4 Books to Read When You Need Motivation
I've been called a pessimist many times in my life. I like to think of myself as a realist, but as others close to me have pointed out, I can get myself into a mess of unnecessary worry and stress. I tend to overthink, put an intense amount of pressure on myself to achieve my goals, and
My Favorite Wedding Photography Gear
I've spent a lot of money on the wrong things. But that being said, trial and error is how I've come across some of my favorite gear, tools, shops, etc that I use in my business today. I'm writing this post in hopes that I can you take advantage of my many attempts at landing on the right
The best timeline tips I’ve learned after 6 years of being a wedding photographer
So, if it's nearly impossible to control all the variables on your wedding day that impact timeline, what can you do to make things flow smoothly? Well my friends, I've got answers. I work with all my couples to provide advice on how to A. spend as much time together on their wedding day as possible, B. how
Yellow Wedding Palette Inspiration
Last November, I had the privilege of shooting at one of the most stunning venues in all of DFW- The Olana. Nestled along Lake Lewisville, just about 40 minutes north of downtown Dallas, this venue is a literal palace. You may recognize the Olana from a few other styled shoot galleries I've shared from the Styled Shoots
4 Things You Need to Focus on For Your Branding Session
I'm a branding photographer in Dallas, TX, and I help create content for all types of businesses from restaurants to real estate agencies and bloggers, and I'm here to provide some clarity and guide you in the right direction when it comes to prepping for your branding photo shoot. Here are 4 tips to prepare for your
Emerald Green Styled Shoot @ The Mason Dallas
I stumbled upon The Mason Dallas while scrolling through the hashtag #dallasweddingvenues on Instagram. It's not often that you come across a beautiful, elegantly remodeled, historic building turned wedding and event venue 15 minutes from downtown Dallas. I just HAD to take photos there when I saw it so I reached out immediately.
Best Places to Take Photos in Dallas
Over the past three years of living downtown in the Big D, I've been lucky to shoot in a lot of really cool locations. When I first moved here, I spent a wholeee lotta time on Pinterest and scouring the internet to find some of the most picture-worthy local spots to visit. So in spirit of giving
How to Start Your Photography Business in a New State
Equal parts exciting and scary, right? Three years ago, I found myself in the exact same position you're in. I didn't know one single person in the whole state of Texas. Every friend, job and client I am lucky to now have in my life came from scratch. If I can do it, so can you. This
4 Reasons Why Salem Cross Inn is the Perfect New England Wedding Venue
If you're local to Western Massachusetts, chances are you about know the Salem Cross Inn. It's a one-of-a-kind rustic gem right in West Brookfield, MA. You may know that the restored 18th century farmhouse boasts fabulous seasonal menus with traditional American fare in their restaurant and tavern. But, if you haven't had the opportunity to attend a
Purple Wedding Palette Inspiration
Okay so I'll admit it- purple is not one of my favorite colors, but it's one of the most common wedding colors I see each year with my brides. I've never been a "girly girl" for lack of a better term, and pinks and purples are just not my jam. However, I've seen some really great trends