September 25, 2018
Over the years I’ve been a wedding photographer, I’ve come to learn from experience so many wonderful ways to save valuable shooting time throughout my couples wedding days! One of the spots in the day that easily gets off is between the ceremony and reception. The biggest reason for this is that so many of […]
September 11, 2018
For all my sweet brides who are visual planners (aka: need to see the inspiration in order to convince them to implement it into their own wedding) this post is for you! I recently had the joy of collaborating with Ultrapom and some local Kansas City wedding florists to do just that! Lauren from Ultrapom […]
May 30, 2018
After you’ve filled out your wedding questionnaire and I’ve created a custom wedding timeline unique to your day, we’ve met for coffee and finalized all the details, then I tell all my brides this one simple (yet so important) piece of advice…. Give this timeline to all your vendors! It seems silly, but forwarding this […]
May 1, 2018
I knew from the start of the year that I wanted to learn about and begin a mailing list! As I’ve begun getting into my rhythm, the realization hit me that the purpose of my newsletter is twofold. 1) Informational The first week of every month I send out an email to those who are […]
February 27, 2018
If I could go back to mine and Michael’s wedding there is one thing I’d for sure do differently! (And I’d one thousand percent, hands down, DEFINITELY marry the same man! That was the best choice ever!) 😉 But if there’s one thing that I know now–especially as a wedding photographer–it’s this… Doing a first […]
October 11, 2017
Today I want to give you a rounded perspective on the infamous “shot list” for photographers on wedding days. And let me tell you….there is definitely good, bad & ugly! THE GOOD Let’s start with the good! There is something incredibly important about informing your wedding photographer from the start of your expectations that you […]
July 6, 2017
If there is one thing that I (especially) love, it’s my couples engagement session! There are so many reasons why I’ve decided to make this a complimentary part of my package but all of them boil down to one reason: IT’S IMPORTANT! Let me explain… 1) We get to know each other! Maybe not the […]
June 29, 2017
As you plan and prepare for your session–whether it’s a family shoot, for your high school senior pictures or need ideas for your wedding–inspiration might be closer than you think! If you click over to Lacey Rene Studios Pinterest page (FIND IT HERE) you’ll see a board titled “Own It!” Open it. I dare you! […]
June 22, 2017
There are so many tips that I could give you as a bridesmaid to your friend on her special day (another post for another time). 😉 But today I want to give you two quick tips to remember as you walk down the isle! 1) Bouquet low & close! As you’re walking down the isle […]
May 4, 2017
There is something innate and deep inside me that resonates with stories. And as a photographer being welcomed into a wedding day-I’m being welcomed into something incredibly special. A story. No, YOUR story. I have talked with some brides who don’t care as much about getting photos of the details (ie: shoes, perfume, invitations, grandmothers jewelry). […]