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A curated collection of real weddings, heartfelt moments, and timeless inspiration, captured with joyful care.

How We Booked 40 Weddings in One Year: Our Best Tips Revealed! In 2019 when Jason and I started looking into weddings we were excited but a smidge intimidated since it was such an important day. There are no do overs on wedding days so we had to learn how to get everything perfect the […]

From 4 to 40 Weddings in just 2 years!

Bella Woods is such a magical place, perfect for those intimate weddings in Midlothian, TX. I can’t even begin to express how thrilled I was to photograph a wedding there for the very first time. Ansley and Reese had me completely captivated with their attention to detail and the elegance of their decor. From the […]

BELLA WOODS WEDDING | MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS

Working with your spouse can be both challenging and rewarding. Here are five key takeaways we’ve learned from our experience: 1. Growth in Tough Situations: Starting and running a business together can be challenging, but it’s where we’ve grown the most. We’ve learned to lean on each other for support and to be each other’s […]

Working with your Spouse!! The good the bad the ugly!

Weddings are often considered one of the most romantic events in a person’s life. They mark the beginning of a new chapter in a couple’s journey together and are a celebration of love, commitment, and unity. While every wedding is unique, there are certain elements that can make a wedding particularly romantic and memorable. One […]

The Most Romantic Weddings

🎉In just a few short days, you’ll learn how to take your photography skills to the next level by mastering lighting techniques that will truly make your photographs shine. During the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to: – Learn our favorite tips from years of experience in lighting – Practice lighting techniques in real-world scenarios […]

THE BEST LENSES TO USE!!

Here are our best tips for building THE BEST Wedding day timeline! 1. Discovery calls and touch points throughout and one more call before the wedding 2. Give yourself at least 45 min to photograph details 3. Make sure you add plenty of padding throughout the day for delays 4. Build in first looks as […]

BEST WEDDING DAY TIMELINE

In this quick youtube tutorial you will learn what camera settings to use for different lighting scenarios. Save this as a cheat sheet so you can use it the next time you are out shooting. Here are 6 different lighting scenarios for you to have!! 1. Bright full sun 2. Golden hour before sun goes […]

6 SAMPLE CAMERA SETTINGS FOR DIFFERENT LIGHTING SCENARIOS!!

On to today’s topic!!! 1. Posing Playbook know 2. Be aware of the church or ceremony rules 3. Make sure you know the venue 4. ALWAYS HAVE A Backup!! Dual slots, SD cards/backup cameras!! 5. Make sure you know your camera, 6. Communicate with the bride 7. Know Your timeline 8. Snacks for yourself/water/shoes Let […]

Photographing your FIRST WEDDING?? WE have some tips for you!

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Scared of the FLASH?? We have some Tips/Tricks for you today!!

Let’s be honest…being a small business owner can be hard! No one tells you what to do or where to go each day. This can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on your personality type LOL. I love being my own boss and wouldn’t trade it for the world but sometimes I […]