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Wedding Planning Guides

Listen, I know wedding planning isn’t always rainbows and sunshine.

That’s why I’ve created these guides. In my past decade as a wedding photographer, I’ve watched as couples get buried in the wedding planning process only to really get a handle of it at the very end of it.

So, How about we start you off with a little push?

Take a look through my free wedding planning resources below.

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Real Words from Real Clients


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Free Wedding Planning Resources

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Sample Wedding Day Timeline

Plan the perfect timeline for your wedding photos

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The Planning Checklist

Month to Month guide on who you should book and who to prep for the day

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Engagement Session Style Guide

Outfit inspo, how to prep your partner, and when you should have it

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The First Look Guide

Real advice on WHY you might consider a First Look

What Now?

Let’s be friends

We’ll jump on a phone call to talk over your wedding details and we’ll get to know each other.

Phone anxiety? Let’s grab some coffee instead!

Save the Date

We simply require a retainer payment and signed contract to save your date! Easy peasy.

Afterwards, I’ll send you tips and tricks, and planning guides to ease your planning process.

By Your Side

Come wedding day, we’ll capture each moment as it unfolds so that you and your partner can soak in each and every second.

-Cue Happily Ever After-

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Let’s Be Friends!

Whether you just got engaged or you’ve been at this for a while, I always want to start things off on a friendly note.

Fill in the form for us to start talking about your dream wedding! I'm a details lady, so feel free to lay it on me so we can get you the BEST customized experience possible!

Note: We spend a lot of time tailoring the experience for our couples, which means that we do not take every wedding that comes our way. You deserve the absolute best! Which is why we want to make sure that we're the right choice for you.

If you're wanting to book a portrait session, please contact me here.

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Let’s capture Y-O-U in a straight-up and real way.