Looking for the best wedding venues in Napa Valley? You’ve come to the right place! Below are my five favorite locations and why. Scroll on to discover some truly amazing wedding venues in the northern California wine country. Beaulieu Garden, Rutherford What we love: If you are looking for a high-end, classy venue then look […]

It’s a romantic thought to have your night end with guests cheering you on and you and your partner walk out of your venue for the night. But you may not realize how difficult this happily-ever-after photo can be to get right when waiting till the very end of your celebration to do these. Below […]

Let’s face it, getting beautiful shots with all our loved ones on the wedding day can be hectic and time-consuming. Everyone is so excited to be photographed with the couple that it can become a mad dash to get every single combination known to man taken. If you want a neat and orderly experience, follow […]

Choosing your wedding photographer is an extremely important decision. Not only will this person be documenting your celebration for you to remember for the rest of your days, but they are also one of your more intimate vendors. No other vendor is by your side from the time you are putting on your shoes in […]

Golden hour is by far, hands down, my favorite time to photograph a wedding couple. Why? Because the sun is low in the sky and gives off a dreamy, ethereal look. Perfect for snapping a few wedding photos in! What exactly is Golden Hour? Golden Hour wedding photos are captured one to two hours before […]

Are you really hoping to attend your own wedding cocktail hour? Did you know that wedding couples usually don’t? Most often, this hour is used to capture important photos for the couple, their families, and the wedding party. But if you are already dreaming of enjoying one of your signature cocktails with your friends after […]

In all my years of photographing weddings, want to know the biggest difference between couples who really enjoyed their wedding days, and those who didn’t? The couples who got to sit back, relax, and enjoy their day all hired a wedding planner. Yes, this key team player on your wedding day can really make an […]

I think a wedding album is worth its weight in gold for so many reasons. They are certainly one of those things that you’ll kick yourself for not getting two, five, ten years down the line. I’m currently in the works with a gorgeous book for one of my couples and am overly excited about […]

The First Look is an amazing part of your wedding day! If you aren’t sure about this tradition, these tips will help explain why it would be a romantic addition to your wedding day that not only adds to the experience but also reduces stress. Here are some reasons most of my couples do this […]

Many of us couldn’t have pulled off our wedding day without the help of our loved ones. Whether it’s offering a second opinion on linen colors, referring over an amazing baker for your cake, or even gifting you some funds to help make the day even more special-wedding planning is most certainly not a single-person […]