I had misread the forecast and was expecting sunny-with-60-degree weather. Unfortunately, I was a day off and we were hit with overcast, gray skies and a chilly breeze. Thankfully, when I met Anne & Jim for their downtown Davenport engagement session, we managed to find some warmth indoors while still getting natural, outdoor light. They also straight-up […]

When it comes to an engagement session, most brides-to-be suddenly panic over what to wear. It’s typically the first professional photo session the bride and groom have ever had together and these photos will often be sent out as their save-the-dates or, at the very least, framed on their bedside table. So, eek, what to wear? […]

Wedding season is approaching again–which is hard to believe since it’s currently 20 degrees out with a bitterly cold wind–and I am working with many spring brides to put together and finalize their wedding day timelines. While there are many factors that go into each couple’s timeline, I want to start by showing a sample timeline, which is […]

I love First Looks. I love them because, as a bride, I remember spending the morning getting my hair and makeup done, then getting into my gown and feeling so excited; it was my dream gown. I remember sliding into my high heels and buckling the clasps. I remember fastening my veil and touching up […]

Wedding albums are something I believe really strongly about. If you doubt me at all, take a look at this entire blog post I dedicated to wedding albums. I think they are absolutely worth the investment to have your wedding day told in a professionally laid out storyboard of images–your images. It is one of the greatest […]

Everyone tells you to enjoy your wedding day. Soak it in. Breathe. Relax. Enjoy. And you should! But then the wedding day is over. You wake up the next morning married to your best friend. Maybe you’re jetting off for your vacation honeymoon right away or maybe you’re putting it off until winter. You’re lying there with thousands of […]