Little Rock Courthouse Engagement Photos: Why Courthouses Make the Best Editorial Backdrops
Lilit and Taylor's Little Rock Courthouse engagement session proves you don't need a plane ticket to create editorial engagement photos. Inspired by the San Francisco courthouse, we found dramatic architecture, beautiful light, and plenty of personality much closer to home. In this guide, I'm sharing tips for planning courthouse engagement photos, choosing unique engagement photo locations, what to wear for an editorial look, and how to create engagement photos that feel elevated while still feeling like you.
Why Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Photography Matters for Your Wedding Weekend
Josh and Cassie's rainy Mississippi crawfish boil reminded me why I think couples seriously underestimate their rehearsal dinner. From creating space for connection to helping your photographer tell a more meaningful story, here's why the night before your wedding might matter more than you think, and how to plan a rehearsal dinner that feels genuinely like you.
2027 Wedding Trends That Aren’t The Typical Trends You’re Thinking Of
What if the biggest 2027 wedding trends have nothing to do with flowers, color palettes, or whatever wedding TikTok is talking about this week? Katie and Mitchell's wedding at the James Lee House in Memphis was a beautiful reminder that the weddings people remember most are the ones built around connection. From hand-painted cards for every guest to a candlelit dinner filled with stories, laughter, and genuine conversation, this intentional Tennessee wedding was proof that personal details will always outlast passing trends. As a New York City-based travel wedding photographer, this wedding reminded me why the most meaningful celebrations aren't about perfection, they're about people.
How to Get a Wedding in New York Vibe Without Getting Married in Manhattan
Do you need a Manhattan venue to have a wedding in New York that feels romantic, stylish, and unmistakably NYC? Sarah and Garrett's wedding at The Madison Hotel in Morristown, New Jersey, proves otherwise. From a charming vintage train car and packed dance floor to thoughtful wedding-day experiences and unforgettable portraits, this celebration is full of inspiration for couples dreaming of New York wedding vibes without the city logistics.
The New York Courthouse Wedding Guide | How to Plan an Intentional NYC Courthouse Wedding
Thinking about planning a New York courthouse wedding? This guide covers everything from getting married at the NYC City Clerk’s Office to the best photo locations in Manhattan, what to wear, timeline tips, and how to make your courthouse wedding feel personal, emotional, and fully true to you. Featuring Marta + Sam’s intimate NYC courthouse wedding day in Tribeca with all the confetti, cloudy skies, and chaotic little New York moments that made it unforgettable.
Why a Multi-Day Destination Wedding in Italy is A MUST!
Matt and Zoey’s destination wedding in Italy became so much more than a single wedding day. From wandering Rome and biking through the countryside to emotional late-night dinners and a farewell brunch at their villa, this wedding week was a reminder that the moments people treasure most usually happen in between the big events. If you’re planning an Italian wedding, here’s why creating a connected, immersive wedding weekend and documenting all of it matters so much.
Planning a New York Wedding: A Full 2027 Guide from a New York Wedding Photographer
Planning a New York wedding in 2027? This guide covers everything couples actually need to know, from NYC elopement locations and permits to realistic timelines, seasonal tips, and how to make your wedding day feel personal, cinematic, emotional, and fully alive in the middle of the city.
The New York Engagement Photo Guide: Locations, Seasons & Ideas from a New York Engagement Photographer
Planning engagement photos in NYC? This New York engagement photographer guide covers the best locations, seasons, outfit ideas, and creative ways to make your session feel personal, cinematic, and uniquely you.
New York City Engagement Photos in Memphis | A Downtown Session That Didn’t Feel Like Memphis at All
This session in downtown Memphis ended up feeling a lot like New York City engagement photos, and not because of the location. It came down to movement, trust, and letting the city exist as it is. If you’re drawn to that kind of energy, this breaks down how to create it anywhere.
How to Plan Engagement Photos in Chicago (Without Overplanning Everything)
Engagement photos in Chicago don’t have to feel overly planned to feel meaningful. This session with Marti and Garrett unfolded naturally, moving through the Loop and Riverwalk, capturing the kind of moments that already exist without forcing anything.
Why a Destination Wedding in Santa Barbara Is Perfect for a Wedding Weekend
A wedding in Santa Barbara has a way of turning into something more than just a day. This intimate wedding weekend at De La Vina Inn was filled with shared spaces, a cozy rehearsal dinner, and the kind of moments you don’t plan for, but end up meaning everything.
Unique Wedding Ideas That Feel Like You: A Tennessee Wedding at a Concert Venue and Dive Bar
Most unique wedding ideas don’t come from trends, they come from real life. This Tennessee wedding at a dive bar shows how to create something honest, personal, and completely your own.
Memphis Wedding Venues: Why The James Lee House Is Perfect for Intimate Weddings
Not every wedding needs a timeline packed to the minute. This intimate day at The James Lee House, one of the most unique Memphis wedding venues, was built around connection, intention, and details that meant something.
The Ultimate Guide to Pre Wedding Photos (Ideas, Tips & What to Expect)
Pre wedding photos aren’t about posing or performing, they’re about slowing down and documenting what your relationship actually feels like before the wedding day arrives. This guide walks through what pre wedding photos are, why they matter, and pre wedding photos ideas that feel natural, intentional, and true to you.
How to Plan a Surprise Proposal That Actually Feels Like a Moment (Not a Performance)
A surprise proposal doesn’t need to feel like a performance. This guide walks you through how to plan a surprise proposal that actually feels like you, rooted in real moments, meaningful locations, and the kind of beach engagement photos that feel like memories, not poses.
Newport Rhode Island Engagement Photos: A Dream Coastal Session + Tips for Planning Your Own
A dreamy weekend capturing Newport Rhode Island engagement photos, wandering harbor streets, finding the perfect hydrangea skirt, and ending the night with a spontaneous sunset swim.
The Art of Wedding After Parties: The Part You’ll Still Be Talking About in 10 Years
Wedding after parties are where the structure fades, and the real energy takes over. As a travel wedding photographer, I’ve seen how after parties transform a beautiful reception into a full wedding weekend experience. From party buses to disco floors, this is where the timeline ends, and the connection deepens, and why those late-night photos often become the most unforgettable.
The Secret to Cinematic NYC Engagement Photos (Without Feeling Awkward)
NYC engagement photos don’t have to feel stiff or overly posed. This Brooklyn session, from the Manhattan Bridge to late-night drinks at their favorite bar, is proof that your engagement photos can feel effortless, personal, and completely true to you. If you’re getting married in NYC and want photos that feel like real life, this one’s for you.
A Complete Guide to Getting Married at Wadley Farms: A Romantic Utah Wedding Venue
They got married in a literal stone castle in Utah… and somehow it still felt intimate. From late-summer garden light to a dad fully committing to the Hoedown Throwdown, this Wadley Farms wedding was layered, emotional, and the kind of full-circle story that started months earlier in Italy. If you’re searching for a Utah wedding venue that feels romantic but never performative, this one’s for you.
How to Make Your Wedding an Italy-Inspired Wedding in the States
Italy isn’t a location, it’s a feeling. This Italy-inspired wedding in the States was rooted in slow moments, shared meals, and intentional details that made it feel deeply personal.