Abby Bates

Birmingham wedding venues are a fun topic! There are so many different venues offered not only in Birmingham, but all across the state of Alabama. It makes it exciting for me as a wedding photographer. If you are reading this as a recently engaged bride, you may be a little overwhelmed with how many options […]

One of the biggest decisions every bride has to decide is whether or not they plan to do a first look. Or should I say the groom? Often times I hear brides say that their groom just doesn’t want to do one. What they don’t realize is that one decision effects the flow of the […]

I’ve been in the wedding industry for 5 years now and 99% of the time I get the same type of response from brides when I mention a fake exit. “Uhh.. yea we don’t want to do that. We feel like it just kills the vibe”. I have to say, this has never been my […]

Booking your wedding photographer is high on the priority list of things to do when planning your wedding. More than likely, you’ve set the date, booked a venue and now you’re interviewing photographers. As a wedding photographer of 5 years, and having worked with nearly 100 couples, allow me to give you a few tips […]

As if planning for a wedding day isn’t enough, add needing to prepare for your engagement session to the list! But, with my help and expertise I can give you all the advice on how to be best prepared for your upcoming shoot! 1. Pick out a day, time and location with your photographer The […]

According to The Knot, one of the first things you do when planning a wedding is book your wedding venue. It makes total sense. This is where everything happens. Choosing a wedding venue can be overwhelming. There’s so many options and you may feel like you’re on a bit of a time crunch. First, take […]

There are so many things you have to think about when planning your wedding day. Your engagement session is definitely high on that list. It’s the first time you and your soon-to-be get to be in front of the camera. Think of it like a practice run for photos on your wedding day. The photos […]