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When I'm not chasing around my two littles or soaking up the sunshine, I'm creating a photo experience rooted in purpose and intention for graduating seniors and engaged couples.

2023 reflections

engagement photos in beaufort, NC

senior photos in new bern, NC

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You’re finally engaged (ahhh!!!) and officially beginning your wedding planning process. Before you jump into all the fun things like your wedding color palette and floral arrangements, you’ll need to choose your date and your wedding venue.  This can be overwhelming with a lot of different options, vibes, and layouts. Especially knowing that your wedding […]

January 3, 2025

What to Look For in Your Wedding Venue For Better Wedding Photos

Weddings

I absolutely love graduation time each year! It’s so much fun honoring all of your achievements over the past four or so years, and I can’t think of a better reason to party! Your senior photoshoot is special, and I want it to be a celebration of YOU. If you need advice on outfits, I’m […]

December 20, 2024

My Favorite Locations on East Carolina University’s Campus

Seniors

Every year at family holiday gatherings, when all the kids and the grandkids are under one roof, not only do we shoot skeet and eat delicious food, but we also sneak upstairs to go through all of Gram’s and Poppy’s photo albums, flipping through, laughing at outfits and hairdos, reminiscing on all the good memories, […]

December 6, 2024

My Heart Behind Offering Wedding Albums

Weddings

Ashleigh and Ethan’s story starts at a bonfire, under the stars. Sparks flew between them and it was all love from that moment on.  Their wedding day was full of so much joy. Ashleigh is probably one of the happiest brides I have ever had the pleasure to work with. From the beginning of the […]

November 27, 2024

Blue and White Fall Wedding at The English Country Barn | Ashleigh and Ethan

Weddings

You’re finally engaged and are getting to celebrate this new chapter!!! While we can get caught up in the busyness of everyday life (and now wedding planning!!!), it’s important to slow down and make time to capture memories of you as a couple in this season before you unite and your family officially begins. That […]

November 22, 2024

My Favorite Engagement Photo Locations in Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, and Emerald Isle

Engagements

Conner and Parker Where do I even begin?! Summer hurricane season brought some unexpected high winds, black clouds and heavy rain to Conner and Parker’s wedding day. Although everyone was facing a pretty big challenge, I was determined to let NOTHING ruin their special day! As a wedding photographer, my ultimate goal is to serve […]

September 4, 2024

A Summer Southern Wedding at Britton Manor in North Carolina

Bride and Groom Wedding Portraits at Britton Manor in North Carolina

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