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For Brides

7 Personalized Wedding Details You’ll Love

When it comes to wedding planning, there are so many pieces that you need to figure out. From the flavor of your wedding cake to the favors you’ll hand out to family and friends, all those small details are what make your wedding unique. As a wedding photographer in the Charlotte, NC area, I have […]

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The Morehead Inn | Olivia + Jack

A classic, timeless wedding in Charlotte, NC Olivia and Jack are married! The moment we met I knew their wedding was going to be an absolutely dreamy day. Olivia’s contagious smile filled every room she walked into, and when she and Jack were together it was like they were the only two people in the […]

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For Photographers

Charlotte Wedding Photography Ideas

It’s the most precious time of your life- capture it! Finding the perfect Charlotte wedding photography location for your engagement session can be hard. Let me help you choose from the many beautiful places Charlotte has to offer. Some locations require fees to enter, but you’ll find unique and quiet moments away from the crowds.

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Terrace at Cedar Hill Wedding | Kailey and Tom

The Terrace at Cedar Hill I absolutely love Kailey and Tom. The moment we first met on zoom I just knew that we were going to be a great fit. I found out that Tom worked at an insurance company I use to work for, and in the same county! In the middle of planning […]

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Claire + Matthew | Spring Wedding in Monroe NC

When I met Claire she told me “I am really easy-going and laid back”. She was right! From their fun engagement session to their Spring wedding, Claire was so happy and just so ready to be Matthew’s wife! When I walked into the getting-ready room, Claire had her details ready. As I started to photograph […]

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Katie + Seth |Oakboro Wedding at Tuscan Ridge

Katie and Seth’s wedding at Tuscan Ridge in Oakboro had, quite possibly, the most gorgeous weather. Even though it was November, it felt like a perfect spring day. I had been looking forward to their wedding for over a year! Their engagement session showed me that they were such a warm and loving couple, and […]

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Ciara + Drew | Winston Salem Wedding at Legacy Stables and Events

Ciara and Drew’s Wedding at Legacy Stables in Winston Salem is one that I won’t soon forget. Every wedding has special moments that really stay with me, and this one had me in tears. Ciara knew she wanted to have a first look with her dad, what she didn’t know is that HE had planned […]

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How to customize a velvet ring box

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, […]

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Aislinn + Chris

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 […]

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