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The moments leading up to when the bride walks down the aisle are filled with such anticipation. The music starts, parents are seated, bridesmaids begin to enter and walk slowly down the aisle, and then the most adorable sight appears… Coming down the aisle are the flower girls and ring bearers. Some of them bound […]

Cazenovia, New York I’m introducing a new blog series today and I couldn’t be more excited! Over the past few years I’ve built friendships with a number of area vendors and thought it would be fun to spotlight their businesses here. Every few weeks I’ll be doing a “Vendor Spotlight” highlighting one local wedding vendor […]

One of my favorite parts of the wedding day is the ceremony.  From that first glance down the aisle to the cheers as you exit, the ceremony is the whole reason for the day!  A wedding day is, after all, celebrating a marriage!  While many couples are choosing to get married at venues that can […]

Syracuse, New York I’ve written before about how the getting ready portion of the wedding day is my favorite, but today I’m talking about a part of the day I rarely get to witness – the groom getting ready! When Caleb started shooting weddings with me, he took over this portion of the day, so […]

Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! There’s something about working in the wedding industry and getting to be a part of other people’s love stories that makes me appreciate this day much more than I used to. But if there’s one thing we know to be true it’s that a wedding is not about the celebration itself, […]

I have always taken a quiet approach when it comes to print sales. After all, I truly believe you should be able to do what you want with your images once they’re delivered. But if there’s one thing you absolutely should be doing with them, it’s display them!!! Albums are one of the best ways […]

It’s no secret that the First Look is becoming very popular. (I should know – I did one at my wedding!) While the First Look is GREAT for the wedding day timeline as a whole, I always respect my couple’s wishes when they opt for a more traditional stance. Today I’m sharing two alternatives to […]

Wedding day timelines… Oh where to start!  This is one of the less-fun aspects of the wedding planning, but is SO important for making sure everything runs smoothly.  Today I’m talking about why your photographer should create your wedding timeline and why a timeline is even necessary in the first place. Why have a timeline? […]

  No matter how much you prepare for your wedding, there’s one thing that you just can’t control: the weather!  Sure, your venue probably has a backup location in case it rains, but what about your portraits?  You didn’t choose that gorgeous farm with the stunning views just so that you could have all your […]

When I first consult with potential brides and grooms, I always ask what they are most excited about in terms of wedding photos.  What are the shots that they are most looking forward to?  I’ve gotten many answers – everything ranging from the ceremony to the bride and groom portraits.  One portion of the day […]