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  • A Santa Barbara Elopement

    "I may never find words beautiful enough to describe all that you mean to me, but I will spend the rest of my life searching for them."
    —John Mark Green

  • A Breckenridge Elopement

    Not everyone gets the privilege of loving their job. But if you do, it’s worth asking: What makes me love this? For me, it’s couples like Kami & Louie—the ones who are genuine, adventurous, & so deeply connected. The kind of couple you can’t help but love…

  • Picnic in the Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Couples Photoshoot, Oklahoma Engagement Photos

    A picnic in the park

    I came across this poem a little while ago: One of my favorite things in the world is casual intimacy. a small hand on your back when you’re in crowded streets. A gentle kick from where they’re sitting across the table. A head on the shoulder, a hand in your hand…

  • Cinematic Wedding Photos in Edmond, Oklahoma Christa Mae Photo Weddings & Elopements

    Marrying Your Best Friend… In a Blizzard

    When I go to weddings, I love to find the couples who've been married the longest and ask them, "What's your secret?" Sometimes they say something silly like "Yes, dear!" But most of the time, they say the key to a happy marriage is marrying your best friend…

  • Romantic Date Night Couples Session in Chicago, Chicago Couples Photography, Cinematic Couples Photo in Downtown Chicago

    Romantic Date Night In Chicago

    And one day, you realize it was never about the big things. You realize it’s actually about the little moments that feel like magic. It’s about the simplest of seconds that make you smile. It’s about the genuine experiences that fill your heart with joy…

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  • Oklahoma City Engagement Session, Engagement Photos in OKC, Engaged Oklahoma Couples Photos

    How To Get Photos That Feel “Cinematic” & What That Even Means

    I like to say my photos are "movie-like." But what does that really mean? Well, think about your favorite movies. They all have certain things in common. Pay attention next time you watch one. Here’s what you’ll notice…

  • Tulsa Oklahoma Wedding, Wedding Shoes, Tulsa Wedding Photos, Wedding Detail Photo

    How to find the right wedding photographer for you

    Your wedding photos can become one of two things: cherished memories that artfully tell your unique story, or painful reminders you chose the wrong photographer. In this blog post, I want to help you make sure it's the first one.

  • Record Shop Couples Session, Cinematic Couples Session in Oklahoma City

    BEST DATE IDEAS IN OKC FOR CINEMATIC PHOTOS

    Life is verbs, and your photos should capture that excitement, especially if you want them to look like scenes from a movie. With that in mind, here are my top six cinematic date ideas for couples in the Oklahoma City area…