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Bride & Groom laugh during ceremony, authentic wedding photographer

Kayla & Devin September 3, 2022 Saint Lucia Wedding Who wants to see a beautiful Saint Lucia Wedding? Earlier this year Kayla and Devin were married on a beautiful day in Saint Lucia! Family and friends traveled in for a wonderful vacation at the all-inclusive resort, adding in a fun vacation along with the wedding […]

How to feel comfortable and confident during your engagement session

Your engagement session should be carefree and FUN. After all, you’re marrying your best friend! Unfortunately, as we all know, it can be intimidating and downright uncomfortable to be in front of a camera. And, many couples don’t have experience being photographed professionally.  As a Raleigh wedding photographer who includes an engagement session in all […]

Bride in a strapless wedding gown with a sweetheart neckline and a lace chapel train

After a year’s postponement, Julianna and Spencer said ‘yes’ to forever at The Merrimon-Wynne House! Their day was colorful, energetic, and loads of fun—just like the two of them! Both attended Virginia Tech but met on Twitter after realizing they shared a sense of humor. A few years later, Spencer proposed at Burke Lake in […]

Bridal portraits at Walnut Hill

Jessi and Dalton tied the knot on a bright spring day at Walnut Hill in Raleigh. The two met on Bumble and bonded over their love for beer and Mexican food. Soon it was clear that both had found “the one,” and Dalton planned a surprise proposal with the help of Jessi’s best girlfriends! Even […]

Parts of the wedding day that are the best for photography

As a wedding photographer, I obviously LOVE weddings! But there are definitely some specific parts of the wedding day that are my absolute favorite. These are usually the moments with the biggest emotions because, well, I’m a sucker for that, being a photographer and all. Here are my favorite moments to photograph! Getting Ready While […]

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