A First Look… Oh how I love first looks!  This wasn’t always the case.  When we were planning our own wedding, I was very hesitant to do a first look, but I am so glad we did!  Not everyone knows how AMAZING first looks are!  As a wedding photographer I want to share with you some […]

The Lodge at River Valley Farm Are you looking for an amazing wedding venue with a cozy feel of home?  The Lodge at River Valley Farm is beyond amazing!!!  My last wedding of 2020 was at the Lodge and I absolutely fell in love with this venue and the staff!  It’s so fabulous I don’t […]

Top Ten Things to do When You Get Engaged   Congratulations!  You’re engaged!  You may be wondering, what should I do first?  Take a deep breath and let me help you tackle wedding planning strategically.  I’ve put together a list of the Top Ten things to do when you get engaged to help you break […]

What to wear for an engagement session “Our engagement session is coming up, what should we wear?  Should we match?  Dressy or casual?  We’ve never had professional photos taken together before.  They’ll be used for our save the date cards.  And our wedding website…  Mom mentioned displaying them at our wedding.  I really want them […]

Tips to look your best on your wedding day I wanted to take a few minutes to give you some easy tips to look your best on your wedding day.  You’ve invested a lot of time and money in planning your big day.  The majority of the pictures of the day will include you, so […]

The Wedding that Didn’t Book So why would a wedding photographer write about the wedding that didn’t book?  That probably seems counter productive, right?  EVERY wedding photographer, from the just beginning, to the well seasoned pro who  charges $10,000 per wedding and teaches other photographers across the globe, all have wedding inquiries that don’t book.  […]

Orchard Ridge Country Club Orchard Ridge Country Club is a beautiful wedding venue!  Some of my very favorite wedding images come from there!  I contacted Tricia at Orchard Ridge to get information straight from the source!  “Orchard Ridge Country Club is open for members and to the public, to utilize our banquet facility.”  Therefore,  you […]

Postponing your wedding because of COVID-19 2020 brides and grooms what a ride it has been so far!  Please know I am thinking of you and praying for you during this unprecedented time!   Today (March 23. 2020)  Governor Holcomb issued a stay-at-home directive in Indiana through April 7th.  When you began planning your wedding several […]

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer Photography is a big part of the wedding day investment, so you want a photographer who is willing to invest in you. When the day is over you’ll have your best friend as your spouse, lots of fun memories and your pictures to always tell the story of your […]

Wedding Day Reminders Wedding days are busy, but a few wedding day reminders can help make your day smoother and less busy. Gather the details If possible, collect all of your details before your photographer arrives.   This allows for more time to photograph details and have more time for “getting ready” shots of you and […]