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Hello 2023!! Here are some of the top wedding trends we can expect to see this year!

2023 Wedding Trends

Weddings

1/12/23

YOU JUST GOT ENGAGED!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
But…Now what?
Here are 7 tips after you get engaged to help dive right into the planning you actually enjoy.

7 Tips for After You’re Engaged

Tips for Clients

12/28/22

Lindsay and Ben made it official this winter at The Hidden Acre. It was a gorgeous set up right before the holiday season with maroon, lights and trees. Perfectly cozy with a lit fireplace and candles, it was a dream. Lindsay and Ben met through mutual friends and work together. They enjoy spending their time […]

Lindsay + Ben’s Winter Wedding at The Hidden Acre, Waverly, Iowa

Weddings

12/19/22

I took a mini road trip out to Kansas City in April to photograph Alana and Isaac’s Engagement session with my teammate Laurel. We had so much fun checking out the shops and having a night on the town. We decided to check out a few spots for photos while we were in Kansas City, […]

Kansas City Engagement Session

Couples

Kansas City Engagement Session Prairie Fire Museum and Loose Park

5/16/22

The Goal Digger Podcast by Jenna Kutcher The OG podcast that got me hooked on podcasts… Jenna has so much information from starting a business to productivity, mom life, authentic truths and so much more. You can find just about anything you’re wanting to listen to as an entrepreneur. All about escaping that 9-5 and […]

6 Best Business Podcasts for Entrepreneurs

Tips for Photographers

6 best business podcasts Alex McCrary photography

5/03/22

Hey friend! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve updated this blog, especially with anything personal. I’m so excited to dive in and let you know everything that’s been going on! For those who don’t know me, I’m Alex McCrary. Wife to Daniel, we’ve been together since we were 14, got married at 18 and […]

Our Life in 2022

Personal

1/31/22

Hannah + Nathan had a tropical, dreamy beach wedding this spring. We experienced going out of the country for the first time together and it was QUITE the adventure. I brought along team member Chelsea, we woke up extremely early to get to the airport and we had issues with our flight. We got a […]

A Tropical Beach Wedding at the RIU Naiboa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Weddings

punta cana dominican republic destination wedding

8/24/21

Top 5 Places for photos in Waterloo / Cedar Falls, Iowa If you’re looking for locations in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa for some photos, I’ve got a list for you! These are local spots I frequent to take photos that range from outdoor and woods, to little shops and cityscape. #1. George Wyth State […]

Top 5 Places in Waterloo / Cedar Falls, Iowa for Photos

Tips for Photographers

Cedar Valley Waterloo Cedar Falls Iowa Photo Locations

6/25/21

How to Pick a Wedding Venue Picking a wedding venue can be the most exciting time and also one of the hardest decisions in a wedding. Maybe you feel like you have a general idea of what you want your day to be like, or maybe you know exactly, but you aren’t quite sure how […]

How to Pick a Wedding Venue

Tips for Clients

Iowa wedding venue Winan Creek barn

2/17/21

Ohhh, I love this topic. It’s so good because it’s so versatile. It can be used to find your: wedding style, brand style, bedroom and home decor style or your overall aesthetic! Whether you’re a bride looking to find what style best represents your personality and taste or you’re a business owner trying to narrow […]

How to Find Your Style

Education

how to find your style business and wedding tips

1/18/21

This guide includes 5 of our favorite wedding day and couples poses!

Grab the free posing guide!