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Getting Ready

This is something that I love to educate on! I love getting ready spaces that are soaked with natural light.

Try finding a space that is open, de-cluttered, simple walls and tons of windows.

When we show up, the first thing we'll do is open blinds (with the naked people in mind) and turn off any yellow, yucky lights. By doing so, this helps us achieve that clean, timeless natural light look.  If your venue doesn't supply you with a getting ready space, we highly recommend checking out AirBnB - or a boutique hotel! 

Rings, Shoes, Jewels...

The whole day begins with the DETAILS! This is one of my favorite parts of the wedding day, because it allows me to prepare and get my creative side warmed up for the rest of the day!

I photograph a bride’s details in a way that matches and showcases the style of the entire wedding day.

So, in some ways, the details set the stage for the look of the whole wedding and I love having ample time to stylize, and shoot everything from the dress, to the jewelry, to grandma’s handkerchief! I ask brides to gather any details they have before I arrive so that I can walk in, say hello, give you a big hug and then begin with all the goodies! (Please assure your mom that I will take GREAT care of the dress, I promise!)

What to Bring

  • Dress

  • Veil / hair pieces

  • Rings (all three) 

  • Shoes 

  • Jewelry

  • Bouquet & boutonniere  

  • Perfume 

  • Invitation suite 

  • Borrowed & blue

Sometimes, depending on the theme and “look” of the wedding day, there may be some extra elements that you could include when you gather your details. For example, if you’re having a country themed wedding, you could include a piece of burlap or lace. If you’re having a rustic themed wedding that includes some wooden elements, maybe save a small piece of wood for me to use when I’m shooting your rings and jewelry. This REALLY makes for beautiful, consistent wedding day!

Why a first look is worth it

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40% MORE PORTRAITS

You’re investing a lot into your wedding photography. With a first look, you’ll receive 40% MORE portraits of the two of you... and those are the images you will decorate your first home with! With a first look, you make the most out of this large investment and get the most for your money.

ENJOY THE SURPRISE FREELY

You actually get to have intimate time on your wedding day with your man. Most brides don’t realize that when you come down the aisle and totally SHOCK him with your gorgeous-ness... he can’t even tell you how amazing you look. He can’t touch you, embrace you or even SPEAK to you. You have to wait until 30 minutes later when the ceremony is over for him to react and tell you how amazing you look. And after 30 minutes of the ceremony, the reaction isn’t the same as the initial first glance.

YOUR ONLY ALONE TIME

First Looks allow you to be TOGETHER and alone on your wedding day. When you see each other, not only is it intimate, it is your only time to be alone the whole day! You may cried and laugh and cried some more... and then that put you in the PERFECT mood for romantic portraits. Sometimes portraits can be a little rushed after the family formals, and it can be hard to really get back into that “lovey dovey” mode.... especially with family around! When you have just shared your first look, you’re READY to love on each other, and I always capture some super sweet images during those moments!

DIMINISHES NERVES

You get rid of your nerves! I’d say, literally 1/2 of my couples who have decided to do a first look, the grooms were not fans of it at first. However, because they have never experienced their wedding day before, they didn’t know how nerve racking it can be. I have testimonials from so many grooms who initially weren’t a fan of the first look... but afterwards admitted to being SO much more relaxed and ready for the ceremony!