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A portrait + wedding  photographer for couples that are madly in love and joy filled families.
   

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Based in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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This wedding was truly special for me to photograph because not only did I get to capture Jenna and Greg’s beautiful Summer country club wedding, but I also had the honor of photographing their proposal two years ago (we even got to recreated one of the cutest photos I took of them when they got […]

6/14/2024

Summer Country Club Wedding | Porter’s Neck Country Club | Jenna + Greg

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What a beautiful day this was! Jessica and Jackson’s day was filled with so many great memories. Their love for one another showed just by the way they looked at each other and hearing all the beautiful stories that their friends and family shared. I’ve been talking with Jessica and Jackson for over a year […]

5/09/2024

Jessica + Jackson’s Wedding | Neuse Breeze, Havelock, NC

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4/23/2024

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

Couples, Engagement

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What better way to share a wedding sneak peek than on Courtney and Brandon’s one week wedding anniversary! Courtney and Brandon’s wedding day started off with rain which we all know that means GOOD LUCK. I headed to the cutest Airbnb in Burgaw, NC where Courtney and her girls were getting ready. I started photographing […]

3/16/2024

Courtney + Brandon | Burgaw, North Carolina

Couples, Weddings

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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

Engagement

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The last weekend in September I got to be apart of photographing a women’s Christian conference in Wilmington, North Carolina. My sweet friend Emily Vermeer is the founder of the Fueled By Faith movement. She shared her story on how God called her to create Fueled By Faith to create a community of women to […]

10/16/2023

Stepping into Vulnerability | Fueled By Faith Conference | Wilmington, NC

Personal

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In the whirlwind of emotions and excitement that come along a wedding day, it’s important to remember to take small moments and enjoy what you have worked so hard to create and bring to life. There are certain moments that will stand out to each bride, as a wedding photographer these are the moments that […]

8/14/2023

5 Moments You Want Photographed On Your Wedding Day

Weddings

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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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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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Today, I had the absolute joy of photographing Brooke’s bachelorette party at Carolina Beach, and let me tell you, it was a celebration filled with love, laughter, and a touch of Mama Mia magic. As we strolled along the sandy shores, capturing moments of Brooke’s dearest friends, it was evident how much these incredible women […]

6/02/2023

A Mama Mia-Themed Bachelorette Beach Session | Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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