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We're Shayne and Laura Cuong, a husband and wife photo + video team with a timeless, whimsical style. Our blog has recent weddings, portrait sessions, personal travel, and more!

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Mutchie family sharing a big group hug under peak fall color oak trees during a fall petite session in Lincoln, Nebraska

Families

The Mutchie Family’s Fall Session | Lincoln, Nebraska

A peak-color fall petite session with the Mutchie family in Lincoln, Nebraska. Golden leaves, soft light, and thirty unhurried minutes together.

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Bride and groom seated among blush and white garden florals in the Schimmel Ballroom at The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, Omaha

Weddings

A Swan Lake Meets Garden Party Wedding at The Kimpton Cottonwood | Omaha, NE

Reagan & Luke’s summer wedding weekend at The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha — a garden-inspired day with water lilies, swans, and private vows, as featured in Wed Society Nebraska.

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Senior girl in rose garden holding a book in Lincoln

Seniors

Emelia’s Senior Session in Lincoln, NE

Emelia is Lincoln Southwest senior who loves art, running, 7 Brew, and her tortoise, Steve. For her senior session, she envisioned an refined yet organic feel with lots of candid moments. When we got together for her planning meeting, we chatted through her outfit options and chose locations to match each one while keeping the […]

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tented engagement party omaha

Weddings

An All-White Tented Engagement Party | Omaha, NE

Austin and Courtney know how to throw a party, and this tented engagement party was a full display of exactly who they are as a couple: playful, detail-obsessed, and completely all-in on each other. Set poolside at her family’s property in Omaha under a sailcloth tent strung with soft light, the whole evening felt like […]

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Husband and wife kissing in front of pink blooms as a spring photo session in Lincoln

Portraits

Spring Photo Session in Lincoln | Paige & Matt

A Spring Photo Session in Lincoln Full of Light & Connection There’s something truly magical about a spring photo session in Lincoln. From the first moment the trees start to bud, the city seems to come alive. And once the pink blooms appear, they only last a few days. But they are pure beauty, and some of […]

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Bride and groom holding hands on stairs for outdoor wedding inspiration near Paris.

Weddings

Outdoor Wedding Venue near Paris

Château de Champlâtreux is a stunning outdoor wedding venue near Paris. It has multiple gorgeous outdoor spaces you can choose from for both the ceremony and reception. Property Highlights The property has so many possibilities for tailoring your wedding day to your preferences. The front of the property is esquisite and essential French château. You […]

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Couple on Seaside beach taking wedding portraits forehead to forehead

Weddings

30A Wedding Weekend: Pool Party, Sailcloth Tent, and Tennis

These images are the ultimate 30A wedding weekend inspiration! The festivities kicked off with a vibrant pool party, where guests donned colorful swimsuits and sundresses, exchanging joyous welcomes. Passed appetizers, personalized favors, and hand-painted jenga were details set the tone for the weekend. Guests ate, sipped cocktails, and played games in the anticipation of the […]

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Reception decor for a wedding at the Cottonwood

Weddings

A Wedding at the Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha, Nebraska

Morgan and Ryan’s celebration was the kind of wedding at the Cottonwood guests talk about for years – relaxed, intentional, and filled with meaningful details. Their event felt like a destination gathering, bringing together two hometowns, two faith traditions, and all their favorite people in one unforgettable place: The Cottonwood Hotel. A Love Story That Spans […]

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Bride and Groom on Joslyn steps

Weddings

Best Wedding Venues in Omaha 2026

Between unique architecture, restored ballrooms, historic hotels, and cultural landmarks, the best wedding venues in Omaha for 2026 are all stunning in their own right. Each venue creates a setting that feel refined, romantic, and timeless. If you’re planning a 2026 wedding, these are some of the best venues in Omaha – especially for couples […]

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Couple portrait session in Charleston at sunrise with husband lifting wife in the middle of a palm-lined historic street

Portraits

Couple Portrait Session in Charleston

There’s something incredibly special about Charleston at sunrise. Before the streets fill with visitors and the day begins, the city feels calm, romantic, and timeless. The Newtons’ couple portrait session in Charleston took place during a quiet spring morning, and it truly felt magical from start to finish. We started our session at the Charleston […]

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