I created this wedding day planner template for photographers who want to have all the wedding day info easily accessible.   Do you wish you could organize all the information you need on a wedding day on ONE page? Things like the location, arrival & departure times, timeline, contact info, family formals list, you name […]

Here are 3 tips to EASILY create social media content for your photography business! One of the hardest things about posting on social media is being consistent! Would you agree?!    So how can you, as a busy photographer who is juggling business, family life, and maybe even a J.O.B on the side, stay on […]

Looking for Christmas gifts for photographers? You’re in the right place, my friend! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or a loved one, here are my top 10 Christmas gift ideas for portrait and wedding photographers.   1. 360° Phone Stand With social media being such a huge part of every business these days, this 360° […]

Daniel and Tryphena’s Bealeton VA wedding was such a great way to end this year’s wedding season! It was such an honor to capture their day and everything was absolutely magical! Every detail of their wedding was impeccable… just wait until you see Tryphena’s beautiful head piece!!   As I was leaving Lynchburg that morning, […]

I took these Cedar Oaks engagement photos for Jack and Becca earlier this week and let me just tell you, these two are the sweetest couple! I’ve known Jack’s family for years, and after photographing his sister’s wedding in 2015, I secretly hoped I’d get to do it all over again when he got married. […]

Alex and Elizabeth’s Capitol Hill Club wedding in Washington DC is on the blog!! If you remember their Carter Mountain engagement photos from a few weeks ago, you know that I was so excited to see Elizabeth’s wedding dress as it was a family heirloom. I have to say, Tang’s Bridal and Alterations did a […]

Robert and Jenny’s Lynchburg engagement photos are here!!! I had so much fun getting to know these two and I’m super stoked for their wedding next year! They are the kind of couple that you want to be around all the time because of their fun, positive personalities.   How did you guys meet? Robert […]

Are you looking for ways to fix bad lighting? Over the past few months, I’ve shared dozens of blog posts that walk you through how to find the best light for your photos and how to photograph in different lighting scenarios. Natural light is the best source of light because it’s free, it’s abundant, and […]

Some of my favorite Carter Mountain engagement photos are gracing the blog today! Alex and Elizabeth are one of the most photogenic couples I have ever met. They could easily add professional models to their resumes. Just wait until you see them pose! They’d naturally get into a pose without a lot of direction. They […]

How do you shoot outdoor ceremonies in harsh light? Let’s talk about it! We all know that when you’re shooting outdoors, the lighting is not always ideal… especially if the ceremony happens midday.   Imagine this…   It’s a beautiful summer day. The sun is shining bright in the clear blue sky with no clouds […]