Wedding Planning

Should You Do A First Look On Your Wedding Day?

Many couples wonder if having a first look before the ceremony is something they should include in their wedding day. I am 100% team “first look”, although I also understand and respect when couples choose to forego it! Here are my reasons for why I encourage couples to include a first look in their wedding […]

Wedding Detail Photos

Wedding Planning

One of my favorite ways to start off a wedding day is by photographing your wedding details! Not only does this jumpstart my creativity for the day, these images showcase the colors and aesthetics you’ve decided to showcase throughout your wedding while also putting together all the smaller details in one place. Overall, wedding details […]

Wedding Planning

What I wish I knew when planning my wedding

Wedding planning can be exciting, scary, overwhelming, and exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be – well, it can still be exciting!! My husband and I got engaged August of 2018 and married June of 2020. Here are 5 things I wish I knew when my husband and I were planning our 2020 wedding and […]

Why Take Engagement Photos?

Wedding Planning

So, you’re engaged! First and foremost – CONGRATULATIONS!! This is such an exciting time in your life and there is so much ahead for you and your brand new fiancé (EEE!!). After you’ve told all your family members, made your social media announcements, and popped open some champagne to celebrate you are probably looking forward […]

Wedding Planning

Second Photographers: should you include one?

There are so many decisions that go into planning your wedding – let me help you decide if including a second photographer in your day is right for you! First of all, if you book a package that includes a second photographer, you’ll get more coverage and variety in your wedding photos! Having a second […]

How to choose your wedding day “getting ready” spaces

Wedding Planning

Getting ready with your bridal party is arguably one of the most fun parts of your wedding day! You’re surrounded by friends and family who love and support you and they’re all there to help keep you calm while you prepare for the rest of your day (and life!!). Now that you’ve chosen who you’ll […]

Wedding Planning

The 3 BEST locations for your Duluth Minnesota engagement session

Duluth, Minnesota is a beautiful city that offers multiple picturesque locations that you should utilize for your upcoming engagement photos. I’m a firm believer in choosing a location for your engagement photos that reflects you and your fiancé’s relationship while also making you two comfortable throughout the photo session. Here are my three favorite locations […]

The 5 Love Languages and Your Wedding Day

Wedding Planning

Do you know your love language? If you don’t, I highly recommend taking this quiz on The Love Language website! Learning about your love languages can help you better understand yourself, your partner, and the relationship you two share. I really enjoy learning more about love languages because I find it so interesting! I remember […]

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