I have the privilege of taking photos for a great company called Patcraft. I am considered an outsider in the flooring world, and I think that’s an advantage. When I go into companies to take photos of the Patcraft flooring that is installed, it ends up being more than just details of the floor and photos. While at a photoshoot, I get to learn about these companies, their story, and their “why”. I often leave feeling inspired and encouraged to continue following my passion, photography.

A few weeks ago I visited a company in Allen, Texas called Cutting Edge Pediatric Therapy. I was kindly welcomed by the staff and then toured the facility. Kate and Joe Lundgren are the proud owners of Cutting Edge Pediatric Therapy. They are an occupational, speech, and physical therapy clinic that specializes in children with special needs, spectrum-related disorders, and sensory integration dysfunction.

I could tell that this company was different. It was clear that this was Kate and Joe’s passion. Over lunch, I chatted with both to learn more about why they are doing what they do. Because of their personal experience with their own children, their hearts are committed to helping other children.

Both of their boys were diagnosed with Autism. Kate was an occupational therapist at the time of their diagnosis. After the diagnosis, Kate and Joe knew their paths needed to follow their head and hearts- into the field of Autism, so they could understand what that diagnosis meant and would mean for the future of their family. At the time, options for treatment were limited. So from there, Kate developed an all inclusive plan for her boys.

Walking through their facility, I kept stating how their place was a haven of a place that would be fun for anyone to visit. Cutting Edge Pediatric Therapy is more than just a place for therapy, it’s a place their clients can look forward to visiting, a place where their clients can grow, and a place that would make any client feel loved.

“We chose Patcraft because of the range of design options in their carpet tile. We loved to see all of the different ways to arrange the Color Pop tiles on their website. It made designing our space a lot of fun to plan.”

-Joe Lundgren

Patcraft Flooring:

Skill Carpet Tile

Color Pop Carpet Tile

Adesa Resilient

Oh, the excitement! You said "Yes" and the two of you are starting to make plans to get married. This is such a fun and exciting time that can quickly become overwhelming. Here are a few helpful tips from Kristin Faye Photography on how to get started on planning after you get engaged:

Before we begin, grab a cup of coffee and take a break! :)

12+ Months:

1. Announce your engagement // Let everyone know!

2. Chose your wedding style // Do you want a black tie classic wedding, or a wedding that has lots of elegant southern style. Neither of these may be for you, but know the options are endless. Pinterest can help or be more overwhelming.

3. Consider budget // Who is paying for what and truly consider the cost. Begin research on venues, photographers, florist, caterers, and bakers for you cake. Also, put those things in order for what is most important. Consider what is going to be worth paying more for and whats not as important.

4. Book your venue(s) // You need a place that can host all of your guest, has space for both the ceremony and reception. If they don't have a place for both, can the staff at the venue quickly and smoothly "flip" the space?

*You may have a specific date in mind, so be sure the check with the venue before making further plans.

5. Book your photographer // Photographers are usually the second vendor to be booked, the venue is the first. It is important to book a photographer that fits your style. Also, find one that has a good portfolio and is willing to share more of their work, full galleries, send referrals from previous clients, and someone who is willing to work with you.

*We take our jobs very seriously. We truly LOVE what we do and know that it's an honor to capture a couples wedding day. We work hard to further our education in all aspects of wedding photography. We also make an effort to get to know our couples. *

6. Go dress shopping // Wahoo! This is an exciting part. Invite a few of your closest friends and family that you'd want to take with you. Take photos! Enjoy this day.

7. Don't forget to truly enjoy this process. My wish for any couple is that they learn to slow down, don't stress the small stuff, and to remember the whole purpose of this planning. It's about you

and your fiance. It's about the two of you and your love.