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 […]

Last May, my daughter went with a friend to his junior prom. Tyler graciously allowed me to take pictures in the heat for far too long because – as Em says- I’m extra. But I loved the final images from Duke Gardens in Durham… sometimes I still see her as five years old so it […]

Where to begin with this post? When a good friend in the wedding industry calls you to take her engagement portraits, you say yes! I love, love Ashley and I was so excited to meet her fiance, Jeff. I had heard wonderful things about him (all true) and it was so nice to meet Ashley’s […]