wedding photography

Something I hear from brides and grooms all the time is “I’ve never done this before,” which roughly translates to, “I don’t really know what I’m doing.”  I know this feeling can be totally overwhelming and scary for couples; you’ve got to plan the biggest event of your life, spending quite a bit of money, […]

Two dancers met doing what they love, and then they fell in love. Jordan and Michel wanted to have a small affair for those closest to them.  Jordan and I have been friends since 7th grade, and it was such an honor to be a part of her day.  I have been photographing her for […]

I cannot believe that it is already 2015!  The past year has been a great one, and before I’ll be ready to let go of 2014 I have to do a review of the past year.  I always have favorite images of the year, and it’s fun to remember them along with all of my […]

On a beautiful day in early September, DeAnn and Chad decided to tie the knot.  Though the day before brought a crazy storm and rained out the rehearsal, the sun shone bright all day on the day of their nuptials.  The day started out with hair & make-up, and getting ready at the hotel before heading […]

Some people would say that being a wedding photographer is one of the best jobs in the world.  I absolutely agree with this sentiment, but not for the obvious reasons.  Let me start with a person experience that has hit close to home in the last couple of weeks: My uncle, Ron, was diagnosed with […]

A lot of wedding traditions come from, well, a not so shiny history of marriage.  Bridesmaids were originally dressed in similar gowns as the bride (white wasn’t always worn) and placed at the alter so that any evil spirits could not fixate on the bride, and would take a bridesmaid instead.  Veils were originally used […]

I cannot get enough of these two and their amazing wedding day!  Not to mention, the crazy fun day that I had with them.  Our journey started when they met me at a bridal show, and then we went out for coffee.  I knew instantly that they would be great to work for, and that […]

This was one heck of a year.  It was a year full of ups and downs!  I had the joy of being a bride myself this year, and it was an experience.  It was a very stressful process, but my wedding day was everything I dreamed of and more!  Now we’re living in Michigan and […]