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Selecting a wedding photographer is a huge decision. After all, once the wedding day is over, the flowers, decorations, food, and cakes are gone and what you have left are the memories. if you’ve selected the right photographer, every time you look at your images...

Think 10 years from now. You are sitting on the couch with your daughter and she asks if you have any wedding photos. Of course you do; however, will you go to the bookshelf and pull out a beautiful wedding album with memories of the day in full color, or do you have...

There is a song and a book, “Everyone has a Story.” An important part of your life’s story is your wedding. The photographers you hire to document your wedding are there to help you tell the story of your wedding day. Tracy and I got into photography to help tell the...

We all wish we had the energy of our children, but there are some instances in which we'd rather they not be quite so lively.  We may get a big kick out of seeing little Johnny go running down the isle holding a Here Comes the Bride sign and have an inside joke...

Out of curiosity I looked up how much time actually goes into planning a wedding. My mind was blown to read that the average wedding takes around 250 hours to plan. I am a sales rep for a display fireworks company based out of Richland Missouri called Premier...

Photo by Janine's Flowers This is a condensed version of a great poem called “The Art of Marriage," by William A. Peterson.  It inspires me all the time to reflect on my attitudes, behaviors and actions. It certainly helps me think about choosing my words more...

Photo by Janine's Flowers Let’s talk about flowers, specifically, wedding flowers. Imagine a wedding without them. Bland and lifeless.  Now picture your wedding, alive with vibrant blossoms. Timeless and elegant, brash and bold, expertly designed botanicals set...

It is a busy time for engaged couples who are in the midst of planning their wedding. It is easy to get caught up in the many details that demand attention, but one detail can easily be overlooked and that is taking care of your relationship. One piece of advice that...

Image by Photos By Gum As an engaged couple plans for their big wedding day, sometimes the actual wedding ceremony is one of the last details to be addressed. And that’s OK. So many big and expensive details can and do take precedent.  But when the couple is...

Over the last few years, First Looks have developed as a wedding day photography/videography option for couples.  Couples have opposing views on the subject.  Those against doing a First Look fear it will lessen the incredible moment when the bride and groom see each...