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how to plan your dream elopement

Elopements are so special – Grant and I actually eloped in 2020 when we got married! With Elopements, you can toss all the traditional wedding planning out the window and create your own custom day. However, making those decisions can be overwhelming! From Pinterest to Instagram to blogs on the internet, there’s a lot of […]

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Kamrette camera bag

Hi friends! If you’re looking for Christmas gifts for the photographer in your life, this list of Christmas gifts for photographers is perfect for you! I wanted to compile a list of some of my favorite things that I use, in the hope that it would help someone else. This list will include everything from […]

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Couple kissing in a field.

This stunning fall mountain session is one of my favorites to date. When deciding where to do their engagement photos, we had several great options to consider. Kylie and Billy wanted to get their photos taken as quickly as possible, so they could send out save-the-date cards before the fall leaves dropped. As we were […]

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Clayton and Janae chose Cowans Gap for their engagement session, and it was a perfect choice for this beautiful fall session! We had heard of this incredible overlook, and I knew it would be gorgeous at sunset! These two are incredibly adventurous; Clayton proposed in Grant Teton NP, so I had to pick somewhere just […]

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travel to iceland

This trip had been a trip in the making for YEARS. Seriously. Since 2020, we’ve been dreaming of traversing the rugged and beautiful landscape of Iceland. We planned this trip three times – once in 2020, then again for 2023, and then again for 2024 – the third time was the charm, and we finally […]

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Aubrey is one of my many Boiling Springs Seniors. We had a gorgeous evening walking around The Children’s Lake in Boiling Springs a few weeks ago. It was a treat to meet Aubrey and hear about her plans for the future. She is the sweetest soul, and we had a great deal of fun discussing […]

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So, every photographer has an arsenal of lenses. I have five lenses my self! However, today I wanted to write about my absolute FAVORITE lens out of all my lenses. Whether you’re just starting photography, or are just a casual observer, you’ll want to know about this lens. Each photographer’s favorite lens is different, but […]

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Picking a cute outfit to wear for just about anything is stressful! But it’s probably most stressful when you’re planning your engagement session or portrait session outfit. That’s what this post is to come in handy for! So bookmark this post, save it, or share it so you’ll always have it! What to wear LADIES.  […]

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My one hope for sharing this post is to humbly explain why wedding photography costs as much as it does without tearing anyone, photographer or client, down! There is a lot that goes into photography. And it’s my hope and goal that by sharing this post, I’m able to educate you all a little bit […]

Hey there! Thanks for stopping by! Today’s travel post is actually about my favorite traveling camera bags instead of an actual place. No matter if you’re a photographer, educator, momma, or adventurer, I love love love a good sturdy bag that can go with me anywhere. Typically I grab an old backpack or whatever is […]

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Noah and Beth drove from Maryland and Mechanicsburg for yesterday’s session! Yesterday was their dating anniversary, so it was so sweet for me to capture their pictures for them. They met online, and their very first date was going out to a movie! They hit it off immediately and started dating! These two were funny, […]

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rachel and Chris met at winter camp in 2018. By the summer of 2019 they were dating, and by the beginning of 2020 they are engaged!  Rachel and Chris hit it off and within months, started dating. Rachel has a fun quirky personality that just bubbles with joy. She is always laughing, always smiling, and […]

Hey there! So glad you’re here! Today I wanted to write about some of the best Photography Educators in the Industry! There are a TON of people to learn from, and if you’re just getting started, it can be a little overwhelming on who to learn from and where it’s best to spend your money. […]

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Welcome to Travel Tuesday! It’s my goal every Tuesday to share a post with you about some adventure my fiance and partner in crime, Grant, and I go on! So welcome to the very first Travel Tuesday blog post!   Every couple of weeks my fiance Grant and I love to travel. On my off […]

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you get engaged it’s a whirlwind of exciting moments! You finally have that ring on your finger, and forever can finally start! Yay! However, entering that super exciting time of being engaged also means that you and your future spouse have a lot of decisions to make. What kind of cake you want, what […]

Audrey and Brett are my only September fall wedding this year because I am getting married this fall too! I’m so excited to be doing their wedding because they literally are the sweetest people. They even brought their little old man with them for their session. Bear goes with them everyone, and when he climbed […]

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