Hailey & Christopher’s Dream Wedding at The Pinery

Hailey and Christopher’s love story is one for the books. They met at a teacher's end-of-year celebration, where Christopher was dropping off his mother, and Hailey, wearing a giant tutu and high socks, was fiercely competing in games.

From Norway to Tulsa, and a Dream Wedding on a Hill

If you’re reading this then you probably already know that there is a lot of work that goes into preparing for your wedding day. Now imagine having to do this three times over the course of a few months! Linn and Cole met while in college in Oklahoma City, but Linn is from Norway, so when it came time for the big day, they had to plan three different ceremonies to make sure all of their family and friends were able to celebrate with them. Once they had made their way back to north east Oklahoma, there was only one venue that would be perfect for their final ceremony, that venue was Dream Point Ranch.

A Winter Wedding Ceremony at The Springs Alvarado

It’s no secret that Texas has some of the best sunsets that hang over the midwest. A loving couple, a beautiful outdoor ceremony and well thought out outdoor wedding ideas make for stunning photos and videos. When we were offered the opportunity to capture the very first wedding at The Springs Event Venue in Alvarado, Texas in December, we couldn’t resist. We have been shooting weddings at The Spring’s venues throughout Oklahoma and Texas for several years and this particular wedding holds a special place in our heart. Hailee and Andrew are not only an amazing couple, but Hailee is the venue’s coordinator and has been apart of several of our weddings in the past.

A Morning Wedding at Kansas City's Historic Loose Mansion

Dawn came early, but the preparations for Carly Jo and Jasen’s wedding came even earlier. The sun was just below the horizon as we arrived at historic Loose Mansion in the heart of Kansas City. The home was filled with hand carved woodwork and beautiful roaring fireplaces. When you step inside, there’s no question as to why it has been one of our favorite venues to photograph. The intricate designs in the home fill every room with charm, leaving us with numerous options for locations to photograph.

An Elegant Evening to Remember at the Adolphus Hotel in Downtown Dallas

At the dawn of the 20th century Aldophus Busch, cofounder of Anheuser-Busch, debuted the first truly luxury hotel in the booming city of Dallas. The building was the tallest building in Dallas, standing at 22 stories, and remained so for over a decade. The Adolphus was built with Germanic castle stylings in mind, only in true Texas fashion, bigger. If you are someone who loves beautiful timeless craftsmanship, classic stylings, and an elegant atmosphere, then you will be in LOVE with The Adolphus, much the same as Elizabeth and Roy were.

Tulsa's Wedding Hair Guide | Sam Palmer Hair answers all of your Wedding Hair Style questions!

Gotta look good on your big day, and your hair is a BIG part of that. Tulsa brides: If you have any questions about hair for your wedding day (aka wedding day hair) watch this episode! Sam from Sam Palmer Hair gives us all of the details you need to start planning your perfect wedding day look.

Tulsa's Wedding Cake Guide | All Things Cake answers all of your cake questions!

If you are planning your wedding and have questions about your wedding cake, especially wedding cakes in Tulsa, we have a treat for you. In this episode of Your Local Wedding Guide, Jeanette from All Things Cake answers all of our cake questions.

Tulsa's Dance Lesson Guide | Chris Nored answers all of your wedding dance questions!

You've put a LOT of thought into the venue, the dress, the invitations, the decorations, and on and on....but then after you say "I Do", you have to get out there on the dance floor in front of everyone! If that thought terrifies you, or if you want to do something a little extra, you will want to watch this episode! In which Chris "Abstrakt" Nored answers all of our wedding dance questions.

Of All The Walks, This One Was Her Favorite - at The Everly Event Space

For more than one reason, we were pumped to shoot at The Everly Event Space. For one, Chelsea & Beau were such a sweet couple. But also, we hadn't gotten a chance to shoot here yet! The venue is nestled in the heart of the Crossroads in Kansas City, Missouri, and after stalking the venue on social media, we were very eager to shoot there. When we got there, the place did not disappoint. The venue features beautiful wooden floors, large floor to ceiling windows and unparalleled hospitality.

How to Start Your Wedding Day Shot List - at the Milestone in New Braunfels

Have you ever gotten a group of friends together for a group photo and realized that someone has been left out? In a group setting, there is often a crazy amount of distraction going on that makes it easy to lost in the noise and celebration. The bad part about getting distracted when your trying to take a large group photo is that you may just leave out someone important. This is something that can happen all too easily during a wedding day if the photographer isn’t prepped with a solid list of people, groups, and combinations of photos to take at different times during the day. These types of photos can range from particular moments while everyone is getting ready or the most important combinations of family photos after the ceremony. Needless to say, if your wedding is coming up, save yourself the grief of leaving someone important out or missing a moment that you want by giving your photographer a well laid out group and a family shot list.

Our favorite Canon cameras and lenses at Marcela and Dalton's wedding

We get asked frequently 'what kind of cameras do you use at your shoots'? While different cameras do give slightly different looks out of straight out of the camera, it's really what type of lenses they should be specifically be asking about. Different lenses allow the shooter to get very different looking shots, and different types of shots, based on the situation you are shooting. In general, we tend to lean towards Sony gear for video projects, and Canon gear for photo projects; we love Canon cameras and all of the lenses we will talk about are for Canon EF mount cameras. A few of these lenses are not so expensive and a few of them are what would be considered the best of the best. The best way to help pick a lens is to show off what lenses we use for specific things getting ready photos, group photos, portraits, ceremony, and reception. Most all of the lenses we are going to mention can be interchanged throughout the wedding day and may vary based on the style and look you are going for. We recently shot a small wedding in Downtown Dallas at Four Corners Brewery for a young and hip couple named Marcela and Dalton. This wedding is a great reference to see why we use the lenses we use on a wedding day.

Maddy & Ryan | Modern Style Wedding with Western touches

Maddy and Ryan had a beautiful wedding day in Hays, Kansas. The thoughtful couple planned the whole day to perfection and even welcomed us with a gift bag full of treats to keep us going through the day. It was wonderful to capture this glorious day.

Venue Highlight | The Castle At Rockwall in Rockwall, Texas

Have you ever dreamt of being swept away to a beautiful castle placed within a peaceful countryside to be married? Did you know you could find this as close as Rockwall? The Castle at Rockwall is the place to make all of your fairytale wedding dreams come true because I mean c'mon who does not want to be a princess getting married in a castle?

Cherokee & Jordon | Modern Indoor Wedding Coweta, OK

Cherokee and Jordon enjoyed a gorgeous wedding, surrounded by family and friends at Rick’s place in Coweta, Oklahoma. The couple were the very special winners of our Facebook competition. They won our photography services for their beautiful wedding and it was such a pleasure to capture their special day. This wonderful couple were great to work and we were honored to be there.

Abby & Zach | Modern Traditional & Indoor Wedding

Abby and Zach were a wonderful couple to photograph. They were the perfect example of how love can find you when you least expect it. Abby had said she would never marry anyone shorter or younger than her, and not someone she worked with. Zach, however, was all three of these things! Their love story was a truly heartwarming one and it was an honor to capture their next chapter at Noah’s in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Sarah & Nicholas | A Traditional Catholic Wedding

Sarah and Nicholas enjoyed a gorgeous, traditional Catholic wedding in downtown Dallas, Texas. This fun and charismatic couple were a joy to capture and it was a pleasure to witness their marriage.

Molly & Kris | One Fun Couple’s Outdoor Ceremony

One firecracker of a couple who enjoyed a stunning wedding at The Springs in Weatherford, Texas. Molly and Kris are the perfect couple, full of charisma and they shared the most special day saying 'I do.' They brought a different element of energy to the day. We took their engagement photos too, so it was wonderful to work with them on two different occasions and build a wonderful trust and relationship with the couple.

Cheyenne & Chadwick | A Vibrant Wedding in Oklahoma

Cheyenne and Chadwick shared the most special day at The Springs near Tulsa, Oklahoma. This fantastic, wild and crazy couple were so in love and full of surprises the whole day. We were fortunate to capture the engagement, bridal and wedding day shots and we had so much fun in the process.

Alissa & John | A Little Rain didn’t Stop this Rustic Outdoor Wedding

Alyssa and John celebrated their stunning wedding at The Nest at Ruth Farms, Ponder, Texas. This beautiful, rustic, outdoor wedding was the perfect day, and it was a pleasure to take these photographs. Alyssa was the perfect bride. She wore her hair in a stunning updo, accompanied with flowers. Her dress looked like something from the 20s, which was covered in stunning pearl embroidery and finished with beautiful lace sleeves. Her lovely bridesmaids helped with her garter and they shared laughter as they prepared for the wonderful day ahead. Her bridesmaids wore stunning, floor-length black dresses. Just before Alyssa was about to head out for the magical day ahead, a weather warning for a rainstorm came in. They decided to go ahead with the outdoor wedding which made for the most beautiful photos.

Abigail & Jake | A Rainy but Beautiful Day at Lake Tyler Petroleum Club

Abigail and Jake celebrated their gorgeous wedding at the Lake Tyler Petroleum Club, Texas. It was an honor to capture this magical day and hang out with this super cool couple. It was a truly magical day and although it was raining, nothing could stop the sheer joy and happiness of the day.

Summer & Tayler | A Love filled Wedding at Skiatook Lake

An emotional, wholehearted and stunning wedding at Skiatook Springs near Tulsa, Oklahoma. Summer and Tayler were so in love and extremely happy to be getting married. We felt so welcome all day and it was a joy to be there capturing this amazing day. We had previously taken Summer and Tayler's engagement photos. It was so wonderful to capture from the time she said yes all the way to the dress. We loved getting to know this fantastic couple and they truly made us feel at home.

Tori & Chase | A Magical Wedding at the Flying M Ranch

Tori and Chase celebrated their magical wedding at the Flying M Ranch, Inola, Oklahoma. It was an incredible, emotional and beautiful day. I felt like I clicked instantly with this couple and it was a joy to capture this wonderful day. We were fortunate enough to photograph and video the day for Tori and Chase. We shared so much laughter, including a lot of Talladega night jokes! We previously shot Tori's brother's wedding, so it was an honor to spend time with this family again.

Yue & Long | A Multicultural Wedding at the Botanical Gardens in Dallas

This stunning, multicultural wedding took place at the Botanical Gardens in Dallas, Texas. Yue and Long were so wonderful to spend the day with. They were the sweetest couple and we felt very welcomed by them. It was a truly wonderful, colorful and traditional wedding and it was an honor to capture this day.

Kara & Mike | A Perfect Wedding Day in Kansas City

On a beautiful day in Kansas City, Kara and Mike made their vows to one another and promised to spend the rest of their lives together at the Magnolia Venue and Urban Garden. It was an honor to capture this wonderful day and one we won't forget.

Venue Highlight | The Orchard

Parker County, Texas has been known for its peaches, but now should be making a name for itself with great wedding venues. One such wedding venue is The Orchard, located 20-30 minutes northwest of Fort Worth near Azle. If you are looking for green scenery, flexible choices, and a beautiful setting, The Orchard might be the perfect venue for you.

Brittany & Brandon | A Beautiful Wedding at a Historic Church

Fun, sweet and very welcoming, Brittany and Brandon were a wonderful couple to photograph. It was an honor to attend their very special wedding day. They married at St Peter's Catholic Church in Lindsay, Texas, just north of Dallas and celebrated with close friends and family.

Emma & Isaac | A Traditional Church Wedding in Wichita, Kansas

It was a beautiful day to celebrate the marriage of Emma and Isaac at the Church of the Magdalen, Wichita, Kansas. This sweet, fun and gorgeous couple were so happy to be getting married to one another and were joined by their amazing friends and family. It was an honor to capture this very special day, taking photos and filming the day too.

Emily & Hunter | A sweet couple married in Colony, Texas

At the Chapel at Ana Villa in Colony, Texas, Emily and Hunter became husband and wife. It was a very special day celebrating the marriage of a sweet, kind hearted and beautiful couple who you could see were head over heels in love.

Bethany & Jamie | A Beautiful Wedding In Weatherford, Texas

The Springs in Weatherford, Texas, was the beautiful location where Bethany and Jamie tied the knot. It was amazing to work with this gorgeous couple and get to know them. The whole day was full of love, laughter and emotion and we were so happy to photograph this very special wedding.

Noell and Jake | A Traditional Wedding at the Hampton Estates

Noell and Jake celebrated their gorgeous wedding at the Hampton Estates in Weatherford, Texas. These two love birds are massive Harry Potter fans and handed me wands to take photos with when I arrived. The lovely couple who both work in medicine was a pleasure to get to know and we were honored to capture the video of photographs of this special day.

Venue Highlight | Stone Crest in McKinney, Texas

Different wedding venues have different vibes, but the rustic, elegant feel has been very popular. There is good reason for it - it still has a Texas feel to it, but matches the upscale nature of the moment of a classy wedding. If you are looking for something that feels both rustic and modern, and features the rolling hills of Texas without having to really leave the city too far behind, you should definitely check out Stone Crest, located in McKinney, just 30ish minutes north of Dallas. We have had the extreme honor of shooting quite a few events at this award winning venue (theknot.com's Best Of winner for wedding venues in Texas), including the wedding photography and wedding videography of Kayla & Evan.

Claire & Liam | A Rustic-chic Wedding at a Gorgeous Barn Venue

Claire and Liam were a lovable, fun and beautiful couple who enjoyed their stunning wedding day at The White Sparrow Barn in Quinlan, Texas. They really let their personalities shine through on their perfect day and married in their own home away from home, which made their day extra special.

Emily & Paul | An Elegant Wedding Night at The Cotton Mill

Emily and Paul shared the most beautiful day with friends and family at The Cotton Mill in McKinney, Texas, where they joined together has husband and wife. This beautiful couple were full of class, elegance and were very much in love, and they both shared a passion for the arts. It was wonderful to get to know them and within 20 minutes of being there we completely knew how we were going to capture this gorgeous wedding day.

Libby & Robb | Country Club Wedding in Irving, Texas

Libby and Robb shared a gorgeous wedding day at the Las Colinas Country Club, Texas. This fun couple were wonderful to be around and we had a great time capturing their special day. They had a stunning outdoor ceremony and the whole day went perfectly.

Katie & Justin | A Beautiful Day at Broken Horn Ranch

Katie and Justin are a fun, hilarious and beautiful couple inside and out, who married at the Broken Horn Ranch, Luther, Oklahoma. It was a gorgeous day and true honor to capture this wonderful couple get married.

Jordan & Ari | A Traditional Jewish Wedding at Paradise Cove in South Lake, Texas

Jordan and Ari enjoyed their stunning wedding day at Paradise Cove, South Lake, Texas. The gorgeous venue is set next to a beautiful lake (as suggested by the name), that had expanded somewhat, which changed the whole set, but in the most gorgeous way. Both Ari's sisters had married at this location too, which was very special, but the change of setting meant Ari and Jordan enjoyed the venue in a whole new way than what they already knew. It was an honor to capture this stunning day, uniting a sweet, funny and very kind-hearted couple.

Erica & Ryan | A Gorgeous Wedding in Downtown Dallas at The Carlisle Room

Erica and Ryan had the most beautiful wedding day at The Carlisle Room, Downtown Dallas, Texas. This fun and very sweet couple were so happy to be getting married. They were really laid back and had a wonderful time throughout the whole day. It was an honor to be there.

Venue Highlight | The Laurel in Grapevine, Texas

As far as hidden gems of Grapevine go, the Laurel may very well take the cake in the wedding venue category. Nestled just off some main streets but back far enough that you don't deal with any of the traffic or city hustle and bustle, the Laurel has everything you need to pull off a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception without eating up all of your wedding budget. The Laurel is located at the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Grapevine and covers more than 6 acres of land.

Maria & Trent | A Smokey Reception Entrance at The Brik

A wildly passionate and gorgeous couple who married at The Brik in Fort Worth Texas. It was wonderful to learn about this couple and how they met. In fact, when they first met they didn't like each other! They worked together and she wasn't really looking for anything at the time. But they met in an elevator, while they were working as traveling nurses and the rest, as they say, is history. This beautiful couple currently live in Seattle but wanted their wedding back home in Texas.

Lisa & Lewis | Harry Potter Themed Wedding at The Bride and The Bauer

Lisa and Lewis are a gorgeous pair of muggles who enjoyed a Harry Potter themed wedding at The Bride and The Bauer in Kansas City, Missouri. This stunning wedding was amazingly positioned around literature and suited the couple down to the ground. It was an honor to capture the wedding of this very sweet couple, who loved books more than anything (besides each other of course).

Emily & Reece | A Traditional Wedding at The Piazza in the Village

Emily and Reece enjoyed a gorgeous wedding at The Piazza in the Village, Colleyville Texas. This stunning couple met through friends and currently reside in the UK where Reece is from. They met after he visited the states for work and the rest, as they say, was history. It was an honor to capture this gorgeous day of two families joining together.

Venue Highlight | Firefly Gardens in Midlothian, Texas

Nestled right between the hustling Metroplex and vast Texas countryside sits the elegant Firefly Gardens. That location was intentionally chosen by the Smith family preceding their venue's launch; how great would it be to offer a luxurious white venue that is family owned and operated so close to the expansive Dallas/Fort Worth area? When those dreams came to fruition in 2014, hopeful couples flooded to reserve their spot at this beautiful venue, even two years in advance. One such lucky couple was Kaitlin and Troy.

Teresa & David | A Fall Wedding at the River Road Chateau

Venue Highlight | Chapel at Ana Villa in The Colony, Texas

As wedding photographers and wedding videographers, we love when we can walk around and find countless spots for different events throughout a wedding day. We love when there is outdoor soft light for when the father sees his daughter in her dress for the first time, big open windows for when the bride and groom are crying through their vows, and luscious green scenery for candid couples portraits. One of those venues that hits all of that criteria is the Chapel at Ana Villa in the Dallas area.

Venue Highlight | The Orion Ballroom in Downtown Dallas

If you are looking for a wedding venue that is, near downtown Dallas, with great views that don't break the bank, you will want to check out the Orion Ballroom! Located just south of downtown in the Bishop Arts district and on the 15th floor, the 360-degree views of the skyline and everything else in the area is worth the elevator ride. Whether you are looking to have just your reception hosted somewhere, or perhaps both the ceremony and reception, the Orion ballroom can help with both setups. Lots of space at this venue too - with over 8,000 square feet of space, the historic venue with classic vibes can comfortably accommodate up to 300 guests. We were honored to shoot Matt and Monique's big day here, and from that experience, it made it on our list of favorite places to shoot in the DFW metroplex!

Venue Highlight | The Big White Barn in Decatur, Texas

While many people love the hustle and bustle of the bigger cities like Dallas or Fort Worth, there are just as many people that love the other side of Texas. Replace the skyline with open sky, replace concrete skyscrapers with wide open skies, replace the "typical" decorations with a barn made of rustic-looking wood - now we are talking about Texas. If you prefer the countryside of Texas over the city side of Texas, you need to check out The Big White Barn in Decatur, Texas.

Kristen and Raul | Modern Style Wedding in a rustic venue

We had a wonderful day capturing the wedding of Kirsten and Raul. This was a lighthearted, warm and modern style wedding held at the The Bride and The Bauer in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ashlea and Micah | Lakeside wedding in Skiatook, OK

Ashlea and Micah enjoyed their perfect lakeside wedding day at The Springs at Skiatook, Oklahoma. This modern, outdoor setting made for beautiful natural light photos. We were honored to have the chance to capture such a lovely day.

Rhonda & Mason | A mix of modern and western wedding

Rhonda and Mason celebrated their marriage at the charming Bullskin Creek wedding venue in Neosho, Missouri. It was an honor to capture the wedding of this gorgeous couple. They were perfectly matched and they had a magical day together.

Venue Highlight | Willow Creek in Waxahachie, Texas

When it comes to planning your wedding, the wedding venue plays a huge part in setting the vibe for the day. The music, flower arrangements, and food all need to be set to your vision, but the wedding venue plays the most important role. Not only does the look have to be right, but the location will be the setting for turning some of the biggest moments of your life into the feelings that produce the photos and videos you will cherish forever. If you are looking for that "straight out of a wedding magazine" feel, or you want to get away from the normal locations that you have attended weddings at before, you will want to check out Willow Creek, in Waxahachie.

Amita & Nikhil | Traditional Hindu Wedding in Oklahoma

Amita and Nikhil enjoyed a stunning and traditional Hindu wedding at the conference center in Glenpool, Oklahoma We met this couple at the wedding of Rocky and Robbie and we had a fantastic day capturing this amazing wedding over 3 days.

Rebeccah & Rob | The Brik

Rebeccah and Rob truly glowed despite the rain that adorned their wedding day. I first met the couple on a blustery Saturday morning in Fort Worth’s Sundance Square. Even then, and even more so on their wedding day, you could see the happiness in Rob’s eyes as he looked at his bride to be. As they joked lightheartedly with each other throughout that gusty morning photo shoot, you knew that these two belonged together.

Joanna & Shaun | Church Wedding

All eyes were on the weather in the days leading into the big day with freezing rain in the forecast. Low and behold, the day came and the roads were not slick at all and there was just enough ice on the trees and grass to look beautiful. Just running through the ideas on how we use this bad weather to our advantage and how to work around it as Felicia and I head to Owasso.

Venue Highlight | Event 1013 in Plano, Texas

Alternative. Urban. Upscale. These words perfectly describe the vibe of Event 1013 in Plano. Yet even with those descriptions, this venue has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s. From being a department store to a photography studio to the event venue it is today, 1013 is one of the most historic buildings in Plano. For the couple wanting that rich history and stylish aesthetic, this venue is the perfect fit.

Getting the Right Vendors on Your Team with Everlasting Events

Planning a wedding is a massive undertaking! There are so many things to organize. Tables and chairs need to be rented, flowers need to be ordered, suits and dresses that your bridal party will need, and countless other things. For many people, this can be an overwhelming task. Getting someone on your team, that has done it hundreds of times, to help you is one of the wisest decisions that you can make. They have seen other people try and fail, they have had the opportunity to learn what needs to be done at each and every wedding. This will allow you to really relax and know that everything is being taken care of.

Venue Highlight | River Road Chateau in Anna, Texas

The River Road Chateau is located in the heart of Collin County, just 20 minutes north of McKinney Texas. For you brides to be that are reading this blog, this place is beautiful. According to their website, their aim was to blend rustic Texas chic with class and traditional Southern charm, and they nailed it.

Views Like This Are Why People Go to Colorado to Get Married | At the Woodlands

If you are looking for a wedding venue located on 52 beautiful acres in Morrison, only 30 minutes from Downtown Denver, and owned and operated by the sweetest husband and wife duo you can look no further! This barn-style venue for all types of wedding celebrations is not only beautiful, but the views are to-die for.

The Perfect Winter Wedding in the Colorado Mountains at Della Terra Chateau

Imagine driving through Rocky Mountain National Park, taking in all the views throughout Estes Park, CO and being completely blown away by the beauty. At Della Terra Chateau, you may not be in the thick of the park but you are only about a mile away. With the venue sitting on top of a mountain you have nothing but views on views.

Picking the Perfect Denver Wedding Venue at Blackstone Country Club

Getting married is one of the biggest days of your life, so we want to make sure that the venue we pick and vendors we chose are the right ones to fit our needs. Sydney and Kevin kept this in mind when looking for the perfect place to host their wedding and have all their wedding photos taken there. When they came across Blackstone Country Club in the Denver area, they knew it was the perfect place for their special day. The stairs leading to the ceremony space, the string lights, and all of the beautiful land behind the venue was breathtaking and made for the perfect setting for their beautiful pictures!

Choosing a Fitting Wedding Venue | Eleven Oaks Ranch

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and you want to celebrate in a space where all your family will be comfortable and have fun. Terri and Kalub had this in mind when picking Eleven Oaks Ranch as their wedding venue for their big day. The day was finally here and Terri and Kalub started getting ready for the ceremony in their separate suites with all their bridal party. They made sure to pick a Tulsa wedding photographer that would capture all their little moments throughout the day and they chose us wisely. We captured the bridal party getting ready and laughing with their soon-to-be newlyweds!

The Dress That Say's it All | Sara's Dream Boutique

Every girl dreams of a fairytale wedding with her dress and heels and the man of her dreams. Jacely got all of that and more on her big wedding day. Sara’s Dream Boutique in Kansas City had everything Jacely was looking for. We wouldn’t have been happier Jacely chose us as her Kansas City wedding photographer. She knew she wanted to have a crown and dress that would make everyone have to look twice and for her photos to be truly timeless. She found all of her accessories including her veil, shoes, earrings, and dress at the Boutique and she couldn’t wait to wear them on her special day.

A Classic KC Wedding, at the Kauffman and the Olde Mill Emporium

Victoria and Phillip were seriously the cutest, sweetest couple. From the beginning of our journey with them taking their engagement photos at Loose Park in Kansas City, MO, they have been a dream to work with! We were very excited to also photograph their wedding.

Your Style, Your Day, Your Dress | Emma and Grace Bridal Studio

Finding the perfect dress as a bride-to-be can be challenging. There are so many things to consider, whether price, style or even length. Not to mention deciding on jewelry, shoes, and accessories! Emma and Grace Bridal Studio in Denver, Colorado is a one-stop-shop for all your needs as a new bride. Katie found the dress she was going to marry her wonderful fiance, Ian, in at this studio as well and she looked stunning on her wedding day.

Celebrating Love in the Spring | The Springs Event Venue Norman

In Norman, Oklahoma you can find one of the most breathtaking wedding venues in Central Oklahoma! The Springs Event Venue Norman has many features that brides rave about from winding paths to nature and trees and even a shaded ceremony space outside, the Springs offer some of the most scenic lands for your big day. Carli and Ryan fell in love with this venue and knew they wanted to spend their special day there.

Five Oaks Farm | Texas Wedding Venue

There are so many venues to choose from in the Dallas area, especially if you are looking for a hillside country-style venue. Jessica and Brandon were searching for just that when they stumbled upon Five Oaks Farm. The venue offers a farmhouse barn and vintage furnishing that adds just the right type of contrast for your wedding photos. The oak trees and wildflowers on the property serve for beautiful photos during the day and for sunset at night. It's safe to say the couple fell in love with Five Oaks Farm as soon as they toured it.

28 Event Space | Kansas City Wedding Venue

Are you looking for a venue that will make you feel like your wedding day is a night in the city with string lights above and a modern vibe below? Well, 28 Events Space in Kansas City is exactly what Taylor and Nabil were looking for while hunting for venues. The walls are painted with a city of buildings and lights and the string lights add such a beautiful touch to your wedding pictures!

Wedding Catering by Andolini's | More Than Just Your Favorite Pizza

The dress, the venue, the photographer - there are so many big decisions to make for your perfect wedding day. But after the big "I do's" happen, and you are officially on to the celebration of your new lives together, you are going to want to eat! Not only is catering going be a really big deal to you, it's going to be a big deal for your guests. But here is the problem; most wedding catering (making a mass amount of food that is usually served far away from the kitchen it was prepared in) isn't very good! Which means not only did your guest's meal cost $30 a head, the chicken was also very dry and the steak was chewy. Yuck.

Is a Wedding Videographer a Must Have? - Ashley + Quinn at The Springs -

When you’re getting ready for the big day, you always have big questions. What flowers should be in my arrangement, what colors should my bridesmaids wear, and should I invite that old friend I haven't talked to in years? If you have ever asked if you should get a wedding video, Ashley and Quinn’s video of their wedding should cement in your mind that, yes, most definitely yes, you should have a wedding video.

A 70's Styled Truly Groovy Wedding at the Ink House

Some brides can get really creative and build their weddings around a certain theme. Jamie & Dylan Stallman did not just create a theme for their wedding. They created a vibe. This vibe consisted of a beautiful ‘70s retro feel that their guests and our photographers absolutely loved.

Gorgeous Portraits | The Big Day at the Foundation Event Space

Addison and Casey’s wedding was one of those weddings where you wish your wedding could look just like it. Every detail, from the welcome sign as you walk in, to the vintage yellow couch where they took bride and groom portraits, was curated beautifully. We wish every bride could get ready at a location like The Foundation Event Space.

Jurassic Park?! No - it's Carly & Jamie's wedding at 8th & Main Event Space

One of our biggest recommendations for YOUR wedding is to add in elements that are really all about YOU. Yes, the magazine weddings where everything is just so are beautiful to look at, but they don’t always give you much of an idea of who the couple is. Subbing in a new bride and groom would still work just as well, because there was nothing overly unique and personal about THAT wedding. So if you have something unique to YOU, that tells more about your story, we say put that in the plans!

The Details and Moments that Matter the Most | Desirae & Cade at the Sycamore Tree

Wedding venues in the Kansas City area come in all shapes, sizes and styles (a big plus for the bride that is searching) but what if you and your squad aren't really "City" people? This Kansas City Wedding was not even in Kansas City proper at all. The happy couple got married at the Sycamore Tree Venue, located about an hour and a half from downtown KC. Just because this venue is outside of the big city does not mean that it was not a party.

4 ways to OWN your Grand Exit

If you are deep in the details of planning your wedding, lets take a second to breathe, relax, and fast forward all the way to your wedding day. You are in your dress, you say your “I do’s”. Up to this point everything else has gone swimmingly. Now you are at your reception, you are now waiting to walk out the doors for your grand exit. You see through the glass doors the two rows of people who love you and celebrate you and your spouse’s big day. You think about what your grand exit is going to look like and you begin to get jittery. It’s time for you to walk out and greet those people. This blog post is for you to own your wedding reception's grand exit.

Light Sabers and a Wedding at Bonnie Blues

Whenever people are looking for their wedding venue, they usually look for a couple things. Large Bridal/Groom Suites, a beautiful mountain view, inside and outside ceremony options, an all inclusive one stop shop, and beautiful reception space to celebrate the couple’s love. Bonnie Blues is that place that encompasses all those elements. As a family owned and operated venue in the plains of Colorado, this venue is always on the top of bride’s list.

Every Princess Needs a Castle | Photographers Venue Review - The Castle at Rockwall

There are several amazing wedding venues scattered throughout north Texas that all have unique feathers that brides desire. A fair amount of these venues do have similar things in common such as a rustic or barn vibe. For those who are looking for a little more elegant style and something completely different, The Castle at Rockwall is a great choice. Not only do they offer one of the most unique buildings in North Texas, they also have all of the accommodations to go along with it. Planning weddings can be a huge task and working with the right wedding venue can truly make that task all the more easy. The Castle at Rockwall offers options for your ceremony location, in house food and beverage service, overnight lodging, and decorations!

19 Gifts for Husband on Wedding Day: Bride to Groom

Every blushing bride wants to have the perfect wedding day and many have dreamed about their big day for years and years. Lately, those perfect days also include giving the man of their dreams a great day, too. After all, the wedding day is an emotional and amazing day for him, too, but in the past, the wedding was always centered around the bride and her wishes. Now, with more and more modern brides shifting the focus, or just really wanting to dote on their significant other, it has become extremely popular for the bride and groom to exchange a special wedding day gift.

Venue Highlight | Brik Special Events Venue in Fort Worth, Texas

Ask anyone who has been married, it is no walk in a park to try and find that perfect spot to say "I do". From a photographers point of view there are a few things to keep in mind, how's the lighting, how is the decór and is it spacious? One of our favorite venues in the Fort Worth area is the BRIK venue, and it has all three of these in spades, not to mention a gorgeous mix of turn of the century industrial architecture, mixed with modern sophistication and design.

The History of Photography, Part 1

Here at Epic, we use cameras to document some of the biggest stories of your life, hoping to capture every emotion and feeling for you to look back on for decades to come. We LOVE what we do, and we have been doing it since 2009!But that got us thinking, how long has photography been "a thing"? We have been shooting for over a decade now, and that's only a blip on the radar of photography history - SO many more stories have been captured before we were even alive. So we take you off the beaten path of our typical wedding photography blog with pretty pictures, and instead deep dive into the history of photography itself.

The History of Photography, Part 2

In the first part of this series, we explained that the first color images were actually created in the 1800's, but the images were unstable and were not able to stay true to the subject of the photo. Because of this, people would hand paint colors of things like jewelry, lips, cheeks, and other items in the photo that would 'pop' out. After that, the process was improved quite a bit and around 1935 the process was improved again and was bought by Kodak. They named the product/service Kodachrome and this process persevered for many years, as they created a similar and less expensive process for home photographers to create their own labs to process their own photographs. Many photographers were very pleased by the sharp colors and details the film was able to produce.There! Now that we're a little more caught up with the timeline, let's jump into the 20th century, where we left off with the beginnings of Kodachrome and color images.

What To Do If It Rains on Your Wedding Day

If you are planning for or really want an outdoor wedding, but are worried about what it might mean for your big day, maybe you shouldn’t be worried at all, according to some cultures. There are a few out there that believe that rain is cleansing, washing away negativity on your special day and others that tie rain to fertility, which is important for having children (something a lot of cultures place a lot of importance on)! If you have not heard of these beliefs, and maybe all you’ve heard are mentions of how unfortunate it is for it to “rain on your wedding day” (thanks, Alanis Morrisette!), we found a few positives to tell you about.

The Importance of Wedding Videos

Weddings can no doubt be very expensive and we all know that every cost, no matter how small, adds up in the end, so this leads many brides, especially those on a budget, to ask whether they really need a wedding video. "Is it really that important?" they ask. We're here to tell you all about the importance of wedding videos and how this one decision should be pretty easy for you (Yes! Get one!). Because, while cost is a factor for some, sure, the real importance of wedding videos come from their ability to let you relive your big day. Unlike photographs, videos give you the voices, the noises, the sounds, the action of one of the most memorable days of your life and keeps it saved forever. But if you haven't quite made up your mind, here are some of the other reasons you need to really consider having a wedding video.

The Essential Wedding Shot List

Since every wedding is different, we don't know which specifics are the most important to YOU, until we have that conversation - but we certainly aren't starting at zero! Below is a list of all of the most important details and moments we have compiled from hundreds of weddings, to get the conversation started. Maybe your jewelry has significant meaning to you, or maybe it doesn't mean anything at all! But having on our list ensures we at least talk about it, to make sure nothing important is missing. If you have anything we DON'T cover, just let us know! We will snag that shot too.Because we are totally prepared for your big day, we have our essential wedding shot list that we work from each and every time to be sure that your wedding is captured beautifully and completely. So from the bride's dress to the groom's cufflinks, this is our essential wedding shot list for every wedding we attend.

A Dreamy Outdoor Wedding at Mildale Farm

Megan and Alex said “I do” surrounded by their closest family members and friends at an east Kansas venue, Mildale Farm. This venue quickly became one of our favorite outdoor wedding venues to photograph. It’s nestled in the middle of nowhere with a beautiful pond that overlooks the ceremony space. If you’re looking for an outdoor space for your wedding, Mildale Farm is where it’s at! Megan and Alex’s wedding gallery is full of amazing outdoor wedding ideas and sure to give you the inspiration you need for your outdoor ceremony.

Budgeting for a Wedding - 21 Ideas to Save

The best thing to do before you really get into the planning of your wedding is to find out what aspects of the day are the most important to you. Maybe you don’t care THAT much about having a fancy cake, but you KNOW you want a band or a DJ to help make sure the dance floor is fun. Maybe the invitations you send out don’t HAVE to have thick gold foil with return envelopes and custom monograms that seal the invitations close, but you DEFINITELY want to make sure you have great photos. Having your partner in on these decisions is a must - while one of you may think having the cheaper white folding chairs would be just fine, the other might have their dreams set on those nicer wooden ones that cost a little more. Rather than waiting until one of you makes those choices and end up in a long-winded, possibly less than productive conversation, talking about both of your priorities and non-negotiables will help prevent time loss on things like venues and caterers that need the most notice ahead of time.But no matter what you both decide on, our budgeting tips will help you discover ways to save money on the wedding that you may not have thought about.

How do you prepare for a wedding? Sarah and Griffin nail it at The Brik Venue

Planning a wedding seems like a simple task, right? Once the question is popped and a date has been set everything seems to fall into place. That’s probably the most unrealistic expectation ever had by any bride or groom, in fact, after the event when we survey our brides, that is the number one thing they didn't expect - how much it took to get all of the details in order. Let's dive into a few things that can help you answer the question of, ‘how to prepare for my wedding?’ It seems like a daunting task but is over all easy to knock out by focusing on the big things first. Things like where to have the wedding, who will capture the ‘big day,’ and whether or not you want a band or a DJ.