When Tara Furman of Knowing God Ministries called me up to book her lifestyle session, she was quite nervous. Telling me she doesn’t do well with photos. I saw that as a challenge! I assured her that we would have much fun and her photos would turn out beautiful. I came over to her beautiful…
PORTRAITS | CARVER FAMILY
Summer is always full of adventure like this family session with the Carver’s at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill. I met this charming family just recently photographing sister’s wedding. When I got the call, I remembered the moments with these adorable flower girls and maid of honor and was excited to see…
WEDDING | INGRID + STUART
When Ingrid + Stuart called to meet up at a local coffee shop, I instantly felt the connection. Stuart and his humor and sweet Ingrid and her big baby blues lit up the room. We had so much fun that we nearly forgot to talk wedding details. They mentioned having a small celebration and wanted…
WEDDING | REBECCA + MAURICIO
When Rebecca called me up to tell me she was getting married I was so excited for her. Then she tells me that she always wanted me to be her Photographer and I couldn’t help but accept the honor with love. She is one of the sweetest there is. The charm of beachfront southern weddings make my…
WEDDING | JULIANNE + TOM
The romantic Barn at Camp Nellie took me to dreamland. With an outside wedding pavilion overlooking the pond and an old covered bridge. This rustic venue was perfect and Julianne, an artist, gave every detail that Southern touch. From the soft pastel palette of the bridesmaids dresses to the decor. Can I say cheers to seafoam and peonies…
WEDDING | JENN + JIM
Overlooking the gorgeous Georgia landscape of this private family farm owned by the grooms family, made this beautiful farm wedding even more breathtaking. Complete with the couple getting baptized pre wedding, working together by cooking and serving their wedding guests meals and the lighting of special paper lanterns. But before I get ahead of myself, let…
WEDDING | ASHLEY + SEAN
Charleston SC Kiawah Island Wedding I’m sitting here reminiscing on my top favorite couples and weddings of all times. I can’t help but think, I love my job as a Charleston wedding Photographer and beyond. This private Kiawah Island wedding was gorgeous! The Kiawah Island golf resort complete with spanish moss trees, bungalow suites and a beach bonfire makes for…
ENGAGEMENT | JESSICA + MICHAEL
RALEIGH ENGAGEMENT How I met this wonderful pair was at her friend Laura’s wedding where Jessica, was a bridesmaid. We hit it off right away. At the end of the night, during the reception, she tells me she’s engaged and she was impressed watching me work all day. She mentioned wanting me to photograph her wedding, the following…
WEDDING | KINDRA + ROGER
NORTH CAROLINA FARM WEDDING What a beautiful wedding day for Kindra + Roger! Arriving at the rustic and quite adorable Longstraw Farms in Ayden, NC was such a treat. Sandy, the owner of the farm is such a delight and made this the perfect venue. As soon as you walk up, you are welcomed by the…
MOST IMPORTANT IS LIGHTING
You’re standing near the perfect background, you have your subject and your moment. You take the photo thinking it’s going to be epic. You look at your phone and all you see is a silhouette. What went wrong? One answer: Lighting. This was me once but when I learned the technique of lighting, my world…