The VRP Blog

From joyful tears to friends who are like family, from carefully thought out details to a night of laid-back fun, and from FFA students to firemen, couples like Derek and Katie Cook are exactly why I love being a wedding photographer. And, I’m so excited to share Mr. and Mrs. Cook’s wedding at Cosgray Christmas […]

A barn venue, boutonnieres made from bullets, blue jeans, a bride in boots, an outdoor ceremony, and food straight off the grill. A wedding doesn’t get anymore country than this! Jordan and Hanna Guimond had a dream country wedding in Lafayette, Indiana, and I’m so excited to share some of their wedding photos on the […]

As a wedding photographer, wedding days are pretty exhausting. You’re on your feet in dress shoes for 10+ hours; you’re carrying lots of equipment; and you’re pretty much guaranteed to break a sweat (no matter what the weather is like). But, guys, couples like Jordan and Yvonne are exactly why I do what I do. […]

Brides, can I be honest with you for a second? Family photos are the most stressful part of a wedding day! I mean, your photographer knows there’s a time crunch; your parents are likely trying to entertain guests; your nieces and nephews may have missed naps; and you and your new husband (Yay! So exciting […]

One of my favorite things about wedding days is spending the day with the bride and her bridesmaids. I mean, for me, a wedding day is a girls’ day with camera in hand. It doesn’t get any better! And, this is exactly how I met Jessica. I had the privilege of photographing Jessica’s sister and […]

Hooray for go-with-the-flow couples and oh-so-sweet-puppies! I’m so excited to feature BOTH of Derek and Katie’s engagement sessions on the blog! So, I include complimentary engagement photos with wedding packages for two reasons: To help couples feel comfortable in front of the camera before their wedding day. So I can get to know couples better […]