5 Things I'm Loving Lately | Personal

5 Things I'm Loving Lately | Personal

I wrote a post a few months back about 6 things that have made my life better as of late - and I'm back to give an update! From camera straps to podcast and the people that surround me, here are a few of my (current) favorite things.

1) My brand new RL Handcrafts cross-body strap. This is absolutely number one - and I could write a whole blog post just about my new strap! I have severe tendinitis in my right wrist from a bone break I went through as a child that I never fully healed from. Last season I started to worry that I wouldn't be able to physically shoot weddings for too much longer because I would be so sore and swollen the next day. Enter this cross-body strap! It's genuine leather and looks awesome, but more than that it takes all the weight off my wrist and balances onto my shoulders. I can drop the camera and it falls to safely since it's hooked safely onto me, and I can pick it up at a moment's notice. This has literally been life changing and my body is thanking me for it...

Designer Trek 2016 | South Lake Tahoe | Business

Designer Trek 2016 | South Lake Tahoe | Business

I’m writing this blog on the plane from Los Angeles to Charlotte after a long, full, and happy weekend at Designer Trek 2016. In all honesty I think I will be processing what I learned and gained from this weekend for a long time, but I have some immediate takeaways – and some gorgeous pictures of Lake Tahoe! - to share today.

Designer Trek was a weekend billed for those in the creative industry from photographers to writers to graphic designers. While there was some variety, most everyone was a graphic designer or some sort – though the range of design (UX, UI, illustration, branding, and more) was in itself incredible to witness. This was so refreshing to me. While I love the photography world and the wedding industry, it did good for my heart and my mind to be completely away from both of those spaces for a weekend and learn from people that are extremely talented in areas different from my business...

2016 Wedding Stationery Trends | Business

2016 Wedding Stationery Trends | Business

Today on the blog I'm excited to share from my friend Evelyn of Letterlyn Studio all about 2016 wedding stationery and calligraphy trends!

Couples are definitely getting creative with their wedding stationery. It’s not just about functionality any more - it’s about style, emotion and artistry.

Style
What you might call a “style, we call a “script” in the calligraphy world. And, this year, people are going one of two ways: very classic or very modern with a wild side. Some of the modern styles are very applicable to all wedding styles: from elegant ballrooms to outdoor receptions by candlelight to beach boho weddings. These styles can be very versatile, but there is some nuance to what would fit best for each event. Color has a huge impact on how the script fits into a style or theme. The classic scripts can be versatile too, but they tend to attract a classic, romantic couple (big surprise!)...