When one of my photographer besties called me and asked if I wanted to take a road trip to Lake Tahoe for a winter wonderland shoot in Lake Tahoe, I was all for it. I needed a break from this neck of the woods for a few days.

OUR FIRST SNOW PHOTOSHOOT AND A ROAD TRIP TO LAKE TAHOE

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2/21/17

I want it to rain on my wedding day! Said no bride, EVER. Unfortunately, there are just some things we cannot control. I guess you could say I am a bit spoiled when it comes to weather. I grew up in the desert most of my life, and I have spent the past nine years in sunny Southern California. I take our nice weather for granted a lot of the time.

SOCAL RAIN AND HOW TO SURVIVE A RAINY WEDDING DAY

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Bridal education

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2/20/17

When we first book our brides, the number one comment we hear is; I don’t know how to pose! I get it, standing in front of the camera with a total stranger nuzzling up to your man typically isn’t the most natural thing for most couples! My answer is always the same! “WE GOT YOUR BACK.” So for anyone who feels a little intimidated about posing or nervous about feeling awkward in front of the camera, then this post is for you!

HOW NOT TO FEEL AWKWARD DURING YOUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION

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Bridal education

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1/07/17

A GUIDE TO ADDING RENTALS TO YOUR WEDDING DAY DETAILS

RENTING UNIQUE FINDS

When I first started photographing weddings, there wasn’t a whole lot of options for having lots of pretty details strewn about your wedding venue.

ADD VINTAGE FURNITURE RENTALS TO YOUR WEDDING DAY

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1/03/17

A TUTORIAL FOR  FOR GROOMS, GROOMSMEN, AND WEDDING ATTENDEES

POCKET SQUARE BASICS

Whether you’re a bride to be, a groom who wants to show off his style on his wedding day or someone who is attending a wedding this year, you can benefit from these simple pocket square tips.

HOW TO ROCK A POCKET SQUARE AT YOUR WEDDING

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12/27/16

Let me just start out by saying how super excited I am to finally take my sisters family’s images! It has been such a long time and we both needed an update for our walls at home now that the boys are growing up so fast!

HOLLENBECK FAMILY – GALWAY DOWNS TEMECULA CALIFORNIA

Galway Downs Temecula california wedding and family photographer carrie mcguire

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Family

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12/18/16

Now, let’s take a look at this client’s recent order! It is so pretty! I got these rose gold Custom USB’s that were PERFECT for completing my branding colors and recycled paper boxes from Photo Flash Drives and This gorgeous album from Millers Lab in linen. Linen is also another item that I feel strongly with my branding process. There is something so organic and timeless about it. It is the perfect completion to continue on my signature brand in my client’s homes as a lasting heirloom.  Enjoy! Feel free to comment with any questions on product purchasing! 

WHY WE LOVE GIVING OUR CLIENTS PRETTY THINGS

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Branding

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12/15/16

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