How to Maximize Your Time With Your Wedding Photographer

Today it is officially summer - YAY! This means a whole lotta sunshine, pool lounging, bonfires, picnics and porch sitting for many people. This ALSO means that wedding season is upon us here in Ohio and wedding planning is in its prime. I'll admit that I've been swept up in tons of wedding shooting, meetings, portrait sessions and everything in between and have totally been MIA on the blog for a couple of weeks. But I thought this week we'd talk about something that I think all brides can benefit from, especially since we're in the thick of wedding season. So here are some tips to helping couples maximize your time with your wedding photographer. Keep these things in mind while planning your wedding to help you navigate your wedding day timeline with ease...

Five Things Every Couple Should Know to Have an Amazing Engagement Session

Wedding planning can be stressful, but Engagement Sessions don't have to feel like a chore! Most of my couples are actually surprised at how fun the session is. They're actually one of my favorite parts of the time I spend with my couples because we get to create something really special while getting to know each other better. If you're feeling a little stressed or lost about planning your e-sesh, here are five tips to help you feel more prepared for your time in the spotlight...

Accordion Books For Your Wedding Photos

I get so excited when I have the opportunity to offer my clients great new products. Like, REALLY excited! The whole idea behind the wedding experience I offer is to not only get beautiful imagery but also to be able to give my brides and grooms incredible artwork to display in their home. I will admit that albums are my absolute favorite product I offer and they make the most beautiful coffee table book. Canvas wraps and wall displays have been in second place on my favorites list up until now. The new competitor in my product line up is a 4x8 accordion book and ya'll, I'm obsessed! For real though, obsessed. Once Lou and I get our family photos done with the pups, I will be ordering one for our home for sure!!...

Five Tips to Help You Find the Dress of Your Dreams | Guest Blog Post by Jenn Moffett, Wedding Gown Specialist in Warren, Ohio

So here we are, wrapping up a week full of great content and helpful tips from some of Youngstown's own wedding professionals. I'm so thankful for all of you who have been tuning in and especially thankful for my friends in the industry who took the time to share a small bit of their expertise on my blog! I'm sad that the week is coming to an end, but today, I'm beyond thrilled to introduce ya'll to my girl, Jenn. We have been friends for YEARS, and I'm sure some of you who've followed me for a while recognize her beautiful face! We shoot together every now and then and let me just say, she's seriously a perfect model. I mean, she's obviously gorgeous. But she's also down for whatever crazy ideas I have and just rolls with it like it ain't no thang (loooove her). Once she started in the wedding industry, I was jumping with joy because she is a perfect fit for working with brides, giving them a great experience and helping them navigate their way through tons of tulle, lace, bling and veils to finally find the wedding gown of their dreams!...