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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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Jordyn and Phillip’s sweet summer engagement session at Wrightsville beach was like something out of a movie! When Jordyn reached out to me and shared her vision for her engagement session I was all for it! Plus they wanted their two pups included into their session and you know I’m 100% all in for the […]

8/21/2024

A Sweet Summer Engagement Session | Wrightsville Beach, NC | Jordyn + Phillip

Wrightsville beach NC engagement

Couples, Engagement, Portraits

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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

Engagement

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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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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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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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Early this week I took a little trip to Bald Head Island, NC to see one of my favorite families! The Williams & Magee family are one of the sweetest! I had the pleasure of photographing this family again on their annual Bald Head Island Vacation. It was so heartwarming to see this sweet family […]

5/26/2023

Bald Head Island Family Session | Williams + Magee Family

Couples, Families, Portraits

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