I had never met Rachael and Jonathan before their engagement session, but I just KNEW I would love them. Do you ever read an email, and think “I really like this person already?!” That is exactly how I felt about Rachael after her she contacted me about her October wedding at The Carriker Cottage . […]

This maternity session was never supposed to happen! Kelci is one of my best friends, and when she told me she was pregnant I was so excited but quickly saddened when I remembered she lived over 500 miles away. For weeks leading up to Kelci’s shower we talked about how sad we were that I […]

If you follow me on instagram you know that I said if weddings had names, Celina and Bryce’s wedding would be called the flower wedding, and you will see why! I have had the pleasure of knowing Celina for quite a while since we went to the same church, so when I was asked to […]

Summer weddings are some of my favorites, but in North Carolina they can be tricky. It seems like rain is always in the forecast, and Brittany and Caleb’s wedding was no different. We made plans for showers, but were pleasantly surprised with clear skies…until the very end of the day! Even though tiny weddings are […]

I am so excited about this DIY because it’s for both brides and photographers. Velvet ring boxes are very popular in wedding detail photos, and for good reason! Not only are they beautiful, they make your rings stand out and look amazing in photos. I have a few that I keep in my styling kit, […]

We have all head the saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Alyssa and Adam were given the biggest bowl of sour lemons, but together with their families, they were able to make the sweetest lemonade. Alyssa had planned a large and beautiful wedding surrounded by all of her friends and family. From the […]

I LOVE shooting engagement sessions, almost as much as I love shooting weddings. The only thing that makes it sweeter, is when I know the bride, and this time I do! Celina goes to my church, so I was so excited when I heard about her engagement! Sometimes couples aren’t sure where they want to […]

Last week I got a call from Aislinn’s dad asking if I was available to shoot his daughter’s wedding….the very next day. I know you may be wondering why it was so last minute, but Aislinn’s year long planning for her dream wedding had come to a halt because of Covid-19. My heart went out […]

When Katie said she wanted to do her engagement shoot in February or early March, I was a little nervous. Wintertime in NC isn’t beautiful, and I concerned I would be shooting among dead trees, and brown grass. If you know NC you know that the weather can be unpredictable. But the random warm rainy […]

When Ashton asked me to photograph her family, neither one of us knew that sickness and endless raining would keep delaying her session. If you live in NC you know the strange weather we have been facing. Spring like weather one day, only to have below freezing temps the next. All of the rain has […]