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Dahn and Paige’s day took us all over some of Omaha’s most iconic spots — from getting ready at The Cottonwood Hotel to a beautiful ceremony at St. Cecilia Cathedral, a celebratory stop at Ricky’s Bar, and finally, an unforgettable reception at The Empire Room.

If you’re planning engagement photos and love the idea of being surrounded by trees, sunshine, and wide-open spaces, Omaha has some beautiful spots to choose from.

Here are some of the best places to take engagement photos in Downtown Omaha, along with a peek at sessions I’ve photographed there!

Here are some of my best tips on how to plan your wedding reception to ensure every moment is captured beautifully.

Wondering what to wear for engagement photos? Get tips and outfit ideas to look confident, timeless, and like yourself in every photo.

From flower children to confetti exits, these tips help you plan your wedding ceremony in a stress-free way that reflects your love story.

Before their intimate wedding ceremony at Mountain Wedding Garden, they carved out space for a quiet moment together—just them and the mountains.

For me, it means honoring your story. I’m not just here to take pictures—I’m here to feel what you feel and capture it in a way that brings those emotions rushing back for years to come.

There’s something really incredible about a wedding that is truly about the couple. Carter and Faith’s Crested Butte intimate wedding at Mountain Wedding Garden was exactly that: deeply personal, beautifully simple, and overflowing with love.

Over the years, as I’ve had the chance to walk alongside so many couples during their planning process and photograph them on their big day, I’ve come to realize something: those who choose a more intimate wedding often seem to truly enjoy the entire day. Their moments feel slower, more meaningful, and so much more focused on connection.