A Thank You to my 2017 Couples

Sometimes when you're hustling away, you don't see all of the growth and positive strides that is happening in the background. That's how I felt this year, but December is really reminding me how much I've grown as a business woman, a photographer and a person. I went into 2017 with my head down and blinders on. I just wanted to work hard and stick to my roots without comparing my journey to everyone else's. The internet is a wonderful, magical place but it also has a very awful way of making a person feel inadequate. I mean, how many of you felt the need to paint your walls white, put shiplap in your home or have mermaid hair?! I know I had a few very specific moments where I didn't feel good enough, but I had plenty of people inadvertently reminding me that I got this. This blog is dedicated to them and my wonderful 2017 couples. Thank you for trusting me and my artistry and for being open to this wonderful wedding process. Beyond that, thank you for your friendship!

So here are some of my favorite moments from this wedding season!

Planning for Unexpected Weather on Your Wedding Day

Spoiler alert - weather in Ohio is unpredictable. Obviously that's the case in many other places. My wedding rehearsal (October 3rd) was 70 degrees and thunder storming. My wedding day weather was calling for rain until 10am and overcast and chilly throughout the rest of the day. WELL. That isn't how it happened...

How to Maximize Your Time With Your Wedding Photographer

Today it is officially summer - YAY! This means a whole lotta sunshine, pool lounging, bonfires, picnics and porch sitting for many people. This ALSO means that wedding season is upon us here in Ohio and wedding planning is in its prime. I'll admit that I've been swept up in tons of wedding shooting, meetings, portrait sessions and everything in between and have totally been MIA on the blog for a couple of weeks. But I thought this week we'd talk about something that I think all brides can benefit from, especially since we're in the thick of wedding season. So here are some tips to helping couples maximize your time with your wedding photographer. Keep these things in mind while planning your wedding to help you navigate your wedding day timeline with ease...