Our editorial shoot is finally live and I can now share all of the dets. This was a shoot that I had been thinking about for a while. I ran through several concepts, watched several vendors, and edited, edited, edited. Concepting a shoot of this magnitude is not an easy feat. Every single detail has…
The creative process is such a funny thing. When I started conceptualizing this shoot, I didn’t have a certain venue in mind. As the design started falling into place, and I realized what size room I needed, and what aspects would make a difference. I decided to take on Marble Hall at the VMFA. This…
Wedding planning is tough. It’s stressful, it’s expensive, and it’s easy to get lost in the mess that is peonies and Excel sheets. It is so important to take some time for yourselves, regroup, and enjoy the process. If you are planning a wedding, where you have several out of town guests, take a staycation…
This shoot was inspired by the Cardinal bird and the laws of attraction. The brighter red the male bird, the stronger a mate he will be. I wanted this shoot to be about a deep romance, a strong courtship, and slightly reminiscent of a time past. The setting is The Mill at Fine Creek. This…
I am totally in love with this shoot. It has everything I love. It’s different, it’s glam, it’s modern, and it’s bold. It was also published on a major national blog which I am stoked about. You can see the publication here. This shoot was inspired by the Stevie Nix song Leather and Lace. …
Why a Welcome Party: By hosting a welcome party for guests who are coming from out of town, or who don’t necessarily know each other, you are creating a more intimate and meaningful experience for them. When they meet again at the wedding everyone will have a much more enjoyable time. Why Mid-Century: The…
It’s wedding season. Which means, not only are you trying to figure out if you were tagged in someones photo wearing the same dress you are planning to wear to the next wedding, but you have bachelorette parties. I have been to my fair share of bachelorette parties. I have taken shot after shot of…
Coming to a new market and building a new business has it’s challenges. I have years of experience planning weddings, however it was all done freelance. When I started Swoon Soiree I didn’t have any photos to show my couples. The “I promise I can do a great job” will only go so far. When…
