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If I could go back and change one thing about my wedding day—it wouldn’t be the flowers, the dress, or even the timeline. It would be time.Time with my mom. She was my best friend. My biggest cheerleader. The woman who always showed up for everyone else… even on a day that should’ve been for […]

The One Thing I Wish I Had on My Wedding Day

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If I could go back and change one thing about my wedding day—it wouldn’t be the flowers, the dress, or even the timeline. It would be time.Time with my mom. She was my best friend. My biggest cheerleader. The woman who always showed up for everyone else… even on a day that should’ve been for […]

The One Thing I Wish I Had on My Wedding Day

What It’s Like to Work With Me as Your Wedding Photographer 1. The Inquiry: Let’s Talk! Once you fill out my contact form, you’ll get an email with helpful next steps—including this blog post! From there, I’ll personally respond with more details and a link to schedule a call so we can get to know […]

From Inquiry to “I Do”

Engaged couple kissing by the bar inside the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in Winston Salem, NC

Discover the 3 best places for engagement photos in North Carolina—featuring Price Park in Greensboro, The Cardinal Hotel in Winston Salem, and Downtown High Point. Romantic, modern, and timeless backdrops for every couple.

Top Engagement Photo Spots in NC

Belmont Mansion Wedding in Reidsville NC | Cayla & Marcus

Cayla & Marcus’ Timeless North Carolina Wedding Cayla and Marcus’s wedding day was one of those love stories you feel lucky to witness—one that’s been building for years and finally got its beautiful “forever” moment. These two have been together since high school (yes, high school sweethearts!) and watching them step into this new chapter […]

High School Sweethearts Say “I Do” at Belmont Mansion

Are you newly engaged and planning a wedding in Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill? 🎉 One of the most exciting parts of wedding planning is booking your photographer—but before the big day, there’s one session you don’t want to skip: your engagement photoshoot. Many couples wonder, “Do we really need an engagement session?” The answer? […]

Why Your Engagement Session is More Important Than You Think

Beautiful couple tie the knot at the Bradford, a luxury venue on the outskirts of Raleigh, NC.

The Art of Luxury Weddings: How to Create a Timeless, Elegant Celebration

Some say rain on your wedding day is good luck! Maci and Tyler’s big day at Pilot Mountain Vineyards proved just how magical it can be! Despite the gray skies, their wedding was filled with joy, love, and picture-perfect moments. Every detail came together flawlessly, creating a day they and everyone in attendance will never […]

A Rainy Day Full of Love: Maci & Tyler’s Beautiful Wedding at Pilot Mountain Vineyards

Your wedding day is one of the most important and cherished moments of your life. It’s a day full of love, joy, and timeless memories that will be captured and preserved for generations to come. As a couple planning a luxury wedding, you want every detail to reflect your personal style—and that includes your wedding […]

How to Choose the Perfect Luxury Wedding Photographer: A Guide for Discerning Couples

Today I say, “I do” but to me that means, “I will.” I will take your hand and stand by your side in the good and the bad. I will dedicate myself to your happiness, success, and smile. I will love you forever.

Private Vows – I do!

Nestled amidst the red barn in Sophia, North Carolina. Everyone knows Millikan Farms has been known for their unique red barn for years and years. However, recently they have been doing so many beautiful updates. Jim and Catherine stood at the beautiful new patio area in front of the water to proclaim their love for […]

Catherine & Jim Have Tied The Knot

After losing people I love, I see every moment differently now.
The big ones. The quiet ones. The ones you don’t realize are everything until they’re memories.

I’m not here for just one session.
I’m here to capture your life—every beautiful, messy, fleeting part of it—because I know how priceless it really is.

I would be honored to be your photographer for life.


I Want to Be Your Photographer for Life.

I Don’t Just Want to Be Your Photographer for a Day

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