9 Ways to use your Engagement Photos Leading up to your Wedding Day

9 Ways to use your Engagement Photos Leading up to your Wedding Day

A lot of my clients wonder how they can incorporate their engagement photos on their wedding day. That’s why I’ve made this list of ways to use these photos leading up to your big day and on your wedding day, so that you can get the most out of these wonderful images!

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9 Tips to Prepare your Camera-Shy Partner for your Photo Session or Wedding Day

9 Tips to Prepare your Camera-Shy Partner for your Photo Session or Wedding Day

The majority of my clients have either never had a professional photoshoot together or feel awkward in front of the camera. That’s why I’ve made this list of 9 things to help prepare you and/or your partner, so you can show up with ease of mind on your wedding day and know your photographer will capture your love story perfectly!

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An Informative Interview with a Seasoned Kamloops Wedding Planner

An Informative Interview with a Seasoned Kamloops Wedding Planner

Planning a wedding can be stressful, time-consuming, and expensive. What if there was a way to make wedding planning easier? Well, there is! Hiring a wedding planner has so many benefits. I sat down with Emily Talerico of Behind the Veil Weddings to learn more about her and the booking process.

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Should I do a first look on my wedding day?
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Should I do a first look on my wedding day?

The first look.

The moment when you and your love meet for the first time on your wedding day.

Maybe you touch hands on either side of a doorway.

Maybe you only hear each others voice, and you say your vows quietly to one another.

Maybe you do a full reveal and embrace one another so tightly.

Or maybe you wait until you get to the aisle, and at the other end you finally see what you've been waiting for: your forever.

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19 things to do in Kamloops BC: Kamloops Date Ideas
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19 things to do in Kamloops BC: Kamloops Date Ideas

Kamloops is such a wonderful community — if you’re a local, you already know that. There’s always events going on throughout the city, but sometimes you want to hit the town and head out for date night. No more of you and your partner going back and forth “What do you want to do?” “I don’t know, what do you wanna do?” My husband and I love to do weekly date nights, and if you’re looking for the same, check out this list of things to do in Kamloops!

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4 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to Your Photography Session
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4 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to Your Photography Session

If your dog is anything like mine, the thought of bringing them with you to your photo session sounds the opposite of fun. They can make your session stressful, and that’s the last thing I want you to feel! But at the end of the day, your dog is a part of your family and if you can’t envision your photos without them, here are some tips on how to make the experience a bit smoother. 

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