If you’re looking to make magical holiday photos, check out McAdenville, North Carolina during December! 🎄✨ If you want photos in the Charlotte area that feel romantic, festive, and magical, you can take a drive to McAdenville, NC—better known as Christmas Town U.S.A.®—for a holiday experience you’ll want to turn into an annual tradition. Each […]

There are three ‘go-to’ spots that I like to offer families and couples when we make photos together. I keep a list of photo location suggestions. However, these few places are public. They always provide great backdrops for picture making. A public park can make a super convenient spot to meet for capturing moments. Tip: […]

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 […]

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. […]

I’ve absolutely enjoyed making beautiful photos in the eye catching rows of pink peach trees in South Carolina over the last few years! When they bloom, you know Spring is here, and Winter is finishing up. These peach blossoms are always dependent on the current weather in March that varies from year to year. Typically […]

WANT TO BRING YOUR FUR BABY ALONG FOR YOUR PHOTO SESSION? HERE’S HOW TO: For your wedding day or portrait session, add an extra dose of happiness by having your fur kid with you! If you’re a dog lover like me, and you want your dog there for a bit, it can be done. I […]

I traveled to Wilmington on a week day to meet Lindsay + Rob at one of their favorite, most special spots. Airlie Gardens is where Rob proposed to her, and I loved exploring this new place. It’s got the Carolina charm with coastal water views and touches of ‘Greek’ architecture where the fountain, glass art, […]

I absolutely loved making photos with Judy and Hector!! This session was So laid back and fun. They wanted to show their Texas roots, so Hector brought his brand new prized possession, his authentic sombrero. We chose Anne Springs Greenway, specifically the Dairy Barn, as it offered the picturesque vibe they were going for. The […]

Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens quickly became one of my favorite places to visit this past year. The conservatory in particular is an amazing spot to explore with all the variety of plants. K+J are adorable together, and we had a great time during our sweet session.

Most of us really love that golden ‘glowy’ look when it comes to outdoor portraits, and for good reason! Great lighting makes for dreamier all around better photos. So, how do you make sure you get that when you schedule an outdoor photo shoot? It’s pretty simple: begin photos later in the evening as Spring […]