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Yesterday I did a few sessions around the Miami Beach area in Florida. It’s so fun to shoot in different places with different people, landscapes and architecture. Maria and Paulius got up for a sunrise engagement session at Hollywood Beach. They moved to Miami from Chicago about a year ago, and are getting married in Florida in a few months. I asked them how they like Miami compared to Chicago, and they said they get to skip the winter-very true considering it was about 80 degrees in Miami yesterday. Maria and Paulius, it was wonderful to meet you and I’m so glad we all got up for sunrise. 😊
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It's Valentine's Day! This is a photo of me with my boyfriend, Cody. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I know this holiday can be wonderful or hard or disappointing or everything in between. Last year, on Valentine's Day, I was still struggling to get through a really hard breakup. Even this year, though I'm in a happy relationship, things are a little hard for me because of something coming up next month. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whatever relationship status you find yourself in today, it's ok. If you're struggling, you will get through it. If you're alone, you're not behind in life. If you never want to get married, that's completely ok. If you are in a happy relationship looking toward the future, that's great too.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Wherever you find yourself today, I hope you have a good one.
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Here are a few things to look for when you're searching for a wedding photographer!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • Look at the overall look and feel of their photos. Instead of focusing on specific images that you would love to recreate, look at the photographer's overall style. Do their images have a consistent editing style that you like? Are the images more candid or posed? I recommend asking the photographer to see a full wedding gallery so that you can see how they handle a wedding day from start to finish!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • Find a photographer that matches your values. Maybe candid photos, or dance photo, or family photos are really important to yoou. Look for a photographer who prioritizes and values those types of images. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • Finally, look for a photographer who you vibe with! Of all your vendors, you will probably spend the most time with your photographer. Your photographer will be there in the morning before makeup, when you get dressed, when you laugh and when you cry. Pick a photographer who you click with and who you're comfortable around!
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Here's me, taking some photos of the Grand Tetons. COVID has been a little tough on my travel-loving soul. I usually travel outside the country at least once/year, and I miss it so much. But on the bright side, the lack of international travel has forced me to do more exploring of my own country. In 2020, I took a month-long road trip out west. For right now, I'm sticking with domestic travel, but I'm so thankful to live in such a beautiful and diverse country.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo by @markhamadventures
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Would you get THIS wet during your engagement session? Matt and Morgan did! Their wedding is coming up next month and I can't wait. I'm not going to tell you what they're doing for their wedding quite yet, but it's epic, just like their engagement photos. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Matt and Morgan, I am so excited to see you again soon!
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I took my drone out this weekend to get some photos of the beach. The drone is SO FUN. Can you find me in the first shot? 😄