why knowing your bride and groom before the wedding matters

So I want to clarify what I mean by "know", knowing what kind of photos your bride and groom want: candid vs very posed, if they are comfortable shooting in front of others or like to be secluded, and just the vibe each couple wants. I know my editing style is consistent but I will tailor the amount of candids or close portraits to the couple. Some couples want tons of family photos at the church and others just want one. There is no real baseline other than getting to know your couples and giving them the best experience possible. I try to meet twice in person with each couple, and touch base a few times-- and I always follow them on social media and get more ideas for photos. Like if they really love their dog-- I am showcasing that cutie pooch on the wedding day if possible! I think its really important to just be their for your Bride + Groom! It will also feel natural for you (no forcing jokes, but I will throw out my crazy loud fake laugh to make everyone laugh)! Check out these moments from a wedding that I second shot with LZ Photography at the State House-- which ps Im obsessed with shooting there! Check them out below:

when in disney

I honestly don't know where to start with Disney. It was everything I thought it would be and I feel like all my planning paid off ten fold. I had a wonderful travel agent named Lori Beachley from Hi Ho Travel and she somehow never got sick of my endless questions and changes. We spent 3 days at Magic Kingdom, 2 days at Epcot, 1 day at Hollywood Studios, 1 day at Animal Kingdom, and 1 day at [Universal] which is a whole different thing together (can we all scream HARRY POTTER!). We stayed at Art of Animation because how could we not stay in a little mermaid room with the biggest little mermaid fan kid on the planet. But we did visit lots of other resorts for dinners. I especially loved the Grand Floridian (which we would def stay at if we went again, wink wink husband) and we did plenty of character meals. I will probably just post 35658 posts about disney since I have SO MANY PHOTOS TO SHARE! This was literally just the first two days. I don't know how to choose favorites so I overshare y'all. 

Spring Weddings are in full bloom

I didn't want to leave for vacation and not post this gorgeous wedding. First off I had was connected to this sweet couple through military friends & you guys all know I love my military peoples! I knew from just the emails we would like each other. They are both smart and generous and have the best sense of humor. I loved just hanging with them at Cosi. And I had no idea Cosi had this awesome courtyard next to it... how stinking cute! It was just the perfect backdrop for them to say I do! Congrats Lee & Victoria!