Wedding planning often consists of setting not one, but two very important dates – at least the photography aspect anyway! Of course your wedding date, but also your engagement session date! Save the dates are typically sent out 9-months in advance, so I advise all my couples to ensure we have a session on the […]

They say, “don’t cry over spilt milk”… but what about spilt milk, butter, soup, and a kitchen fire? It’s not all beautiful filet mignon and fluffy chocolate mousse in the Lacey household! I’ve had plenty of failures along the way, including one that almost ruined a major holiday! There have definitely been some epic fails that I […]

A few months back, I blogged about a little idea I picked up during my time being a Washington, DC wedding photographer – to practice bustling your dress before the big day! You can read the full post HERE, but in short, it’s a huge time saver on your wedding day when you want to […]

I remember being a bride like it was yesterday. You put so much of yourself into planning for this big, beautiful day with your friends and family and then before you know it, it’s over in an instant. It may sound silly, but you almost mourn the loss of the thing that consumed your life […]

As I’ve mentioned, oh, once or twice, a wedding is all about the details as it’s the best ways to personalize your day. Being a Washington, DC wedding photographer, I’ve been lucky to “see it all”, allowing me to know which details can be skipped and which make a huge impact. One thing that guests seem […]

I don’t think there is any city I love more than Charleston, SC. In all of our travels all over the world, I’ve never found a place quite like it. It’s found the perfect balance of being a beachside town all while being a historic city. There is truly something for everyone down there: exploring […]

It’s certainly no secret that I love first looks; I mean, I have published a half-dozen different blog posts about them and I’m seriously considering giving them their own category section on the blog! And I love them not only as a Washington, DC wedding photographer because they generally make for a smoother day, but more importantly, […]

I’m willing to bet you’d be hard pressed to find someone who will tell you that marriage is easy. I know I certainly wouldn’t and Rob and I just passed the five-year mark. Amongst all the good days are the bad; those hard, challenging moments when you have to fight for what you believe in […]