WHY A FIRST LOOK?

CONSIDER A FIRST LOOK IF YOU’D LOVE…

A quiet, intimate moment to see each other for the first time – just the two of you.

A wedding day that unfolds at a slower, more relaxed pace.

Time to truly enjoy each other and cocktail hour with your friends & family

Beautiful photos of your reception space before guests are seated

Extra time for relaxed portraits and the sweet, unscripted moments in between

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THE FIRST LOOK

A First Look can become one of the most meaningful moments of your entire wedding day — a chance for the two of you to see each other for the first time in an intimate, private setting, taking in the excitement of the day without feeling rushed or on display.

With portraits completed before the ceremony, you can step into your ceremony feeling calm & present. You’ll have time to enjoy laughter with friends, hugs with family, and the fleeting in-between moments that often become your most cherished memories.

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AND THE CEREMONY MOMENT?

One of the most common questions we hear is whether a First Look takes away from the moment of walking down the aisle. In our experience, it often makes that moment even more powerful.

Many grooms have told us that having a First Look helped calm nerves and allowed them to fully take in the moment when the doors opened and their bride walked down the aisle. We’ve seen big smiles and joyful laughter during the First Look — followed by emotional tears during the ceremony. Both moments meaningful in different ways. And once your ceremony ends, instead of rushing through a long list of photos, you’re free to join cocktail hour, embrace your guests, and truly experience the celebration you’ve so thoughtfully planned.

Time and time again, our couples tell us that choosing to share a First Look was one of the best decisions they made — not just for their photos, but for the overall experience of their wedding day.

Nashville wedding photographer, Kristyn Hogan, documents the spirited, fresh, timeless story of weddings in Nashville and destinations worldwide.