Ty Z Wilson Photography

10/11/2021

Forever one of my favorite views

08/12/2021

Romanesque never looked so good.

08/03/2021

This weekend I got to be fully a wedding guest - with no other responsibilities - for the first time in over 5 years. Four days on Bainbridge Island and I can’t even begin to describe how incredibly special it was.

Not because of the deep, and long-standing relationship I had with the couple… in fact, my first time meeting Spencer and Margo was at their rehearsal dinner. If you’re interested in that story, you’ll have to stick around or ask me in person.

The wedding was special because even though I had met the couple approximately 24 seconds before spending the majority of the week in their home & with their family, I had the opportunity to show up for them the way I hope to show up for all of my couples.

You see, being a wedding guest and being a wedding vendor are very similar things when done correctly. The day, the weekend, the event, is about connecting. About serving. About honoring and respecting. About showing up in whatever way is needed in that specific moment.

It doesn’t matter if you have known someone for twelve years, or twelve minutes. It doesn’t matter if you are photographing their family, or plugging in the karaoke machine at the after party. When we meet someone for the the first time, it is an opportunity to create genuine connection. When you notice someone could use a glass of water but doesn’t want to leave the dance floor, it is an opportunity to serve. When you are asked to be a guest at any special occasion in someone’s life, it is an opportunity to honor them. When someone invites you into their home, it is an opportunity to show your respect.

So tell me friend, how do you make sure to show up, connect, serve, honor, and respect the people in your life? What’s one of your favorite ways someone has done the same for you?

07/22/2021

Does anybody else feel like the last couple weeks have been a whirlwind?

2021 is going to be remembered as a year of unmatched weddings. The past two weeks, I've been out east for weddings in DC, Ohio, and Kentucky and am putting the finishing touches on a few client projects before delivery.

Have you been experiencing more weddings this year? It is always an honor to celebrate the stories of both clients and friends alike, so today I'm taking a pause to enjoy the slower moments of life.

06/30/2021

I received early access to read Natalie Franke's new book, Built to Belong, and am blown away by how much this resonates with me on not just a professional level, but personally as well.

For more of my thoughts on why this book resonates with me, read below. To pick up your own copy, visit: https://amzn.to/3fNeEIZ

https://tyzwilson.com/being-built-to-belong/

It's the last day of Pride month, and my friend Natalie Franke has me in tears with her new book's message of being built to belong.

03/31/2021

With today being I wanted to call out one of my favorite clothing vendors, Sharpe Suiting. Sharpe suiting creates some of the best bespoke clothing and custom silhouettes for any body type and gender expression so you can have clothing that showcases exactly who you are.

The Sharpe Suiting Experience. Our local Bespoke Experience is the ultimate way to design a custom-fitted suit that is truly yours.

12/09/2020

John + Adriane (Andy)'s Brooklyn wedding is providing international inspiration to our friends at HochzeitsPlaza in Germany and I couldn't be more proud.

09/27/2020

Earlier this week, John & Andy’s Brooklyn wedding was featured on What if we Elope?

This wedding is a perfect example of intimate weddings surrounded by those you love, focused on community and togetherness.

When the ultimate hosts tie the knot you know you're in for a good time. The grooms hosted an intimate group for cocktails and and luncheon before continuing the party with a drag show!

08/31/2020

If you haven't already had the chance to listen, a couple weeks ago Kay Mae Designs invited me to the Overcome podcast to talk about my experience as a gay male working in the wedding industry before same-sex marriages were nationally recognized.

On the blog, I dive deeper into why inclusivity is such an important part of my business, not only for the LGBTQ+ community, but for all marginalized groups.

This week on the Overcome podcast, I discuss being a gay wedding photographer before same-sex marriage was nationally recognized.

07/19/2020

Novel Deep Ellum hosted a networking event for its residents this morning where they invited residents to brunch and offered them the opportunity to get freshly update headshots. What a fun idea!

Have you ever had questions on how to look your best or prepare for photos? I've found sending a Headshot Tips & Style Guide beforehand can really help make you feel at ease, and confident in your outfit selection.

07/16/2020

Photographers! Are you looking for a luxury styled shoot to capture?

Hustle with Style with be held on August 12th at The Bellevue Conference & Event Center!

This Chantilly, VA event will include 3 different setups, 3 diverse couples, and a details station!

There will only be 15 photographers in this HUGE ballroom at one time split up into 3 groups of 5. There will only be 3 time slots available for $449.

It's only $200 down and $249 two weeks prior to the event!
Masks are required and will be provided.

Buy your ticket here: https://mharrisstudios.regfox.com/hustle-with-style

11/03/2019

Finding communities that fuel you is the most important lessons I’ve learned. These communities com alongside you, encourage you when you’re down, cheer you on when you’re up, and personally invest in your success.
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Today, I’m heading to , an annual conference hosted by Showit that focus on community above competition and I couldn’t be more excited! I find myself lucky to have “coworkers” around the globe who encourage me to be better, hold me accountable, and feed my creative spirit.
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What do you value most in a community?