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Baby Shower: A Party and a Reunion

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Beautiful Low-Cost Wedding Venue Ideas That Still Photograph Beautifully
Beautiful Low-Cost Wedding Venue Ideas That Still Photograph Beautifully

A beautiful wedding does not require an expensive venue. Explore affordable locations that offer good light, interesting backgrounds, and plenty of personality for your celebration and photographs.

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What I Look for in a Wedding Venue as a Photographer
What I Look for in a Wedding Venue as a Photographer

A venue may look beautiful during a tour, but how will it photograph throughout your wedding day? Here are the details I notice, from natural light and clean backgrounds to sunset access and reception lighting.

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Hailey & Preston | A Romantic Desert Engagement Session in Phoenix, Arizona
Hailey & Preston | A Romantic Desert Engagement Session in Phoenix, Arizona

There is something about the Arizona desert at sunset that never needs much help. The mountains, towering saguaros, winding trails and changing light already create the kind of backdrop that feels cinematic.

For Hailey and Preston’s engagement session in Phoenix, we kept things relaxed and let the desert do what it does best.

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How to Create a Wedding Photography Shot List Your Photographer Can Actually Use (Free Download)
How to Create a Wedding Photography Shot List Your Photographer Can Actually Use (Free Download)

If you search for a wedding photography shot list, you’ll probably find a huge checklist: rings, first kiss, bouquet, cake cutting, first dance. But your photographer already knows to photograph those things.

A useful shot list tells your photographer what they couldn’t know without you.

Instead of writing, “Photo with my grandmother,” tell me, “My grandmother raised me, and a portrait alone with her is really important to me.” Now I understand why that photograph matters. I’ll also know to watch for the little moments between you throughout the day.

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How to Build a Wedding-Day Timeline That Leaves Room for Real Moments
How to Build a Wedding-Day Timeline That Leaves Room for Real Moments

A thoughtful wedding-day timeline keeps everything organized without making the day feel rushed. Learn how to create space for photographs, unexpected delays, quiet moments, and actually enjoying your celebration.

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How Many Hours of Wedding Photography Do You Actually Need? 4 vs. 6 vs. 8 Hours Explained
How Many Hours of Wedding Photography Do You Actually Need? 4 vs. 6 vs. 8 Hours Explained
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The Best Time of Day for Wedding Photos (And Why Lighting Matters)
The Best Time of Day for Wedding Photos (And Why Lighting Matters)

What is the best time of day for wedding photos? From morning light and midday sun to golden hour, blue hour, and nighttime portraits, learn how lighting can affect your wedding photographs and why timing matters.

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What Does a Wedding Photographer Actually Do Besides Take Pictures?
What Does a Wedding Photographer Actually Do Besides Take Pictures?

A wedding photographer does far more than show up with a camera. From timeline planning and managing family portraits to solving problems, reading light, protecting your images, and editing your final gallery, here's what you're really hiring a professional wedding photographer to do.

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How Many Hours of Wedding Photography Do You Actually Need?
How Many Hours of Wedding Photography Do You Actually Need?

How many hours of wedding photography do you really need? From intimate ceremonies to full wedding days, learn what 3, 5, 6, and 8 hours of coverage can realistically capture and how to choose the right amount of time for your wedding.

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7 Things to Do Before Your Engagement Photo Session
7 Things to Do Before Your Engagement Photo Session

Your engagement photos should feel like you, not like a performance. From choosing the right location and outfits to understanding lighting and getting comfortable in front of the camera, here are seven things to do before your engagement photo session.

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Pleasantries and great fun from the 40th birthday and Baby Shower of my dear dear friend who I had not seen in over 10 years. Such a joyous reunion and amazing occasion.

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