The VRP Blog

Have you ever met a couple and known within seconds that they’re simply amazing human beings? Well, that’s EXACTLY how I felt when I met Jake and Jennifer for their maternity photos at Purdue University.  It was a frigid, 24-degree evening in February, but these two (although very cold) were nothing but kind to me […]

A few years ago, I started noticing something a little funny within the photography industry.  Basically, I was witnessing some crazy-talented photographers doing amazing things behind their cameras and working like mad. However, despite their talents, when we’d meet for coffee or get together, photographer friends were saying things like, “I feel like I’m working […]

Want to know a secret? I firmly believe I’m able to be a full-time wedding photographer because my website ranks well on Google!  When I worked in marketing, one of my primary responsibilities was optimizing businesses’ websites for search engines. As a result, I understood the power of search engine optimization (SEO) and knew that […]

It’s hard to believe it, but our puppy girl is four! And, in typical crazy, dog-parent fashion, we had to celebrate!  I’m super excited to share a few photos from Hattie’s dog birthday party and a recap of our sweet goldendoodle’s fourth year of life on the blog!   Hattie’s Fourth Dog Birthday Party We’ve […]

Guys, I’m so excited to share this editorial wedding at the Rat Pak Venue created by some of my favorite Lafayette, Indiana wedding vendors on the blog!   I LOVE connecting with other wedding vendors.  Now, before you check out the photos, I can’t help sharing that one of my favorite things about being a […]

I’ve already shared wedding and engagement photo highlights from 2019. And, honestly, I loved sharing those posts! Creating them reminded me of how blessed I’ve been in 2019 thanks to some truly amazing couples who allowed me to be their wedding photographer!  Now, those “pretty recap” posts featuring 19 weddings and 16 engagement sessions from […]