Hair and makeup was wrapping up in the hotel room and I was getting started with paper details in the Hotel Vandivort ballroom. I pulled had just pulled everything out of my styling bag when the hotel staff said they needed the hotel room.

That would normally count as perfect timing, but we had planned to shoot Madalyn and Conner in the Hotel V robes as part of the inspiration story. So I booked it downstairs...

Whew! You just tackled another wedding and you're feeling all the feels.

You definitely teared up during the vows and first dances and you're a little extra giddy about how good golden hour was. I mean... so good. And yes, you feel like you need an appointment with a masseuse and a chiropractor, but you're doing what you love and it's so worth it!

Where are those images you worked so hard to take? Where are the images the couple will hold on to forever?

If those two questions make you feel...

After a little mishap with her dress, Cassandra and James found themselves in a Ritz hotel room. He sang her a song while someone sewed her wedding dress. He order room service for her and the friends who had followed them to the room.

And when all was sewed and they were ready to head downstairs for couple photos, I asked them to enjoy a moment on the balcony. A moment to themselves to just be married and soak up their wedding day...

Who knew that borrowing a camera would lead to so many… trash can photos? 😂Next time, use a trash can to find the best light…

Jenna offered to run to the Bean and get us some coffee to finish the work day. I happily sent her on her way and I grabbed a seat at our dining room table. It all feels a little like a dream these days.

Jenna has been editing weddings for us for almost 3 years and it has changed our whole business. After a wedding, I load the images, back up the images, cull the images, and...

Spring is upon us and that means we're swinging from bright and sunny to overcast with a chance of it's-definitely-raining in a matter of minutes. At least that's what we're doing in the Midwest.

So when it comes to taking photos of your favorite people (or clients) this spring, here are a few photo tips for your rainy days...

Q: What's the first lens I should buy? 

The very first lens that I bought? I shipped it on its merry little way to Adorama's used department years ago. I remember looking at lenses the summer after high school and wondering, how could they charge more for a fixed lens?

Discovering your photographic voice can feel like an impossible feat.

But what if I told you that you already have your photographic voice?

When I was just a little girl, I used to stand and stare at the photos on my Meme's...

I just couldn't squeeze all of this content into one post! It's too much! So I'm continuing Friday's post with 6 more photo hacks every blogger needs to know.

Happy blogging, friend! So excited to see what you do with your online space!