Every time I take portraits of Josh and Joy I think to myself that “This is my new favorite session…” and then we meet again and that becomes my new favorite. First there was their engagement session in Bald Head Island, then there was Joy’s bridal portraits under the most glorious oak tree with Spanish […]

Airlie Gardens is such a beautifully versatile location for portraits!! I keep finding new angles I love every time I return. It was just two weeks after Anya initially reached out about her wedding that we met up for their engagement pictures and I was thrilled it worked for both of our schedules to meet […]

Just as any bride will tell you her wedding is the product of the time, love and abilities of MANY people in their lives, a proposal this special rarely comes together without the planning and attention of dear friends of the couple – as well as talented vendors such as Britany from Seaside Charcuterie (is […]

There’s something extra special about the Outer Banks… with water that seems a little more clear and sand just a little more white, it’s easy to see why this stretch along North Carolina is referred to as the Crystal Coast. I met Zach and Brooke in the Southern Outer Banks, just north of Emerald Isle, […]

“We have some light rain right now, but it should be cleared up in time for us to start at 5:30!” I texted Nicole an hour before go time… **Smash cut to Emily racing through DRENCHING rain to the car with a jacket overhead, hoping to get to the highway before the roads were completely […]