When Lisa described her perfect wedding day, she used three simple words: memorable, elegant, and laid back. As I look back through their images, it’s hard to think of a better way to describe the day they created. From the soft yellow roses tucked into her bouquet to the quiet moments shared before the ceremony, […]

Landree & JT | A Wedding Day Rooted in Faith, Family, and Love Some wedding days are built around a venue. Others are built around a vision. But Landree and JT’s wedding day was built around something even more meaningful—faith, family, and love. From exchanging private vows before the ceremony to celebrating with family and […]

December weddings have a rhythm all their own.There’s something quieter… warmer… more intentional about them. Chloe and Hoyt chose to celebrate their day with an elegant nod to Christmas—without going full holiday—and it was absolutely perfect. Emerald green and soft white, touches of gold, and the glow of warm December light created a day that […]

One of the questions I hear most often from couples is, “Do we really need an engagement session?” My answer is always yes—and it’s exactly why I include a complimentary engagement session in every wedding collection I offer. Engagement sessions are about so much more than pretty portraits. They’re the foundation of your photography experience […]

If you’ve been around here for a little while, you know I’ve been sharing Wedding Wednesday posts to help brides navigate the planning process with more peace, more clarity, and (hopefully) less pressure. Since this is a photography blog—and photography is what I do—I’ll be camping out here for a bit. There’s so much I […]

I always get a little extra excited when a new inquiry comes in and the bride says, “We’re getting married at The Raymond.”It’s like a spark goes off—because I know what kind of experience she’s about to have. And as a photographer, I know how visually stunning and emotionally rich her day is going to […]

Wedding Wednesday: Choosing Your Venue Here in Central Mississippi, we are spoiled with so many venue options — and each one tells a different kind of story. Barn-style venues with rustic wood beams, modern white barns full of light, timeless chapels and historic churches, sweeping rooftops with city views, and golf courses with manicured greens. […]

Wedding Advice from a Wedding Photographer Mom with two daughters getting married in 2026. The “B” Word: Budgeting for Your Wedding No word is more terrifying to a newly engaged bride than the word budget. The love of your life has just asked you to be his person forever, you’ve scrolled Instagram until your thumbs […]
