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This event is starting to be one of my favorites – it’s the best way to start off the year energized and inspired. I love that The River Room opens it’s doors to couples to come see what a wedding could look like in the space and gives them the chance to meet the vendors […]

The River Room Open House 2022 | Modern and Sexy

Weddings

February 1, 2022

I’ve seen a lot of people enter into this year talking about how they aren’t setting goals or making resolutions or picking words, and I honestly don’t blame them. I waited awhile before I felt ready to sit down and figure out what I wanted to see out of 2022 too and I don’t think […]

My One Word For 2022: NEW (Plus Business and Personal Goals)

Personal

January 31, 2022

Dakota Hersey Photography Year in Review 2021

Another year, another late annual recap. I opened up last year’s blog post, feeling a little stressed about how I haven’t written this year’s…turns out I didn’t post my 2020 recap until mid-FEBRUARY so *technically* I’m improving. Ha! That’s how that works, right? Coming off of a year like 2020 you wouldn’t think life could […]

2021 Year In Review: Highlights, Wins, Challenges, and Lessons Learned

Personal

January 22, 2022

Wow, my FINAL wedding of 2021!!!! It was the most beautiful way to wrap up this year. Grace and Brandon are so incredibly sweet and totally in love with each other, so it makes serving them so fun. Grace and Brandon chose to get married overlooking the Washington waterfront, the same view they will have […]

Classic Fall Wedding at The Washington Civic Center | Grace and Brandon

Weddings

December 4, 2021

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 […]

Fall Wedding At Malachi Meadows in Wilmington, NC | Kenzie and John

Weddings

November 22, 2021