There are so many wedding traditions associated with weddings that it can be overwhelming! With input from Mom, Dad, aunts, uncles and grandparents you might start thinking that you are going to need two full days to get it all in and twice your wedding budget! This can be especially hard for younger brides and […]
Now that I am back from my vacation, I wanted to start posting a little wedding inspiration from my past weddings. Today’s post is all about flowers and the creative arrangements from my wonderful brides. Pastels and pinks seem to have made a comeback and there was also some more simple arrangements like Amanda’s spring […]
With the easy warm fall we just had and winter getting into full swing right now, this is the time when people planning winter weddings are getting going! If you’ve chosen to have a winter wedding I think you’ve made a great choice! There is something pretty magical about having a winter wedding. It’s as if the […]
The Best Wedding Planning Tips From A Wedding Photographer Over the past year, I have been giving you photography advice about setting the stage for one of the most memorable events in your lifetime. In today’s post, I wanted to offer my overall wedding planning advice after experiencing over 250 weddings during my wedding photography career. […]
One question I get asked all the time from my clients is,”What should I wear for our engagement session?” I always send my clients’ tons of ideas and links to look-up so they can see examples of how to style themselves for our shoot. My best recommendation is to pick clothes that are both flattering […]
How much time to leave for your wedding photos is a common question that I get asked. But before you can answer this question it is important to think about how you would like your wedding day to unfold. For example is it important that both the bride and groom do not see each other before […]
Every year, I like to post new and exciting backdrops that I photograph during the year and other gorgeous examples of the infinite ways for using materials and light. As any photographer will tell you, we love light! Especially in venues and locations that may be a bit dark, or in other places where the […]
An important question to ask your wedding photographer is, “what will be the finished products I will get after my wedding day”? This is an awesome question because every photographer I know in Calgary runs their business differently and it is important to know and understand, not just what service the photographer offers you, but […]
You look at the latest weather report on your wedding day and the forecast shows 100% chance of rain, for the entire day. Panic sets in as you have scheduled over two hours for couple and wedding party pictures at your favorite spots in your beloved town. This scenario happens every year for at least […]
I have wanted to write a post on wedding photography and budgets for awhile now, but was reluctant for many reasons. One, wedding budgets are always a touchy topic. And two, everyone has their own budget and it’s difficult to generally shout-out acceptable photography budgets to the masses. Budgets are always a subject that many […]
Today’s post marks my return to Wedding Recycle after visiting Spain and Italy for six weeks to celebrate my honeymoon! I thought this month’s post would be a good time to talk about travel photography and some ideas when photographing on the road, in the air, or anywhere. Do you have to follow all my […]
Wedding traditions are sentimental, meaningful, and heartfelt. Traditions can be about your family history or just something that personally speaks to your style. However, I have been witnessing a change in wedding traditions. Couples’ are making their own traditions, which can add lovely personal touches to the wedding day. I have noticed a big shift […]
This post is a bit different from my other posts. For one thing, this post is about my wedding planning while being part of the wedding industry for the past ten years as a photographer and not about my experiences solely on the job. I was an actual bride! When Todd (my husband) gave me […]
Winter and Holiday Photography Ideas for your Weddings and Engagement Sessions. The winter and the holiday season is here and many couples’ are getting engaged, planning their weddings and actually celebrating their nuptials during this time. This season is one of my favorites for the beautiful blue light, holiday decorations and most of all, […]
What makes a great ceremony space for a wedding? Ambiance, character, personality and color all contribute to creating a space that speaks to individual style and adds intimate touches to any wedding ceremony. The ceremony location can be romantic, fun, colorful, white, airy or architectural. Each venue has it’s own aura and characteristics that make […]
How to Have an Epic Engagement Session An engagement session is one of those pre-wedding decisions that eventually pops up in conversation with your fiancé. Should you do an engagement session or not? During my consultations with couples’, I always suggest an engagement session for a number of reasons. First, it’s a great way for […]
