Jan 3, 2022 | Elopements, Wedding Planning, Weddings
Last year I made the tough decision to retire from the wedding industry. What does this mean? A job I used to love turned into a job I hated. This global pandemic hit my business like a tornado, and everything changed. I was miserable. I’ve lost over $60k in revenue...
Jun 8, 2020 | Wedding Planning
Benefits Whether you’re having a large wedding or planning a small intimate affair, there are huge benefits to doing a first look. If the bride and groom are willing to see each other before the ceremony, there is much more time for photography. We can easily...
Apr 15, 2020 | Dirty Little Secrets, Wedding Planning
Styled shoots are something most couples are unaware of. A styled shoot is an editorial wedding photo shoot where a group of vendors get together to collaborate and support each other. There are always an abundance of details, such as elaborate tablescapes, luxurious...
Mar 18, 2020 | Engagement Planning, Engagements, Wedding Planning
As time marches on, so does the price of weddings. I have a very lucrative Yosemite Elopement business because so many couples are concerned about the cost of a full wedding. Some couples skip the engagement session because of cost or because they can’t find the...
Feb 27, 2020 | Life Behind the Lens, Wedding Planning
I often say that weddings are like a theatrical show. You have two lead actors, supporting cast, costumes, a set, and an audience. If you’re a bride currently planning a wedding, you understand the pressure that comes from family, tradition, and social media....
Sep 11, 2018 | Wedding Planning
I’ve been a bridesmaid twice, and both times I ended up very tired and very broke. Was it worth it? I have a simple way of deciding whether or not I’ll accept an invitation to be a bridesmaid. How close am I to the bride and groom? If I can’t say,...
