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Hey everyone!

If you are getting married soon, you are more than likely a bit overwhelmed. Wedding planning can be stressful. You have so much to book, order, do, etc., and the hardest part is, there are SOOOO many options out there. Some things can be booked late, but photography isn’t one of those things!

When it comes to photography, you need to book early. You especially need to book early when your dates are spring (April & May) or fall (September & October). This often means booking 9-12 months in advance . . . sometimes you can get away with less time, but it honestly comes down to luck.

My best advice is find a photographer you love, (hopefully that’s me ;)), meet them, & book right away. I know it’s a huge decision, but it’s so easy to become overwhelmed with all of the options . . . and when we become overwhelmed, we procrastinate. I hate having to turn away couples because I’m booked 🙁

And also . . . don’t get too hung up on price.

Yes, I know wedding photography is an investment, but you NEED to absolutely love your photos. Period.

This is your wedding day and it cannot be redone! This is not a job for someone inexperienced or for a friend or relative with a “nice camera.” Please, please, trust me on this one!! You definitely won’t regret it!

To see wedding pricing & info click here.

To see the wedding gallery click here.

Please click here to get in touch. Let’s see if your date is open!

Concerned about pricing? Let’s chat. I want to work with you & have payment options!

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How soon should you book your wedding photographer? – Quad Cities Wedding Photographer

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Since blogging and I are relatively new friends, I wanted to begin recapping some of my favorite sessions & images from 2015. I’d like to start out by featuring Dan & Kelly’s Engagement.

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There’s nothing quite like an awesome vintage truck!!

Kelly and Dan will be getting married this August and I can’t say enough great things about them. They are both super awesome people & Kelly has been such a huge supporter of my business. She’s constantly recommending me to people & I’m pretty sure I should just hire her to officially help me with marketing! 😉

This session was a ton of fun and ended in an epic downpour! ….but, I always make the most out of any situation!

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Stay tuned for more of my blogging adventures! I will be sharing more sessions from 2015 soon.

If you haven’t booked your Quad Cities Wedding Photographer, we need to talk 😉

 

The best of 2015 . . . Kelly & Dan’s Engagement – Quad Cities Wedding Photographer

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Have you decided on your Quad Cities Wedding Photographer for your big day?

Are you looking to “break the mold” for your engagement session?

How about doing an engagement session at night?

Say what!?

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A little extra lighting & we can totally rock some awesome shots!

Last year at Shutterfest, (the most awesome photog conference around), I photographed this lovely couple! This is in St. Louis outside of Union Station, and I’m totally hoping someone wants to give this a go here in the QC!

Night Engagement sessions can be added on as a “mini session” for those that still want traditional day-time sessions too 😉

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Breaking the mold on Engagement Photos . . .Quad Cities Wedding Photographer

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In November, I had the privilege of photographing Carrie & Patrick’s wedding. Not only was the entire day a blast, but they had a great wedding party too!

The day started in the church where all of the girls were busy getting ready. This gave me a chance to snap a few “detail shots.”

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After a bit, the girls helped Carrie into her dress & her mom carefully buttoned up the back.

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And of course . . . Jewelry . . .

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Such a gorgeous bride!!

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Then Carrie & Patrick did a letter exchange. (I swear I didn’t cry!)

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Then the ceremony! Which was absolutely amazing & had the best music, hands down!

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Then it was time for a little fun! (There may or may not have been a bar involved) 😉

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And since Carrie & Patrick both ski with the Back Water Gamblers, we knew we just had to grab some shots, (like . . .  the photograph kind), at the ski site. We thought we could beat the bus, so Carrie & Patrick jumped in my car (which was hilarious) and we may or may not have sped to make the sunset.

We did alright!

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Then it was time for the beautiful reception at Stoney Creek Hotel! Check out these beautiful details!

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The speeches were definitely a huge hit . . . and involved poster board . . . and a high school teacher.

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And as you would probably guess, the reception was an absolute blast!

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Such an awesome day from beginning to end!

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I totally have the best job ever!

 

-Kelly

 

 

Carrie & Patrick’s Quad Cities Wedding