One of the things I encourage clients to do before a session is save photos they love. Pinterest boards, Instagram posts, screenshots, magazine editorials—I’m all for it. They can be incredibly helpful when you're trying to figure out what you like. But there’s an important distinction between being inspired by a photograph and trying to recreate it. If you go into your session expecting to get the exact photo you saved, there’s a pretty good chance you’re going to be disappo

The actress Joan Crawford. Photographed by George Hurrell, 1931 Every so often, a conversation pops up online about editing photos. Usually it goes something like: “Photography should be real.” “People rely on Photoshop too much.” “Photographers used to just take the photo and that was it.” Except… that’s not really how photography has ever worked. The truth is that photographers have been manipulating images almost as long as photography has existed. Long before Photoshop,

The Ruckers chose to celebrate their wedding in a way that felt true to who they are. Instead of one big event, they spread their special moments across two days, each with its own distinct atmosphere. Their story shows how weddings can be simple, genuine, and deeply personal without losing any joy or meaning. A Courthouse Ceremony with Close Family The first day began quietly at the Knox County Courthouse. The Ruckers kept the ceremony small, inviting only their closest fami