From the very first time we talked about their wedding, Allie and Nickie described the most fun, colorful, laid back details that actually had me counting down the days until their wedding. It was everything a backyard wedding should be - entertaining, relaxing, emotional and FUN! The thing I love most is that it was anything but traditional….
Read MoreThis year has been a whirlwind to say the least. While Augie and Ryan’s “engagement session” was the first time I did “engagement” pictures after a couple got married, I wouldn’t say I’m shocked in any way (thanks 2020). These two were originally planning an October 2020 wedding but decided to push it back to 2021. With that, we pushed their engagement photos back and actually shot them the week of their original wedding date. Prior to our session, Augie and Ryan decided that they were going to get married in an intimate ceremony in Ryan’s parent’s backyard surrounded by the people who are closest to them. Any couple who takes this route - I applaud you one million percent! Marriage is about the love after all; the party is an added bonus. And there will always be a time in the future for the big celebration, but for now, in a time where minimalism has taken the reigns in many people’s lives during this pandemic, an intimate ceremony with a handful of people is *CHEFS KISS* perfect….
Read MoreWhat a month September has been. I’ve been looking forward to Megan and Angie’s wedding for what feels like forever. When the day came, I could barely hold it together. No one could, honestly. There were happy tears all around! There’s something really special to be felt when you’re in a room and you feel this overwhelming sense of love and support. The kind of overwhelming that takes your breath away and stops you in your tracks. The kind where you’re fully present in that particular moment and really understand the gravity of what you’re experiencing. That’s the best way I can describe this wedding and was just so grateful to be witnessing something soooo beautiful, and even more grateful that this was happening for such a dear friend of mine….
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