Why I No Longer Photograph Weddings (And Still Love the Ones I Did)
One of the questions I get asked most often—right after “Do you Photoshop wrinkles?”—is whether I photograph weddings.
The short answer? Not anymore.
The long answer? Let’s talk about it.
For years, I had the absolute joy of documenting weddings. I got to witness teary first looks, dance floor shenanigans, and that magical moment when two people say “I do” surrounded by their people. I loved it—really, truly. And if I was your wedding photographer at any point, please know I carry those memories in my camera bag-shaped heart forever.
But over time, I realized that the way I show up for a wedding—fully focused, fully committed, and a tiny bit (okay, a lot) perfectionist—was no longer sustainable for me. Weddings are intense. They’re beautiful, emotional, and sacred... and they’re also 12-hour days packed with prep, travel, timelines, family photo lists, low-light stress, and a whole lot of caffeine.
You get one shot—literally. There are no do-overs when the rings are exchanged or when Grandma leans in for a kiss on the cheek. And I take that kind of responsibility very seriously. Maybe too seriously.
As a mama of two young boys, I started to feel the weight of what I might miss at home in exchange for the pressure of never missing a moment on someone else’s big day. And honestly? That kind of pressure made me a little less of the photographer—and person—I want to be.
So now, I focus on the kind of photography that lights me up and lets me be present for the messy, magical chaos of mom life: portraits. Families, seniors, headshots, small business branding. The in-between moments that make up a life—without the stress of missing the bouquet toss while simultaneously fielding a toddler meltdown at home.
If you're someone planning a wedding, I’m cheering you on SO hard. And I have some truly incredible wedding photographer friends I’d be happy to recommend. Seriously, they’re amazing. (And probably still carry emergency bobby pins and granola bars in their camera bags like I used to.)
So yes, I used to shoot weddings. I loved it while I did.
But now? I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. And that feels like a perfect fit.
