Wedding Photography Tips

The custom stationery design is a collaborative process that elevates wedding invitations to a new height. A must for discerning clientele. Expect luxurious papers, sumptuous fabrics, and extraordinary embellishments.  The run-of-the-mill becomes a stunning keepsake. Make an impact and an unforgettable first impression. Seek and find a professional designer to ensure that your wedding invitations […]

Oh man, what a Wednesday out here in northern Michigan!! Not only is it sunny (hold the phone, the sun still exists here??!!) Buuuut, I am so freakin pumped to let you guys know that I was lucky enough to write a guest post for the fabulous MyNorth Magazine! I’ve been a wedding photographer in […]

There is something special about Northern Michigan. Lush greenery in spring and summer, spectacular foliage in Autumn and magical winter wonderlands. There is not a better backdrop in the Traverse City area for hosting a couture wedding. If budget is not a major consideration, go for all the dazzle and glitz you can. Toot all […]

I am so excited to be photographing the first wedding of the summer season this weekend at Castle Farms in Charlevoix Michigan!! Normally I’d be celebrating be eating at least 3 bags of delicious Doritos, I am still trying to stick to my New Years Resolution goals of eating healthier (which basically means I’ll eat […]

Outdoor receptions in Michigan?! Yep, even people in Michigan as far north as Traverse City and beyond have their weddings and receptions outside. It helps that late spring, summer, and fall in Michigan are gorgeous. Wedding parties would be foolish not to take advantage of the beautiful weather and views of the Leelanau Peninsula as […]

The leaves are starting to bud on the trees (haha just kidding, it’s northern Michigan which means we still are having blizzards, but a girl can dream, right??!!) But there is a soft, ripe scent in the air that triggers both nerves and excitement in me. This rolling of the seasons means the start of […]

Who doesn’t include their best friend in the wedding? Most people invite their most beloved friends and family, but more and more the trend is to also invite man’s best friend, your beloved pooch. Your pup is a major part of your life, and especially if Fido or Spot is important to your relationship with your […]

The importance of moving towards your goals with creative innovation as your inspiration Have you ever experienced what the entrepreneur-business world likes to call “burnout?”   Maybe you know the symptoms: exhausted, uninspired, unmotivated. Perhaps like so many in our culture of overworked 20-somethings you’ve been there. Heck, maybe even you’re there! I know, because […]

When your wedding photographer hands you back all of your wedding images, the only emotion you should be feeling is awe! Seriously, every single photo should look as if it could grace the pages of a magazine, and I know this, because this is exactly how I design, curate, and stylize every single image in […]

The phrase “wearing 17 hats” doesn’t apply to me. What is really feels like, is wearing more like 50 hats. So what do I mean by that? Most people think of a wedding photographer that you hire, you meet and greet on the day of the wedding, they follow you around like paparazzi, and then […]

There are so many things on your to-do list right now that your brain probably rejects the idea of adding 3 more things. But don’t worry, jotting these quick ideas down so that you don’t forget them, is crucial to making sure your wedding photographer, can tell your entire wedding story from start to finish. […]