Notes From A Bride The first time I went wedding dress shopping I actually went…..alone. It was spur of the moment, and I really just wanted to explore and get my feet wet on this whole dress shopping thing by myself. Sure, I had helped a friend or two pick out her wedding dress,…
Maggie and Shannon’s wedding day was full of sunshine, happy tears, and loving embraces. After a cold start to our deep South winter, this Saturday greeted us with mild temperatures and radiant sunshine. The neutral colors of the woods gave me a perfect backdrop to photograph this sweet couple. The ceremony was held in a…
In the past, we discussed the importance of selecting the ceremony venue. The next important step is selecting your officiant. In researching this topic, I came across the article, “The Ultimate Guide To Your Ceremony,” in Brides magazine. In this article were some very useful tips when selecting your officiant and obtaining your marriage license….
I went on a total whim to a local bridal boutique after I heard they had wedding dresses on a clearance rack. At that time, I didn’t know what I wanted or what I was fond of in a wedding dress. All I knew is that they had the terms “clearance” and “wedding dresses” used…
This is part 4 of a memories series. Since your probably in the middle of planning your Birmingham area wedding, I thought it would be great to ask a friend to reflect on her wedding day. This bride looks at decisions she made for her wedding day planning and offers advice to keep you and your fiance…
This past wedding season was such a pleasant surprise. With a healthy newborn arriving to our family last spring, I cleared my schedule a bit for some wonderful time with the family. Even with all the excitement in our home with the new baby, I still found myself traveling around Alabama photographing at least one wedding every month. From a downtown Birmingham wedding to…
This is a continued series where my sweet friend looks back on her wedding day and offers advice to brides who are planning their special day. With every wedding I photograph in the Birmingham area, I’m reminded so much about how the day is truly a celebration for you and your partner. If you missed…
One of my favorite parts of wedding photography is building a relationship with my couples. Throughout the wedding planning process, I keep myself available to my brides for whatever questions they may have. Usually, during these conversations, my mind will turn sentimental and I’ll think about all the wonderful memories of my journey to the…
As a wedding photographer, I have a lot of knowledge about the ins and outs of a wedding day. I wear many hats on a wedding day and overall I just want to be there for you while creating some amazing memories of your day. It’s so fun to hear all the personal touches each…
There are some important things to remember when using an outdoor venue as the location for your wedding ceremony. In Alabama, there are some beautiful outdoor wedding venues. I have photographed weddings outdoors and indoors. I think in Alabama one of the major things to consider is the season in which you are getting married….