The JOURNAL

I met Carly back in 2021 when she was a bridesmaid at a wedding here in South Carolina. Less than a year later she was starting to plan her wedding back home in California and she messaged me and asked me if I’d be willing to travel to photograph her wedding day. Let’s just say […]

Hotel Domestique in Travelers Rest, South Carolina is one of my favorite destinations for weddings, elopements and engagement photos. The boutique hotel is a popular wedding venue and engagement photo session location. And it’s easy to see why. Its European-inspired architecture and landscaping mixed with stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains make you feel […]

In October I headed up the interstate to Asheville to do an engagement session at Biltmore. Y’all it was right as the leaves were changing so I was giddy from the moment I saw the first color on the trees in South Carolina till I laid my head on my bed that night!! Callie & […]

It’s that time of year and you’re likely scheduling (or have already scheduled) your fall family photo session…  and you, like most moms, are frantically searching for what to wear and what outfits look good together as your family. (Which, by the way, I’ve got you covered on that front) But have you looked into […]

You’re putting a lot of time and attention into planning your wedding, but don’t forget about getting ready on your wedding morning. There’s a lot that can happen during the time before your ceremony, and there’s plenty of opportunity to celebrate this time and ensure you have quality time with your wedding party. And while […]

Not entirely sure how we’ve been married for 15 years!!!  I feel like October 6, 2007 was just yesterday and I’ve blinked and so much has happened in such a “short” amount of time.  Gosh what a fun ride these last 15 years have been.  I can’t wait for the next 15!!!  This past year […]

One of the biggest honors of my life is when one of my wedding photography couples contacts me the next year to photograph their first year anniversary or holiday card photos. And when they reach out for me to photograph their newborn baby? My heart swells.  Then there are the clients who keep contacting me, […]

Fall is here which means so are fall family photo sessions. Choosing what to wear for your family photos can cause you to go down the rabbit hole, and if you’re not careful, cause you to waste more time than you intended. But it doesn’t have to be that hard. With a few simple tips, […]

I met Taylor and Jay at Hotel Domestique early one morning in July and y’all we had the best morning. Was it early & warm.. yes… but we still had fun!!! Hotel Domestique is one of my favorite places to photograph sessions so it was a treat to be there again. I had talked to […]