• Over the last few days we’ve watched, listened, and reflected on our country’s current situation and our privilege as two white people born in the USA, but the time to be quiet is over. Black lives matter. PERIOD. As business owners with a platform, and followers of Jesus, we feel it is our duty to speak up for the injustice black people are facing and demand change. Being silently not-racist is not enough. If you’re wondering if you should say something, YOU SHOULD! This is not a political issue, this is a humanity issue, and we want the black community to know that we stand with them. We see you. We hear you. We love you. And we want to do better by you. We don’t have all the answers, but we’re showing up anyway, even if it’s messy, to support you, promote equal opportunity, include you, value you, and help evoke change. We take responsibility within our home to educate our children and raise them to walk in love towards you. We take responsibility within our industry to actively seek out opportunities to elevate black owned businesses in hopes to level the field of opportunity. We take responsibility within our business to highlight your love and your lives. We know this will take time, and we know we aren’t perfect at it, but we are committed to loving you and showing you that love in our communities every day.
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    Over the last few days we’ve watched, listened, and reflected on our country’s current situation and our privilege as two white people born in the USA, but the time to be quiet is over. Black lives matter. PERIOD. As business owners with a platform, and followers of Jesus, we feel it is our duty to speak up for the injustice black people are facing and demand change. Being silently not-racist is not enough. If you’re wondering if you should say something, YOU SHOULD! This is not a political issue, this is a humanity issue, and we want the black community to know that we stand with them. We see you. We hear you. We love you. And we want to do better by you. We don’t have all the answers, but we’re showing up anyway, even if it’s messy, to support you, promote equal opportunity, include you, value you, and help evoke change. We take responsibility within our home to educate our children and raise them to walk in love towards you. We take responsibility within our industry to actively seek out opportunities to elevate black owned businesses in hopes to level the field of opportunity. We take responsibility within our business to highlight your love and your lives. We know this will take time, and we know we aren’t perfect at it, but we are committed to loving you and showing you that love in our communities every day.
  • Have you ever been duped by a product ad?... . . Like, that crop top looks super cute on that model, and you love the vibe of their social media & website (including their mission statement), but when your order comes, it’s not at all what you thought it would be? . . Now imagine the product you received was your wedding photos. You just spent a year planning one of the most monumental days of your life. It was as perfect as it could get, but it’s over now. 6 weeks goes by, and you receive your wedding gallery. You call your fiancé and ask him to bring home a bottle of wine so you can celebrate while looking through them tonight. . . You are SO looking forward to reliving your wedding day and having those moments in your hands forever! You know...pics of you in your dress with your grandma, your husbands face as you walk down the aisle, your first kiss as husband and wife, that epic backflip your cousin did on the dance floor...the moments that happen in a flash and can’t be recreated. . . The only problem is, half of it isn’t there, or it’s blurry, or it’s grainy bc it was bad lighting. Your golden hour portraits are gorgeous, but that’s about it. You’re devastated, and the worst part is, there’s nothing you can do about it. Even if you get a refund, you can’t redo your wedding day. You’re stuck with what you have. . . Talk about a NIGHTMARE, right?! The good thing is- this doesn’t HAVE to happen to you. It can be 100% avoided. Click the link in our bio to download our Photographer Booking Guide outlining all the questions and conversations you need to have before booking your wedding photographer.
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    Have you ever been duped by a product ad?... . . Like, that crop top looks super cute on that model, and you love the vibe of their social media & website (including their mission statement), but when your order comes, it’s not at all what you thought it would be? . . Now imagine the product you received was your wedding photos. You just spent a year planning one of the most monumental days of your life. It was as perfect as it could get, but it’s over now. 6 weeks goes by, and you receive your wedding gallery. You call your fiancé and ask him to bring home a bottle of wine so you can celebrate while looking through them tonight. . . You are SO looking forward to reliving your wedding day and having those moments in your hands forever! You know...pics of you in your dress with your grandma, your husbands face as you walk down the aisle, your first kiss as husband and wife, that epic backflip your cousin did on the dance floor...the moments that happen in a flash and can’t be recreated. . . The only problem is, half of it isn’t there, or it’s blurry, or it’s grainy bc it was bad lighting. Your golden hour portraits are gorgeous, but that’s about it. You’re devastated, and the worst part is, there’s nothing you can do about it. Even if you get a refund, you can’t redo your wedding day. You’re stuck with what you have. . . Talk about a NIGHTMARE, right?! The good thing is- this doesn’t HAVE to happen to you. It can be 100% avoided. Click the link in our bio to download our Photographer Booking Guide outlining all the questions and conversations you need to have before booking your wedding photographer.
  • 🚨🚨The daunting questions every bride-to-be asks herself… . . What style of photography do I like? We feel weird in front of the camera, what if we look awkward in our wedding photos? What if I have a giant pimple on my wedding day? All these Instagram feeds are sooo pretty, which complete stranger should I trust to document my wedding? . . If you’ve asked yourself any of these questions, you’re not alone! Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most difficult tasks of wedding planning. I mean, the amount of options is overwhelming on top of the fact you have to sift through and find someone who matches your style, colors, personality, has the necessary experience with lighting, and has the integrity to keep your photos safe between wedding day and final delivery. YIKES! That’s a lot of pressure! . . Lucky for you, Nick and I have put together a complete guide on how to book the perfect wedding photographer outlining 30 questions you should ask and why, and the best part is, IT’S COMPLETELY FREE! . . Whether you’re our client or not, we truly care about your wedding day and the photos you receive. And when I say we “truly care,” I mean we actually give a shit. So when we say we outlined all the questions you should ask, we don’t just mean the fluffy, pretty, obvious ones. We mean the ones that will get down to the nitty gritty and ensure you’re placing this giant responsibility in the hands of the right person for the job. Don’t get stuck with the wrong guy, click the link in our bio, and download the free guide.
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    🚨🚨The daunting questions every bride-to-be asks herself… . . What style of photography do I like? We feel weird in front of the camera, what if we look awkward in our wedding photos? What if I have a giant pimple on my wedding day? All these Instagram feeds are sooo pretty, which complete stranger should I trust to document my wedding? . . If you’ve asked yourself any of these questions, you’re not alone! Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most difficult tasks of wedding planning. I mean, the amount of options is overwhelming on top of the fact you have to sift through and find someone who matches your style, colors, personality, has the necessary experience with lighting, and has the integrity to keep your photos safe between wedding day and final delivery. YIKES! That’s a lot of pressure! . . Lucky for you, Nick and I have put together a complete guide on how to book the perfect wedding photographer outlining 30 questions you should ask and why, and the best part is, IT’S COMPLETELY FREE! . . Whether you’re our client or not, we truly care about your wedding day and the photos you receive. And when I say we “truly care,” I mean we actually give a shit. So when we say we outlined all the questions you should ask, we don’t just mean the fluffy, pretty, obvious ones. We mean the ones that will get down to the nitty gritty and ensure you’re placing this giant responsibility in the hands of the right person for the job. Don’t get stuck with the wrong guy, click the link in our bio, and download the free guide.
  • Ever have one of those days where you’re in a super great mood and feeling extra motivated to get stuff done, but the world is trying to derail you every way you turn? Well, that’s me today! . . I lost two hours worth of work this morning when my design program crashed as soon as I was about to export an 8 page document, I somehow sent the wrong proposal information to a super sweet couple which I felt TERRIBLE about, and the cherry on top is that my kiddos are just all out of wack this week. . . BUT, I’m not giving up!!! I booked a proposal package, and I was able to redesign and finish the Photographer Booking Guide I’m working on. I’ve got 30 more minutes to knock out the rest of my to-do list, and though I probably won’t complete it, I’m going to do my best. If you’re struggling this week, you’re not alone! Keep your head up and finish strong. Hump Day is almost over!
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    Ever have one of those days where you’re in a super great mood and feeling extra motivated to get stuff done, but the world is trying to derail you every way you turn? Well, that’s me today! . . I lost two hours worth of work this morning when my design program crashed as soon as I was about to export an 8 page document, I somehow sent the wrong proposal information to a super sweet couple which I felt TERRIBLE about, and the cherry on top is that my kiddos are just all out of wack this week. . . BUT, I’m not giving up!!! I booked a proposal package, and I was able to redesign and finish the Photographer Booking Guide I’m working on. I’ve got 30 more minutes to knock out the rest of my to-do list, and though I probably won’t complete it, I’m going to do my best. If you’re struggling this week, you’re not alone! Keep your head up and finish strong. Hump Day is almost over!
  • Are you planning to get married in the next year and have no idea what to do with all this COVID-19 mess?!? LISTEN TO THIS! . . As a wedding photographer, I have been asked countless times how I think the wedding industry will be affected by COVID-19 long-term. While I don’t have all the answers, I do know this: smaller weddings are starting to take over! . . Don’t fret, though! Take it from Nick and I, who had a 30 person wedding, small weddings can be just as luxurious and fun! . . Click the link in our bio to view our latest blog post detailing 10 reasons why small weddings are thebombdotcom along with things we learned through our experience. A shorter guest list might just be the perfect thing for you!
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    Are you planning to get married in the next year and have no idea what to do with all this COVID-19 mess?!? LISTEN TO THIS! . . As a wedding photographer, I have been asked countless times how I think the wedding industry will be affected by COVID-19 long-term. While I don’t have all the answers, I do know this: smaller weddings are starting to take over! . . Don’t fret, though! Take it from Nick and I, who had a 30 person wedding, small weddings can be just as luxurious and fun! . . Click the link in our bio to view our latest blog post detailing 10 reasons why small weddings are thebombdotcom along with things we learned through our experience. A shorter guest list might just be the perfect thing for you!
  • The meaningful ones, the ones that get passed down for generations, the ones that showcase genuine emotion and document tender moments with our loved ones- these are my favorite kind of photos. Auntie Holland is one loved and admired woman. ❤️ . . Congratulations, Holland and Silas! Nick and I are so lucky to have friends like you two who are more like family. ❤️
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    The meaningful ones, the ones that get passed down for generations, the ones that showcase genuine emotion and document tender moments with our loved ones- these are my favorite kind of photos. Auntie Holland is one loved and admired woman. ❤️ . . Congratulations, Holland and Silas! Nick and I are so lucky to have friends like you two who are more like family. ❤️