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Whether you're engaged and looking for wedding planning tips and inspiration, or you're a fellow photographer needing some business resources, this blog is the place for you.

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6 Tips To Help Your Wedding Day Run Smoothly

Without proper planning, a wedding day can quickly go from excitement and butterflies to stress and anxiety. Every couple deserves to enjoy their day to the fullest, and having a solid plan in place ahead of time allows for exactly that. No matter where you are in the planning process, here are 6 tips to help your wedding day run smoothly.

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6 Reasons Why You Need To Hire A Wedding Planner

One of the most common things I hear from couples who are reminiscing about their wedding is that they wish they’d hired a planner. So if you’re still on the fence, here are 6 reasons why you need to hire a wedding planner.

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Renfaire Themed Couples Portraits In Athens, GA

When Dylan + Lee said they wanted to meet in the woods and take renfaire themed couples portraits, I KNEW we were in for a good time. I relish any opportunity to do something creative and out of the ordinary…and traipsing around in old collapsed chimney ruins was exactly that.

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LGBTQ+ Friendly Wedding Vendors In Augusta, GA

Getting engaged and planning your wedding should be an exciting, joyful occasion. But all too often, finding inclusive wedding vendors in the south as an LGBTQ+ couple can be frustrating and disheartening. The goal of this blog post is to help make it a little bit easier!

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5 Reasons To Do A First Look

Having or not having a first look is perhaps the biggest factor in how your wedding day is scheduled and how smoothly it runs. Here are 5 things for you to consider as you make your decision.

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20 Unique Bridesmaids Gifts (All Under $50)

Whether you’re getting married and looking for unique bridesmaids gifts, or you’re looking for the perfect present for a friend, or even if you’re someone buying themselves a lil something just because, this blog is for you.

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How To Choose A Time For Your Wedding Ceremony

If you’re engaged and not sure how to choose a time for your wedding ceremony, this blog post is for you. Let’s dive right in!

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8 Questions To Ask Before Booking A Bridal Session

While bridal sessions are a common addition to today’s wedding photography, not every bride is going to want one. If you’re still trying to decide if this is something you want to add on to your photography package, keep reading to find 8 questions to ask before booking a bridal session.

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A Love Letter To Small Business Owners

A love letter to small business owners. I see you, I know you, and I appreciate you. We’re all in this together.

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How To Decide If You Need A Second Photographer

Lots of wedding photographers come as a team or have a second photographer built into the price of their wedding packages. If that’s the case, awesome! You already have one and don’t need to worry about it. But if it’s an add-on option, here’s how to decide if you need a second photographer on your wedding day.

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How To Pick The Perfect Location For Engagement Photos

Picking a location for your engagement photos doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are a few things to think about that will help your photos be unique, beautiful, and true to who you are as a couple.

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Intimate Backyard Elopement in Decatur, AL

The pandemic may have ruined their original plans, but in true “lemons to lemonade” fashion, Daniel + Kathleen had an intimate backyard elopement instead.

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Dreamy Forest Wedding + Epic Fireworks Exit

From the dreamy forest ceremony to the epic fireworks exit and everything in between, this wedding was more beautiful than words could express.

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Elegant Winter Wedding in Birmingham, AL

Miles + Brooks were the definition of classy and elegant on their winter wedding day. Every detail was beautiful and intentional, just like the couple.

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Woodland Creature Themed Wedding

Blair + Kaylee’s woodland creature themed wedding was just as unique, intentional, and creative as the couple it represented.

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How To Shoot In Harsh Lighting

When it comes to shooting in direct sunlight, there’s really only two things you can do: completely avoid it, or completely embrace it.

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Modern Studio Bridal Session in Decatur, AL

Brick walls, velvet couches, candle-filled windows…Kaylee’s modern studio bridal session was everything I hoped it would be and more.

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Room 1520 Wedding in Chicago, IL

Visiting Chicago for the first time was exciting enough, but getting to photograph a wedding at Room 1520 in downtown made it even better.

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