The ceremony was under two rows of towering crape myrtles at the entrance, and the cocktail hour and reception were held around the barn while the guests played yard games and enjoyed a candlelit dinner.
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at Hawkesdene in North Carolina
The wedding day is easy. You have a beautiful wedding gown and a nice tux all planned out. But engagement photos have so many options for outfits and you might not know what’s going to look good on camera.
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for your engagement session
This North Carolina Modern Barn Wedding at Board and Batten was inspired by the venue itself! It highlights herringbone walls, a huge double-sided stone fireplace, and a stunning bridal suite that would make any bride feel gorgeous!
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at Board & Batten Events
How to Share Educational Content on Social Media Social media can feel overwhelming when you’re a business owner. You’re trying to reach your audience while still growing and that gets even more trickier as you start to share more educational content. So many of us feel the pressure of creating new content every day. But, […]
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Where to Focus Your Energy as A Business Owner… and What To Stop Worrying About Owning a business can often feel very overwhelming. There are so many platforms that we feel like we have to show up on in order to be successful. We’re told we should blog, be on Instagram, create videos for Tik […]
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3 Favorite Sitting Poses for Couples Are your sitting poses just basic and boring when photographing your couples? In this video I’m sharing my 3 favorite sitting poses and how you can get a variety of photos with each one! Posing should be easy, stress-free, and result in a wide variety of final images for […]
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My #1 Tip for Photographing Portraits on Overcast Days to Avoid Muddy Skin Tones All photographers know that overcast days are the easiest type of light to work with when photographing a session or wedding. We reduce the chance of harsh shadows and direct sunlight. However when those days are really dark and gloomy, you […]
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my pre-wedding questionnarie
This guide is for photographers! You’ll find every single question I ask my couples when prepping for their wedding day. Without that planning, no matter how good of a photographer you are, the wedding day is going to be a chaotic mess. Let's not let that happen!
I’m a film and digital photographer who’s going to tell your wedding story with a mix of artistry and real life. You’ll receive photographs that resemble timeless paintings you’ll want to hang in your home forever, but also capture the real feeling of the day! With me as your photographer, you’ll truly be able to be present at your wedding, and have comfort knowing that through your photos, you’ll be able to RELIVE every moment again and again for the rest of your lives!
When I’m not photographing dreamy weddings, you can usually find me refinishing antique furniture, taking spontaneous road trips with my husband, reading fantasy fiction novels (currently in the middle of the Outlander series), or working at my home office with a seasonal candle burning in the corner.
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A lot of moving pieces go into planning a wedding day timeline and I know it can be overwhelming! Grab my free guide to plan the perfect timeline for your day.