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Based in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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4/23/2024

Coastal Engagement at Topsail Beach, North Carolina | Gabbie + Caleb

Couples, Engagement

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Let the 2024 Season Begin! Kicking off 2024 with the most adorable couple, Sarah and Zach! This was their first time getting professional pictures done and they were so excited! They made it so easy for me to capture all their laughter and love. Sara and Zach chose Fort Fisher for their engagement session not […]

2/23/2024

Sara + Zach’s February Engagement Session | Fort Fisher, North Carolina

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Katelyn, Peter and I braved the July heat together in downtown New Bern, NC. During their engagement session the NC humidity did not stop us from having a great time and for me to capture Katelyn and Peter’s love! We strolled through the charming streets of New Bern, North Carolina, we had countless beautiful backdrops, […]

7/28/2023

Downtown New Bern, NC Engagement Session | Katelyn + Peter

Katelyn and Peter's engagement session

Couples, Engagement

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Sunday, I headed out to Airlie Garden’s in Wilmington, NC to photograph the sweetest engagement/family session for Courtney, Brandon, and their charming daughter, Payton. We ventured into the beautiful landscapes of Airlie Gardens– It’s truly breathtaking out there! I loved chatting with Payton! Her vibrant spirit and love for nature lit up the session. She […]

6/23/2023

Airlie Gardens Engagement & Family Session | Courtney + Brandon

Engagement, Families

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I recently had the pleasure of capturing Sarah and Adam’s engagement session at the breathtaking Wrightsville Beach, NC. This fun-loving couple’s connection was evident from the moment I met them. I loved learning about Sarah and Adam and how they share a love for travel and have a passion for the outdoors and sports. They […]

6/16/2023

Engagement Session Down in Wrightsville Beach, NC | Sarah + Adam

Couples, Engagement

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A Perfect Spring Engagement Session In Raleigh, NC It was so good to finally capture the sweetest, most down to earth couple, Victoria and Kevin. Victoria and I have been chatting back and forth for a couple weeks on planning her engagement session. When the day finally arrived I was so pumped to head my […]

4/28/2023

Modern Love: A Chic Engagement Session at North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh | Victoria + Kevin

Couples, Engagement, Portraits

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Perfect day, perfect couple, and a perfect pup! Allison and Hunter’s engagement session at Fort Fisher, NC was perfect too. The weather was so beautiful. Their session included golden hour and blue hour. My two favorite times to photograph dreamy couples! Y’all Allison and Hunter’s engagement session was PERFECT! Can you guess the theme here, […]

4/20/2023

Coastal Engagement Session at Fort Fisher, NC | Allison + Hunter

Couples, Engagement, Weddings

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I had the honor of photographing Brittany and Joseph’s engagement session in downtown Wilmington, NC! When I walked up to meet Brittany and Joseph I noticed their outfits looked so familiar. Brittany told me she followed my recent blog post on “3 Outfit Ideas For Your Engagement Session”. I was so excited she did because […]

4/06/2023

Love in the Heart of Wilmington: A Romantic Engagement Session in Downtown Wilmington, NC | Brittany + Joseph |

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Hey friend! I heard you have an upcoming engagement session and you’re having trouble finding an outfit for you and your fiancé to wear. I’m excited our paths crossed because I have 3 outfit ideas for you and your fiancé!  As a photographer, I can also get a little overwhelmed finding the perfect outfit to […]

3/15/2023

3 Outfit Ideas For Your Engagement Session | For You + Your Fiancé

Couples, Engagement

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Nothing like ringing in the New Year with an engagement ring! I had to end 2022 with a bang! I mean what better way to do that then with capturing a surprise proposal! Jake messaged me on Instagram to see what my available was like and to see if I would help capture the proposal […]

1/03/2023

New Year’s Eve Surprise Proposal | Oak Island, NC | Jake + Caroline

Couples, Engagement

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