As a wedding photographer, there’s probably nothing more nerve-wracking than getting ready to photograph your first wedding! The adrenaline is high and you want to do well so that your business can continue to grow. That’s why I wanted to share 5 tips for shooting your first wedding. Trust me, the whole process is easier […]

Recently, I was a guest on “It’s About Time”, a podcast hosted by Anna Kornick. Anna is a time management coach and she reached out to me while we were in Kat Schmoyer’s Mastermind together about being a guest on her podcast. She asked me if I would talk about being confident and doing life […]

I LOVE seeing other business owners on their Instagram Reels journey… but I know that not everyone is ready to jump on board. There’s a lot of us that probably had a real Alexis moment when they were released (“Ew, David!!”, anyone?!). I get it! It’s stressful to learn something new and make sure you’re […]

It’s no secret that I LOVE Instagram Reels. They’re fun, they create great connection points with my audience, and I’ve met some pretty incredible couples because of them. And, I love helping other business owners use Reels to grow their brands, too. One of the questions I’m asked most often is HOW to come up […]

As an educator, I’m often asked what tips I might have for new photographers. To me, the most important thing a new photographer can do is learn to shoot in Manual mode. If you are new to photography, this might seem overwhelming!! Trust me, we’ve all been there! So believe me when I say, I […]

One of the most important parts about being a photographer is creating a positive experience for our clients – from the moment they inquire, through their session, and to their gallery delivery at the end. Every interaction with clients truly does matter to your business’s success. I often hear that posing is where photographers struggle. […]

Being a wedding photographer isn’t just about taking pretty pictures. It’s also about creating a fun and meaningful experience for my couples that’s memorable – and rave worthy. One of the simple ways I do that is by infusing playful surprises into their experience with me. And one of my favorites is a dynamic cover […]

Luxury Cedar Room Wedding A luxury Cedar Room wedding was everything Holly and Erik had dreamed! This July 3, 2021 wedding was a stunner of a wedding day.  Holly and Erik’s love story began with an unexpected blind date.     Getting Ready at Hotel Bennett With family and friends by their side, Holly and […]

Southern Summer Wedding Charleston Y’all! Please help me congratulate the new Mr. & Mrs. Hurtado!!! This southern summer wedding Charleston was one of my favorite days ever! You see, Alli and Isaiah have the BIGGEST hearts y’all! They are intentional and thoughtful. They made sure that their day was not only about their love for […]

Charleston Merchants Hall Reception A summer wedding with a Charleston Merchants Hall reception is always a good one! We call this one Schoonover 2.0! A year ago, our world was so different. Weddings and events were cancelled/postponed. Couples mourned their dream days in silence, because the world had “bigger problems”. But to our couples, it […]