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The magic of engagement photography often happens when light and shadow dance together. For every sunset beach proposal or candlelit restaurant moment, photographers face technical challenges that only the right gear can solve. Industry data shows over 70% of engagement sessions happen during “golden hour” or in dimly lit indoor venues. Having the right equipment […]
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April 18, 2025
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Engagement sessions capture the beginning of a couple’s forever story with images they’ll treasure for decades. As photographers, our gear isn’t only equipment—it’s the toolkit that brings these special moments to life. According to The Knot’s 2025 wedding industry report, 87% of couples hire a professional photographer, making it the third most important wedding vendor […]
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April 14, 2025
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The difference between ordinary engagement photos and those that take your breath away often comes down to one thing: posing. While 87% of couples feel awkward in front of the camera, photographers who master advanced posing techniques can transform that discomfort into images that appear effortlessly intimate. With 76% of engaged couples now investing in […]
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Hey friends and happy Tuesday! We’re incredibly excited to be blogging our very first wedding of 2019 with you all today! How on EARTH is it already the end of April?! It feels like we just stared our off season, and here we are, with our first wedding of the year under our belts. So, […]
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April 30, 2019
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Hey friends and happy Friday! We hope you guys have all had the best week so far! We’ve been gearing up for the start of our 2019 wedding season on Saturday, and we’re so darn excited! But we’re also excited because today is FINALLY the day that we get to share our styled shoot images […]
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April 26, 2019
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Hey friends, and happy Wednesday! We are so excited to be sharing Becca and Kalen’s adorable spring engagement session with you all here on the blog today! Luke and I had the joy of meeting up with these two just a few days ago for their University of Illinois Arboretum engagement photos, and our time […]
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April 18, 2019
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Hey friends and happy Friday! What better way to finish off the work week and head into the weekend than to share a darling maternity session with you all?! You probably recognize the sweet faces in this post, and that’s for good reason… this is the third time we’ve photographed our sweet friends Kellie and Alex! These […]
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April 12, 2019
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Hey friends, and Happy Friday! Luke and I have some fun news to share with you guys today! Recently, we were honored to be interviewed by The Bokeh Podcast for wedding photographers, and our episode officially went live TODAY! ???? In our episode, we chat about why we place SO much value on loving our […]
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March 29, 2019
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If you’ve been following us for long, you are already well aware of Luke and I’s total obsession with heirloom wedding albums- and you know how important we believe these sweet albums are! However, albums are often something many couples are hesitant to invest in, especially after all the other wedding-related expenses they just dealt […]
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March 26, 2019
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Cue the confetti! I've officially received your inquiry, and we couldn't be more excited to start this journey with you.
I'm now a full-time mama and a part-time photographer, but all messages will be responded to as soon as I'm able. Thank you for your patience! My average email response time is currently 3-5 days.
I cannot wait to chat soon!
