The JOURNAL

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 […]

I’ve seen my fair share of really well-thought out wedding day timelines and some poorly created timelines. The timelines that weren’t created strategically caused way more stress for everyone involved (including the bride and groom). No one wants to be stressed on their wedding day. You want to be relaxed. Chill. Calm. And guess what? […]

Meghan & I have followed each other on social media for a while now and it’s been fun to get to know her that way and y’all I was soo excited to finally meet her in person over the summer. When I was in Charleston in June we finally got to meet when I photographed […]

You’ve heard me say it before, but just as a reminder: Fall is hands-down the most popular season to have your photos taken. It’s beautiful. The autumn colors of rust, gold, copper, and brown are magical. Mother Nature puts on one heck of a show, especially around the Upstate of SC where you can easily […]