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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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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“Each day I will love you more…” In 2022, I had the pleasure of meeting Lindsey and Ryan and capturing their engagement pictures at Topsail Beach, North Carolina. Towards the end of their engagement session we chatted about the plans for their wedding. Lindsey told me they wanted to do something intimate just their close […]

2/03/2023

Sweet Southern Charm: An Intimate Home Wedding in the South| Nash County, NC | Lindsey + Ryan

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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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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. What a beautiful time of the year to get married, especially for Rachel and Aaron. It was a beautiful 75 degrees in December, yes you read that right! Rachel and Aaron’s ceremony was at the church they attend together Coastal Community Baptist Church in Wilmington, NC and […]

12/07/2022

A Christmas Wedding | The Martin’s | Wilmington, NC

Weddings

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Alexandria and Owen are one of the most adorable couples I have met. We were all connected through our weekly community church group in Burgaw, North Carolina. Which is the same place Alexandria and Owen’s story starts as well. Through a couple of years they both attended the same community group in their hometown. Last […]

10/19/2022

Topsail Engagement Session | Topsail Beach, NC | Alexandria + Owen

Engagement

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I couldn’t help myself to think of the song by Kacey Musgraves “Golden Hour” during Lindsey and Ryan’s engagement session. We literally got a taste of every bit of the sunset colors that evening in Topsail Beach, North Carolina. From golden yellow to cotton candy skies, It was so beautiful! Lindsey and Ryan’s story starts […]

10/03/2022

Golden Hour Engagement Session | Topsail Beach, NC | Lindsey + Ryan

Engagement

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WOW! where to begin on this dreamy couple! During Shelby and Cooper’s session, right away, I could see how in love they are with one another. When Shelby and I were chatting over email. She told me this will be their first time getting professional pictures done. As their session began, I knew straight away […]

7/01/2022

Dreamy Couple Portraits at Wrightsville Beach, NC | Shelby + Cooper

Couples

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I had the pleasure to work with the Ringstaff family while they were vacationing in the Wrightsville Beach area. And let me just tell you it was so much fun! Since the kids in the family were younger. The first thing I wanted to do is let the kids explore and meet me. It’s always […]

6/23/2022

Family Portraits on Wrightsville Beach | North Carolina|

Families

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If I could describe the newly married Powers family, it would be sweet, spontaneous, and go with the flow. Rebecca and Scott’s family vacation turned to planning an intimate ceremony. They wanted to cherish the moment with their kiddos and nana at Holden Beach, NC. One of the sweetest moments I witnessed as Rebecca and […]

6/11/2022

Intimate Family Wedding | Holden Beach, North Carolina | Rebecca + Scott

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Sunday evening had scattered storms but that didn’t stop this couple from having their beach session and let me tell you I was SO HERE for the stormy clouds and their playful spirit! Watching Mackenzie and Seth show off their love for one another was so special! The way they make each other laugh is […]

5/10/2022

Beach Adventure Session | Wrightsville Beach, NC | Mackenzie + Seth

Couples

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