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Welcome to the blog. This is where you will find real couples, real wedding galleries, and a whole lot of helpful resources, too.

In today’s day and age, proposing has become almost as big of a deal as weddings. Seriously! From morning news shows like Today and Good Morning America to Instagram posts and dedicated handles like How They Asked and Just Said Yes… they’re everywhere!  Which may or may not be adding some extra pressure on you […]

How to plan the perfect marriage proposal

Worried if your photographer hasn’t worked at your wedding venue before? Here’s some reasons why don’t need to worry.

Three benefits of having a photographer at your wedding venue for the first time

Saying “yes” to your partner? Easy. Saying “yes” to your engagement photo locations? Maybe not as much.  You may be asking yourself things like “Is it necessary or is it just a waste of money?” “How does it benefit me?” or “I’d rather stick your head in the sand than be in front of the […]

How to pick the perfect engagement photo locations

The Knot – A helpful resource when it comes to wedding planning. But also confusing when it comes to asking the right questions of your wedding photographer.

5 Questions The Knot Tells You to Ask Your Wedding Photographer (And 5 Questions You Should Ask Instead)

Forever and Always Farm Wedding Forever and Always Farm is one of my favorite wedding venues in California. This venue is located in Temecula on the rolling hills of Santa Rosa. When you’re planning a wedding, a family-oriented Forever and Always Farm Wedding from Prince Counties is the perfect location. This gorgeous green field of […]

Forever and Always Farm Wedding in Temecula, California

The Lab Anti Mall Venue in Orange CountyThe LAB actually stands for “Little American Business” and was created to support small businesses in the area instead of big box stores found in malls. Fun fact 25 years ago before it became the LAB we love today, it was a night vision goggle factory […]

Colorful Costa Mesa engagement photos at The Lab

happy couple holding hands

Photography is a big part of your wedding day. Having the wedding photography timeline is such a HUGE part as it provides organization for your day. And certainly, don’t want to take you away from celebrating with your family and friends. After all, that’s what this whole day is about! Celebrating! Of course, you want […]

How to create a wedding photography timeline everyone will love

If you’re in the middle of wedding planning, you probably have a ton on your to-do list. And my guess would be “find a photographer” is probably close to the top of that list.  And, maybe, because there are so many of us out there, it’s all starting to feel too overwhelming.  I get it! […]

5 Key Things to Look For When Choosing a Wedding Photographer