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Acadia National Park is one of our favorite national parks to visit. Maybe it’s because it was our first national park we ever visited as a couple, and now it’s the first national park we took our son J to, or it’s just an incredible park! Bar Harbor and Acadia are beautiful and easy to […]

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

I wanted to write this blog post after I announced in December of 2023 that Grant and I are no longer taking weddings. This comes as a surprise to many people – evidenced by my inbox which was full of messages after making the announcement. What shouldn’t come as a surprise is that we made […]

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

This might be a little controversial, but I’m here to say it. For a regular wedding day, you do not need more than 6-8 hours of wedding coverage. Why? Because it’s a waste of time and money. I say this lightly to all couples out there planning their wedding days. Unless their photographer does all-day […]

See all those beautiful published weddings in magazines and on Instagram? Most of those flat lays are created with a few important things! First off, you want to have all your details ready for your wedding photographer on the morning of the wedding. Your details include: Invitation suite All 3 rings Jewelry you’re wearing Shoes […]

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

Sony vs Canon comparison and why I still chose Canon

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

Here are three ways to make family formals the easiest part of the day!

Best places to propose in Charleston

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

11 Best Tips to Prepare you to Travel to Charleston South Carolina

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

Hey photographers! It’s that time of year when things start slowing down. Here are three things you can do to make your off-season profitable this year! Redo your website. Elevating your website and updating it with recent work is HUGE. You might not think so, but your website sells you on your clients. Make sure […]

Wedding days are crazy busy and full of hype. As they should be! But there are a few things brides can have ready for their photographers that help make the day – and photos – go smoothly. Brides, have your bouquets arrive before your photographer! This is essential in making sure that your bouquet will […]

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