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How to Appear Natural in Your Engagement Photos (Even If You’re Awkward)

April 7, 2026

Let’s just get this out of the way…You’re probably thinking:“We’re so awkward in photos.”“We don’t know what to do with our hands.”“We’re going to look stiff.”And I’m going to say this with so much love:Everyone says that. Every single couple.And somehow… every single one of them ends up looking like they belong in a Pinterest board by the end of their session.So no, you’re not the exception. ...

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West Virginia Elopement Photography: Locations, Timelines, and What It Actually Costs

March 17, 2026

Elopements are having a moment and honestly, I’m loving it.More and more couples are choosing smaller, more intimate wedding days in lieu of big traditional events. Instead of seating charts and packed timelines, they’re hiking to mountain overlooks, saying their vows beside waterfalls, or exchanging rings somewhere quiet with just a few of their favorite people.And if you’re thinking about eloping, West Virginia might just be the perfect place to do it.Mountains, rivers, ...

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When to Book Your 2027 Wedding (or 2026!) Photographer in West Virginia

March 6, 2026

(A friendly guide from someone who really wants to be there when you ugly-cry during your vows.)Planning a wedding is a little like planning a road trip through the mountains of West Virginia. It is exciting, beautiful, occasionally chaotic, and you will probably ask yourself at least once, “Wait… did we forget something important?”One of those important things is your photographer.And if you are getting married in 2027 (or 2026!), the honest answer is this: the sooner you ...

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If You’re New to West Virginia, This Is Where I’d Take You First

February 23, 2026

If you’re new to West Virginia, you’ve probably already noticed that it doesn’t feel or look like everywhere else. Things move a little slower here. The views are more impressive than you’d expect. And somehow even a random back road can end up being the prettiest place you’ve ever stood.One of the first questions I get from people who just moved here or are visiting for the first time is, “Where should we take photos?”And honestly, there isn’t ...

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