The JOURNAL

CC & Chris were married on a beautiful December weekend. The weekend started at Harborside East for their rehearsal & rehearsal dinner. The evening was lively and both CC & Chris were dotted and loved on by their family and friends. It was such a fun evening!! The next day CC’s day started in downtown […]

Nestled in the heart of Highlands, North Carolina, Old Edwards is one of those venues that feels like it was made for moments that matter. Elegant, inviting, and effortlessly timeless, it draws in couples who want more than a pretty backdrop. They want a full weekend surrounded by their people, steeped in joy, and filled […]

You’re glowing, you’re married, and suddenly your aunt is missing, your dad’s talking to the caterer, and your siblings are arguing over who’s taller. Yep…it’s family photo time. If you’ve ever been to a wedding (or planned one), you know this moment. The ceremony just ended, emotions are running high, and now everyone’s trying to […]

When someone says “we’re really drawn to candid wedding photos,” I know exactly what they mean, but I also know it means something different to every couple. And honestly? That’s part of what I love about it. Because candid doesn’t mean chaotic, and it definitely doesn’t mean careless.  Candid means intentional presence. It means pausing […]

Picture this: The sun is setting over the landscape of your wedding venue, casting a warm glow as your closest family and friends gather for your welcome dinner. Laughter fills the air, glasses clink in celebration, and the excitement of the upcoming wedding day is palpable. You can almost literally FEEL the emotion in the […]

You know that warm, fuzzy feeling when you walk into a room and spot a familiar face? That sense of ease and comfort? Well, that’s what I aim to create every time I work with a couple or collaborate with fellow wedding professionals. I’m a big believer in the power of genuine connections, and I’ve […]

Imagine this: you and your partner, standing in a place that holds a special meaning, with a gentle breeze rustling through your hair. The two of you are laughing, maybe a little nervous at first, but gradually, you start to relax. That’s when the magic happens—the connection, the love, the story you’re writing together. This […]

Picture this: the night before your wedding, surrounded by your closest family and friends, sharing laughs and heartfelt moments over a delicious, catered meal. It’s your rehearsal dinner, a prequel to the big day, often overshadowed but equally deserving of capturing those precious memories.  And I want to talk about why hiring a photographer for […]

If you’re landing on this page, you are more than likely thinking about (or already in the planning stages for) proposing to someone. It’s such beautiful and unforgettable moment, so sure—you want to find the best proposal spot.  In this post, I’m sharing the best-kept engagement spots near Greenville, SC. Picture this: a cozy mountain […]