Wedding Day Tips and Traditions

by SimplyHollyJo on October 22, 2019

Today I’m going to share with you a short list of wedding day tips and traditions. Please feel free to let me know if I missed anything, but I hope these help your day run a little more smooth, and a lot less stressful. The Dollar/Money Dance The dollar/money dance is a dance where wedding guests pay money – any amount they want – to have a dance with the bride or the groom. The best man and maid of honor are traditionally in charge of gathering the money. The DJ plays as many songs as needed depending on the […]

Planning Your Wedding Day Photography Timeline

by SimplyHollyJo on September 30, 2019 , No Comments

Getting it all done: At the end of your wedding day, one of the few things you have to remember your big day are the photos taken. It’s the photographer’s job to capture the events, people, and feeling of the day. Photographers know that they are being depended upon to capture all of those great moments, and to do my job to the best of my ability, I need some help from the bride and groom. Below are some tips on how to help your photography experience run more smoothly and make your wedding day just a bit less stressful. […]

Finding a Rainbow | #WordlessWednesday

by SimplyHollyJo on September 25, 2019 , 8 Comments

Our Square-foot Garden | #WordlessWednesday

by SimplyHollyJo on September 18, 2019 , 5 Comments

Do you garden?

Styled Bike Shoot | Spring Hill, Kansas

by SimplyHollyJo on September 13, 2019 , No Comments

I love styled shoots. I enjoy dreaming them up and then seeing how the reality comes together. This session was inspired by a bike. A simple teal bike. I was visiting my in-laws when I noticed my sister-in-law’s bike in the garage. It’s vintage looking and in her current favorite color: Teal. It sat in my mind for a few days until I dreamt up a bike themed photoshoot and told my sister-in-law to be ready for photos! As usual, she was game. We didn’t get to spend a lot of time on the shoot because time had gotten away […]

Nature Play | #WordlessWednesday

by SimplyHollyJo on September 11, 2019 , 7 Comments

Are you a fan of going outside and playing in the dirt?

Hot Air Balloon Back to School Photos | Spring Hill, Kansas

by SimplyHollyJo on September 6, 2019 , No Comments

This week we did back to school photos with a hot air balloon theme. But first, let me tell you a little about why! As an aspiring homeschooler, homeschooling is on my mind, A LOT. I have poured over information practically since my first was born 4 years ago, because I like to be prepared. Just like when I researched EVERYTHING about pregnancy and delivery for years before even trying to get pregnant. Yep, I’m THAT lady. ANYWAY! Back on point. I have looked over numerous homeschooling curriculums and methods over the years and I have always loved the idea […]

Styled Bike Shoot | #WordlessWednesday

by SimplyHollyJo on September 4, 2019 , 1 Comment

A setup shot from the styled shoot I’m working on this week. What are you working on this week?

Toddler in Mom’s Wedding Dress | Olathe, Kansas

by SimplyHollyJo on September 2, 2019 , No Comments

I had heard over the years of photo shoots with daughters in their Mom’s wedding dress as kids. I probably found it through Pinterest when I was trying to figure out what to do with my own dress! Alas, I have boys. Though I do think they would have fun trying to climb in and out of my poufy dress! When this mama asked about a shoot of her girls in her own wedding dress, I was very game to try! We planned it out, got super excited, and then got rained out. Then it rained for years on end. […]

Splash | #WordlessWednesday

by SimplyHollyJo on August 28, 2019 , 10 Comments

Joy | #WordlessWednesday

by SimplyHollyJo on August 21, 2019 , 5 Comments

What to Expect From Your Family Session

by SimplyHollyJo on August 19, 2019 , No Comments

Many people aren’t completely sure what to expect during a family session. They might be meeting me for the first time, or maybe they are worried about weather, or hyper kids. There are so many possibilities. Today I’m going to share some things that I do during sessions, and things that I know will happen and that you don’t need to worry about! Family Dynamic When I first meet a family I’m already trying to figure out what makes them, well, them. Not all “poses” and styles work for each group, and I have to kind of get a feel […]