Photographing first wedding

If you are new to the wedding world, you may not have heard of the term the First Look. This is a relatively contemporary concept, & occurs when the bride & groom opt to see each other in their wedding clothes before the ceremony. As a photographer, I can give you many reasons why

It's crazy wild how fast this industry is growing. People ask me "So do you think anyone can be a photographer" and I feel very confident when I answer "No". I don't think anyone can do this and succeed at it. However, I do think that everyone has a right to try. We can't get frustrated with the new photographers entering the industry everyday because at one point in our own lives, we sat down and thought "Maybe I could actually do this! Maybe I could be a professional photographer!". I had…

It happened—I photographed a wedding! Officially. For the first time. I wore a legit photography vest and everything. It was for one of my best friends Cassie and her husband Brady (or as I have so frequently referred to them here on the blog, “Brassie.”) You can peruse shots from their engagement sesh here, and shots from the actual wedding day here, here, and here if you like. Anyhow, today I wanted to share with you ten of the most crucial things I learned from shooting my first wedding…

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This post is part of the series, The Ultimate Guide To Being A Wedding Photographer — advice for running a successful wedding photography biz. Click here to view a list of all the posts in this series. If you’ve been dreaming of shooting weddings, but aren’t quite sure how to begin, this post is for […]

When I first started as a wedding photographer, I had a general shot list that I worked off of for every wedding. I didn’t consult it much throughout the day, but it was a nice crutch as I fi…

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First looks are a modern wedding tradition that many couples adopt. Wondering if it's right for you? Here's what to know about this popular aspect of the day, plus pros and cons to consider and examples from real couples to inspire you.

While documenting a wedding day I strive to exist in two perspectives throughout the day. Over the course of the time leading up to the wedding I am extremely intentional on connecting with my couple and getting to know them without my camera in my hand. The first perspective is a result of this tim