Let’s talk engagement sessions! Why are they important? What are they for? Why should every couple do them? Maybe you’re on the fence about an engagement session. This happens for all sorts of reasons: Maybe photos really aren’t your thing, but you know you want photos of your big day. Maybe money is tight, I…
Timelines tend to be one of the last things on the to-do list, but truth be told, a thoughtfully designed timeline is absolutely essential to a stress-free, well executed wedding day. Building out a timeline isn’t nearly as fun as some of the other parts of wedding planning (I’m looking at you cake tasting!), but…
Weddings are all about making memories and bringing people together. From Instagram hashtags and selfies to photo booths and Polaroid cameras, there are so many awesome and interactive ways to let others get in on the fun of capturing your day. But, wouldn’t it be nice if your guests gave themselves the opportunity to be…
After traveling to New Orleans last September for the first time, I came home determined to figure out how to make the fluffiest beignets. Many attempts, cuss words and flour messes later and with the help of the very talented Ladycakes Kitchen, I finally have some tips to share with you on how to get…
Charles and I have been having the best time taking online cooking classes over the last several months. Our most recent class was an Airbnb Experience with Chef Kenji learning to make Japanese soufflé pancakes at home! Kenji was kind, patient, funny and SO engaging. He specializes in Japanese cooking and is obviously passionate about…
I had the extreme pleasure of working with Lopez Island Creamery and while I had worked with ice cream in a few different instances before, I had never worked with such a large quantity of ice cream that all needed to be styled and staged differently in a certain amount of time. Ice cream is…
Getting that perfect sprinkle shot brings so much life and movement to your images. It’s one of my favorite things to do when photographing food or product and can be used in tons of different situations from powdered sugar to maple syrup! Below are some tips I’ve learned on how to really master those sprinkles!…
Looking to try something new this year for the holidays!? Peanut brittle can seem a little daunting, but once you get the hang of the process, it’s pretty smooth sailing. We use this recipe, but add another 1/2 tsp of vanilla for more flavor. Here are some tips we’ve learned in the process to help…
