Sam & Breanna's Burning Coal Theater Wedding

I've been waiting for Breanna and Sam's wedding before they even got engaged! Bre is basically my biggest fan (I'm pretty sure I can say that - if not she can yell at me) and this is the last of three weddings that had the same groomsmen. 

We've had many a coffee date making sure everything would be picture perfect and completely memorable. They got married at such a cool venue - The Burning Coal Theater in Downtown Raleigh. 

The bridesmaids had the same dresses but different shoes which allowed the bridesmaids to display their own personalities. The groomsmen were able to picj their own creative socks. Bre also added tons of personal touches throughout the day. She made her bouquet's, backdrops, and centerpieces. They also had friends play music throughout the ceremony in the lobby and during the processional as well as make all the desserts for the dessert bar. 

I'm so excited to share this unique, fun, and colorful wedding with you. 

Boys Getting Ready Venue: ALoft Hotel
Venue: Burning Coal Theater
Wedding Dress: BHLDN
Accessories: ASOS
Shoes: Steve Madden
Guest Book: Shutterfly

The Johnson's: Party of 4

I've been taking photos of Aubin since she was an infant. And this little adorable girl is now going to be a big sister! 

It was definitely hard to keep these photos a secret but it was way worth it and I look forward to all the ridiculous (and amazing) costumes Lindsey is going to put these two in! 

Congrats! And we can't wait to take photos of your newest little one! 

Nicole and Nate's In-Home Session

While most people spend their weekends off hanging with friends, going to the beach, or relaxing - I find any excuse to work. I offered up a free in-home session and was happy when Nicole, owner of the lifestyle blog The Doctorette.  and her boyfriend Nathan, blogger of Chewgether (and their dog Loki) said yes to a little in-home session. 

This great blogger duo opened up their great townhouse in downtown Chapel Hill (with an amazing rooftop patio) and I tried my best to capture their personality as a couple, as well as their love of coffee, board games, and food. 

Hailey and Brendan's Charlotte Engagement

When Hailey found me online I was so excited. She was the nicest, spunkiest, little lady I had ever talked to. Brendan and Hailey are getting married in October in their hometown of Summerville, SC and I cannot wait. 

Brendan has been living in Charlotte and they wanted to explore the city and little and I had heard of the amazing art of NoDa and knew I'd have to bring them there. We walked around in the insane July heat (but they were troopers) and drank coffee. Then we made our way to Freedom Park to see the skyline and play in some water. We ended the day with beer at NoDa Brewing co (where I had the BEST BEER OF MY ENTIRE LIFE) and got to eat at an amazing food truck! 

I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I loved taking them! 

Stephanie and Austin's JC Raulston Elopement

After moving from Seattle - Stephanie and Austin had less than 3 months to plan their perfect wedding. What started out as an elopement with just the two of them - it grew to include immediate family. 

I was so lucky that they stumbled upon me because not only are they clients but friends. They have such a great energy and spirit, plus they are insanely funny. We bonded over their love of pizza, beer, and the dollar store.

Their intimate and small ceremony was something out of a dream. They chose a Monday which made it harder for all their family to attend so the ones that were able to celebrate with them meant that much more. 

Stephanie's best friend and MoH have been lifelong friends and even made their wedding cake! 

Their ceremony consisted of Philippine traditions such as the placement of the veil over their shoulders, a rope combining them as one, and the 13 coins. They also incorporated a Western tradition of holding hands to bless the couple. 

They had a small reception at Whiskey Kitchen in Downtown Raleigh. 

Chelsea and Grant Saxapahaw Engagement

I never in a million years thought one of my regular Starbucks customers would one day become my friend and future client for a business I hadn't even dreamed of yet. 

But I'm so glad I met Chelsea and now Grant. These two are so sweet and fun together and even though they are constantly laughing (at each other's expense) they have the most real and genuine love for one another. 

Although I have quite awhile until their wedding (March 2019 to be exact) I am already so excited! Congrats you two - and I can't wait for more photo sessions in the future! 

"Robber's" Inspired Editorial Shoot

I love when music brings people together - especially when that music happens to be my absolute favorite band in the entire world; The 1975. Which I've been lucky to photograph once and Mark (my musical counterpart that you can catch over at Three Region Music) was able to photograph as well. 

See photographs from the Holmes Center Show here: the 1975
See photographs from the Red Hat show here: the 1975
 

And when I mentioned them during Emily's Wedding - I caught the attention of her sister! After gushing about them for probably days I mentioned that I really wanted to do a photo session to kind of embody the essence of them. I also wanted to push myself to photograph a singular person since I'm so used to working with couples. 

Watch the video to see understand the inspiration - then check out my gallery below. 

Deacon's Photo Shoot for Cause for Paws

I love Cause for Paws. We adopted one of our dogs through the organization and couldn't be happier. When they were doing a charity auction to help an adorable puppy named Wyatt pay for some medical bills I was happy to offer up my services. 

That's how I met Deacon. Deacon is an 11 year old yellow lab who loves grass, his family, long walks, balls, rugs, butt scratches, and most importantly treats! We spent a morning at Fred Fletcher Park to take some photos and and did I mention eat some treats! TREATS! 

Siarra and Aaron's Adventurous Engagement Session - Raleigh Wedding Photographer

Siarra and Aaron are the most adventurous couple I've ever met. When we arrived at the Annie Wilkerson Natural Preserve they were ready to camp. We hiked, set up a hammock, and played in the teepee's. 

When Siarra and Aaron told me they wanted to take photos in an air field I said "Hell yes" even though I'm completely afraid of flying I was ready! We were able to take photos on the planes and then take to the skies to fly over Downtown Raleigh. 

I cannot wait for their brunch wedding this October. 

Check out all the photos below. 

Rebekah and Chris Mid-Century Modern Atlanta Wedding

Rebekah and Chris traveled to Atlanta to get married at her father's church where he is a pastor. They were calling for a Tropical Storm that forced festivities to be held indoors even though the sun ended up shining all day. 

The church had a ton of mid-century charm from old school desks, to blue carpet that allowed us to channel our inner Wes Anderson. The bride wore her mother's veil and the bouquets were a mixture of real and crape paper flowers. And the dessert reception featured a cookie display, ice cream bar, wedding cake, and birthday cake for the brides grandmother.  

We loved the moody lighting at the reception and the replica of the park bench where Chris proposed. Also there's tons of homage to Coca-Cola, Atlanta's number 1 tourist destination and the bride's favorite soft drink. 

Enjoy! 

Allison & Christopher's Boston Elopement

I met Allison and Chris via Reddit. My husband was moving to Boston and I was trying to transition my business and looking to pick up some clients in the area. After a very cold and snowy engagement session (which you can view here) Allison booked me for their intimate elopement in June. 

With a whopping 34 guests they chose to be wed at St Mary's Church in Holliston, MA. This wedding was full of handmade elements from her altered dress and her veil which was handmade by her mother. The bride also hand embossed the programs and place cards. Even the tablecloths at the reception were hand made. (Talk about some sewing skills). While Christopher arranged the music for the ceremony. 

And yes you may notice quite a height difference between the bride and groom! But that didn't stop them from getting close and creating some fun portraits. I hope you enjoy this wedding as much as I did and I can't wait to see what else these two create together. 

Tiffany and Phil's - Noah's Event Venue Wedding - Raleigh Wedding Photographer

Tiffany and Phil tied the knot at the beginning of June at Noah's Event Venue - choose strategically to give guests and wedding participants the ability to enjoy the festivities in the Air Conditioning and good thing too because it was 92 degrees Saturday. 

The guests came from all over the country and some even from other countries. And these people were not afraid to party and get down! 

We were able to venture to Lake Crabtree to take their bridal portraits and were lucky enough to have an almost empty park to ourselves. Which even allowed us to recreate a few of their engagement photos through the garden. 

A big congrats to these two and we wish them a lifetime of happiness and bliss. 

Jodi's Maternity Session at Falls Lake

This morning I discovered some hidden gems of Falls Lake. I also discovered that leeches, ticks, and poison ivy are abundance. 

Over this last year I've been so thrilled to get know Jodi - capture her engagement, her wedding, her gender reveal, and now her maternity session. Basically she's the new "face" of Three Region she's on here so much. 

So here they are - Jodi's very Earth Mother Maternity session! I hope you enjoy. 

Jill & Jon's McGuire Millrace Farm Wedding - North Carolina Wedding Photographer

I had never met Jill or Jon before their wedding day but I felt like I already knew Jill from the tons of correspondence we had over the course of 6 months. We both had our wisdom teeth out around the same time and she gave me lots of guidance and she sent me sweet messages during my time in the hospital. Basically she's THE BEST! 

But let me tell you more about their wedding! This wedding had so much character & dancing! Can we just talk about the dancing! Every dance was choreographed including Bride & Groom, Bride & Dad (which included a little breakdancing), and the Bride orchestrated a dance for her groom including her bridesmaids. No one was shy on the dance floor and it was fabulous! 

The entire day was full of laughter, love, and did I mention the dancing! If you don't believe me just scroll down for yourself. 

Venue/ Catering: McGuire's Millrace Farm
Florist: Flowers at McGuire's-Amanda Gebel via McGuire's Millrace Farm
Stationary: Vistaprint
Dress: Brides by Demetrios
Shoes: Shoes of Prey (designed by the bride)
Grooms Attire: Menguin
Pie: Via McGuire's Millrace Farm
Hair and Makeup: Bella Color Studio

Jessica & Joseph's Elegant Winston-Salem Wedding

Only a week after they both graduated medical school, Dr. Jessica & Dr. Joseph tied the knot with an elegant and regal ceremony in Winston-Salem. Their ceremony took place in the historical Centenary United Methodist Church that resembled a castle more than a church. 

Joseph and Jessica will beginning residencies in different cities this year but that doesn't stop this loving couple from laughing and joking together, making the most of the time they get to spend together. 

They celebrated with friends and family at Forsyth County Country Club. And while I've always been an advocate for a DJ > Band - the 919 band they chose was AMAZING! They got the crowd going and helped everyone dance the night away. 

Congrats Jessica & Joseph and may your marriage be long and wonderful. 

Ceremony Venue: Centenary United Methodist Church
Reception Venue: Forsyth County Country Club
Band: the 919 Band

Jodi & Charlie Lake Royale Wedding - North Carolina Wedding Photographer

Jodi and Charlie are the kind of couple you want to be around. They are fun, caring, kind, full of laughter and love, and genuine. It was such an honor to be apart of not only their wedding but be apart of their lives.

They were married on Mother's Day among friends and family along the waterfront (quite close to my hometown). A perfect choice considering Jodi is soon to be a mother herself (not that you can tell because she looks amazing in that dress) 

Her boho style and their carefree nature radiated throughout their day and we were able to capture all the laughter and love they possess. I can't wait to see what the world has to offer them  (and little baby Owen) and I look forward to many wonderful and happy years to come for the two of them.