VICTORIA G
 PHOTOGRAPHY

As a Cleveland and Chicago wedding photographer, I’ve photographed both, and they each create completely different—but equally meaningful—moments. Your decision can also affect your wedding photography timeline, how much time you have for portraits, and how your cocktail hour flows.

One of the biggest questions couples have when choosing their wedding photography package is surprisingly simple: How many hours of wedding photography do we actually need?

One of the biggest misconceptions about wedding photography is that it begins on your wedding day. In reality, your wedding photographs are shaped by months of thoughtful planning, intentional conversations, and meaningful moments long before you ever walk down the aisle.

One of my favorite parts of portrait time is slowing everything down. Wedding days can fly by, and these moments give couples a chance to step away from the excitement, soak it all in, and simply enjoy being newly married together.

As we settle into the new year, I can’t help but look back on one of my favorite engagement sessions from late fall—just before the first snow blanketed Columbus. There’s a special kind of magic in those last golden days of autumn: the air is crisp, the colors are warm and muted, and everything feels calm yet full of life.

Before you dive headfirst into planning spreadsheets and Pinterest boards, take a moment to simply enjoy being engaged. This season is short, sweet, and incredibly meaningful. That said, once the excitement settles, most couples find themselves asking the same question:“Okay… now what?”