There are a lot of elements of a wedding I love… but the most special for me is watching two families join in joy and celebration. Chad and Ally’s love is obvious. They are gentle with one another, kind, respectful. They share a vision and values. Their eyes glow when they look at one another. […]

I believe I am one week late from wishing Shawn and Jessi a very happy first anniversary but I wanted to celebrate by showing a bit from their magical day at The Grove at City Market. It started with a (somewhat) surprise visit from a tropical storm… causing an otherwise outdoor wedding to venture inside. […]

Last September, I met David and Alexandra for their engagement session at Duke University in Durham, NC. It was the kind of day that allowed us to have the best of both worlds: A beautiful sun-filled, summer vibe and a down-to-earth fall feeling. Since the couple was engaged in Maine in an intimate surprise with […]

I always tell couples who inquire about photography that the most important vendor they will hire is a photographer. Besides the photography style- which is important- a photographer IS the third wheel on a wedding day. We are there through the entire day so it is important to choose a person for whom you are […]

The light at our Raleigh, NC family session at the NC Art Museum on this night was so gorgeous. It just sparkled. And I am still in awe of the wildflowers blooming… you would never know it was the end of fall. I’ve said it a thousand times but my favorite part of family photography […]

Last spring, at the peak of cherry blossom season, I had the honor of photographing Whitney at Duke Gardens in Durham, NC for her bridal portrait session. It was such a lovely day with Carolina blue skies. It is so hard to pick a favorite because Whitney was glowing and her dress was stunning. I […]