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These photos have been a long time coming for Anna and Brandon, after being together for 9 whole years!! While most of their relationship has been long distance, they’re excited to finally start their lives together! They’ll be getting married at Wrightsville Manor in Wilmington, NC, so we decided to go ahead and warm up […]

Engagement Photos in Wrightsville Beach, NC | Anna and Brandon

Engagements

March 5, 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