I am so lucky that I get to capture the day for couples who I just know are absolutely meant to be with each other. Marriages are so special and the start to a family, so when I meet two people like Kenzie and John I am so thankful I get to serve people who […]

Wow, wow, wow! It’s not very often that I get to photograph weddings overlooking the mountain tops AND this was the peak weekend for the fall colors on the trees. It was AMAZING. The only thing more beautiful than the trees was watching Lexi and Stuart getting totally lost in each other. My favorite part […]

I am so excited to share the first of a few BIG projects I’ve been working on this year. Introducing…Dakota Hersey BRANDS! If you didn’t know, my background is in marketing. Helping businesses succeed through connecting with their audiences has always been my passion. I pursued a marketing degree at UNCW, then went on to […]

Okay, prepare yourselves. This is a BIG one. You’ve seen Payton and Chandler’s faces on the blog a few times – from Payton’s high school senior photos, to her graduating Dental Assisting school, their engagements on Bald Head Island, then their intimate elopement last year, and now their gorgeous big wedding day with their family […]

I’m officially 28!!! Coming in hot and a little late…the theme for this year, haha! That’s okay though, because it means I’m busy living and enjoying life so if that means I’m a little late to posting then so be it. I cannot believe my birthday has already come and passed. This year has absolutely […]

I am so excited to share these images with you! I grew up in Rosewood in Goldsboro, NC and while Wilmington is now my home, Rosewood will always hold a special place in my heart. Weddings are such a special part of our culture. It has so many beautiful things – committing to each other […]