THE JOURNAL

Getting Ready Back at her childhood home, the birds chirping in the blue summer sky, Kirsten got ready for her wedding day surrounded by her family and friends. Her golden hair was tucked into a stunning updo, curls framing her face, and her smile shined as she popped champagne with her bridesmaids in matching robes. […]

It was the perfect day! The sun veiled in light clouds and the breeze flowing through on a warm summer day, Natalie & Dennis were getting ready at the iconic La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, California. Walking around the grounds, you could hear giggles coming from the bridal suite and a getting ready playlist […]

After a beautiful Christmas weekend, we got up super early to catch sunrise at Balboa Park – and wow was it worth it! Natalie & Dennis met us at the steps of Spreckles Organ Pavilion and we slowly warmed up as the sun rose over the empty park. Cold as it may have been, these […]

On one of the cloudiest days of the year, Laura and DJ had the perfect outdoor ceremony planned – the beautiful florals, the double doors, and the woodsy backdrop. For a while, we weren’t sure if their vision would happen as the storm clouds came in and thunder start rumbling. But, as if God was […]

The cool morning breeze in the air, we walked into the getting ready room to see our bride, sweet Jessie, getting her makeup on in a white satin robe. Wearing the biggest smile, we gave her the biggest hugs, then looked around the room to spot the bridesmaids, also in matching robes, their hair done […]

Wind in both our hairs, arms around each other, this was the moment it all actually felt real. A LOT more real! We’re getting married! Over the years, Hayes and I have photographed many couples’ engagement sessions, telling their love stories through photos and videos, and allowing them to enjoy time alone together. We get […]

“Will you be my sunrise partner forever?” Sitting on a blanket on the beaches of Hilton Head, Ashley was asked the biggest question of her life by the love of her life! An easy, “YES!” and it was time to pop the champagne to celebrate their engagement! How they met: In true cool kid fashion, […]

This year has been quite a year for weddings, making our “normal” much different, and giving us unexpected curveballs throughout the planning process. But what was so special about this wedding was that for a day, you completely forgot about the world, and things felt magical again! The Most Magical Couple Natalina and Ben are […]

On an early October morning, we arrived at The Marriott in Canfield for Bre and Dustin’s wedding day. It was windy and a little chilly for early fall in Ohio, but something in the air said this would be the most perfect day! Heading into the bridal suite decked out in party decor, we were […]