Ten years ago today, my mom and I pulled up to our little town’s post office, not knowing that my life was about to be changed. I got out and walked over to peruse the bulletin board. There, in one of the corners, was a 3×5 card with a few details about some Golden Retriever…
Brent & Courtney’s engagement session in the Oregon wilderness last week was absolutely beautiful! Brent had just flown in from his home state of Missouri that afternoon, and so these two came straight from the airport for their engagement session. They couldn’t have looked more perfect though! Courtney’s dress perfectly complimented the rugged terrain and…
Well, after the year we all had in 2020, it seems only appropriate that I’ve taken until March of 2021 to publish my “best of 2020” images! But wow, even with how rough 2020 was, there were still some incredible times, and even more incredible photos that I can’t not share!
As most of you know, I just got married last September. So, not only am I a wedding photographer and in the wedding industry, but I’m a very recent bride! And as both a wedding photographer and a recent bride, I know that choosing your wedding invitation sets is a big deal! Recently, I learned…
The best of 2019…I love doing these posts! Sitting down at the end of a year and looking back over it. Seeing the challenges that were overcome, the growth that happened. It’s encouraging and inspiring all at the same time! 2019 was really and truly a banner year. I went full time in my business…
There’s so much talk about why you should have a first look (I even wrote an article about it), but are there any reasons that you shouldn’t have one? I think that there are. For traditions sake: Traditionally, it’s bad luck for the groom to see the bride in her wedding dress before she walks down the aisle. If…
Everybody loves a good before and after photo, whether it’s before and after major weight loss, or before and after Chip + Joanna work their magic…before and after photos are just something special. Personally, I love a good before and after of the post-processing/photo editing process. Depending on how much editing is done on a…
First looks are all the rage these days, but are there actually any good reasons for having a first look? I definitely think there are. It helps to reduce nervousness: Most couples don’t realize how nervous they’ll get right before the big walk down the aisle. Not only for the bride, but for their groom…
After saying “YES!!” to the love of your life, sharing the news with all of your family + friends, and posting that perfect photo on social media showcasing your stunning ring, the reality of planning a wedding starts to hit. And a lot of the time, that reality leaves brides reeling a little bit, not sure where…
The wood stove crackled merrily as the workshop attendees gathered in the old chapel meetinghouse. Everywhere you looked, stunning florals and foliage by Ali Briskey Designs met your eyes. The cozy room soon filled with photographers and wedding planners, happily chatting away and enjoying the beautiful + yummy brunch spread from Creswell Bakery, and exclaiming…
Wow, what a year 2018 has been. If you would have told me last year at this time, that right now I would be finishing out my last week as a full time employee, I would have laughed in disbelief. I’ve grown so much as a photographer this year, which I think is pretty evident…
This ridiculously grown up girl is just about as horse crazy as I was at that age, and (just like me) it doesn’t look like that craziness will subside anytime soon. We ended her family’s session with a few shots of her and her horses, which was seriously the best idea I have had in…
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