First, let me start this post off with a disclaimer: I think there’s a tendency among photographers to seek out destination wedding/portrait opportunities because it’s become somewhat of a status symbol, and I can say that because I’ve totally done so. It’s absolutely ok to want to shoot wedding in the Virgin Islands, or in Salzburg, Austria, or wherever […]

Anyone who’s ever met the Kampa family knows that they’re about the nicest group of people you’ll ever meet. I was over at the Kampa house a few months ago for a glass of wine and catching up with Courtney, and in swept Mrs. Kampa, greeting me with the warmth and familiarity as though it […]

Real talk time: it’s been a long time since I’ve had to sacrifice something I really wanted for the sake of my business, and for that I’m grateful. I’ll never forget how painful it was constantly having to turn down time with my brand new husband due to the photos waiting to be edited and the blog […]

“How are you feeling?” “Honestly? I’ve never felt more calm. I’m excited to see him, but I’m so relaxed right now.” There was this constant buzzing in her bridal suite that morning- excitable chatter, the hustle and bustle of seven bridesmaids, two flower girls, a few family friends, and the various vendors zipping around. But […]