A new wedding reception venue in downtown Brevard, NC, The Shamrock Room, is a wonderful, versatile space. I was thrilled to be included in a recent styled wedding inspiration shoot. Meeting and working with local talent in a creative environment always makes for a fun day!
Read moreENGAGEMENT IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS
A mixture of clouds and sunshine graced us for an adventurous engagement engagement session in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We rode up the mountain together, a place they both call home, and I had the pleasure of getting to know them better and hearing their love story! We took in the views of the Blue Ridge together and splashed around in a waterfall, all while documenting their sweet engagement story.
Read moreBRIDAL INSPIRATION WITH ROMANTIC HUES AT THE VENUE | ASHEVILLE, NC
A fabulous team created the most beautiful bridal portrait setting at The Venue in downtown Asheville. The Venue is a versatile venue location with space for both a ceremony and wedding reception, large or small. With a brick wall back drop, soft and natural window light, and a balcony overlooking the city, the open space at The Venue offers multiple photography settings to be creative. Brittany with Petal and Fern put together some show stopper florals with pops and mauve, blush, ivory, and eucalyptus. Not only did they look incredible being held by the lovely Amayah, they also smelled amazing! Bridal hair and makeup by Anarie photographed beautifully - a natural and romantic look for the bride. Maggi Bridal found the perfect dress! Jesse of Vintage Indigo worked her magic and pulled the colors from the florals to create a sweetheart table setting, complete with vintage furniture, crystal glasses, and golden pears, that tied the whole look together and complemented the setting for bridal portraits so well.
After an amazing time together at The Venue, we ended our day with a treat from French Broad Chocolate, conveniently located just around the corner in downtown Asheville. Special thanks to The Planning Asheville and everyone’s talent to help create these beautiful bridal portraits!
Read moreINTIMATE BOHO WEDDING ON A RAINY FALL DAY
The rain on Amber and Matt’s wedding day made for deep moody tones, and romantic vibes. The bride and groom shared a beautiful, intimate wedding ceremony in front of a handmade triangle arch, adorned with a floral creation by Shady Grove Flowers. Amber looked STUNNING in her Rue De Seine wedding dress! Her hair and makeup held up perfectly in the rain, thanks to Just Wing It Artistry. The bride’s ring has the phases of the moon engraved on the inside of the band - a unique detail that was carried throughout the wedding in other ways. A handmade moon photo booth backdrop and their favorite mineral water as favors labeled with “I love you “topo” the moon and back, chico” for guests to enjoy. You can never predict just how the weather will be in the mountains of Western North Carolina, but Amber and Matt took the rain in stride. They ventured out for cuddles under the umbrella and an epic night shot to help them always remember what a special wedding day it was.
Read moreCEREMONY IN THE PINE FOREST | BACKYARD CELEBRATION
I have so many fond memories from growing up and playing by this pond. I was thrilled when Chelsea and John chose this spot, on North Carolina family land, as the spot to to exchange their wedding vows. It was an honor to photograph their day and this chapter of their love story. Chelsea followed a path by the pond and through the woods, lined with sign after sign, with quotes including “love is not proud” and “love always protects.” Beneath the pine trees, John and Chelsea shared an intimate ceremony including a foot wash. The sun glowed through the forest as family and friends witnessed a beautiful exchange of wedding vows. The wedding celebration continued with dancing, family style dining, and a classic sparkler exit. Family came together to make sure the day was perfect, and it absolutely was.
Read moreLOOKING GLASS FALLS ENGAGEMENT & MOUNTAIN TOP CHEERS
Engagement sessions are a time to have fun. To adventure with your person. To celebrate this special time before the wedding and document your love story. Shortly after Tiffany said yes, she and Nick traveled to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a weekend celebration including their engagement session. There was dancing, cuddling, a waterfall and a mountain top champagne cheers. Congratulations!! Thank you for trusting me to photograph this chapter in your lives!
Read moreMERRIMON WYNNE HOUSE WEDDING
In addition to being a beautiful wedding day at The Merrimon-Wynne House in Raleigh, North Carolina, this day was also a reunion! The lovely bride, Arezu, invited friends to make up her vendor team. It was a joy to work alongside so many dear friends and see many familiar faces at throughout the day.
Thoughtful details adorned ever mantel and table in the historic and charming Merrimon-Wynne House. A sofreh aghd, a Persian tradition, was displayed. Every ingle item used to make up the sofreh symbolized something special for the couple. For example, the candles symbolize energy and clarity in the couple’s life together. See what I mean about all the thoughtful details? So special!
The wedding ceremony took place out on the lawn followed by a dance party reception complete with glow sticks.
A big thank you to the wedding couple - Arezu and Ankur, for making it a priority that everyone share delicious food together and have a fun night celebrating! Your family has a special place in my heart and I feel very grateful that you invited me to photograph your wedding day.
Read moreBLUE RIDGE PORTRAITS WITH THE PUPS
I mean… it’s hard to beat a gorgeous mountain sunset hike with the sweetest couple who is adorably in love. Add in their precious, well behaved pups adorned with beautiful floral wreaths made by Petal and Fern and there you have it - the perfect evening! Hannah and Nate brought a friend with them to help with the pups so they could also have some portraits with just the two of them. They danced on the mountain top together as the sun set behind them. They grew up hiking this mountain and now have beautiful moments captured in a place that’s special to them.
Read moreBLUE RIDGE ENGAGEMENT
I can remember nineteen years ago when my parents would have friends over for “Survivor” night parties to watch the show together. I invested in a one-on-one mentor session with Julia Sears, a photographer I greatly admire, and she goes to “Survivor” night parties since she’s friends with a cast member! So fun that she invited Chris and his beautiful fiancé, Kate, for an engagement session in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Julia let me pick her creative brain and spent a generous amount of her time with me.
TRILLIUM LINKS AND LAKE CLUB WEDDING IN CASHIERS, NC
Brittany and Matt met in Texas, but it was in the Blue Ridge Mountains that Matt got down on one knee and proposed. They chose Trillium Links for their wedding venue, since it is right down the street from where Brittany's grandparents lived, and where she spent many happy times with her family growing up. The Blue Ridge Mountains are now a place that Brittany and Matt love going to together to create their own happy memories. We started out their wedding day at the lovely Old Edwards Inn & Spa in Highlands, NC where Brittany and her girls got ready together. Brittany looked flawless with her hair and makeup from Anarie! Old Edwards Inn offers a gorgeous mountain view and cozy quarters that were the perfect backdrop. For the ceremony, we traveled down the road to Trillium in Cashiers, NC and joined Brittany and Matt’s friends and family for an intimate ceremony with the blue ridge mountains in sight. Their friends and family all traveled to join them for their wedding day - some flying as far as from Australia! After Keith Norton officiated a sweet ceremony, we utilized the scenery for some portraits, and then started the reception. The entire evening ran so smoothly and all the details came together perfectly, thanks to WNC Weddings & Events! Benjamin Warner pulled out his drums and brought everyone out to the dance floor. Brittany and Matt didn’t stop smiling the whole day. Intimate weddings with mountain views are always a favorite!
Venue: @trilliumlinks
Planning / Coordination: @wncweddings
Ceremony Musician / DJ: @benjamintwarner
Floral: @theblossomjar
Hair & MUA: @anarie_brides
Cake: @sugarcloudbakingcompany
Officiant: Keith Norton
FLY FISHING ON THE RIVER ENGAGEMENT SESSION
Their first date was fly fishing together - how fun is that? When Olivia reached out and shared her vision for her engagement session, I couldn’t wait! All suited up in their fly fishing gear, they took me to the river and I photographed them in their element. A place that brings them joy, peace, and laughter and where they have shared wonderful memories together. We hiked out of the river just in time to catch a beautiful sunset and a countless number of laughs. Aside from having gorgeous locations for our backdrops, Matthew and Olivia were so much fun to photograph because they are incredibly happy. I wish you two a lifetime of happiness!
ENGAGEMENT AT SUNSET IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS
Kasie and Tate are lifelong friends and now planning their Charlotte wedding for later this year. It was a pleasure to spend the evening with these two, photographing this special time - their engagement! The rain postponed a couple of our scheduled session dates, but the third time was the charm. We had the most beautiful weather and sunset on the Blue Ridge Parkway! They were up for an adventure and the views + photographing their sweet love made for a perfect evening together. From a waterfall to a mountain top, Kasie and Tate went all out hiking to the best spots to celebrate their engagement! It's the BIGGEST compliment when Charlotte friends come to visit me in the mountains and let me show them my favorite places.
