Wiser After the Wedding: Couples Share Their Wedding Photographer Experiences

August 6, 2018 Bailey

Not long ago, I posted a survey online asking married couples questions about their wedding photographer experience. (I've previously worked in marketing as an Account Planner; I guess marketing is just in my blood, you know?) My goal with this survey was to better understand how these couples prioritized photography during their planning process, what made them select the photographer they worked with, the highs and lows of their experience, and - most importantly - if what they thought they wanted from their photographer experience is still the most important for them.

Stephen & Bella | Copper & Navy Inspired Wedding at Fresh Air Farm

July 26, 2018 Bailey

Bella & Stephen were the last couple that I worked with that evening, which means we had the most amazing sunlight to work with! Again, I wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to test out different techniques, incorporating sun flares and backlighting into my images. They create such a dreamy quality that worked beautifully with Bella's gorgeous hair and (all glitter!) gown.

Brandon & Alyssa | Navy & Copper Inspired Wedding at Fresh Air Farm

July 19, 2018 Bailey

For Brandon & Alyssa's session I decided that I'd focus on taking photos with them backlit from the setting sun. I wanted to create this beautiful airiness and drama. These two radiate fun and romance around them, and I knew that their passion and (let's be honest) gorgeous selves would hold their own against such drama. The perfect pairing, in my opinion. Using the sun in this way was a relatively new technique for me, but Brandon & Alyssa were the perfect pair to help me practice. I couldn't be more happy with the results.

Maddie & Joey | Navy & Copper Inspired Wedding at Fresh Air Farm

July 16, 2018 Bailey

This shoot's theme was "Copper Meets Navy". Ashley Ice brought together a highly talented group of vendors to bring this vision to life. Every inch of Fresh Air Farm was beautifully decorated with rustic charm and gorgeous details. I loved the nuanced care taken with the theme. Blending copper and navy can quickly turn south into tacky land, but the team did a great job of blending textures and incorporating other colors to break things up. Everywhere I turned, I was inspired; a photographer's dream!

France Revisited

July 9, 2018 Bailey

This past June Vince, his parents, and I traveled to France for a 10-day adventure! Paris and the French Riviera hold very special places in my heart. 15 years ago, when I was in high school, I got to take a European school trip that included these iconic destinations. I've gushed to Vince about these amazing parts of the world, and I've always dreamed of returning to them someday with him. Finally, this was the year!