Tips for Planning Your Wedding

This is more like a photographer's wish list. It's a list of things you can do to ensure that you get the best images possible. And a few side tips too!

A Variety Pack

Black and White, Color, or a vintage feel. We love to give you lots of options when we edit each photo.

All The Details

Every little detail, every side story...we capture it all. We shoot all of our weddings as though it was our own.

All the Emotions

I love those moments where everyone lets there walls down and they just allow themselves to fall into that exact moment. It's the emotional part of the story.

Images by the Thousands

We get asked all the time...How many pictures do you take? The answer...on average we take 2000-5000 images

Husband and Wife Team

We first fell in love with photography. Then many years later we fell in love with each other. We combined our passions and found a way to spend more time together. An innovative photography company prevailed.

Eddie's Blog

Eddie has his own blog too. It's another perspective on our photography adventures. You can find his blog at lyfephotography.blogspot.com.

Crystal + Mike...Love at the Corner Church

Posted by Unknown On Tuesday, July 12, 2011 1 comments
I looked down at the timeline and felt like crying....in a good way. We had over 2 hours to spend with Crystal + Mike capturing whatever we wanted. Are you kidding me?! We were so excited for the day to start. We drove the winding back country roads to a very small little church that was surrounded by gorgeous fields. A small red barn dotted the horizon and the sun toasted us in the early morning cold. We pulled Crystal + Mike into the field to capture the first pictures of the day. Crystal was such an amazing bride and had no problem dancing around in the tall grass with her bare feet. Mike worried about blisters and sharp rocks and even carried her bright orange heels. It was adorable. We spent the our time together discussing their dreams for the future, how beautiful the landscape was and just how great the day was coming along. It was so relaxing and just fun!

Thank you Crystal + Mike for an incredible day. And thank two fold for allowing us so much time to capture you two just being...you two. It was great!


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Love these flowers! So gorgeous.

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We were taking pictures when we turned around and saw that someone had written friends on the step. It was so adorable that we had to take advantage.

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Before I could even finish my sentence, "Wouldn't it be great to take pictures with that...." Mike had rushed over the cop and asked her if we could take pictures with her horse. Are you kidding me....how awesome is he!

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Coordinator: Ashley Lacer, Stargazer Weddings
Reception Venue/Food: Wilfs Restaurant (Candace McDonald was amazing!!)
Flowers: Gina Pagano-Rose, Bohemian Bouquets
Cupcakes: Sweetest Thing Cupcakes
Make-up and Hair: Revolution Hair & Body Salon (Hair was done by Sophia)


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Peacocks in High Color

Posted by Unknown On Monday, July 11, 2011 1 comments
When the clock hits 2 it's time to start thinking about crawling into bed. It normally takes me about 20 minutes to finally pull the covers over my shoulders. On some nights I'll open up my lap top to start exploring all the delicious goods on Etsy. If you haven't heard of it, it's the very best place to find all things for weddings, decorating your home or just decorating yourself. It's amazing. I started to search for hairpieces. I just think they are one of the most simple things that a bride can do to make her look distinctly special on her wedding day. I love some of the creative designs that we have seen over the years. Here are a few that I found on Etsy last night. Sorry...I didn't get the exact company names of those who made them.

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Ashley + Jake..Sneak Peek

Posted by Unknown On Saturday, July 09, 2011 0 comments
I welcome the beach like a long lost friend. As we get closer to leaving the coastal mountains behind us I roll down my window and soak in the chilly air. I love beach weddings!
I hadn't met Ashley + Jake prior to their wedding day. The day we were to meet with them, I had dropped a computer on my big toe and couldn't even think about walking. So I was thrilled to meet them and find out that they are some of the most lovely people walking the planet. They both welcomed us into their home as though we had been adopted and was now officially part of the wedding party. Eddie and I both left feeling as though we had experienced something so special and amazing.

Here is a simple sneak peek and there's more to come!

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My Man

Posted by Unknown On Friday, July 08, 2011 1 comments
Maybe it goes back to the whole man in a uniform thing. I've always thought it was so interesting to hear a man talk about his passion for his work. Whether it is something completely blue collar or it's a desk job...their is just something sexy about a man in their work attire. I always thought I would want a man who comes home in a button up shirt. Nice slacks and a brief case. For some reason that was always it for me. Then I met Eddie. He worked for FedEx and wore those adorable navy blue short, the pretty purple shirt and carried that little signature computer thing. It wasn't what I had been dreaming of, but it was SOOO sexy. Then we finally had the chance to go after our dreams of being photographers. Now I see him in all kinds of attire. Our PJs, nice dress slacks and a button up, or shorts and t-shirt. But, Eddie rocks my world in whatever it is.
Occasionally when we shoot together we find that a specific moment only calls for one photographer. So I step back and let Eddie work. It gives me the opportunity to step back and see him in the environment. To see him active in something he is so passionate about is amazing to me. I feel so blessed to have a man this wonderful in my life. And then to think that I get to work with him and see him just unleash his creativity is so amazing.

Eddie at work!

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Sneak Peek for Ashley + Jake

Posted by Unknown On Wednesday, June 22, 2011 0 comments
Okay, okay, we have been away from our blogs for a really long time and we're sorry!

Here are a few sneak peek pictures from Ashley + Jake's wedding in Seal Rock. I LOVE beach weddings! The fresh air, sand between the toes and incredible landscapes are just to die for. Thank you guys!!!

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Our Incredible Edible Giveaway!!!

Posted by Unknown On Monday, April 04, 2011 3 comments
Just a reminder to enter our Incredible Edible Giveaway! Le Cookie Monkey is offering 2 Dozen of the most yummiest cookies to one of our lucky winners. All you have to do is comment on this post with a creative new cake flavor! You can enter on Eddie's blog and on Facebook for 2 more opportunities! Happy creating!

Deadline April 15th

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Jessica + Allen's Sneek Peek

Posted by Unknown On Sunday, April 03, 2011 0 comments
The Vista House was where Eddie and I sat staring into each others eyes while listening to Colbie Caillat. The rain poured down on our car and drummed us into an absolute dreamy bliss. It was our fourth date and the very moment when I knew that I loved him.
Now we stood in the same spot, cameras in our hands and the rain was falling in a slightly gentler way. This time we were completely focused on a different love story. Jessica and Allen had just gotten married and were stealing a couple of shots before they headed off to celebrate. There we were watching young newlyweds kissing at such a special place for us. All I can say is that I love this job! I love what weddings remind me of. Hearing the vows, seeing the couples in love...it's just so amazing to be a part of it all.

Here is a sneak peek from Jessica + Allen's Wedding.
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