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7 Tips for Better Engagement Photos

Elevate your wardrobe. Statement pieces. Timeless classics. You are investing in portraits that will last a lifetime, so go for quality pieces that fit great and make you feel amazing. Simple, solid colors are preferred over busy patterns. We will do one or two outfit changes, so bring a few options from casual-chic to night-on-the-town, […]

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I’m Steph.
Enneagram 2 & 4, INFP all the way... I live for a good love story, have 3 kids and one poodle, and swear I liked blush pink before it became a thing.
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If you want to get a girl to like you just take a tip from Roger and send her flowers before your first date! Roger has been making Erin feel loved since then and it didn’t take long for either of them to realize they had found the one they want to spend the rest […]

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CONGRATULATIONS! You’re engaged to the love of your life and that means you’ve just earned yourself the full time job of researching venues, going to bridal shows, tasting ungodly amounts of cake, and finding the perfect date that doesn’t conflict with any major holidays or land on your future mother-in-law’s birthday. There are announcements to […]

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