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All of the photography equipment I use to photograph a wedding day

When I was first starting off as a photographer, I was constantly searching for what types of equipment my favorite photographers used…and what they used it for. It can feel a little overwhelming to see all of the cameras and lenses and then look at the price points and wonder how you’ll ever get there! […]

Everything I Use To Photograph A Wedding

Education

April 16, 2020

YOU’RE ENGAGED…AHH!!!!! I know you are FREAKING out. You get to spend the rest of your life with your best friend AND you get to celebrate with all of your favorite people!!! I know I’m about to give you a very practical, task-driven list of things to do, but before you dive into that make […]

7 Things You Should Do When You Start Planning Your Wedding

Weddings

April 8, 2020

Okay, this will be my last official senior session until we are out of quarantine…SO thankful because Hannah is so sweet! We were able to have a little bit of normalcy as we walked the streets of downtown Wilmington, NC for her senior photos. Hannah is a senior at Charles B. Aycock, is super active […]

Downtown Wilmington, NC Senior Photos | Hannah Runyon

Seniors

March 31, 2020

I am so thankful that even in the midst of all of this craziness I was able to spend some time with a few of my seniors…while remaining apart! This will be one of my last senior sessions for awhile but between the light and Shannon’s posing it will hold me over for awhile! Shannon […]

Downtown Wilmington NC Senior Photos | Shannon Wise

Seniors

March 30, 2020

Crazy. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that word in the past week, I’d be a rich woman! There is a lot going on in the world right now and every single person is being affected in some way…I just so happen to be deeply involved in how the wedding industry […]

Spring Wedding At Copper Ridge On The Neuse | Taylor And Cole

Weddings

March 24, 2020

Sweet Shae!!! I seriously love this girl –– you know how there are some people you just feel drawn to? Every time I’m around Shae there’s just a calming but fun feeling and I am so grateful for that on the crazy spokesmodel days! She is a member of my 2020 spokesmodel team and a […]

Wrightsville Beach, NC Senior Photos | Shae Odom

Seniors

March 19, 2020

When Consumer’s Advocate reached out to me about a resource they were working on for future brides and grooms, I was genuinely surprised it was even a thing…wedding insurance?  But honestly…it makes sense.  Over the past few years, especially living on the coast, I’ve seen countless brides (and vendors!) panic over potential hurricanes. I even […]

How To Protect Your Wedding From Hurricanes, Snow Storms, Emergencies, And Cancellations

Weddings

March 17, 2020

Questions to ask when you're interviewing different wedding photographers

One of my favorite parts of photographing weddings is actually the first call that I have with my couples. While the purpose of the call is to talk through all of the specifics of the packages and make sure that all questions are answered, it’s the best way to get to know each other and […]

Questions You Should Be Asking To Find Your Perfect Wedding Photographer

Vlog, Weddings

March 5, 2020