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When I had my first phone call with Katy and Ruan, I remember being struck by how much they considered each other’s thoughts throughout our conversation. Katy was constantly asking Ruan to weigh in, and Ruan was asking if Katy had any other questions or comments to bring to my attention. When I met them […]

Mr. and Mrs. Botelho | The Collector’s Room by Beau Monde

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Last fall, Kyle, Emily, and I put a date on the calendar to talk through where we should do their engagement session. It was really important that their photos felt true to them and reflected each of their personalities. Originally, we had brainstormed spending part of our time in downtown Asheville, then heading to the […]

Emily and Kyle | Craggy Gardens, NC

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As artists, we all have fellow creatives in the field who inspire us both with their work, but also their drive and mission. For me, that artist is Perry Vaile. I have followed Perry on Instagram for years and to say her work is breathtaking is an understatement. Perry celebrates all things color and vibrant; […]

Kaleidoscope of Kodak | A Perry Vaile Styled Shoot

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In spring of 2021, one of my favorite photographers posted that she was attended The Hybrid Collective in Park City, Utah in September. For those who may not be familiar, The Hybrid Collective is a conference that celebrates film and digital photographers and brings our community together to learn and collaborate. After looking over the […]

Park City and Salt Lake

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My job as a photographer introduces me to a lot of people and sometimes clients wind up being friends. Mattie and Sean hold such a special place in my heart. I first met Mattie for tacos back in 2019 and we got to know each other over chips and salsa. I was instantly struck by […]

A Vanlandingham Estate Wedding

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I met Katy and Ruan a month and a half before their wedding day in Freedom Park here in Charlotte. Katy had originally selected doing a bridal portrait session with her wedding package, but decided she and Ruan were long over do for a professional portrait session together. I was so excited to meet them […]

Katy and Ruan | Charlotte, NC

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My fall busy season kicked off celebrating Ely and Garrett in Durham, North Carolina. These Duke alumni turned Florida residents returned to their alma mater to celebrate their I Dos on a warm day in September. They got ready with their families at the Washington Duke Inn, where they got to take in special moments […]

Mr. and Mrs. Bredenkamp | Sarah Duke Gardens

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I have to tell y’all, Davidson is the cutest little town. Located just north of Charlotte, this downtown area served as the perfect backdrop for Caitlin and Edward’s engagement photos. Getting married not too far from main street, we spent the first part of the evening photographing these cuties at Davidson College. There’s just something […]

Caitlin and Edward | Davidson, NC

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Hannah’s bridal beauty truly speaks for itself. I had the honor of capturing her in her bridal look back in August at Quail Hollow Country Club. Just a few weeks before her Charleston wedding, you could feel Hannah’s anticipation for her upcoming nuptials and her eagerness to say her I-Dos. I loved getting to learn […]

Hannah at Quail Hollow Country Club

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A summer wedding in the pavilion. When I photographed Carrie and Cam’s engagement photos back in December of 2020, I quickly learned they were Rock Hill celebrities. Every corner we turned on the main street, someone was calling their name and waving them down to say hello. You could feel the love the community had […]

Mr. and Mrs. Pike | The Watershed Pavilion

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