Photographing weddings for me is like what I imagine a documentary photographer gets to experience. They are behind the scenes. That is what I love about being a wedding photographer. Capturing the day as it unfolds from prepping, to the ceremony, to the first dance and the party! So over time I have seen what I think are the essential ingredients are to enjoy every second of your wedding day. 

1. Have the one you love: Friends, family and those who make you laugh and smile all day long.

2. Vendors that you trust: Having vendors that you trust will get the job done and puts your mind at ease. This part makes your day stress free. 

3. No matter what smile: I know this seems obvious, but I have seen it so many times when the couple's minds are running 100 mph about everything else except smiling. So take a deep breath and smile. It makes the memories we capture worth seeing again and again. 

4. Take a minute to take it all in: As a photographer my focus all day long is on the happy couple and I love the time when we can take you out alone with the one you love. It's a chance to get away for a short time and just focus on each other and capture the photos that will be just about your love for each other. 

5. The memories to relive it: That where I come in as a wedding photographer. I'm there to serve you and capture the moments of your wedding day. The smiles, the laughter, the tears, the hugs and all those memories you'll want to relive for your years to come. 

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