Lightbox's 5 Year Anniversary Recap!

Lightbox Turns 5!

We had the best time celebrating 5 amazing years of Lightbox on Tuesday, October 1st! Our natural light studio and event space has come a long way, and it felt so special to open our doors and celebrate with all of you.

All photos are courtesy of Ally Jeppsen Photography

We couldn’t resist setting up a fun photo op on our rolling backdrop, complete with a beautiful balloon install by Dreamy & Darling Creations. Our "In the Studio" design added a fun touch, and it was the perfect spot for everyone to snap a few pics and capture the vibe of the night.

What’s a party without snacks, right? Our “sips and dips” setup was a hit, with a mocktail bar from 417 Cocktails and some seriously tasty dips—spinach and artichoke, queso, and hummus with a mix of chips, veggies, and pita. So good!

LaLa Links set up their permanent jewelry bar, and it was a huge hit! Guests had the chance to purchase custom pieces throughout the night, adding a fun, personalized touch to the event. It was the perfect way for everyone to take home a little extra sparkle!

To top it all off, we gave away over $900 in prizes, including a Nespresso machine and a free studio photo shoot with Portrait Novella. We loved being able to give a little something back to the people who’ve supported us over the years!

THANK YOU!

This night was so special, filled with warmth not just from the fall-themed decor and cozy seating, but from the wonderful conversations and connections happening throughout the night. Whether guests were enjoying snacks, chatting over mocktails, or snapping photos at our backdrop, the good vibes were everywhere. We’re beyond grateful for everyone who has been a part of our journey, and a huge shout-out to Ally Jeppsen Photography for perfectly capturing all the fun! Here’s to many more years of Lightbox!

Meet The Team

The success of Lightbox over the past five years is all thanks to the incredible support from our community. While we’ve loved providing a space where creativity shines, it’s the people who’ve trusted us—whether for a photo shoot, event, or just to stop by—that have made it all possible. Behind the scenes, our team is dedicated to making Lightbox the special place it is: Hannah DeVries, our owner, pours her heart into every aspect of the studio; Bekah Knapp, our creative coordinator and socials manager, brings fresh ideas and energy; and Hannah Lyle, our studio assistant, ensures everything runs seamlessly. We’re honored to do what we love, but it’s the support from all of you that keeps us going!

Days to Get Married in 2022

Marrying the love of your life in 2022?

Here are the “cutest” wedding dates to get married on in 2022. Being that Lightbox holds quite a few elopements over the year, we included a few weekdays as well. I’m a little late posting this, so I’ve surpassed the January dates. Let’s jump right in.


Photo by: Tatum Nelson Co

February, 2, 2022

February 2, 2022 shares it’s day with the ever so famous Groundhog Day. For those who like to stay '“on brand” with holidays…. it may be a neat idea to work in some shadow like imagery during your bridal portraits.

02/02/2022

Photo by: Tatum Nelson Co.

February 20, 2022

February 20, 2022 falls on a Sunday and is stylistically pleasing as the numbers give off a minimalist look and feel. This is one of the few weekend dates that the number “20” or “22” fall on so get on this date quick if you’re wanting a weekend wedding!

02/20/2022

February 22, 2022

February 22, 2022 is a Tuesday. Okay, now that’s a lot of “2’s” But quite frankly…this is the cutest date yet. Can you imagine all of your signage showing 02/22/2022? YAS, love it!

02/22/2022

Photo by: Tatum Nelson Co.

April 3, 2022

April 3, 2022 is another weekend date! I like to call this the “countdown” wedding date. This means your wedding month has the largest number, in this case “4” and the numbers go down from there.

04/03/2022

Photo by: Tatum Nelson Co

October 10, 2022

We are skipping past all of the summer dates and headed into fall. October 10, 2022 is so cute and I could see a lot of couples wanting this as their wedding date.

10/20/2022

Photo by: Tatum Nelson Co.

November 11, 2022

Eleven Eleven….make a wish.

What a fun date to celebrate each year! If it were me, I’d want my partner and I to make a wish on our anniversary, write it down and come back to it next year to see if it came true. What do you think? Too cheesy?

11/11/2022

Photo by: Tatum Nelson Co.

December 21, 2022

A little bit of a tongue twister but definitely a fun wedding date! Not only are you close to Christmas, but this year, December 21st is the first official day of Winter!

12/21/2022

Love the photos in this blog? Show the vendors some love!

Bouquet: Fleur Floral Studio @fleur_floralstudio

Vintage Mirror: Abi Jeanne Marché @abijeannemarche

Dresses: Evermore @evermore.bride

Studio: Lightbox @lightboxsgf

Photographer: Tatum Nelson Co @tatumnelsonco

Videographer: @margaretkellenberger

London's Permanent Bracelet: @lalalinksjewelry

London (model): @londoncjohnson