The romantic Barn at Camp Nellie took me to dreamland. With an outside wedding pavilion overlooking the pond and an old covered bridge. This Raleigh boho wedding venue was perfect for Julianne, an artist. From the soft pastel palette of the bridesmaids dresses to the decor and floral touches. Southern Charm Can I say cheers to…
GEORGIA FARM WEDDING
Overlooking the gorgeous landscape of this private family farm owned by the grooms family, made this beautiful Georgia farm wedding even more breathtaking. Jenn and Jim made the day magical by getting baptized pre wedding and working together by cooking and serving their own wedding guests meals. Well 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 Photographer You never know who you’ll impress, just give your best at all times. I met this wonderful pair at her friend Laura’s wedding where Jessica, was a bridesmaid. We hit it off right away. The wedding was a blast. At the end of the night, she tells me she’s engaged and she…
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…
DURHAM WEDDING | ASHLEY + ANDREW
There was so much charm from the venue of this Mebane 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 party bus, pig pickin’, monogrammed corn hole and diggin’ the bourbon to name…
WEDDING | MARY CATES + JASON
Merrimon-Wynne 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. A Merrimon Wynne wedding for…
PORTRAITS | OAKLEY FAMILY
I absolutely love working with expecting parents, it’s one of my favorites! Carrying another human and watching it grow from the inside is a powerful thing. I travel all over to photograph so now I can add Arlington and DC portrait photographer to my list. This unexpected story of photographing the sweet Oakley’s was such…