Congrats to Lauren & Dean and their Southern Wedding at the Hudson Manor! Lauren was so fun to be around and had all the fun wedding feelings on full display. Dean a damper groom was emotional at the thought of being married soon. The Hudson Manor is a lavish historic sight and gorgeous location to…
Duke Gardens Engagement
I had so much fun with Nicole and Steven photographing their Duke Gardens Engagement photo session. The weather acted up and we had a sudden downpour but they embraced it and danced in the rain. This just added to the romance and tropical feel of the session, while surrounded by lush gardens. Duke Gardens history…
Winter wedding
Happy New Year friends! I hope that 2022 brings you the best of everything. I wanted to share a throwback memory to a special winter wedding day where it snowed for just a few hours and then did not snow again the entire year. It was a romantic day held at Walnut Hill. It was…
Downtown Raleigh Wedding
This rooftop downtown Raleigh wedding at The Dillion was a big fun bash. Ryan + Brooke celebrated their love in full party mode. I’ll let these photos speak for themselves! Wedding Poem Love is a temporary madness, it erupts like volcanoes and then subsides. And when it subsides you have to make a decision. You…
North Carolina Mountain wedding
Congrats to Melissa + Stephan! This North Carolina mountain wedding was held at Big R Orchards. It’s tucked away and gives such a private and intimate feel. While being surrounded by beautiful landscapes, lakes and trees which made it extra special. This sweet celebration was full of love and gratitude as these two pledged their…
Surprise Proposal
When Jojo + Ashley’s friend, Rachel called me to share her friend’s plan for a surprise proposal, I felt like one of the planning crew. I must say, Jojo did good. He filled their kitchen with rose petals leading up to two seats. There sat his guitar, where he planned on singing Ashley an original…
Stormee + Mike | Chicago Wedding
I love destination weddings. The adventure, exploring new places and getting to photograph the sweetest lovebirds like Stormee + Mike | Chicago wedding was intimate and surrounded by love. After the ceremony, we strolled historic downtown for some romantic images. It was a special day and I wish you both the brightest future together. Cheers…
Rose Hill Estate Wedding
This gorgeous Rose Hill Estate wedding was more than two people uniting as husband and wife. Chris + Karra have a miraculous love story that made for a very emotional day for everyone present. Be Grateful For Every Moment Christ is an EMT and Karra is a nurse. These two who work and witness tragedy…
Top Wedding Venues in the Carolinas
As a wedding photographer for over 7 years, I have worked at some of the most beautiful locations. I am listing my top 4 based on appearance, accommodations, and staff friendliness. These traits all matter on your special day because every detail matters. They all help create an amazing memory of one of the most…
Farm wedding inspiration
This boho western farm wedding inspiration-styled shoot gave me all the feels. With love in the air, I felt as if I was part of a country music video at the beautiful Southern Grace Farms. Wedding Planner, Alyson Jean Events did an amazing job connecting all right vendors for this over the top gorgeous day….