Wedding and Portrait Photographer

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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Fall weddings have a unique charm, and Victoria and Kevin’s special day at Smith’s Pavilion in Rocky Mount, NC, was no exception. The crisp autumn air and a hint of wind added an extra layer of enchantment to their celebration. With their closest family and friends gathered to celebrate their union, you could see a […]

10/29/2023

Victoria + Kevin’s Wedding | Smith’s Pavilion | Rocky Mount, NC

Couples, Weddings

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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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They say when it rains on your wedding day, it brings good luck to your marriage. If it’s a tropical storm on your wedding day, does that mean you get extra good luck? I’m going to go with a yes for that answer! Nina and Sean’s wedding wasn’t what they expected, but I loved how […]

9/27/2023

The Roniger Wedding | Old Homestead Farm, Rocky Point, North Carolina

Couples, Weddings

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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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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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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

Portraits

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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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