Want More Portraits on Your Wedding Day? Here's the Secret →

This one simple timeline addition could mean twice the couple portraits for your big day.

If having more time together and more dreamy, emotional portraits is high on your wedding wishlist, let’s talk about the First Look.

Here’s why so many couples choose to include a First Look:

• More portraits – Couples typically get about 40% more portraits when they do a First Look.

• Alone time – It might be the only moment the two of you share privately all day.

• Genuine reactions – no pressure.

• Jump into the party sooner – You can head to the reception/cocktail hour quicker, and your guests don’t have to wait 1.5–2 hours between ceremony and reception.

Now, I know what you might be thinking: But what about that big moment down the aisle? Won’t we lose that magic?

Here’s the truth: nothing will ever replace the feeling of seeing your bride walk toward you down the aisle. That moment will still hit—sometimes even harder.

And yes, I get it—First Looks are considered “non-traditional.” Friends or family might say “We didn’t do one, and it was fine!” But keep in mind: wedding photography isn’t what it used to be. Today, couples want storytelling, emotion, movement, and time together. Years ago, timelines were tighter, and expectations were different. Now, we get to be more intentional about how your day feels.

At the end of the day, this is your wedding. Your day. Your pictures. My job is to give you all the info, share what I’ve seen work beautifully, and then fully support whatever feels right for you two. Whether you choose a First Look or save that moment for the aisle, I’ll be there to document it all with care.