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I’m gearing up for maternity leave and that means that we’re having a bit of a movie day today! Daniel’s all snuggled up next to me, we have a bowl of fruit for a snack, and I’m writing content for the blog and our JB email insiders so that you’re well taken care of while I’m away.

I’ve been telling Daniel for two months now that I’m working so hard right now so that...

Something that will make mastering the 10 second edit easier than brewing a cup of coffee? Getting it right in-camera.

You could spend a bunch of time editing a tricky image - and honestly, sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do - but if you consistently nailed the light and airy look in-camera? Well, you’d be walking away from any shoot feeling more confident than ever.

We were getting takeout at a new Indian restaurant. Isaac ran inside and Daniel flipped through one of his books in the backseat while I stared out the window... just thinking.

Really, I had been thinking about it for a long time, but I knew saying the words would make it all feel too real.

They walked around Washington University, hand-in-hand, marveling over the architecture like architects do. There was this moment when he led her up the steps and I saw him whisper in her ear... 

They held hands and walked through the beginning of fall together. The beginning of their forever that just happened to be tucked between the slow fall of leaves and the last of autumn's light.

And kissing in the park.

You just nailed all of the bridal detail photos and it's time to photograph the bride getting ready. You love that window light because it can make things all light and airy, but you don't want to feel like you're scrambling to find your settings when it's go time.

I totally get you.

Ready for your next wheels-up adventure and need a bit of inspiration? Or better yet - you probably just need some practical tips for making sure you nail your light and airy photos with style.