Doran reached out ready to pop the question and he knew he wanted photos but he had no idea how to make it a surprise. So, we developed a strategy. I won’t give you all the details in case on of you may need to use this same strategy one day but we somehow convinced Tahnee to show up for a photo session at Cullman Park in Ballantyne. IT WORKED! She had NO idea. We had champagne and flutes to celebrate with afterwards and finished up with a little engagement portrait session afterwards. Aren’t these two just the happiest ..read more

Jake, Nikki and Cam are the cutest little family!! These three have found themselves a home within each other and it’s so clear by the way they interact and the smiles that stay plastered on their faces. I absolutely adore them and loved having them in front of my camera!! Check out this sweet family session at Elizabeth Park ..read more

This lovely lady is lucky enough to have a husband who just adores her and wants to see her win. Claire is an author, a wife, a mom. She’s also an individual. And sometimes it’s so easy to lose yourself in all the other titles. Claire’s husband didn’t want to see that happen. He contacted me (I’ve photographed their family before!) and asked if I could make a gift certificate for his wife so he could present it to her as a birthday present and then she could schedule and style her own session with me. I WAS ALL ABOUT IT. When Claire called, I was ecstatic to bounce ideas. She’s such a lively s ..read more

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is one of my absolute favorite venues. No matter the season, no matter the weather, this place has all the options and it’s always so perfectly manicured! Their staff is the absolute best to work with and they offer amazing packages for proposals, engagements and weddings! If you’re looking for a perfect location, check them out. Ali and John and I had so much fun during their engagement session. By the time it was done, we knew we had beautiful images and a great rapport with each other! We bonded over similar work experiences (restaurant life), sharing some simi ..read more

Pam and Mike were absolutely made for one another. The way they light each other up is so inspiring!! Their friends and family surround them with love and support and it’s so clear that they have an abundance of well meaning energy around them. It was an absolute honor and pleasure to capture this super fun wedding at Sugar Creek Brewing Company last year. How can you beat beer and a wedding? Together? If you ask me, they did it right! Check out some of my favs from this awesome event ..read more

Rachel’s prom dress is one of the most stunning I’ve ever seen! I’m so honored that she chose me to capture these images of her in her custom made dress. Her African heritage was super important to her and she wanted it reflected in her photos. I want to mention, Rachel worked and paid for these images herself…and her response when she saw them confirmed for me WHY I do this. She was so grateful and I believe she’ll cherish these images for a lifetime. Cullman Park ..read more

Ryan and Kara are the absolute SWEETEST human beings! I could tell from the moment I first spoke to Ryan and the moment I first saw the two of them walk up…that they have the most genuine spirits, compassionate hearts and loving natures about them. They make an absolute perfect pair! I happened to spot these two walking in from the parking lot…from my secret hiding spot in The White Garden. I photograph a LOT of proposals at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and I know all the best spots…for photos and for hiding! I started shooting as soon as I saw them and we didn’t stop until they had to leave ..read more

Sierra and Kanisha were all smiles during their session at Midtown Park. We laughed and smiled and joked and got to know each other while popping some bubbly and celebrating their love for each other. I was smitten with these two by the end of it. They are both so genuine, so full of life and it was so fun being in their presence ..read more

Tamara and Chris love the Plaza Midwood neighborhood and wanted to incorporate it into their engagement session. I, having moved FROM that area within the past few years was stoked because I, too, LOVE that area. Some amazing food, great bars, awesome local shops and some of the most authentic people in Charlotte…that’s what you’ll find there. We decided to start at Workman’s Friend where they had a couple adult bevvies (including a lemon drop shot bought by another patron who wanted to help celebrate WOOT WOOT) and then we headed off to go chase the fun places and good light. These two people ..read more

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