Ryan and Carly didn’t just plan a wedding; they built a whole weekend full of hugs, homemade florals, and lakeside hangs. As their travel wedding photographer, I got to document every raw, beautiful, in-between moment on film and digital. This is part one of their story, and a little love note to documenting more than just the big day.

Cassie and Josh didn’t want anything staged. So we wandered the East Village, ate ice cream, met their cat, and made engagement photos that felt like them. If you're dreaming of engagement photos in New York City that feel personal and real, this guide is for you.

Ploy + Bo’s Rosemary Beach engagement proved that the best photos happen when you’re fully present. Blue hour wrapped them in soft, cinematic light as they ran through the surf, laughed at unexpected waves, and ended the night with dinner by the sea.

There’s no one-size-fits-all dream wedding—and Courtney and Bud proved that in the most intentional, unforgettable way. They skipped the performance, leaned into personality, and planned a day rooted in meaning. From walking down the aisle solo to dancing with lightsabers on Star Wars Day, every detail felt like them. This isn’t just a wedding story—it’s a reminder that the best celebrations come from the heart, not a checklist. Dive into their soulful, espresso martini-soaked Memphis wedding and get inspired to plan your own day your way.

Your wedding day sweeps by in a rush of embraces and promises, the music carrying you long into the night,  but the evening before holds its own kind of beauty. Wedding rehearsal pictures capture the first hellos, the heartfelt toasts, and the quiet conversations you won’t have time for tomorrow. Here’s why I always recommend documenting it.

Jenny and Leif’s backyard wedding was the kind of day that didn’t need staging—it was already sacred. Think: mismatched chairs, homemade pasta, their dog stealing the show, and a dad in his Navy uniform crying like that was his whole job. It wasn’t about cutting corners—it was about pouring love into every part of the day.

That’s the magic of a backyard wedding. It’s not curated, it’s connected. It’s comfort over convention, people over Pinterest, meaning over perfection. And when you lean into that? That’s when home becomes holy.