As the 2022 Wedding Season comes to a close, I thought I’d take a moment to reflect on all the amazing memories I got to be a part of this year. I never know exactly what to expect when meeting a couple, and I am always left feeling incredibly honored to be able to take part in such an incredible moment in your story.
Reflecting back on 2022, I am so grateful to have met each and every one of you. My biggest takeaway from this year has been the importance of communication! It is SO important to sit down with me as a couple prior to the shoot so that I can get to know you, and I can provide you with customized and personal photos that represent exactly who you are as a couple. Open, flowing communication also allows me to work closely with you to come up with ideas and requests for certain shots that are important to you, like making sure certain friends and family are included in a majority of your shots. And the communication shouldn’t end there… I don’t take being a part of such a big moment in your life lightly. I consider it such a privilege to be present with you and your loved ones, and I would love to continue to hear from you even after your big day, so keep in touch!
Memorable moment: While there were so many incredible moments captured this year, I can’t help but feel drawn to the moments when couples were surrounded by friends and family singing and celebrating. It’s always such an amazing moment to experience through the lens.
Elopement Reflections
Even though your event is smaller and more intimate and it may not seem as important to stop and take the time for a couple’s shoot, you should still prioritize a session with just the two of you. You’ll definitely be appreciative of the photos, AND for a moment to yourselves. I want to say a special thank you to all the couples who were open-minded and creative with their elopement locations. It takes a lot of determination to climb a mountain for the PERFECT shot but trust me, it’s worth it!
I have also decided to start packing smarter so that I can conserve my energy for the shoot (My new-dad bod can’t climb mountains the way it used to)!
Engagement Reflections
The 2022 season was such a special one for me because I got to go to some of my favorite locations to shoot! And I am excited to announce that I will be adding new locations for next year! Keep an eye out for a blog listing my new locations on my site! What I found to be incredibly special this year was that I got to take part in so many engagement shoots and it means so much to me that you trusted me with a moment that can’t be repeated, so thank you for including me in that. This upcoming year, I want to stress the importance of working together to establish ideal timing for better photos. As I’ve mentioned before, lighting is critical for getting those magic shots, so figuring out exactly what you’re looking for in your photo results will help me determine what time your shoot should be. We also need to make sure we are taking the weather into consideration. In the Summer, we may need to schedule a little extra time to account for the heat, and the Winter requires plenty of layers so remember to bundle up!
On a personal note, I am making it my mission for next year to have fun and be present with you and your guests. I’ve noticed that the best photos come from moments that happen organically and when they don’t feel forced, so I aim to create as much opportunity for these naturally beautiful moments as possible. It’s important to go with the flow but also to recognize the balance between being in the moment and having a plan so that the pictures are genuine, but also represent the moments that you want to be captured. I can’t wait to share all my plans with you for the next wedding season. I have so many big ideas I’m looking forward to making a reality with all of you. As always, thank you for sharing your love story with me.