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Today, I’m giving you 8 tips for designing the perfect wedding invitation, with the help of my favorite invitation company, Basic Invite. Your wedding invitation is the perfect little preview that your guests will see of your special day, so it’s important that your invitation reflect you as a couple and the vibe of your […]

Well, the secret is out…BRP is moving! So, what does this mean for the future of BRP? Don’t panic because this only means that we’re making a few adjustments to our services! We will primarily be serving Western NC and Upstate SC. We are going to be limiting the number of weddings booked each year. […]

Pop the champagne and let’s celebrate because this month makes 15 YEARS for Broad River Photography! After many failures and only a handful of accomplishments, it’s crazy to think I made it this far! I started this journey when there was no social media, no Pinterest, no real marketing tools, and no online resources. I […]

I had the pleasure of meeting Emma at a wedding back in the summer.  So, of course, I was delighted when she reached out about our photography mentorship program!  If you’ve been following the blog for any length of time, then you know how strongly I feel about mentorships! Emma discovered her passion for photography […]

Do you ever feel like you’re treading water and you just need a little guidance to take your photography to the next level?  Then let’s spend some time together and walk through what you’re struggling with and how you’re wanting to improve within your photography business! I love working with people on client relationships, shooting […]

If you’re tossing around the idea of whether or not you need to send out save the date cards for your wedding, the answer is YES!  Not only do they create excitement for your upcoming wedding, but it also ensures that your guests mark their calendar for the big day.  Not to mention, they’re so […]

If you follow my blog at all, I’m sure you’ve noticed a recent pattern by now. This post will be the last of the “quarantine edition” series. By combining various tips and how to’s into four blog posts, my goal was to take a little weight off of your shoulders and help you get through […]

The current pandemic might be changing life as we know it, but this doesn’t mean you can’t still get married to the love of your life. Thanks to technology and a little creativity, you can still celebrate your marriage with the people you love. A virtual wedding might not be the wedding you were hoping […]

If you’ve set a date for your wedding and have had to postpone it due to the current events going on in the world, you’re probably feeling a range of emotions. While it’s normal to feel sad, angry and disappointed, know that you will still have your dream wedding day – there are just a […]

Many people have had to postpone or cancel their spring portrait and mini sessions, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fresh spring pictures!  So since a lot of folks are quarantined at home with their kiddos, I thought it would be fun to put together 15 tips (including 4 bonus tips) for taking […]

I'm a small-town, North Carolina, photographer and full-time spaghetti enthusiast!  If I'm not behind my camera or computer, you'll be able to find me at the barn with my horses or in the garden - I'm pretty sure that I'm a wannabe plant lady at heart!

The blog is here to not only showcase our recent work, but also to be a resource for clients and other photographers. You'll find session and photography tips, style guides, and so much more! If there's something specific you're interested in, shoot me a message - I'd love to hear all about it!

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