Professional headshots are the perfect way to show off your unique personality and style. They can catch a potential client’s eye, and give them a glimpse into what working with you would be like. I recently did a professional headshots session with online business & marketing strategist, Susie Romans. During the shoot, we got to…
Today I have a post for all you dog owners out there! (Or those of you that just want to see some cute puppy pictures) It’s how I got my dogs to sleep in their own beds every night. If you own a pup of your own, you know just how hard it can be…
Happy Monday everyone! If you saw my post from last Monday about the, “10 Thigs Most People Don’t Know About Me,” then you know that I actually wanted to be a teacher when I began college. I obviously ended up taking a different path. So, today I thought I’d share the story of how I…
Happy Monday everyone! You may have noticed that Monday posts are generally informational. I aim to give you guys an inside peek at what it’s like to be a professional photographer and share with you lots of tips and tricks to prepare for your own sessions as well. Today, I thought I would switch things…
As a professional photographer one of my favorite parts of this job is getting to meet so many new and amazing people. From the couples and families I shoot, to the other event vendors I get to work with. I love the opportunity to chat with and get to know people that I may never…
As a wedding photographer I’ve had the honor of being a part of so many amazing celebrations. I’ve seen weddings of all sizes, in all seasons, and because of this I’ve learned more than I ever thought possible about how to make sure things run smoothly. Today I thought I’d share with you a few…
One of the most helpful things to create for your wedding day is the wedding timeline. The timeline is the one document that will keep everyone involved in your wedding on track. From your photographer, to your venue, all your vendors, and even your wedding party, there are a lot of moving pieces! You’ll want…
One of the biggest moments of any wedding day is when the bride and groom see each other for the first time. It’s a moment full of emotion and love, and one of my favorite moments to capture as a photographer. When to have this big moment is an important decision for a couple to…
Winter has always been one of my favorite seasons to photograph engagement sessions–nothing brings couples a little closer together than the crisp air. Colby + Cassidy’s engagement session in Downtown Crystal Lake was nothing short of amazing. Cassidy reached out to me last year and wanted to setup a session in early January so we…
