“You and Me and These Dogs.” This phrase hung above the mirror in Danielle and Chris’s bedroom, and I honestly feel like it sums up their love perfectly. From their decision to have their wedding at home (on their front porch, no less!) to the dogs having free reign during the festivities to the tenderness […]

The last three weeks have been a blur. I had the amazing opportunity to photograph Chantelle & Nicole at their Yosemite elopement earlier this month. The entire experience was a dream-come-true, and thus, I’m not sure how to put my excitement and gratitude into words, but I’m going to try. Chantelle & Nicole considered having […]

One of the most common questions I get from couples is how to plan their wedding day for the best photos. This can be a tricky question to answer as there are several things to consider. Ultimately, the question comes down to your priorities. Our job as photographers are to capture your day no matter […]

The sweetness and quiet sincerity that I get to share with clients at intimate weddings is truly one of the reasons I’m a wedding photographer. Elizabeth & Lance’s elegant and intimate Blowing Rock wedding was the perfect example of a day that gives me that warm feeling that I am documenting one of the most […]

Do you have a word for 2019? I’ve always been into New Year’s and “resolutions” or as I prefer to call them “affirmations”. I relish the chance to reflect and renew my mindset. I recognize that you don’t have to do this at the beginning of a New Year, and thus, I also take time […]

It’s not everyday that you get witness the union of two individuals who you KNOW are just meant to be together forever. That’s *exactly* what Margaret & Adrien’s wedding was for me. A Fateful Encounter Their story is one for the books, with their meeting and falling in love totally based upon a chance encounter […]

Can Katrina and Jonathan get married again so I can be a guest at their wedding? I hope so because their day was SO MUCH FUN. Katrina & Jonathan tied the knot on October 20th at Silver Fork Winery in Morganton, NC. I must admit that I had so much fun as their wedding photographer […]

When I first moved to the NC High country, I made it my personal mission to explore as many trails, parks, overlooks and backroads as I could. I kept my hiking boots in my car and would frequently hit the trail in the evenings (before daylight savings time). I quickly discovered the popular locations and […]

Sarah & Gerry’s wedding was the sweetest <3 The Yurts, getting ready and an amazing view… Tucked away deep into the Smokies, Sarah & Gerry hosted their family and closest friends for an intimate North Carolina destination wedding at Sky Ridge Yurts in Stecoah, NC, which is located just outside of Asheville. Yes, there were […]

Oh, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, how I love thee. I’ll be honest, I haven’t done very many major hikes since getting a dog. Our dog Remi is a high-spirited, free-range pitbull. She loves other dogs and humans and does not do well on a leash. Most trails have leash laws for dogs, and thus, we are generally […]