Mill Race Park in downtown Galt, in Cambridge, has the most beautiful architecture and parks. Making the perfect backdrop for engagement sessions. It is even more beautiful during the summer months and is a very popular location for both wedding photos and engagement sessions. With its stone buildings and location right next to the Grand […]

Couples

Mill Race Park Engagement

Mill Race Park Engagement

Planning destination weddings in Banff National Park has never been easier. However, like any destination wedding, there are some other essential pieces to the puzzle that you should take into consideration before booking any wedding vendors or selecting your date! Destination weddings and the season you choose I promise Banff National Park is beautiful no […]

Rockies

Destination weddings in Banff

Rockies

Destination weddings in Banff

There is no shortage of amazing Banff wedding venues, so we have composed a small but mighty life of some of the favourites. Ready? Let’s go! Fairmont Banff Springs This world-famous luxurious “Castle in the Mountains’ will make for the perfect backdrop for your wedding event, no matter the size. Set in the middle of […]

Rockies

Banff Wedding Venues

Banff Wedding Venues

Hiking safety, no matter which way you look at it, your safety (and mine) are always at the forefront during our session, especially when out in the wilderness. While it may seem like a silly little thing to consider for some. I always want my clients to know that it is important to be aware […]

Rockies

Hiking Safety 101

Rockies

Hiking Safety 101

So you’ve set a date, time and location for your engagement session and now it’s time to plan what outfit you will wear. No fret! Here are some great styling tips to plan your engagement session outfits and get images that stand out! Neutral Tones Sometimes it is okay to play it safe and stick […]

Couples

Engagement Session Outfits

Engagement Session Outfits

This Banff elopement with Becky and Jeff is an absolutely gorgeous one, this couple got married in Banff, Alberta, Canada on September 1, 2021. They were supposed to originally be married in 2020 in Hawaii but with COVID, they had to alter their plans. Ultimately, it worked out for the best because neither of the […]

Elopements, Rockies, Weddings

Banff Elopement for Becky and Jeff

Banff Canada Elopement Photos by Jess Collins
Banff Canada Elopement Photos by Jess Collins

Banff Elopement for Becky and Jeff

When it’s time to book your wedding photographer and choose your wedding photography package, knowing what collection to pick can be the hardest choice. After all, these photos will be what you’ll look back on for the rest of your life. You’ll hang these photos on your walls. You’ll share them with your children, their […]

Weddings

How To Chose a Wedding Photography Package

Jess Collins wedding photographer
Jess Collins wedding photographer

Weddings

How To Chose a Wedding Photography Package

Small weddings are beautiful weddings. Check out this lovely day at The Pines in Cambridge.

Weddings

The Pines, Cambridge Wedding

Wedding ceremony at The Pines in Cambridge
Wedding ceremony at The Pines in Cambridge

The Pines, Cambridge Wedding

I have started and deleted this first paragraph about a dozen times. How does one wrap up 10 years as a small business owner in a 1500 word blog post? If I am being honest, being an entrepreneur and starting my own business was never on my radar growing up. So how I got from […]

Weddings

Celebrating 10 years in business

jess collins at disney spring in florida
jess collins at disney spring in florida

Weddings

Celebrating 10 years in business

Being a wedding photographer full time means that I get inquiries for new wedding bookings all the time, but did you know that there are certain questions you should be asking your potential wedding photographer before hiring them? Don’t worry, I am here to help. Here are questions you should ask before hiring your wedding […]

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wedding ring details shot on yellow flower
wedding ring details shot on yellow flower

Ask a wedding photographer

COVID has changed so much about our world. The wedding industry is not exempt from this. Learn how COVID has changed the wedding industry and how it could change for good.

Weddings

5 Ways COVID Will Change Weddings

covid 19 wedding planning
covid 19 wedding planning

Weddings

5 Ways COVID Will Change Weddings

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