TRUST, FOCUS, MOVEMENT There are 3 ways to feel comfortable in front of the camera that aren’t going to reference confidence. It can be about environment, pacing, and trust. Almost everyone feels awkward when they are overly aware of being watched, rushed, or told what to do without context. Comfort does not come from trying […]

Working weddings as an introvert is not for the weak. Wedding culture is loud in ways that are not always obvious. Not just in music or crowds, but in expectation. There is an unspoken belief that to work weddings well, you need to be outgoing, commanding, and constantly present. Confidence is expected to be visible. […]

An Editorial Civic Ceremony of Dreams Some weddings are built around large venues and packed timelines. Others are built around intention and simplicity. Sascha and Natalie chose a downtown Asheville courthouse wedding because they wanted their day to feel personal, relaxed, and centered around the moment itself. Instead of starting their day at the courthouse, […]

From a Wedding Vendors Perspective Let’s dive into 6 wedding red flags that may not be obvious regarding VENDORS! They may not show up as disasters during the booking process, but small moments of discomfort are easy to ignore until the wedding day arrives. After working alongside dozens of vendors, these are the red flags […]

Why being to Flexible Can Hurt Your Business There is a hidden cost of being to flexible as a photographer that I learned the hard way. I pride myself on being easy to work with. I said yes to timeline changes, last minute requests, extended coverage, and bending my own boundaries because I believed flexibility […]