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This styled wedding, at Low Meadows Estate, is where farm charm meets modern luxury.  The striking black and gold decor, with striped tablecloths and glittery gold runners, was truly captivating.  The touches of greenery, soft white roses, and black feathers softened the bold tones. Aside from the stylish couple, the showstopper was the head table.  […]

I’ve been waiting to share Madison’s bridal portraits, at The Laboratory Mill, for what feels like forever! I’ve had the pleasure of watching this sweet girl grow up and it’s been such a blessing to capture these beautiful moments in her life! Stay tuned for a peek into Madison and Avry’s romantic wedding, but for […]

Now that Elizabeth and Daniel are officially hitched, I can finally share her breathtaking bridal portraits. Separk Mansion is the most beautiful backdrop for a bride and Elizabeth looked positively stunning in her fitted satin gown. She posed like she had been modeling for years! Elizabeth is such a sweetheart and an absolute joy to […]

When I arrived at Hart Square Village for Maggie’s bridal portraits, I was blown away by the setting! This historic setting, with such a breathtaking landscape, was a dream to photograph! Maggie looked so elegant in her intricate gown and she is just as sweet as she is beautiful! The historic cabins, chapel, and pond […]

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 […]

When Lynn, the owner of the historic Royster House, reached out to me about collaborating on a styled shoot, I was ecstatic! She and her husband have been working nonstop to bring life back to this historic gem and it is stunning! When we started brainstorming ideas for a styled bridal session, a tea party […]

Cora’s bridal session, at The Barn at Blue Sky, was the dreamiest! I’ve been gushing over her portraits for awhile and I’m so excited that I can finally share her portraits! The soft whites of this stunning venue was so classic and elegant! Cora’s flowy dress, with cascading buttons, had us all speechless and I […]

Part of planning a wedding is the wedding day experience you want create for your guests.  Music, food, and beverages – just to name a few.  However, oftentimes the wedding favors get overlooked or cut out completely!  It’s time to reconsider how something as small as favors can contribute to the overall vibe of your […]

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 […]

I’m struggling to find the right words for this post… Patty (Carolina Roses) and I have been working together for many years and we love collaborating on sessions and weddings together. So when Southern Bride reached out to us in April about publishing one of our styled shoots in their summer/fall issue, I thought it […]

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!

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