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I haven’t done one of these posts in a few years because they’re a little overwhelming. Going through full galleries from 20+ weddings and narrowing them down to a few favorites is a major challenge…but also what a joy!!! Sometimes when you get to experience beautiful things so often they can start to lose their […]

The Best Of Dakota Hersey Weddings 2023

Weddings

March 6, 2024

As a girl growing up in the South, I remember going over to my friends’ houses and seeing their mother’s bridal portraits hanging in their homes. I loved seeing their moms as brides, and it was always really interesting to see the generational differences between portraits.  Bridal portraits are a very Southern tradition. Traditionally, the […]

How To Prepare For Your Bridal Portraits

Bridal Portraits

February 26, 2024

The wedding venue is booked, you’ve chosen your photographer, and now the exciting part starts – celebrating with engagement photos!  As a photographer, the engagement session is incredibly important because it’s an opportunity for us to get to know each other in a stress-free environment before the whirlwind of the big day (yes, even if […]

How To Choose Outfits For Your Engagement Photos

Engagements

February 22, 2024

It is one of my true joys when I get to work with someone through multiple seasons of life. Kalli was actually one of my seniors years ago (along with her sister!), so when she reached out to me about her wedding date I was ecstatic…and I hadn’t even met Colby yet!! He is the […]

Late Summer Engagement Session at Fort Fisher | Kalli and Colby

Engagements

February 21, 2024

If you know me…you probably know how I would answer the question “Should I use my own space or rent a space for brand photos?” Lighting is everything. Lighting above all else. If a space doesn’t have access to a good amount of natural light, it will dramatically change the look of your photos. Now, […]

Should You Use Your Own Space Or Rent A Space For Your Brand Photos?

Brands

February 20, 2024

One of the things that surprised me about the brand photo process is how much the AWARENESS of your business affects the IMPACT of your photos. And I guess it’s not really that fact that has surprised me, but more so how many business owners have never truly dug into their brands into this depth […]

5 Questions You Should Be Able To Answer Before Scheduling Brand Photos

Brands

February 15, 2024

Emily and Evan are high school sweethearts and are the absolute sweetest. It’s really exciting when I get to work with a couple who has had such a long journey together, and I know their wedding is going to be a huge celebration of people that already feel like one big family (hopefully with a […]

Fall Engagement Photos in Raleigh, NC | Evan and Emily

Engagements

February 14, 2024

Any time you create a new service, you are making an educated guess as to what will be the most needed by who you want to serve and exactly how you want to serve them. I have been offering brand photos for 3 years now, and after multiple clients (new and repeating!), I realized a […]

Brand Photo Service Updates: Short Form Video, Studio Sessions, and Partnering Together

Brands

February 13, 2024