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January 29, 2024

Erin and Justin were married on a sunny, spring afternoon in Asheville, North Carolina – one of their favorite places to visit as a couple. When I think back on photographing their wedding day, I remember the ever present joy on Erin’s face, she and Justin’s go-with-the-flow attitude, the vibrant hues in the stunning bouquets […]

My how I love photographing my friends! Stephanie was my church community group leader three years ago. After moving to Alabama for law school, she reconnected with an old high school boyfriend and spoiler alert – they really hit it off (again). I was thrilled when I saw the news of their engagement and even […]

Amelia and Josh were married at Maclay Gardens State Park in Tallahassee on a clear morning in late February. It was one of those perfect spring days when it’s warm in the light and cool in the shade. The gardens were in full bloom, showing off for all of the out of town guests. Following […]

Paige and Greg were married at Goodwood Museum and Gardens on a clear October afternoon. Their day was marked by an unmistakable joy from everyone involved that made my job quite easy! Happy bride, happy photographer – I think that’s how the saying goes, right? 😉 It was truly an honor to witness and document […]

“A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away.” -Eudora Welty People often ask me if I get nervous on wedding days – “That’s got to be so much pressure!”- they say. To be honest, the thing I get most nervous about is pinning the boutonnières – a task that photographers often get charged with […]