THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life

and it ought to be documented with care

 You my friend, deserve a photographer that makes you feel at ease and in the moment.

My Sweet Couples

- PERUSE THE GALLERY - 

 
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LAYING DOWN ROOTS

 - UNDERSTAND HOW IT ALL WORKS -

 
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1.Sow Seeds

We get to know one another over a meal or cup of coffee, and I hear the detailed version of your love story.

We spend some quality time together and have a fun and meaningful engagement session! 

 
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2. Cultivate Clarity

I share everything you need to know to have an amazing experience in the CNP Bridal Guide.

I listen to your dreams for your wedding day to craft the perfect (and stress free) photography timeline based on your needs. 

 

 
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3. Bloom Brilliantly

You have a beautiful wedding day where you are fully in the moment and I document all of your meaningful memories.

I hand select and fine-tune every image + deliver the gallery 5-6 weeks after the wedding.

 
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4. Flourish Forever

We create your wedding heirlooms that will last with your love & serve as an encouragement to your marriage.

You can continue to celebrate your love with a free anniversary session once a year! 

 
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- LEARN WHAT WORKING WITH ME IS LIKE - 

The heart of my photography style is capturing real moments of real humans. It isn’t about perfect hair or perfect outfits. It isn’t about getting a cookie cutter pose just right.

No way. It is about photographing you as you really are. I want to capture the true joy that comes from two people in love. All the quirks and belly laughs, because those are the genuine and beautiful things you will want to remember. 

TESTIMONIALS

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" For once I felt like I didn't have to worry & could just soak up the joy of the day."

We felt so comfortable with Christa and she made our day smooth and easy. Her joy and excitement for us made it so fun and easy to really soak in all the joy of the day. Christa was so kind, attentive to detail, organized and just her usual amazing self. It was such a joy to share our day with Christa!

MOLLY + TONY

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"We were able to be in the moment on our wedding day & relive those magical moments though her photos."

Christa is  warm, caring, and has a way of instantly putting you at ease. She is like an old friend that carries a camera and makes you keep kissing. The photos she was able to capture were so magical. We were able to be in the moment during our wedding, and then we were able to relive those magical moments through the emotion she caught in our photos.

JILL + CHRIS

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"Christa is great at making everyone feel at ease."

If you're camera shy like I am and feel awkward having a camera follow you around, Christa's great at easing the tension and making the whole day as stress-free as possible. Her photos turned out absolutely lovely.

MARISSA + MICHAEL

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PICKING PETALS

- MAKE A LASTING INVESTMENT -

 

Photography is an Investment but it is one that endures long after you say I do. After the guests have gone home, the flowers have faded, and the box with your preserved dress has been slid under the bed, only your photographs remain. Photographs that transport you back to the feeling you had the moment they were taken and the ones that will help you savor those memories like it was yesterday. 

Wedding Coverage from $3900

This day only happens once. Don't compromise with a photographer that doesn't care about you. You'll want a friend by your side whom you can trust to capture your story. 

Think we're a fit!? Introduce yourself!

 

Not quite ready to inquire? Check out my free guide!

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One night a couple weeks ago, Kyle woke up to me giggling in my sleep. The next morning over coffee he asked what I had been dreaming about. I think it takes the whole plant lady thing to a whole other level because I was dreaming that all my flowers were thriving and in full bloom and I was giddy. So giddy that I was actually giggling while unconscious. 😂⠀ Weird? Or awesome? What do you think? 🌺🌻🌸⠀
Weddings are a lot of work. Hard work. If you've been wondering if you should just run away an elope I've got 5 signs that an elopement or intimate wedding is right for you.⠀ ⠀ Today we are talking about sign 1: You really want to savor every moment.⠀ ⠀ Wedding days are often so full. Full of great things but full none the less. And even with a great coordinator to keep everyone on task and a photographer that guides you through the day, it can still feel like a rushed blur. At almost every wedding the bride and groom say, “the day is going by so fast!⠀ ⠀ If you don't want to go from one thing to the next and would rather have a more relaxed pace and elopement might be a better fit for you!⠀ ⠀ Stay tuned next weeks for more signs and elopement is right for you!⠀ ⠀ What are your thoughts on elopements or intimate weddings? Are you on board or did you choose the more traditional route?⠀ ⠀ #cnpweddingtips
"But are you doing any passion projects?" I stopped for a moment. I knew what he probably meant - are you photographing anything just for fun - but there was also an underlying assumption to this question - that I am not passionate about the work I do and I just do it to get paid. That the work I do isn't important or meaningful. ⠀ ⠀ I am sure my friend had the best intentions but I spoke directly to the assumption:⠀ ⠀ Photographing weddings is my passion. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Guiding each of my couples through their wedding day so that they can be fully in the moment, being invited into some of the most meaningful moments of their lives and being trusted with capturing their memories, giving them images that will become family heirlooms and remind them of what's most important in life is meaningful work and brings me so much life and joy.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ I am so thankful that my work and passion are the same. Oh, and as far as what I photograph just for fun? Well, I have this thing for flowers... . Coordination: @goldenarroweventsanddesign Florist: @earthbabyflowers
No one would deny that Cory is a man's man no-nonsense kind of dude. But if you talk with him even for a little bit you would know that the ladies in his life, melt his heart. . When Shannon walked down the aisle at their wedding, he was a teary mess. His first dance with his mom and grandma made me cry and was one of my favorite parts of their wedding day. And we can't forget their pup Hazel, whom after seeing her for the first time had to bring her home and surprise Shannon. . It is such a joy to continue to tell their love story, see their beautiful home and hear about how married life has been this last year.⠀ . Congrats Shannon + Cory! You two mean the world to me :)
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