I totally get it… being in front of the camera is nerve-racking! Not to mention that ever stressful question - What the heck am I gonna WEAR!?”

Well stress no more friends because I’ve got you covered. I want you and your fiancé to feel marvelous in front of the camera, so I’ve put together this list of tips to look your best for your engagement photos:

When I made the bold choice to turn my passion for photographer into a career, I had to make the transition from doing it as a hobby to doing it as a means to make money. Starting a business isn’t all it’s cracked up to be sometimes. It takes time, dedication, and a LOT of elbow grease.

Oh goodness… a tug of the ‘ole heart strings coming your way in this blog!

I have a younger brother named, Connor. He’s a big boy engineer now, engaged to be married, and about start a family of his own. But to me… he’ll always be my bouncing baby bro. He literally made me pull my hair out with a batter-powered fan once, but even so he’s most precious to me.

You know what they say… location, location, location!

To be honest, I half agree with this and half don’t. As a wedding photographer the first thing I look for is the loving connection between the subjects, then my mind will anchor the story with the elements of the environment.

When I first met Erika + Kevin, they definitely had a “vibe”. Joyful, down to earth, and totally jiving. We got to talking about how they met, and they told me all about their rainy, but totally groovy weekend at Tomorrowland - a music festival in Atlanta, GA. As an avid festival goer myself, my heart skipped a beat!

As I take my own plunge into marriage, I’ve started feeling out where I’d like to host my big day. It’s an overwhelming task to say the least… and I’m a wedding professional! I’m finding that I’m not quite a ballroom bride, but not quite a burlap one either. If anyone can relate to this, then this is the blog for you! Here’s a list of my favorite non-traditional venues here in Michigan.

Here in Michigan you never know what to expect with the weather. It’s a state wide joke honestly. So when it’s comes to booking a photoshoot… you just gotta be prepared for anything. ;)

Running a business is all about growing a community, honestly. Casey, Kevin and myself all went to school at the Plymouth Canton Educational Park (or PCEP as we called it) where our public high school was three huge schools in one!

Today we’re gonna talk about that unpredictable thing us Michiganders call - the weather. Many of our couples here at Light Garden Photography are planning an outdoor ceremony. I, myself, want to marry my boo Kyle under the refreshing open skies, with golden rays of sunshine on my skin, and flowers in my hair.

Jourdan + Brady’s love story begins with a little bit of green and white. Two young souls fresh out of high school embarking on the new and exciting chapter of… college! Our bride and groom crossed paths for the first time during their freshman english class at Michigan State University. Go Green!