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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

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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

Number 1: Respond in a timely manner. When someone inquires about a wedding date, make sure to respond within 24 hours because chances are they have already sent a few other emails out to other photographers in the area. You can even automate responses if that is easier letting them know that you are glad […]

Top 5 tips on how to turn your wedding inquires YESterday into YES today!

First off, what the heck is a bridal session?? Great question! A bridal session, also called a pre-wedding shoot, captures you in your dress before the big day, in a location of your choice, maybe at your wedding venue, or somewhere else meaningful to you! This type of photoshoot will help you feel more prepared […]

Bridal Portraits

What is a detail box? The detail box is a pre-prepared box designed for all the special wedding day trinkets your photographer may need on the morning of your wedding to capture those perfect, Instagram worthy, jaw dropping, signature detail shots.  Why make a detail box? The overall answer is it saves both you, your […]

The Bridal Detail Box

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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