bridesmaids reaction to a bride during their first look

March 12, 2025

How to Photograph a Wedding Day: First Looks

First looks are one of the most emotional and intimate moments of a wedding day! Whether it’s the couple seeing each other for the first time, a bride and her dad sharing a sweet moment, or revealing the dress to the bridesmaids, these are the moments that bring all the feels to our brides! As […]

Wedding photography is one of the most AMAZING careers out there. You get to capture love, emotion, memories, and serve clients on the best day of their lives. But let’s be real for a second, the business side of things is not always as glamorous shooting the actual wedding! Whether you’re just starting out or […]

March 4, 2025

5 Costly Mistakes Wedding Photographers Make

bride and groom standing in the "nuzzle" post on their wedding day

February 26, 2025

How to Photograph a Wedding Day: Bride Getting Ready

The bride getting ready is where the magic starts, and as a wedding photographer, it’s your chance to capture all the excitement, anticipation, and gorgeous moments before all of the formal portraits and emotional moments begin! Let’s dive into how to photograph the bride getting ready on a wedding day. 1. Finishing Touches of Hair and […]

As a new wedding photographer, you now have learned that a wedding day has many parts that need to be photographed. The portion of the day that I recommend starting with is bridal details. These photos may seem small, but they contribute to the storytelling of the day, and help set the tone for the […]

February 19, 2025

How to Photograph a Wedding Day: Bridal Details

Captured by an 85mm lens a bride and groom stand in the nuzzle pose in eucalyptus farm during sunset portraits.

February 11, 2025

3 lenses every wedding photographer needs

As you are starting your wedding photography business you may be asking yourself what gear do I need? What lenses do I have to have in order to shoot my first wedding? It can be overwhelming trying to figure out which lenses to invest in, especially when the options seem endless. However, there are 3 […]

You have already decided that you are ready to jump into wedding photography, but the question now is HOW do I get bookings? It can seem impossible when there are SO many other wedding photographers around you. However, with the right strategies you can build your portfolio, attract your ideal client, and create a solid […]

February 4, 2025

5 ways to book more weddings this year

bride and groom posing by snuggling in to each other for sunset portraits on their wedding day
This photo is at a wedding with a couple on the dance floor dancing their first dance as husband and wife

January 29, 2025

How to use On-Camera Flash on a Wedding Day

Learning how to use on-camera flash on a wedding day can be so overwhelming. There is gear with all these buttons and settings. There is your camera settings you are trying to get right. On a wedding day things move so quickly that you are scared you are going to miss the moment trying to […]

Hey Friends! My name is Katiera! I am a wife, a mama, a wedding photographer, and a wedding photography educator for new wedding photographers! I have planned to start blogging more educational content for all of you for so long, and am FINALLY doing it! SO HERE WE GO!! I wanted to take some time […]

January 27, 2025

Meet Katiera- Wedding Photography Educator!

March 21, 2024

Spring Engagement Session | Callaway Gardens, GA

Gracie chose to take advantage of the beautiful tulip fields at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA for her engagement session, and I was thrilled she did! That field is truly what dreams are made of! I was so excited to get to spend some time with Gracie and Zack for their session and just […]

From the moment I met Mary Carlton, I knew that we would be besties! She and Will have the most beautiful souls and radiate absolute joy to those around them. These two started their journey to forever under the stunning trees at Pebble Hill Plantation in Thomasville, GA. From sweet gifts and letters to seeing […]

July 1, 2023

Summer wedding | Pebble Hill Plantation, GA