09/04/2026
I often get asked how in the world I’m a wedding photographer—and why I would willingly sign up for such a stressful job!
But honestly, there’s something incredibly satisfying about being the calm in the middle of all the chaos.
Wedding days have taught me how to keep a timeline moving, read a room, make conversation with complete strangers, sit and eat at a table all alone, fix a boutonniere, bustle a dress, calm nervous brides, and wrangle an intoxicated bridal party into something that resembles a nice photograph.😅
I’ve learned how to dance alone with a camera in my hands, smile while my feet are screaming, find beautiful light almost anywhere, and stand in front of an entire audience waiting for the bride to walk down the aisle while carefully avoiding eye contact with everyone.
Charging batteries has become a part-time job. My emergency kit could solve nearly any crisis. And yes, I still check—and then check again—that my camera is actually in the back of the car.
But when people ask how I stay calm through all of it, my mind immediately goes back to being in the transplant unit receiving treatment for bone marrow cancer.
That experience changed my perspective on what is truly an emergency. A timeline running late, unpredictable weather, a missing boutonniere, or a stubborn dress bustle may feel overwhelming in the moment—but when I step back, I know we’re going to be okay. The day is still going to be beautiful.
Maybe that’s part of why I still love photographing weddings, even after hundreds and hundreds of them. I get to bring calm to the chaos, help people enjoy what truly matters, and have a front-row seat to the laughter, nerves, happy tears, quiet glances, and people they love most.
It can be wild, exhausting, emotional, and unpredictable—but being trusted to preserve it all is still one of the greatest honors of my life. ❤️📸
I haven’t shared one of my longer, more thoughtful posts in a while. Do you enjoy hearing the stories and lessons behind the photos? I’d genuinely love to know. 😊
Thanks for being here!
