I’ve been left with no choice. After capturing Caylee and Steven’s dreamy-as-all-get-out California microwedding, I simply had to blog about all of the super creative ideas that went into the loveliest weekend getaway for the couple and their guests.

Everything about Logan and Laura’s garden wedding screamed “straight out of a European period piece,” and I was fortunate enough to document it artful moment for artful moment. 

Documentary-style can mean different things from one person to the next, and Alexa’s and Caleb’s stunning direct sunlight wedding is the perfect portfolio piece to help me define it for you, in my own terms.

Natalie and Keaton’s once-in-a-lifetime day was filled to the brim with out-of-the-box spring wedding ideas that are sure to stick in the memories of both the newlyweds and their guests.Majestic mountain backdrop? Check. Cascading waterfall? Check. The bluest of blue lakes and lush forest surrounding it? Check. A moderate hike for more active couples? Got you covered. Beautiful vistas for couples who are just there for the portraits? Consider it done.

As a documentary wedding photographer, one of the most important parts of my clients’ experience is helping my couples really capitalize on my documentary-style approach. The Anderly’s were such a great example of how creative, unique ideas can totally transform how you spend your first moments together as newlyweds.

The day Peggy and Christian said their ‘I do’s’ was easily a documentary-style wedding photographer’s dream come true. From the magical setting of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the way the sunlight illuminated the newlyweds’ every touch and turn, each part of the day was about capturing what was unfolding right before our very eyes.

As a COVID bride myself who replanned her wedding three times and ultimately moved to an intimate, 50 guest wedding: I have a special place in my heart for small wedding gatherings. Recently, I was able to relive some of this small wedding magic through the honor of documenting Megan and Evan’s stunning vow exchange in Evergreen, Colorado.

Picture this- it’s your wedding day in Cedar Rapids, IA. You’re getting married at the perfect industrial downtown venue with never-ending unique spots to take photos.