Charles City, Iowa Wedding
Next up on the June wedding blog lineup is Danielle and LJ! They had a beautiful VRBO wedding in Charles City Iowa and incorporated so many personal touches into their wedding day. From a traditional hand-binding ceremony to notes from Danielle’s students. The created a perfectly intimate and personal wedding day and I am so thankful to have been chosen as their wedding photographer.
Ally and Tyler
Kicking off June wedding blogs with Ally and Tyler’s wedding day! These two had a perfect summer day in West Fargo, North Dakota to have a wedding. Some of my favorite wedding highlights from Ally and Tyler’s day were how supportive and fun every guest was and all of the details Ally planned being absolutely perfect. Hope you enjoy reading about this stunning North Dakota wedding.
Time Management as a Wedding Photographer with a Full-Time Job
If you new around here, Hi, I am Jordan and I am a Minnesota based Wedding and Elopement Photographer…. and I also work full-time at a bank. When I first started my photography journey I was still a student in high school and I only worked part time. When I got to attending my photography program in college, I had designated time to shoot and work on sessions. After college I worked a delivery job where I made my own schedule. But once I moved to Fergus Falls to live with my now husband, I had to start working a new full time 9-5 (because my beloved grocery delivery job was unavailable here and you know bills to pay). So I had to learn how to manage my time quickly if I wanted my business to stay afloat and continue to grow.
Book Your Engagement Session With your Wedding Photographer
Booking your engagement pictures session with your photographer is a must-do before your wedding day. It's a chance for you and your fiancé to get comfortable in front of the camera, and for your photographer to learn your personalities, style, and how to make you both look your best. It's also a great opportunity to get to know your photographer before your wedding day and you can find out if you even like your photographers shooting style and posing. Plus, engagement pictures make for great keepsakes and can be used for save-the-dates, reception displays, and as gifts for family and friends. Overall, booking your engagement session with your photographer paves the way for a stress-free and enjoyable wedding day and provides cherished memories for years to come.
Wedding Timelines
When it comes to planning a wedding, timeline building is a crucial aspect that requires careful consideration. A wedding timeline is a detailed schedule that outlines all the key events and activities that will occur on the big day. It is essential to create a comprehensive timeline in advance to ensure that everything runs smoothly and on time. A good wedding timeline takes into account everything from hair and makeup to photography and reception details. It is important to allow adequate time for each activity and build in some buffer time for unexpected delays or issues. Having a great wedding timeline can really help you keep your day running smoothly!
Why You Need a Second Shooter
Let’s start out by talking about what even is a “second shooter,” a second shooter is a second photographer that is hired by your photographer to help them document your wedding day. They are great for many reasons like being a second pair of observing eyes to capture the little moments, and an extra set of hands to help when needed. I think one thing that I regret about my own wedding was not spending the little extra money to have a second photographer at my wedding day. There are so many little moments I wish were captured that just having one photographer wasn’t able to handle. It’s a little thing that makes a big difference. Wedding’s are huge events and very busy and FULL days for everyone involved. When I became a Minnesota wedding photographer I knew that I always wanted to have a second shooter with me on wedding days. Having that second person has been so crucial in my business and serving my clients, so in today’s blog post I want to go through all of the benefits of having a second shooter
San Diego Travel Guide
After my recent trip to San Diego California with my family and the hours of research we put in to find all of the great spots to enjoy while we were there, I wanted to make a little family friendly San Diego Travel Guide! In this travel guide I will include all of the family friendly things we did and a some of the things we ended up not doing but would have definitely been on our list if we would have had more time to explore San Diego.
Our Family Trip to San Diego California
Ever since I traveled abroad to Germany my drive for traveling and experiencing new places has only accelerated. There is just something so special about learning and seeing all the things travel has to offer. And something that I am extremely proud of is being able to experience travel with my little family (even on a budget). After a long Minnesota winter, my husband and I decided to take our son on a short vacation to the sunny west coast and visit San Diego, California for the first time.
Let me Introduce myself.
I have been blogging on here for almost 2 years now, trying to share and showcase my sessions and experiences as a Minnesota Wedding and Portrait Photographer, and have recently realized I have never made a “formal” introduction of myself on the blog! So here it is! A short briefing and ramble of my chaotic life as a Fergus Falls Minnesota Photographer!
A Snowy Minnesota Engagement Session
It's not to often I get to photograph a Minnesota winter engagement session. But Tiffany and Seth braved the cold and snow and had a gorgeous Minnesota engagement session at Lake Carlos State Park in Alexandria, Minnesota. My little wedding photographer heart is so happy!
What I Learned Traveling Abroad
It has been a fast 5 years since I traveled abroad for the first time to Germany. This exchange trip was such an incredible experience and I am so excited to be sharing a little bit about it. This first time traveling alone taught me so much about myself and really helped shape me into the person I am today.
Ways to incorporate your kids into your wedding or elopement
As a new step-mom, I did quite a bit of research while planning my wedding on how I can include my future step-son in my and his dad’s wedding. It is so special getting to include your kids in your big day and to find a way to involve them and demonstrate two families becoming one is so amazing. In this blog, I share some ideas on how to include your kids in your wedding or elopement.
Elopement planning tips
Planning your elopement can be such a daunting task. Even as a wedding photographer, planning my own wedding was so hard. This week I wanted to give some tips to plan your elopement and hopefully make the elopement planning process a little easier!
How I would plan a Minnesota Elopement
Raise your hand if you are a deeply rooted Minnesotan like me. I might be biased but nothing can top our beautiful state of Minnesota. Even as a travel wedding photographer, I planned my own Minnesota intimate wedding when I got married. In this blog I wanted to create a vision for how I would plan a Minnesota Elopement if I were to replan how I got married!
My Approach to Elopements
I’ll admit, I am newer to the world of elopements and intimate weddings. But the few intimate weddings I have photographed as a Minnesota wedding photographer, I am obsessed. Being part of wedding days is such a blessing, but being part of a smaller, more intimate setting for a wedding… makes my introverted heart soar. In the blog, I describe how I have taken my approach to shooting elopements and intimate weddings.
Senior Session Outfit Tips
Picking outfits for your senior sessions is HARD. Believe me, from my own senior session, I really struggled to figure out what to wear. After years of being a senior portrait photographer, and hours and hours of outfit research. I am hoping to ease your pain, and give you some helpful tips when picking your outfits for your senior session.
5 Things to Bring to Your Senior Session
When planning for your senior session, there are quite a few questions you might have. One of those questions might be “what do I bring to my senior session.” As a Minnesota Senior Photographer who has photographed many senior sessions, I have figured out some great ways to prepare for your senior session and what to bring with you to help you prepare for your session. In this blog post, we talk about 5 things to bring with you to your senior session and hopefully give you some clarity on how to pack for your senior session.
Cap and Gown Sessions
Cap and gown sessions are a great way to celebrate your graduation! When I did mine from when I was a high school senior I was a little nervous I wouldn’t ever use the images. However, I still look at these images, 4 years later, and still love them just as much as the memories behind them. Doing a cap and gown session is a quick and easy way to capture those memories of all you have accomplished as a student and enter the next chapter of your life. This blog post talks about cap and gown sessions and how they work when you book with Jordan Elizabeth Photography.
What to expect for your Senior Session
Jordan Elizabeth Photography is a Minnesota-based senior portrait photographer. We have a mission to provide a laid back easy experience for seniors and to give an experience everyone will love. With different package options, there is something for every senior! In this blog post, we break down the experience of working with Jordan Elizabeth Photography.
Senior Books are open!
I cannot believe that we are starting to talk about the Class of 2024 senior sessions already! As a Minnesota-based senior portrait photographer, we can have a limited window when weather-wise we can photograph amazing senior sessions and spots book fast! Here is to another amazing summer filled with senior sessions! Get on the books early this month and receive a special discount on your senior session!