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Senior season is upon us! September – November & March – May are exciting times for upcoming OU grads to snap some photos around campus – a place that has such special memories for so many of us here in Norman. As you book your photographer and prepare for your shoot, here are 3 tips […]

Outside of your wedding day, one of the sweetest and most exciting moments you will have is when you ask your girlfriend to spend the rest of your lives together. When it comes to proposals, there are two things I can absolutely guarantee – it will happen quickly. And there will be a lot of […]

You may not realize how fast my brain is moving when you’re on a shoot with me! I look at where the light is, the location, how you’re placed in the frame of the shot, details like hair and jewelry, typically trying to fight the Oklahoma wind, thinking ahead of where we’re going next, giving […]

I am not a full-time wedding photographer, so I have no personal gain or stake in this post. I just hope that I can share my knowledge of the industry, experience with wedding vendors, and my personal opinions on what to look for and things to consider when booking a wedding photographer! If you’re recently […]

Honestly, I thought this summer was going to be really slow. The Oklahoma heat feels never-ending come June and July, so I figured I wouldn’t have too much scheduled. Turns out, I underestimated and was way wrong. On top of being out of town four weekends in a row, I’ve had quite a few new friends reach […]

I remember the first couple of times I had someone take headshots for me. It was a mix of awkward and hesitation and I was not sure I was having it. I was a photographer – how did I not know how to do this? I was so worried about whether or not I would even like […]