I believe that getting a great photo is a collaborative experience — a skilled photographer can make “anything” look good, sure. But with a little bit of help from you, we can make magic.

No two weddings are ever the same — each has it’s own unique group of people and details which means I get to witness something different at every one. If I took the time to write my favorite part about each one, we’d be here for hours. Instead, I’ve categorized my list into this collection of broader bullet points; so without further ado, I present to you my favorite part about photographing weddings.

This year, I found a book called the Art of Gathering (by Priya Parker) that introduced me to a more intentional way to gather people. These are my biggest takeaways from her book, and an insight on how I’m incorporating these lessons into my own wedding.

Did you know the average wedding creates 400 pounds of trash? I believe there’s a better way to do things. Inspired by past low-waste couples, I’ve put together this list of all of my favorite sustainable swaps for you to consider implementing into your wedding day.