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Romantic Winter Micro-Wedding // The Red Barn at Pine Creek Ranch
April 08, 2022 - When Katie at The Red Barn at Pine Creek Ranch reached out and said they wanted to collaborate on a micro-wedding shoot...
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Spring Wedding Event // Embassy Suites Des Moines
April 04, 2022 - What a beautiful afternoon at Embassy Suites in downtown Des Moines for their Spring Tasting Event! Such a gorgeous venu...
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Romantic Winter Micro-Wedding Sneak Peek // The Red Barn at Pine Creek Ranch
April 01, 2022 - I was so excited to be back at The Red Barn at Pine Creek Ranch! This warm, romantic, moody micro-wedding was gorgeous!!...
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Spring Wedding Sneak Peek // Embassy Suites Des Moines
March 28, 2022 - What a stunning location! I had so much fun capturing images for Embassy Suites in downtown Des Moines for their spring...
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Join us! // Willow Brook Barn Wedding Open House
March 08, 2021 - I don't know about you all, but I'm so relieved to see the snow outside my window has melted. I am absolutely loving the...
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Planning for Details: The Invitation Suite // Wedding Wednesday
March 03, 2021 - Hey there! I'm here today to share more tips for getting the best detail shots on your wedding day! One of the details t...
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Getting the Guys Ready for Detail Photos // Wedding Wednesday
February 17, 2021 - Happy Wednesday, Everyone!! I hope you are all having a beautiful day!
I'm here today to share with you about the groom...
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When Should You Book Your Photographer // Wedding Wednesday
February 03, 2021 - Most photographers have limited availability and work on a first come-first serve basis. So the earlier you can book the...
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What Does it Mean to be a Geno Photography Love Story? // Wedding Wednesday
January 20, 2021 - If you've come to find out more about what Geno Photography has to offer, you are probably over-the-moon excited about y...
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2021 is Filling up Quickly!
September 23, 2020 - I have had the absolute joy of getting to know many amazing engaged couples lately and so happy to welcome them to the G...
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What Does it Mean to be a Geno Photography Love Story?
July 01, 2020 - If you've come to find out more about what Geno Photography has to offer, you are probably super-excited about your enga...
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Reception Details {Wedding Wednesday}
June 17, 2020 - Details are an important part of capturing a wedding day to it's fullest. The beginning of the day is full of detail pho...
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Why Photo + Video {Wedding Wednesday}
June 03, 2020 - Your wedding photography gives you gorgeous, artistic still images of your wedding day: stunning portraits, details, bea...
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A Gift for You!
April 27, 2020 - So while I've been missing photographing weddings a ton lately, I've been working hard on creating this wedding planning...
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Em Design {Wedding Stationery}
April 24, 2020 - I mentioned in a previous post about how I've been excited to work on styling lay-flats of invitation suites during this...
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Going Above and Beyond {Wedding Wednesday}
April 15, 2020 - I'm such a hopeless romantic at heart. I love Love, so weddings are naturally something I adore. Two people who are full...
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Time for Details {Wedding Wednesday}
April 08, 2020 - Everything to the smallest detail should be documented on your wedding day. In order to capture all those amazing detail...
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Staying Creative in Difficult Times
April 06, 2020 - On a whim, I ordered a few wedding invitations online and they arrived on Saturday! So just for fun, I spent a little ti...
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When to Schedule Your Engagement Session {Wedding Wednesday}
April 01, 2020 - Today, I'm here with a fun little video to share a little about when to schedule your engagements session. I hope it hel...
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Tangible Memories {Wedding Wednesday}
March 25, 2020 - If you've followed my blog for any length of time, you've probably figured out how much I love albums, canvases, prints,...
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When Should You Book Your Photographer {Wedding Wednesday}
March 11, 2020 - Most photographers have limited availability and work on a first come-first serve basis. So the earlier you can book the...
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Writing Your Own Vows {Wedding Wednesday}
March 04, 2020 - I have to say, I do love when people write their own vows. It allows everyone to get to know them better, both as indivi...
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My Favorite Part of Wedding Days {Wedding Wednesday}
February 26, 2020 - I’m often asked what is my favorite part of wedding days. To be completely honest, I love so much about wedding days, bu...
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Wedding Open House at Rapid Creek Cidery
February 24, 2020 - A big thank you to everyone who came out to Rapid Creek Cidery for the Wedding Open House. It was a great afternoon spen...
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Rapid Creek Cidery Wedding Open House this Sunday!
February 21, 2020 - Are you planning a wedding or know someone who is? You definitely don't want to miss this event! Join me at Rapid Creek...
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Are You a Geno Photography Couple? {Wedding Wednesday}
February 19, 2020 - Why would you want to be a Geno Photography couple? Because you want to work with a photographer who is not only going t...
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Willow Brook Barn {Wedding Open House}
February 17, 2020 - A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the Wedding Open House at Willow Brook Barn!! I had such a great time meetin...
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Wedding Open House at WIllow Brook Barn
February 14, 2020 - Happy Valentines' Day everyone! Hope you all have a day filled with love and joy!!
Don't for get this Sunday, I will be...
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Ordering Your Wedding Cake {Wedding Wednesday: Guest Post}
February 12, 2020 - Before you meet with your cake artist to order your wedding cake there are a few things you should consider.
Does your...
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Vintage Love Rentals {Album Features}
February 10, 2020 - I recently delivered three gorgeous keepsake albums to Cynthia at Vintage Love Rentals showcasing some of the AMAZING in...
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What Do I Wear to Weddings?
February 05, 2020 - Not going to lie, I’ve heard some pretty cringe-worthy stories of photographer clothing choices through the years, so it...
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They're Here!
February 03, 2020 - I am blown away!! These just came in this afternoon and they are STUNNING! 96 pages of gorgeous vintage rentals. Love th...
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Vintage Love Rentals {Look Book}
January 31, 2020 - Do you remember my posts last spring (here, here, here, and here) about the work I was doing with Cynthia at Vintage Lov...
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Little Lights on the Lane {Venue Feature}
January 24, 2020 - Wednesday I had the pleasure of heading out to Little Lights on the Lane in West Branch. Can I just say, I'm in love! Th...
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6 Tips for picking THE Dress {Wedding Wednesday: Guest Post}
January 22, 2020 - My name is Jessica Attere and I am the owner of Brides by Jessa, a new bridal boutique in the Iowa River Landing in Cora...
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Rapid Creek Cidery Wedding Open House
January 17, 2020 - Are you planning a wedding or know someone who is? You definitely don't want to miss this event! Join me at Rapid Creek...
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Pantone Color of the Year {Wedding Wednesday}
January 15, 2020 - You guys, I’m so excited! Pantone announced the color of the year is blue!:insert happy dance here: Don’t get me wrong,...
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Wedding Open House at Willow Brook Barn
January 10, 2020 - I am so excited to be joining a group of amazing wedding vendors for a Wedding Open House at a brand new venue in Colo,...
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Bridal Details {Wedding Wednesday}
January 08, 2020 - Bridal details are such a beautiful part of the day. They capture all the little details that you have carefully curated...
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Preparing for Family Portraits {Wedding Wednesday}
January 02, 2020 - Wedding day portraits are more than gorgeous images of the bride and groom or fun shots with the bridal party. Family is...
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Holiday Gifts
December 23, 2019 - While this post isn't wedding or photography related, I thought I'd share some of what I've been up to. Over the past ye...
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Locket Love
December 20, 2019 - I love creating custom gifts for my couples to celebrate another wonderful year of #gplovestories! This year's lockets a...
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Things to Consider When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer {Wedding Wednesday}
December 18, 2019 - Happy Wednesday! For all the brides and grooms out there still considering who to hire to capture your wedding day, this...
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Getting the Look {Wedding Wednesday}
December 11, 2019 - So you want epic wedding photos? Of course you do!! Well, one big factor in creating those epic photos (aside from hirin...
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Why Hire a Wedding Planner {Wedding Wednesday Guest Post}
November 06, 2019 - Congratulations! You’re engaged! You’re going to be wed to the man or woman of your dreams, and it’s everything you have...
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The Groom's Details {Wedding Wednesday}
August 07, 2019 - Today's edition of "Wedding Wednesday" is focused on the Groom's details on the wedding day. I feel like a lot of times...
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Getting Your Bridal Party Ready for Portraits {Wedding Wednesday}
July 03, 2019 - Happy Wednesday! Today's Wedding Wednesday is focused tips to make sure your bridal party photos run smoothly.
I love b...
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The Magic of Window Light {Wedding Wednesday}
June 12, 2019 - When thinking about your getting ready photos, an important factor to consider when choosing a location is lighting. Oft...
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Communication is Key {Wedding Wednesday}
May 29, 2019 - One essential to help you have an amazing wedding experience is communication. You spend a lot of time planning and prep...
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Attention to Detail {Wedding Wednesday}
May 22, 2019 - You spend months, if not years, planning your wedding day. You put a lot of time and care into all the little details; f...
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Vintage Love Rentals {Inventory Shoot}
April 19, 2019 - This last round of photos at Vintage Love Rentals in Des Moines focused on lighting. They have so many amazing lanterns,...
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Vintage Love Rentals {Inventory Shoot}
April 01, 2019 - Last Friday, I was back in Des Moines for another day of inventory photography at Vintage Love Rentals. We captured many...
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Vintage Love Rentals {Inventory Shoot}
March 27, 2019 - I was back at the ever-amazing Vintage Love Rentals recently for another round of inventory shots. This time we photogra...
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Vintage Love Rentals {Inventory Shoot}
February 22, 2019 - We recently had round one of inventory photos at Vintage Love Rentals. It was so much fun photographing all of their gor...
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Welcome Gifts {Wedding Wednesday}
January 16, 2019 - I love packing welcome gifts for my new couples! They are filled with great tips for engagement sessions, the first look...
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Wedding Open House at West End Salvage
January 11, 2019 - Are you planning your dream wedding or helping someone plan their big day? You don't want to miss this!
Join us at We...
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The Best Detail Photos {Wedding Wednesday}
October 10, 2018 - You spend so much time planning your wedding day, including every little detail that makes your day uniquely yours. You...
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The Red Barn at Pine Creek Ranch {Wedding Wednesday}
October 03, 2018 - We are a brand new wedding venue located in the Iowa River Corridor. We are set back on 300 acres and have a GORGEOUS te...
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Getting the Most from Your DJ {Wedding Wednesday: Affordable Music and Sound}
September 26, 2018 - Over the last 10 years, I’ve witnessed many DJs: some very, very good; some reasonable; and some expensive, obnoxious, a...
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Charcuterie
September 24, 2018 - This shoot was fantastic! I love everything about it! It was beautiful, vintage, and delicious!! I love charcuterie, yum...
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Alternative Cake Trends {Wedding Wednesday: Fareway Bakeries}
September 12, 2018 - Many people are looking for unique sweets to serve at their wedding other than cake. You can pick and choose items to cr...
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Finding the Perfect Dress {Wedding Wednesday: Something Blue Bridal}
September 05, 2018 - Choosing the perfect dress for your wedding day should be one of the best days of your life. But finding the perfect dre...
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5 Tips for Finding Your Dream Venue {Wedding Wednesday: Blank Park Zoo}
August 29, 2018 - Guest Count – Depending on the size of your wedding, your guest count could limit the number of venues that can accommod...
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The Red Barn at Pine Creek
August 27, 2018 - I recently had the absolute pleasure of photographing a styled shoot at a brand new venue in Marengo, The Red Barn at Pi...
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Tips for Ordering Your Wedding Cake {Wedding Wednesday: Fareway Bakeries}
August 22, 2018 - Cake Toppers
Discuss the size and weight of your cake topper with the decorator. This will make sure it’s to scale with...
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Bridal Radiance Starts with Healthy Skin {Wedding Wednesday: HEALthy Skin by Stephanie}
August 15, 2018 - Timing Is EVERYTHING
Every bride desires to look her absolute best on that special day. Everyone has her own vision o...
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Finding the Right Menswear {Wedding Wednesday: Milroy's Tuxedos}
August 08, 2018 - With so many options available for men’s wedding day fashion, it can be hard to know exactly where to start. These helpf...
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The Benefits of a Wedding Planner {Wedding Wednesday: Weddings by Janna}
July 25, 2018 - Sweating the details? Don’t. A great wedding planner can save you time, money and meltdowns
Your wedding day will be...
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Why a Boutique Hotel Might be Perfect for You {Wedding Wednesday: Hotel Renovo}
July 18, 2018 - Selecting your wedding venue is one of the first and most important decisions you and your partner will make together. W...
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How to Find the Best Rentals {Wedding Wednesday: Vintage Love Rentals}
July 11, 2018 - At some point in time, we all need the services of an event rental company; whether it is for dishes, furniture, lightin...
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Tips for Preserving Your Bouquet {Wedding Wednesday: Suspended in Time}
July 04, 2018 - PLANNING AHEAD
The key to getting the most beautiful bouquet possible is to "Pre-Plan."
Meet with me before your weddi...
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It's Here!
May 14, 2018 - Fresh off the presses!! I adore how they turned out! Want a copy? Visit any of these amazing Des Moines vendors: Milroy'...
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Big Things are Coming!
April 23, 2018 - The past few months, I've had the honor of collaborating with some amazing wedding vendors in the Des Moines area to cre...
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How to Ensure the Best Detail Photos on Your Wedding Day
March 16, 2018 - You spend so much time planning your wedding day, including every little detail that makes your day uniquely yours. You...
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Looking for Wedding Inspiration?
March 05, 2018 - Planning a wedding is a big project and we here at Geno Photography are here to help in any way we can. Did you know Gen...
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Zephyr Weddings {Wedding Wednesday Vendor Guest Post}
February 21, 2018 - Celeste from Zephyr Weddings in Coralville is joining us on the blog this morning for our next installment of Wedding We...
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Wedding Open House {Rapid Creek Cidery}
January 29, 2018 - I am so excited to participate in this fantastic Wedding Open House at Rapid Creek Cidery. Visit my table for more infor...
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Soirée {Wedding Wednesday Vendor Guest Post}
January 24, 2018 - Welcome to the first installment of our Wedding Wednesday series! I'm pleased to not only be bringing you some great pla...
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Preparing for Getting Ready Photos
July 31, 2017 - Every bride wants to remember the exciting moments leading up to her walk down the aisle, the moments spent with her bri...
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The Importance of a Wedding Album
July 28, 2017 - While it’s great to have a collection of high-quality digital photos that you can post and share online, being able to p...
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What to Expect: After the Wedding
July 21, 2017 - Many hours are spent on the day of the wedding, capturing the event to the fullest. The wedding day is just the beginnin...
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The Importance of a Wedding Coordinator
July 14, 2017 - Sometimes couples decide not to hire a wedding planner or coordinator because their photographer is assisting them with...
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Making Your Wedding Uniquely Yours
July 05, 2017 - Family Heirlooms.
Incorporate heirlooms into your wedding day details. Your family heirlooms are so sentimental and tel...
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Wedding FAQs
June 23, 2017 - Happy Friday everyone! I thought I'd take a moment today to share some answers to a few of our most frequently asked que...
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Finding the Right Wedding Photographer for You {Part 5: Investment}
May 03, 2017 - Weddings are expensive events; between the gown, tuxes, the limo, the venues, food, drinks, decorations, and the many ot...
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Finding the Right Wedding Photographer for You {Part 4: Products}
April 26, 2017 - We live in a digital age. We share photos on Facebook, Instagram, and so on. It's a quick and easy way to share your bea...
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Finding the Right Wedding Photographer for You {Part 3: Services}
April 19, 2017 - It is important to think about what you want from your photographer. What are your expectations? Wedding photography ser...
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Planning a Wedding Timeline
April 14, 2017 - You spend so much time planning all the beautiful details of your wedding: the centerpieces, the flowers, the dress, and...
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Finding the Right Wedding Photographer for You {Part 2: Personality}
April 12, 2017 - Once you have narrowed down your selections of photographers to the ones whose photographic style fits your wedding drea...
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Finding the Right Wedding Photographer for You {Part 1: Photographic Style}
April 05, 2017 - Now, it may seem obvious that you should check out a photographer's work before contacting them to photograph your weddi...
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Questions to Ask Your Photographer
March 01, 2017 - When you hire a wedding photographer there are the general questions you will ask in terms of equipment, a second shoote...
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Finding the Right Photographer
February 15, 2017 - You're engaged! So exciting!! Now is the time to begin planning the wedding of your dreams. There are so many aspects to...
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Vintage, Love, Rentals, & annessi
March 09, 2016 - This afternoon, I had the pleasure of meeting up again with a good friend of mine, Cynthia Betts of Vintage, Love, Renta...
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