I used to be a photojournalist and worked as a photographer for a while. I wasn't amazing, mind you, but have an eye for composition and candid photos. So, obviously, I'm picky when it comes to picking a photographer for my WEDDING, and I have a checklist. I searched Google, The Knot, Wedding Wire, and whatever else I thought to search to form a list of potential photographers that I'd weed through until I narrowed it to three or four that I were confident with.

Heidi was my first choice after all of that work because of the great composition, colorful images, and amazingly artistic and creative shots. I've always been one to like airy, candid, and "clean" photos, but her skill showed through her work, so I decided I would ask about her schedule before I contacted my second choice, who fit my style of photo more traditionally but didn't quite have the obvious skill with a camera.

Heidi was available. Now, one trick I learned about making hard choices was that if a small part of me feels disappointed when I get the green light for one choice, I know I don't actually want it. But when Heidi said she was available, I was SO excited. Nervous because I'd never hired a photographer before, but so excited.

Then came the engagement shoot. I'm not a photogenic person, but pfff. Heidi proved that one wrong. I looked flippin' awesome. My husband and I met in the news industry, and we're bookish people. I'm also a book editor now, so words and newspapers and books are just...us. And in our engagement shoot, it shows. Heidi made us look amazing, and I still hear about how US our engagement shoot was. I also keep hearing how creative it was, because, yes, Heidi is amazingly creative.

Then I picked a wedding dress that NEEDED a bridal shoot, so I asked if we could add one. To say I was pleased with the results is an understatement. Ugh. They were so gorgeous. I look like a bride! I absolutely love how creative Heidi gets with light and perspective, and I couldn't be happier with the results so far. I'm so excited for my wedding photos. I'm not even worried about how they'll come out.

Heidi is amazing. That's the point I'm making. She's fun, sweet, and if you're uncomfortable in front of a camera, she has the personality that will make you feel like you're hanging out with a friend and just cheesing some photos for fun. I love her, and I'll definitely try to turn her into a family photographer, because I need her to take all my photos. Hear that, Heidi? All. Of. Them.

Please and thanks! ;)

Heidi is such a joy to be around! She made my engagement day even more special with her beautiful and bright pictures. They captured every moment just perfectly! I am so happy to have had her document this wonderful day.

Heidi made our day so wonderful! She made the whole wedding party feel super comfortable and she pays so much attention to detail! I wish I could relive this day all over and thanks to Heidi I can!!! All through my beautiful wedding pictures 😍😍