Planning Tips

Planning your wedding, elopement, or session, but not sure where to start? I’m here to help, friend! I’m here to help give you recommendations & suggestions, share my experience & wisdom, and connect you to the people & resources you need to plan your dream day.

XO, Dakota

What is Eloping & Why Should We do It?

Understanding Photo Turn-Around

What Makes Your Wedding Day Valuable

How to Plan Time Alone on Your Wedding Day

How to Plan Your Wedding or Elopement

Should We Do a First Look?

Send-Off Ideas for Your Wedding or Elopement

The Best Places to Elope in Alabama

Why Your Photographer Should Create Your Wedding Timeline⁣

What You are Really Paying For When You Hire a Photographer

15 Reasons Why You Should Do an Engagement Session

How to Pick an Epic Elopement Location

How Your Spouse Should Respond During the First Look

How to Plan Your Wedding Timeline

How I Retouch Your Photos

What to Wear to Your Session

The Most Important Words Your Photographer Could Hear

How to Back Up Your Photos

Reception & Party Ideas for Elopements & Weddings

How to Hire the Right Photographer for You

Why Photographers Ask for a Deposit

Ways to Make Your Elopement or Wedding Day Unique

Ways to Include Your Children on Your Elopement Day

Your Guide to Eloping at Cheaha State Park

A Reminder for Your Elopement or Wedding Day

How to Build Your Wedding Guest List without Second-Guessing

Advantages of Hiring Your Wedding Photographer Early

How to Tell Your Friends & Family That You've Decided to Elope

20 Gilmore Girls Inspired Wedding Ideas

THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS IN ALABAMA FOR YOUR NEXT SESSION