This past weekend, I met my parents and all 4 of my siblings in Chicago for my sister’s wedding. It was a busy weekend, but one that I will remember and treasure for years. It has been too long since all 5 of the siblings were together at the same time (we usually meet…
New Bride, Old Bride #PSF Give Me Your Best Shot
This past week, I celebrated my 20th anniversary. If you follow me on social media, you’ve probably seen a post or two from me about that. Just a few days before I celebrated my anniversary, I photographed the wedding of a close friend of mine. I’ve known her for what feels like forever (since…
Bridal Registry One Stop #TargetWedding
Note: This post and giveaway is sponsored by Target, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Content and/or other value provided by our partner, Target. Eight years ago, I married my true love, Josh. And this year, my little sister is getting married to hers. And while her and I are totally different in…
From Bridal Shower to Rehersal Dinner #TargetWedding
Note: This post and giveaway is sponsored by Target, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. It’s been a little while since I was the one planning my own wedding, but as a photographer I’ve been invited to have a special view of several couple’s big days. And I love it. Content and/or…
Be Yourself, Together: Unique Wedding Gifts from #TargetWedding
This post is brought to you by Target, but all thoughts and ideas are my own. You can find more fun and unique wedding ideas by following #TargetWedding on your favorite social networks. Over the 19 years that I’ve been married, I’ve attended many, many of weddings. I love weddings – from the perspective…
Wedding Photography Workshop #WW
Last Thursday, I joined my sister and the other incredible photographers at Char Photography studio for an all-day intensive wedding photography workshop. And when I say intensive I mean that we spent 12 hours discussing the ins and outs of taking wedding photos, running a wedding photography business, editing, using flash and then putting…
Join Me For the 2013 Wedding Workshop with Char Photography
Note: I will be attending the 2013 Wedding Workshop hosted by the Char Team (of which my beautiful sister is an amazing part) in June (details below) in exchange for this post and social media promotion. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As much as I adore being intimately involved in a couple’s wedding…
Love is the Flower… John Lennon Quote #PSF Give Me Your Best Shot
This past week, I was able to attend (and photograph) the wedding of an old friend of mine. I love how happy love makes two people. And I love, as a photographer, to be right in the middle of so much new, fresh love so often. I love this “Love is the flower” quote from…