The Journal

As Michigan wedding photographers, we take our job very seriously. We firmly believe that wedding photos will someday become family heirlooms. With that in mind, some of the most important images that we capture are the wedding day details. In the morning, on the wedding day, we love to start our day photographing those little […]

We chose to do our own wedding vows and read them to each other alone at our First Look. On the morning of our wedding, Josh sat quietly at his desk, pen in hand over a blank piece of paper. Knowing what he wanted to say, he searched for the right words to say it. […]

We remember it all too well. You just spent the past few months going over every wedding detail. Every box checked. Every “T” crossed and “I” dotted. It’s the night before the big day. There is just one thing left to do. You lay down and close your eyes. Time to get that all-important beauty […]

We are often asked, “How long do wedding photos take?” This is a great question and you might be surprised how long things actually take on a wedding day. Do you know that song? “Time….is on your side? Yes, it is!” Well, on your wedding day it isn’t. It’s hard to explain but it’s like […]

Are you considering a wedding day First Look?  Maybe you are torn between keeping things traditional versus taking a more modern approach?  Are you trying to convenience your future husband to agree to the First Look?  Well, this blog was created just for you!  As a bride myself, I had to make the decision to […]

What are the 14 questions to ask your wedding photographer?  Finding the right wedding photographer might seem like an overwhelming task.  There are so many to chose from.  In the Grand Rapids, Michigan area there are over one-hundred wedding photographers.  OVER ONE-HUNDRED!  Now that you have booked the venue of your dreams, found the perfect dress, […]

Congratulations!  You’re are married! As you come down from the high and excitement of your wedding day you might find yourself thinking, “Now what?”  The to-do list for the wedding day is gone but there is still much to do.  Don’t worry, as husband and wife who has gone through this we are here to […]

How much wedding terminology and wedding lingo do you know? When we got married, Leidy instructed Josh to pick up some “chargers” from a seller for our wedding day.  During the drive to the seller’s house, it occurred to Josh he has no idea what he was actually picking up.  “A charger?  For your phone?  […]

As Grand Rapids wedding photographers, we created this engagement session guide because engagement sessions are one of our favorite parts of the wedding experience.  This time as an engaged couple is a fleeting moment together in your love story.  The time when everything is giggles and heartbeats.  When your love for one another grows and matures and you get […]

Moments are made to last a lifetime, especially those involving amazing milestones! Finding the right photographers for your big day, or for life’s huge announcements, can be a challenge. Here are a few things to keep in mind, while shopping around for your photographers. Meet and Greet Set up a time to sit, face to […]