the journal

A Summer Soho South Cafe Wedding Sarah-Ashley + Bradley  I met Sarah-Ashley several years ago when I was living in Savannah. She worked for Alton Lane and I asked her to model some Modern Trousseau dresses for a styled shoot. I loved getting to know her so much! Soon after Bradley proposed to her I […]

REBECCA & VERNON Rebecca’s hometown of Gadsden, Alabama is one of the cutest little towns I have ever visited. Nestled right along the Coosa River with stunning mountain valley views and so much to do and see. Vernon and Rebecca’s wedding day began at Gadsden First United Methodist Church (which has been serving its community […]

The Little Herb House is certainly a one-of-a-kind wedding venue! Nestled down a dirt road with stunning landscaping and scenery. Everywhere you turn there is another little nook that serves as the perfect backdrop. One thing that really resonated with me yesterday as Kirsten was walking down the aisle to marry the love of her […]

Sound to Sea Beach Club Wedding Morgan, Jesse and their loved ones traveled from all over (but mostly from Pittsburg) to celebrate at the beautiful Sound to Sea Beach Club in Corolla, North Carolina. The Outer Banks has always been a special place to me, and it was so refreshing to return for this special […]

A Backyard Spring Wedding in Louisburg, North Carolina I have had the honor of photographing many amazing weddings and serving so many wonderful couples over the years. From elaborate venues to simple backyard weddings. Jesslyn and Steve have known each other their whole lives, and their relationship began at 14 and 16 years old. In […]

Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist Wedding Diana and TJ kicked off their wedding day with a ceremony at the beautiful Cathedral of St. John The Baptist and celebrated at the nearby Perry Lane Hotel. The bridesmaids wore pops of lavender and dresses with floral detail, and the guys rocked navy suits which complimented the […]

Intimate Family Home Wedding in Marshville North Carolina My second photographer and I pulled up to this quaint home in the middle-of-nowhere with the biggest smiles on our faces. Not only was this such a sentimental place for Steven and Crystal to commit their lives to one another, but it was absolutely breathtaking. The simplicity, […]

North Carolina Foothills Wedding at Luna’s Trail Luna’s Trail is such a stunning venue tucked away in Westfield, NC. Rolling hills, farmland, barns, cabins, ponds. You name it. The epitome of what it means to grow up in the Foothills of North Carolina. I was surrounded by so much beauty that I took for granted […]

A Beautiful Spring Wedding at Coley Hall at The Liberty Dori and Zach’s beautiful spring wedding at Coley Hall at The Liberty had me smiling from ear to ear, crying throughout the day, laughing and so full of joy. When Dori inquired with me back in December we instantly clicked. What was supposed to be […]

Designing an Invitation Suite that suits YOU | Introducing Basic Invite   At the beginning of every wedding day, I walk into the bridal suite and I give the bride a big HUG! After I check in with her, introduce myself to her bridesmaids and family, I begin documenting the day by beginning with the […]