Dear future Mr. & Mrs., first of all, congrats on finding your forever love! I thought I’d share some important advice to you as a future bride and groom planning your best day ever. I have consoled many couples that approach me after getting married with, ” I wish I would of…”. So here’s hoping…
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…
ENGAGEMENT | DANI + MATT
CHAPEL HILL ENGAGEMENT The end of Summer has come way to soon but what a perfect way to end the season. This adorable duo made for the sweetest Chapel Hill Engagement fun! Dani + Matt inspired me to purchase a retro bike, props, handpick wildflowers and design personal mugs for this vintage dream. We had so much…
WEDDING | ASHLEY + ANDREW
NORTH CAROLINA WEDDING I am convinced that a Southern wedding is like none other. There was so much charm from the venue of this Chapel Hill wedding to the old Southern traditions. This North Carolina wedding at the cozy & private Bingham Inn made for such a romantic celebration. Southern tradition at it’s best complete with a…
WEDDING | MARY CATES + JASON
DOWNTOWN RALEIGH WEDDING The historic Merrimon-Wynne House, built in 1876, in downtown Raleigh is such a beautiful piece of southern history. The mint colored walls and chandeliers make for the perfect backdrop! I don’t know who was more excited me or the bride, Mary Cates! I “ooh and ahhed” at every elegant detail. Mary Cates, is such…