09.12.19

Brianna’s Senior Photos // Raleigh, NC photographer

I almost refused to take these photos.

Let me explain….

This is my daughter Bri in these photos.  She’s a Senior in High School and that means that she is going to leave me in a short year and I am going to end up rocking myself to sleep in shivering cold because I cannot bare the thought of going through life without her near by.

So, I didn’t want to take these photos as a reminder that she’s so grown up and leaving me soon.

BUT, I also can’t pretend that she isn’t a freaking starlett and that I’m not freaking proud of the amazing woman she is becoming. She is so beautiful both inside and out and anyone who is lucky enough to have a single moment with her is forever changed for the better.

I love you, baby girl. – Mama

(Photos taken at the gorgeous JC Raulston Arboretum at sunset)

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05.05.18

Lauren and Andrew // Raleigh Wedding Photographer

This Wedding Day was amazing!  Lauren and Andrew joined hands at The Oaks at Salem in Apex, NC and it was one of the most relaxed, sentimental, and beautiful weddings I have had the privilege of photographing.  So many sweet details touched my heart–the prayer blessings, the washing of feet as a representation of service, the personal letters written and given to each other before the ceremony (lovingly called the first 1/2 look), etc.  Every moment of the day was beautiful and I am so grateful that I was able to witness such a peaceful love. Congrats!


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04.09.18

Annie & William // Destination Portland Oregon Photographer

“You have bewitched me body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. And wish from this day forth never to be parted from you.” -Mr. Darcy (Pride and Prejudice screenplay)

My baby sister (and I say baby because she was born the same month I went to college) just got married to the man of her dreams.  I wanted to cry happy tears all throughout the day because it was pure bliss seeing them together.  As I was watching them get married to each other FOREVER in the Portland Oregon LDS Temple, I watched William steal glances at Annie multiple times. I’m talking…gaze-in-adoration-I-can’t-believe-I-get-to-marry-this-girl-kind-of-glances. It was adorable and sweet and moved me to tears many times.  I’m so happy for them both!  Our family and their friends pulled off a beautiful day.  I had the privilege of not only being their photographer, but also the floral designer as well.  Congrats to the most deserving couple I know!

You can view their gorgeous wedding video by Define Motion for another outlook of the day.

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April 9, 2018 - 8:21 pm

Linda Clark - Words can never express our gratitude for such magnificent photos!! tears are flowing!!! Thank You!!!

12.04.17

Randy & Joy // Destination Tacoma Washington Wedding

Rain in December in the NW?  So unexpected.  Regardless, we went with it– getting soaked and frozen.  The Groomsmen were so helpful to the extent of helping me fluff the Bride’s dress and holding her umbrella and sweater in between takes while the Bridesmaids tried to stay dry.  It was all completely worth it! Randy and Joy had such a beautiful wedding filled to the brim with family and friends.  Here’s a few (I mean A LOT) of photos before the ceremony.  I am grateful that they took a chance on an out of town photographer to share this experience with them.  It’s always fun for me to travel ((home)).

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