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June 29, 2025

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The Carolinas are filled with the sweetest stunning, natural sites, and there’s no shortage of sunflower fields. You can find sunflower fields in several counties during the summer months. York county has a hidden gem that I’m sharing as I have loved making photos in this secret field. I say ‘secret’ because although it’s public, […]

June 24, 2025

Falls Park in Greenville, South Carolina has become one of the most visited places in the downtown area of the city over the last few years. There is one aged site with a large tree who’s roots are completely exposed, grown into the side of an embankment at the park. I recently learned that this […]

June 23, 2025

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Shortly after the 2020 pandemic, these two made it a priority to have the larger wedding celebration they felt they needed after their much smaller one a year prior. Estefania and Josh renewed their vows with each other in the midst of more of their family and friends who finally got to travel to witness […]

June 21, 2025

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Separk Mansion is one of my favorite wedding venues in Gastonia, North Carolina. Genna and Greg were married in the Spring of 2021, just a year after the declared pandemic. As weddings across the Carolinas were taking place again with increased gatherings, I got to capture this lovely day. It truly was a lovely, full […]

June 18, 2025

see more in: Engagement Sessions

Charlotte has many places and hidden gem areas for nice photo spots! Autumn is one of the nicest seasons for making photos too, with pops of color and milder weather in the Carolinas. Freedom Park is a public park that can get crowded on weekends, but it has a variety of photogenic areas! It’s a […]

May 5, 2025

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If you want to know what it’s like to have unpredictable Carolina rainstorms show up on your wedding day, then just keep reading! Juliana and Jack planned a most beautiful wedding day for April in Charlotte North Carolina, and it was stunning! This day was filled with many highlights; from an excellent team of vendors, […]

March 11, 2025

I offer complimentary bridal sessions for my brides because not only are they gorgeous, but they also add so much value for the bride-to-be! When you book a wedding day with me, you get the choice of having a separate bridal portrait session, and here are a few reasons why: So, just how do you […]

June 23, 2024

I absolutely loved everything about this sweet Charleston, South Carolina elopement shoot! If you’re a fun-loving couple who wants to keep your big day playful and lighthearted, you’ll love this post. I was inspired by the city’s charming candy-colored palette, and we made sure the lovebirds, Katelynn and Austin had a blast exploring Rainbow Row. […]

September 24, 2023

see more in: Portraits

Book a fun, creative photo session with me this year! This year I’ve gotten to do so many creative photo shoots, and I’m grateful for it. With the recent excitement over the new live action ‘Little Mermaid’ movie remake this past Summer, we had to do a mermaid shoot! I couldn’t resist. ‘Natasha’ was the […]

September 14, 2023

Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens has become one of my fav places to visit from time to time — but their orchid conservatory is Most stunning! I had the privilege to make beautiful bridal portraits there recently, and these are some of my favs. Bride, Stephanie literally became a model in front of my camera — […]

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