Engagement photo season is in full swing, and one of the most common questions I get from couples is: “What should we wear for our engagement session?” It’s a great question—and while every photographer has their own take, I’ve refined a few tried-and-true tips over the years that help my couples feel confident, look great on camera, and enjoy the experience.

Including your dog in your engagement photos is a wonderful way to capture your complete family. As a photographer, I wholeheartedly support this idea! To ensure a smooth and enjoyable session for everyone involved, here are six tried-and-true tips.

A lively dance floor is the heartbeat of an unforgettable wedding celebration. As a seasoned wedding photographer, I've observed that certain strategies consistently lead to energetic, joy-filled receptions. Here are three expert tips to ensure your dance floor remains the center of celebration all night long.

As the fantasy author Douglas Adams famously wrote in the introduction to Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: Don’t panic. You will still have incredible photos. Read on for everything you need to know to transform a rainy wedding day weather forecast into a canvas for stunning, timeless photographs.

Choosing the right wedding photographer isn’t just about pretty pictures—it’s about trusting someone to tell your story with artistry, care, and emotional depth. If you’re planning a high-end wedding and want your memories documented with elegance and intention, start here.

I originally posted these backgrounds in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, summer 2020. Since then, we’ve all learned a few things about Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams—but it’s still one of my most-read articles, so I’ve updated it with a few new photos to keep your videoconferencing backgrounds fresh in 2025.

For so many of us, dogs are members of the family. And weddings are about bringing together family and the people we love most. If your dog is in that lucky bunch, there are many ways you can include them at your wedding without causing the dog—or you—undue stress.