07/02/2026
True story: A Bridesmaid stopped me in the bathroom last weekend to tell me that she just got married a few months ago and that her photographer wasn’t great…and gave them no direction. What she described honestly sounded like a stressful situation (and who wants that one their wedding day?). She ended by sharing that she wishes that she would have hired me as her photographer and appreciated my approach and direction especially with large group photos. I thought it was so sweet that she took the time to share this with me I couldn’t help but wonder how many other couples feel like her after they get married? How many Brides look back at their wedding day think “wow I wish I would have hired a photographer who understands the importance of a timeline, flow of the event and how to give direction.” My biggest piece of advice if you’re currently looking for wedding vendors is to talk to people (yes human people not ChatGPT). Look for vendors that are on the venues preferred list, who your friends used and liked, and wedding planner recommendations. I recently worked with a Bride that told me she had to hire me because I was a preferred vendor at her venue, her Wedding Planner referred me and I had just done one of her coworkers’s weddings. In a saturated market make sure you do your homework to find the best fit for you and your wedding day. There are amazing wedding professionals you just have to know where to find them. If you ever need a vendor recommendation I’m always happy to share my favorites.
Thanks for the photo Max Tepper