The journal

Stories worth telling.

Love letters, session sneak peeks, planning tips, and the occasional rant, straight from behind the camera.

Engagements

Cole + Josh | Santa Fe Plaza Engagement Session | New Mexico Wedding Photographer

Fall wedding season opened with a 10-hour drive and a glorious 77-degree golden hour in the historic Santa Fe Plaza — exactly one year out from Cole and Josh's wedding at La Fonda.

September 25, 2024

Engagements

Mikki + Andrew | Summer Engagement Session at the Dallas Arboretum | Dallas Wedding Photographer

A quick, golden 30-minute engagement session at the Dallas Arboretum with two travelers from Rochester, NY — proof that the right light and the right people make magic fast.

August 15, 2024

Bridals

Photoshoot Locations for Bridal Portraits in Dallas/Fort Worth

After 13 years shooting DFW couples, here are my favorite spots for bridal portraits — gardens, downtown, mansions, and ranches, with fees and why I love each one.

June 6, 2024

Weddings

Planning the Courthouse Wedding of Your Dreams in Downtown Fort Worth | Fort Worth Wedding Photographer

Everything you need to plan an intimate, budget-friendly courthouse wedding in Downtown Fort Worth — where to get ready, the ceremony itself, portraits, sample timelines, and where to celebrate.

February 5, 2024

Engagements

Beyond the Dunes: White Sands National Park Engagement Sessions | White Sands Photographer

Miles of gypsum dunes, golden light, and total seclusion — why White Sands National Park is a dream for engagement sessions and proposals, plus everything you need to plan one.

January 15, 2024

Engagements

Engagement Session Posing Tips | Albuquerque Wedding Photographer

You don't have to be a model. My go-to posing tips for engagement sessions — how to look natural, stay connected, and actually have fun in front of the camera.

January 12, 2024