June 3, 2022
I love photographing Fine Art Black and White Headshots. After posting some on my Instagram, Travis reached out to me to get some of his very own (though I think I’ll be back soon to photograph the rest of his sweet family). Travis and I know each other through his wife, Emily, who owns Alphalit…
June 1, 2022
I’ve been getting some Benfield Photography Reviews lately and I thought I would share the love. I get to work with the most incredible wedding vendors all over the country. Not to mention… the most beautiful brides and grooviest grooms. Each wedding is a different experience, because each wedding is almost its own living, breathing…
May 31, 2022
When is Obsession with Efficiency a Problem? When is an Obsession with Efficiency a problem? Today was what I call a “throw-away day.” Throw-away days are when you get very little “real work” done because other tasks take up your entire day. Do you ever have those? You don’t wake up expecting to spend your…
May 30, 2022
How to Choose Your Wedding Colors is one of the first questions you’ll encounter during your wedding planning process. Thankfully you have me to help you approach choosing your wedding colors. I am going to share three examples of well-executed wedding colors from real weddings in Northwest Arkansas and across the south. First, make use…
May 29, 2022
If you’ve been living under a rock for the past two weeks you might not have seen Kourtney Kardashian’s Luxury Wedding. Kourtney K married Blink-182 drumming Travis Barker in an ultra luxury wedding ceremony in Portofino, Italy (while you’re here, check out this luxury wedding in Italy by Benfield Photography). I’ve read all the posts…
May 28, 2022
Yesterday I received the Best Advice to Photograph Your Own Kids. I was in my buddy’s photo studio in Albany NY getting ready for two weddings this weekend. I brought my camera to the studio, and Scout was sporting a new kids’ Burberry outfit. We took her into the natural light studio to shoot a…
May 27, 2022
When it comes to Talking to Kids About School Shootings, I think about the day I’ll have to tell Scout about the evil that exists in the world. I’m so thankful that I got to spend 6 hours playing and hanging with Scout today. That’s about double from a typical day. During all that playtime…
May 26, 2022
Today’s wedding showcases Luxury Estate Wedding Photography at the home of Chelsea and Tyler’s wedding. This luxury wedding showcases a James Beard nominated chef, vintage Chanel wedding jewelry, and a Vera Wang gown. As I walked into the room where the bride was getting ready, I noticed the most beautiful lighting and soft blue color.…
May 24, 2022
The Austin, TX, based Luxury Jewelry Designer Kendra Scott launched their first engagement ring collection today. I’ve been a fan of Kendra Scott since her debut in 2002. I admire and appreciate any artist who is committed to their craft, as Kendra Scott is. I can spot a Kendra Scott necklace or bracelet on a…
May 23, 2022
In today’s post, I’m going to share my Luxury Wedding Photographer‘s Ultimate Wedding Checklist. Do you ever wonder how a photographer prepares for a wedding? Obviously, As a Northwest Arkansas Wedding Photographer, I don’t just wake up on a given wedding day morning and hope everything goes perfectly. There is a lot of time, energy,…
May 22, 2022
In honor of my friend Amanda having her book release party, here’s a post dedicated to her new children’s book, A Princess of Dragons: The Matlida Story. I met Amanda in college when we were both working for The Chart, Missouri Southern State University’s campus newspaper. I was the Director of Photography for the newspaper…
May 21, 2022
“Should I Buy a Tuxedo for My Wedding?” I get the following question from so many brides and grooms when wedding planning: “Should I Buy a Tuxedo for My Wedding?” The short answer is, “yes” but allow me to explain the many pros of buying a suit or tuxedo for your wedding. First, A custom…
May 20, 2022
Fine Dining Food Photography is a necessary skill for any luxury wedding photographer. At the Northwest Arkansas weddings I photograph, Benny brides spend so much effort and attention (not to mention money) on making sure the menu is perfect for the guests. As such, the culinary team takes great care to craft beautiful dishes and…
May 19, 2022
About Wedding First Looks I’ve photographed hundreds of Wedding First Looks (that’s not an exaggeration) over the course of my career. And recently I blogged about “Should I have a first look at my wedding” which offered some pros and cons to seeing your spouse before the wedding ceremony. Today, however, I’m sharing alternative wedding…
May 18, 2022
Today I’m sharing some Non-Sticky Self Tanner Recommendations for the wedding season that is upon us. Most self-tanners are sticky and feel yucky and awful. However, there are a handful out there that come highly recommended. One of my Benny Brides, Amanda Stanton (from the Bachelor) recently shared her top five Non-Sticky Self Tanner Recommendations…
May 16, 2022
If you’re engaged, you might be wondering What to Wear for Engagement Photos. It’s a pretty important question, as these photos will get a lot of use during your engagement and after your wedding. What to Wear for Timeless Engagement Photos One of the most important things to consider when choosing engagement photo outfits is…
