Choosing a ceremony time is one of the first parts of the planning process. It often comes hand in hand with booking your venue, and it can make a huge impact on whether you have great light for your wedding photos or not! Some of the most challenging situations I’ve faced on wedding days happened because […]

One of the things I often hear from my couples is that they wish they could be more photogenic. They’ll say things like:

“We’re just super awkward in front of the camera.”

“It’s hard to get me to really smile.”

“You’re going to tell us what to do, right? We need all the help we can get!”

Trust me, I get it. I’m the worst when I have to take photos! I get all nervous and freeze up, and I start making funny faces just to try to make myself laugh so I’ll feel more comfortable. And even though it’s easier when my wife Micaela is in it with me, it still takes me a while to get used to being on camera.