We love photographing great wedding details. Hand-made favors, colorful frames, fabric steamers, cute little cards for family and friends to write well wishes on, letterpressed place cards, vintage flower vases, paper lanterns... you name it, we LOVE to photography it! All these little details help make your wedding unique, charming, and 100% YOU! Need some inspiration? Check out some of our favorite wedding blogs for ideas and be sure to go treasure hunting on Etsy.com to find handmade, one of a kind gifts, favors, and accessories.

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One thing we have learned is that ALL brides are beautiful on their wedding day. There's nothing more flattering than the look of true love! No matter how low-maintenance you may be though, you should still consider hiring professional hair and makeup artists to help you look your absolute best on the big day. It only happens once and you want to remember it as perfection. Experience hair and makeup people know just how to emphasize your very best features so you're ready for your closeup at picture time!

If you are getting married outdoors, make sure you visit your venue at the exact time you have planned your ceremony to start so you can see how the light falls around where you plan to stand. Bring along a friend or your fiance and look at the light on their face. If they are squinting because the sun is in their eyes, then they will most likely be squinting in the ceremony photos too. If their face has spotty shadows from dappled light through the trees, you might think about moving to a spot with more even light. Snap a few photos if you want to see how they turn out too if you aren't sure. Remember... while I have experience in lots of different lighting conditons, I can only photograph what is really there! A squinty groom in person is a squinty groom in photos. By checking out the light before the big day, you give yourself the chance to make minor changes that could make a world of difference in your photographs. If you are unsure, send the photos to me and I can tell you if there are more ideal lighting conditions.

Instead of a traditional "sign in book", how about setting up a photo booth with a chalkboard inside for family and friend to take a picture with their message? Instead of chairs, why not set up bales of hay with vintage quilts tossed over them? Instead of white shoes, how about bright purple heels? Groomsmen in converse? Why not?? The more you go out of your way to make your wedding day original, the better the photos will be! Be creative and have a blast! If you need help finding good vendors, feel free to ask.