful speech where I got to learn more about this beautiful couple and who they are as people and it felt so good to be serving them and giving them my very best because they absolutely deserve the best in everything! They are a very special couple and it was truly an honor to capture their best day ever!

To all those brides-to-be who DON’T want a barn wedding, I’m talking to you on this one! Here in the midwest, barn venues are everywhere! Personally, when it came to planning MY OWN WEDDING, a barn was the last thing I wanted.

Every mama with a baby girl needs to have this session before it’s too late! These are some the most precious images I’ve ever taken! Their matching pink tulle skirts are just the sweetest!