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A Collection of Photos, Stories, And Advice From A Wedding Photographer With Some Skin In The Game

Here, you’ll find a library of blog posts dedicated to helping you plan the personalized wedding of your dreams. Whether you’re gathering inspo from my past couples or trying to find a venue you’re obsessed with, the blog has it all.

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A Photographer’s Guide to the First Five Steps of Wedding Planning Cue the confetti pop! You said yes, you’re wearing the ring, and you’ve officially stepped into one of the most exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) seasons of your life: being engaged. Whether your proposal was a total surprise or something you both saw coming, there’s […]

Wedding Planning Tips: So You’re Engaged… Now What?

Education, Weddings

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When planning your wedding day timeline, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is whether or not to do a first look. Some couples choose to share that sweet, private moment before the ceremony, while others want the big reveal when they walk down the aisle. And honestly? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The right choice […]

First Look vs. No First Look: Which One is Right for You?

Education, Weddings

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When you type “engagement session” into Pinterest, you get a range of different results. You have your golden hour sessions in a field, you have your moody sessions in an art museum, you have your very chic sessions in some downtown area, you have your beachside sessions that look straight out of a romance novel… […]

How to Plan an Engagement Session that Feels like you 

Couples, Education

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There’s something undeniably magical about wedding day detail photos. These carefully styled images capture the small but significant elements that bring your vision to life—delicate lace, heirloom jewelry, beautifully printed invitations, and florals that reflect you and your wedding’s aesthetic. As a photographer, I love starting the day by capturing these intricate details. Not only […]

Wedding Day Details: The Ultimate Guide

Education, Weddings

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Your wedding day should feel like the most magical chapter of your love story, and finding the perfect Planning your big day is an adventure, and choosing the perfect venue is a huge part of that journey. To help you navigate the vibrant Toledo wedding scene, I’ve put together a comprehensive roundup of some of […]

The Best Toledo Wedding Venues: Venue Roundup

Education, Vendor Spotlight, Weddings

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Making your big day as unique as your love story is the ultimate goal when planning a wedding. Whether you’re in the midst of planning, researching inspiration, or simply daydreaming about your perfect celebration, it’s crucial to stay up-to-date with the latest trends. These trends will not only help you visualize your big day but […]

Wedding Trend Predictions for 2025

Education, Weddings

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At the beginning of my career as a wedding photographer (nearly a decade ago, omg), first looks were just starting to become popular. Since then, it’s become such a massive phenomenon that I swear, every time I check my Tiktok, I see a new kind of first look. One thing is for sure – this […]

The Ultimate Guide to A Wedding First Look

Education, Weddings

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I’m sure I’m not the only one who grew up watching (a perhaps unhealthy amount of) TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress. Maybe you’re like me and you dreamt of having your “yes” moment, thinking for sure it was going to happen at Kleinfeld’s in New York City. But maybe you’re also like me and […]

Best Toledo Wedding Dress Shops

Education, Weddings

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As a travel-lover, Destination Weddings are one of my favorite things to recommend to couples that want to have their wedding in an incredible location, while bringing their friends and family along for the ride. Combining your favorite people with an incredible vacation sounds like a dream. The added logistics, however, might turn many people […]

Destination Wedding Travel Agent KLR Travels || Vendor Spotlight

Education, Vendor Spotlight, Weddings

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Planning a wedding can be such an overwhelming experience, right? I can just imagine having to do a ton of research to find vendors with the experience and personality to blend into your day seamlessly… That sounds like a lot. But thankfully, I’ve had the pleasure to work with a long list of the most […]

Ohio Wedding Makeup Artist Carly Jo Makeup

Education, Vendor Spotlight, Weddings

Columbus Ohio Makeup Artist Carly Jo Makeup sits at her desk with makeup