Over the years, one thing has struck me again and again: the brides who choose me as their wedding photographer are some of the kindest, most compassionate people I have ever met. I find this out before the big day at their engagement session, only to have it confirmed ten times over at the actual wedding. These amazing women (and men, because the groom is always involved as well!) have invested time, energy, and money into thinking about others on a day that most would agree is all about them.

Because this theme has been true throughout the years, I wanted to highlight the ways to give back at your wedding by supporting charitable organizations, creating eco-friendly wedding themes, and more. These are just a few of the things I have seen…