I’ve been blessed with the wedding stories I have been invited to be a part of. My couples value genuine connection and authenticity above all else. Our photographs are emotional, energized, and natural.
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Lauren and Jacob’s wedding at Olive View events was a beautiful event waiting to happen.
Though the two of them were already married, they wed each other in 2020 – they never had the ceremony they wanted.
Finally, in 2022, they had the wedding they always wanted.
Read more about their story here.
It’s a bold claim – but I believe wedding photography has the power to save marriages.
I say this because it saved mine.
Hi there, friend. I will respond to emails during working hours Monday through Friday, 9 – 5 CST. My weekends are for time spent with family and friends when I’m not out photographing weddings. Sometimes it takes slightly longer for me to respond during periods of travel and scheduled sessions with my clients. I try my best to focus on my clients’ stories and experiences. I only accept 20 weddings each year in order to provide a unique experience for my clients. I’m thankful for your patience and understanding, and I promise to be in touch soon.
I cannot stress how important it is to hire a professional photographer for your wedding, as these are the pictures you, your family, friends and future children will look back on years down the road and we are so glad we made that investment with Derek. If we could go back and do it all over again, Derek would be our #1 pick every time! Thank you, Derek, for your passion, dedication and commitment to making our wedding day the best day of our lives! It’s a time in our lives that we replay over and over in our minds, and now we’ve got the pictures that truly represent joy of the day.
Awesome – you’ve decided you want to hear from me about what it would be like to have me as your photographer! This is the point where you complete the inquiry form completely and tell us as much information about yourself and your wedding plans as you can. I will be in contact with you as soon as I am available, and you will receive a personalized message from me.
It’s one thing to have a photographer – it’s another to have someone who aligns with the same values and beliefs as you. We’ll get on the phone with each other for 15-30 minutes, where we find out if we are in alignment. If we’re not aligned, I will not be the photographer you need to capture your wedding as you dream it. If we are, then magic happens.
No wedding is the same – and while my services are grouped into collection, each collection is tailored to your wedding, budget, and desires for your experience. We will paint the picture of what your engagement session is like, dream together your favorite photo in your wedding album before the photo has been taken, and determine how your photographs will live in the physical form.
While originally from Nashville, Tennessee, I have come to love the great natural state of Arkansas and become an Arkansas Wedding Photographer! After all, what’s not to love? Arkansas offers the absolute best sports (Go Razorbacks!), scenic locations, and variety of looks. Arkansas, in my opinion, is the best place to plan a wedding. From mountainous elopements at Petit Jean State Park into classic weddings at Cold Springs Events Center, Arkansas truly is an amazing state for weddings. Check out these recent weddings!
