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Today is Aunt May's birthday.I almost typed "would have been" and then stopped because, honestly, I still don't think of...
06/10/2026

Today is Aunt May's birthday.

I almost typed "would have been" and then stopped because, honestly, I still don't think of her in the past tense.

It's been almost a year since she passed, but she's still woven into my everyday life in a hundred small ways.

When I finish a book or watch a movie I know she would have loved.

When something good happens and my first instinct is to pick up the phone and tell her.

When I need advice and find myself wishing I could hear what she'd say.

When I see a decorative sign I know would have made her laugh.

There are still moments when the loss feels enormous. But as this year has gone on, I've noticed something else too. More and more often, thinking about her makes me smile.

All of those moments, even the ones that hurt, remind me how incredibly lucky I was to have someone who loved me so deeply, listened so well, and left such a lasting mark on my life.

I miss her every day.

And I am grateful for her every day too.

Tuesday Tip: Window Light Makes a Bigger Difference Than You ThinkOne small thing that makes a big difference on a weddi...
05/20/2026

Tuesday Tip: Window Light Makes a Bigger Difference Than You Think

One small thing that makes a big difference on a wedding morning is the space where you get ready.

Rooms with good window light almost always photograph the best. The light is soft and flattering, and it creates that bright, airy look most couples love in getting-ready photos.

The good news is it doesn’t have to be huge or fancy. Most of the time, all we really need is a little open space near a window.

Sometimes that means moving a chair, hiding a bag under the bed, or stepping a few feet closer to the light. Little adjustments like that can completely change how the moment photographs.

And if you’re deciding between rooms, try to choose the one with the most natural light. Bonus points if it has big windows AND lighter walls. Dark walls might feel cozy in person, but they can make a room photograph a lot darker than people expect.




Tuesday Tip: Not every wedding decision needs to feel like a high-pressure choice.Pinterest has a way of making it seem ...
05/12/2026

Tuesday Tip: Not every wedding decision needs to feel like a high-pressure choice.

Pinterest has a way of making it seem like every tiny detail needs to be perfect before your day can be beautiful.

In reality, the weddings that feel the most relaxed and joyful usually come from couples who focus on a few things they truly love and let the rest fall into place naturally.

Believe me, your guests won’t remember whether your napkins matched the exact shade of your flowers.

They’ll remember how the day felt 🩷




Tuesday Tip: Even if you’re having a smaller wedding… don’t skip the engagement session.I know, I know. It feels like an...
05/05/2026

Tuesday Tip: Even if you’re having a smaller wedding… don’t skip the engagement session.

I know, I know. It feels like an “extra.”

But wedding days move fast… especially the smaller ones.

Your engagement session is the one time where you actually get to slow down for a minute and just be together without a timeline or anyone waiting on you.

It also means when I show up on your wedding day, I’m not just a random person with a camera in your face 🤣

You already know what to expect, you’re more relaxed, and everything feels a lot easier.

And honestly? That makes a bigger difference than most people realize.

Tuesday Tip: If something makes you stop and stare, there’s usually a reason.I spent an embarrassing amount of time star...
04/28/2026

Tuesday Tip: If something makes you stop and stare, there’s usually a reason.

I spent an embarrassing amount of time staring at this flower bed at EPCOT.

Not just because it’s Tinker Bell. She just happens to be standing in the middle of it.

At first it just looked really pretty. But the longer I stood there, the more I realized why it worked.

Everything was layered.

🌷 The purple flowers in the front.
🌺 The blues behind them.
🌿 The greenery filling in the space.
💐 And then Tinker Bell right in the middle where your eye naturally lands.

Nothing was fighting for attention. Even the green faded back just enough to let the flowers do their thing.

Apparently I wasn’t the only one noticing. A steady stream of people kept stopping to photograph this display while the others nearby barely got a glance.

It reminded me of something I see a lot with wedding design.

When colors and textures work together instead of competing, everything feels calm and balanced. Your eye knows exactly where to look.

Who knew a Disney flower bed could double as wedding inspiration?!





04/22/2026

🌎 Happy Earth Day!

Tuesday Tip: You don’t need to know how to pose.That’s my job.One of the most common things couples say before portraits...
04/21/2026

Tuesday Tip: You don’t need to know how to pose.

That’s my job.

One of the most common things couples say before portraits is:
“I don’t know what to do with my hands.”

Guess what? No one does.

During portraits I’ll guide you through everything. Where to stand, where to look, what to do with your hands… all of it.

Most couples start the day a little nervous about photos and end up saying the same thing afterward:

“Wait… that was much easier than I expected!”

Once people relax and start focusing on each other instead of the camera, everything falls into place.

Yes, even the hands.




Tuesday Tip: If you’re stuck choosing between two options… chances are both would look beautiful.Wedding planning has a ...
04/07/2026

Tuesday Tip: If you’re stuck choosing between two options… chances are both would look beautiful.

Wedding planning has a funny way of turning small decisions into big ones.

Should the linens be ivory or champagne?
Should the flowers lean more pink or more peach?

Most of the time the truth is simple: once everything comes together, either choice will work nicely.

When couples stop chasing the “perfect” answer and choose what they genuinely like, the whole planning process gets a lot more fun!

Tuesday Tip: You don’t need to know how to poseOne of my brides said something in her review that made me laugh:“My husb...
03/31/2026

Tuesday Tip: You don’t need to know how to pose

One of my brides said something in her review that made me laugh:

“My husband and I had no clue how to pose, so she instructed us every step of the way. We didn’t have to use a single brain cell.”

And honestly… that’s my goal!

Most couples have never been professionally photographed before. So it’s completely normal to show up on your wedding day and think, “Wait… what do we do with our hands?”

That’s why I guide my couples through everything during portraits. Where to stand, when to walk, when to look at each other and yes, what to do with your hands. You don’t have to figure anything out on your own.

It’s also one of the reasons I include engagement sessions in my wedding collections. It gives couples a chance to get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding day even arrives.

By the time the wedding rolls around, most couples already know the rhythm and can just relax and enjoy it.

And that’s when the magic happens.

Did you know there’s a manatee mama and baby carved into the Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom?I’ve been coming to Disney f...
03/25/2026

Did you know there’s a manatee mama and baby carved into the Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom?

I’ve been coming to Disney for years and somehow never managed to find them.

So today, in honor of Manatee Appreciation Day, I decided it was finally happening.

After wandering the trails around the tree for a while, I spotted them tucked into the bark.

I know, I know it’s ridiculous how happy this made me.

But honestly… it was totally worth it!!

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