Brad and Kaitlin's Winter Museum Engagement Session at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, Ohio

The online world can be crazy and sometimes seems impersonal, but it also allows an opportunity to connect with people we may not have otherwise. Even more-so exciting is when you see someone online and already know you're meant to connect. From the first email Kaitlin sent me, I knew we'd be a good fit for each other. I mean, I get emails all the time that describe weddings but this one really hooked me in. Kaitlin and Brad are a very non-traditional couple and it's super refreshing. We live in a world where trends come and go frequently and I see the same things over and over again in the wedding industry. Don't get me wrong, I see SUCH beauty in traditions and can definitely appreciate them for their sentimental meanings. Ya'll know I'm a sucker for the personal experience! I just find myself, personally, leaning towards the non-traditional side of the spectrum and these two are completely tailoring their wedding to who they are as a couple....

How to Choose Images for your Wedding Album

Sorting through hundreds of images from your wedding day to narrow down what will go in your album can be a daunting task. I know because I’ve been there! I had TONS of beautiful images that I was obsessed with from my wedding day. Some showed off the details of my wedding day and every time I look at those photos, I see a piece of myself with the vintage camera centerpieces, my mother with the handmade pieces of decor, my grandmothers with the lace doilies, vintage milk vases and old books, our dogs with the hanging photos and our cake topper and our lives scattered in every aspect of our wedding day. I see all of the hard work we put into planning that wedding. I see family members coming together for the first time in a long time. I see two different families joining. I see joy and happy tears and everything in between. How do I possibly choose from all of these important parts?...

How to Create a Favorite's List in your Online Gallery

Picture this - it’s six weeks after your wedding day and you get your USB with all of your wedding photos. Yay! You have hundreds of photos to browse through and all of your family and friends are dying to see them, too. While it’s great to have your wedding images on a USB for safe keeping, it’s not so great for letting everyone else see your photos. Of course, you can have a wedding photo viewing party with everyone - which sounds like a lot of fun! But unfortunately, that’s not always an option. So what do you do?!

Becoming a Mae B Photo Groom

Last week I talked about what it's like being a Mae B Photo bride. This week, I gotta share the love with those Mae B Photo grooms! Let's be honest, there's a lot of wedding planning tips focusing around the bride. Spoiler alert, the groom is important, too! I don't think there are enough wedding planning resources out there for the guys and I don't think enough wedding vendors are speaking directly to the groom-to-be. I definitely don't want to give the guys the shaft, so grooms, this blog is for you. If you're wondering what's in it for you when choosing a wedding photographer, I want to share with you what being a Mae B Photo groom is like. So get comfy on the couch, grab a beer or a coffee and keep on readin'....