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I have been looking forward to this wedding for a over a year. Taylor and Chandler are absolute dream couple to work with and their vision for their wedding day was so fun to photograph. This was also my first lead wedding at Wrightsville Manor, a gorgeous venue just minutes from my home that I […]

Classic Summer Wedding at Wrightsville Manor | Taylor and Chandler

Weddings

June 15, 2023

I am so thankful to work with couples who approach their wedding days with an organized, relaxed mindset. Mary-Hannah and Ben, along with their planner Hannah, literally thought of everything – which of course makes everyone’s jobs so much easier to create a memorable experience for them and their guests. I start every wedding day […]

Spring St. Thomas Wedding in Downtown Wilmington | Mary-Hannah and Ben

Weddings

June 9, 2023

I have been vulnerable in blog posts before and it’s always felt like a weight lifted when I’m able to get my thoughts into words. Sharing them leads to some of the most thoughtful conversations. Recently (though it feels like years), it’s been more difficult than ever for me to share personally.  At first it […]

Life Update: In Honor Of Mental Health Awareness Month

Personal

June 1, 2023

At the reception I was talking to a previous Dakota Hersey couple about weddings and they asked me what is my favorite wedding I’ve ever been to. The answer is really hard (of course) but I have to say it’s the weddings where I’m a repeat guest because I’ve photographed some of the bridal party’s […]

The Cornealius Properties Spring Wedding in Goldsboro NC | Skylar and Bradley

Weddings

May 25, 2023

Airlie Gardens is one of the most magical places. I’ve spent so many hours walking around the gardens in different seasons with different people and they never cease to amaze. I can’t imagine a more romantic place to get married, especially in the spring. Our day started off getting ready with the guys, which I […]

Romantic Spring Wedding in Airlie Gardens | Lauren and Trey

Weddings

May 8, 2023

Savannah and Colt’s day is a perfect example why I love weddings so much – capturing memories for a couple that adores each other, working alongside fantastic vendors, figuring out backup plans, and watching it all come together as everyone celebrates on the dance floor. The most memorable part of the day for me was […]

Elegant Wedding At Highland Country Club | Savannah and Colt

Weddings

April 27, 2023

Okay, before I say anything…if I had to design a dream wedding day, it would have been Rachel and David’s day. The colors, the feelings, the weather, the florals, the dress, the guests. It was absolutely stunning. All day, Rachel’s reactions to every part of the way was “this is…everything.” Honestly, I couldn’t think of […]

Colorful Spring Wedding at The Cornealius Properties | Rachel and David

Weddings

April 20, 2023

Spring is officially here!!!! And the flowers are flowering!!!! Emma and Dom will be getting married in January 2024 at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, an absolutely gorgeous church in Raleigh, NC. They are both alumni of NC State (where they met as freshman!) so of course we started their engagement session on campus. They […]

Early Spring Engagement Photos in Raleigh, NC | Emma and Dom

Engagements

March 16, 2023