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Bridesmaid getting ready photos are so so special! These are some of the most fun and candid photos from the entire day! Here are 3 tips to get the best photos of you and your bridal party possible. Natural light This is possibly theeee most important element. Natural light is so flattering in photos. It’ll […]

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If you think an unplugged wedding sign at the end of your aisle is all you need to ensure your guests put their phones away, think again!!! I’ve shot (and attended) tons of weddings, and trust me when I say this, you need to let guests know it’s an unplugged ceremony in more than one […]

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One of the most common questions I get is: do I need a second shooter at my wedding? I’d say…it depends on a lot of factors. Personally, I love second shooters for weddings with about 50 people or more. I’m going outline the top 3 benefits below. At the end of the day though, it’s […]

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You’re looking for a Kauai elopement photographer and ALSO starting to plan your most perfect vacation while you’re there!!! Well not only am I a wedding and elopement photographer but I’ve also spent tons of time in Hawaii because I have family there!  Also, we spent our own honeymoon on this beautiful island and I […]

You heard back from your dream wedding photographer and they (hopefully!) set up a time for you to chat…and now you’re wondering what the heck you should even be paying attention to on the initial call to see if they’re a good fit?! 3 most crucial things to pay attention to! 1. Are they asking […]

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Are you planning a SLO wedding and looking for things for you and your guests to do while you’re there? This blog is perfect for you to reference and share with friends!!! I’m a wedding photographer in California and went to school in San Luis Obispo! I travel back often for weddings, elopements, and just […]

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Okay so now that you’ve read about the considerations in Part 1, let’s walk through a Wedding Day timeline example!! The Scenario So let’s say the sun sets at 8pm, the couple is doing a first look, their getting ready space, ceremony and venue are at the same location, and they have a relatively small […]

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If you’re wondering how to build the perfect wedding day timeline – this is for you!!! While I highly recommend having a planner or coordinator assist you with creating the timeline, I wanted to share some step by step tips on how to think about it!!!  So let’s start with the main events you should […]