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Hello, Mrs Carawan!
I’m so excited to finally share Maggie’s bridal portraits, made at The K Place in Salemburg. I’ll never get over the southern charm of this home and venue. Maggie was the epitome of a classic, southern bride. Absolutely gorgeous in this strapless, satin gown with white roses!

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Feb 26, 2024

Introducing the new Mr & Mrs Baggett, and my first wedding of 2024 at the always beautiful The Barn at Broadslab in Benson, NC. It was a partially rainy day, but we were so happy when the rain stopped and the sun came out for some gorgeous outdoor shots! Did you know that rain on […]

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Jan 6, 2024

The More The Merrier! It’s the only way to say you’re expecting around Christmas time! 🥰 Congrats, Madalene, Manny and Elena – I love watching this little family grow! & who says you can’t have a beautiful portrait session in December? This morning sunlight was everything! Take me back!

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Dec 11, 2023

Welcome, Georgia Ruth! I actually went to high school with Sunni and Tyler. They are so sweet and have the cutest home and little family. It’s very fun to see old friends grow through life, and get to be the one to capture special moments for them! Georgia’s big brother, Harrison, wasn’t as thrilled for […]

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Nov 28, 2023

I had so many laughs with the Core family! It had been a long time since they’d had photos together, and we laughed at how awkward it was at first. We laughed at how nervous their dad was, the photogenic dog, the height differences (hehe)… We had so much fun, and they didn’t even have […]

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Nov 16, 2023

Welcome, William Knox! This little boy and his nursery was absolutely precious, and will forever be one of my favorite newborn sessions. You might recognize this couple from an earlier blog post! Click here to view Kaitlyn & Martin’s maternity session at White Lake, NC. On his daddy’s firefighting uniform… so sweet.

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Oct 17, 2023

Maggie & Chase were the sweetest and most genuine couple! She told me prior to their engagement session that she wanted a location with lots of trees and vintage-looking, and I knew just the place! The Historic Oak View County Park is one of my favorite spots for engagements, bridal portraits and family portraits. It’s […]

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Oct 1, 2023

Welcome, Virginia Gray! How lovely, vintage and chic is this little girl’s newborn session? I was in love from the moment I stepped into her nursery! The Kemp’s were so kind and accommodating. We shot the second half of this newborn session downstairs in their office, technically. The lighting and decor were perfect for some […]

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Sep 22, 2023

*Sigh!* The most stunning lake wedding I’ve had the privilege and honor to capture thus far in my photography career. This wasn’t my first ‘session’ at White Lake, but it was my very first wedding, and I couldn’t be more pleased with how these turned out! Even though the weather took a stormy, windy turn […]

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Sep 9, 2023

This past weekend’s maternity session with Kaitlyn & Martin was one to remember! It’s not often that I’m asked to travel to White Lake, so I was super excited when Kaitlyn suggested it. It did not disappoint! They are expecting their first son in October (hence the gorgeous blues!) & I’ll be sharing those newborn […]

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Aug 31, 2023

I’m so excited to share a snippet of Kayla & Jay’s special day! It was colorful, summer-y and full of love! I’m still drooling over their wedding colors and flower arrangements. Their ceremony was held at a local church, and reception at Studio 215 in Fayetteville. It was my first time at this venue, and […]

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Jul 29, 2023

I’m so fond of the Eason’s! I’ve photographed this sweet family multiple times, and I’ve loved watching their family grow over the years. I remember when this pink nursery was full of blues for Collier. Now, it’s chic and pretty-in-pink for Sutton Grey! Absolutely beautiful. Enjoy some of my favs!

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Jun 18, 2023

Hannah’s bridal portraits literally take my breath away. This was my first session at White Lake, and I was soooo nervous! I wasn’t sure what to expect, and it was a tremendously sunny day, making finding a spot to take these even more challenging. BUT I trusted my gut and let the sunlight gleam over […]

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Jun 9, 2023

Sunni reached out to me and wanted a quick session in our local park for baby announcement photos. We met around 6:30pm and the lighting was absolutely gorgeous! Their adorable little boy, Harrison, was a ball of energy and uninterested in having his picture made… but he was so fun to chase after, and you […]

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May 22, 2023

The Britt’s wedding day was a southern dream! As soon as I arrived, I knew their gallery was going to be a forever favorite of mine. I cannot get over these gorgeous blues and greens! Taylor & Michaela’s love for one another and the joy of their families was truly felt, and I’m so honored […]

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May 20, 2023

Simple, boy-ish birthday portraits in the woods? Yes, please! Anderson rocked his Two Year session. He was so sweet and shy, but I enjoyed letting him wander around the woods, capturing smiles whenever I could. & look at those adorable curls! Keep scrolling to see Anderson’s “creepy mouse.” Here comes the creepy mouse! & you […]

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Apr 29, 2023

It was so great meeting Katie and Storm at their engagement session at Surf City, NC. Doesn’t it look like the whole beach was empty just for them? I’ll leave you to wonder… These two were shy at first, but I loved watching as they leaned into one another and just enjoyed themselves! I cannot […]

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Mar 16, 2023

Hannah and Blake had the most dreamy, sunset engagement session out in the country! I love when my wedding couples take advantage of their complimentary engagement session because it’s a great time for us to get to know each other and shake the nerves of being in front of my camera. I don’t think these […]

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Nov 21, 2022

Katie and Jacob were so sweet to photograph! You can’t even tell that they were nervous in front of the camera (hehe). One thing I love to admire is how my couples just click together. Even if they’re nervous, they lean into each other and laugh through it, and it’s the most adorable thing ever!

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Sep 2, 2022

I’m so excited to finally share these on the blog! Katie, you were absolutely stunning, and these will forever be some of my favorite bridals. If you’re looking a wedding venue in Dunn, NC… the Howard House is elegant and timeless!

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Jun 28, 2022

This was one of my first weddings at the Barn at Broadslab in Benson, NC. Now, it’s become one of my most frequented venues for weddings! Haley & Brandon’s wedding day was absolutely precious, from beginning to end. Their love for one another was genuinely felt, and their family and friends’ eyes just seemed to […]

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Dec 18, 2021

I am absolutely in love with this maternity session, and I’m still gushing over the location! This was actually another client’s relative’s home where I’d shot a previous family session, so I asked if we could revisit because I knew it would be perfect for Caitlin and Eli. I’m so happy they let us use […]

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May 26, 2021

“Six. Because Five is so last year!” I giggled so much at Piper’s sixth birthday session. We stopped on the side of the road in Lillington, NC and snagged these gorgeously green wheat field pictures, then headed downtown for some spunky outfit shots!

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Apr 11, 2021

One thing Collier enjoys is golfing with Daddy, so it was only right to celebrate on the green with his clubs, take a ride on the golf cart, and head back home for a delicious golf cake. He definitely enjoyed it, and we enjoyed watching him tear into it. It’s safe to say this session was extra sweet!

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Apr 10, 2021

These two littles are Ira-Grace and Lillian, and it was a joy to capture them at six months. You may or may not know that I have two little boy twins, so this session was easy to relate to – but not only relate, absolutely admire! My life forever changed with Judah and Joseph, and […]

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Mar 12, 2021

Seems like just yesterday when we made Charli’s newborn session, and here I am posting her three months. Time just flies! Even with my four little ones. It’s unbelievable! That’s why these milestone sessions are so precious. And I love how these are made in the comfort of the home, especially in these cold winter months! She did so well.

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Jan 16, 2021

Christmas Minis have come and gone, again! I’m so thankful for another wonderful year, and grateful for every family that continues to come out and support me. I always enjoy seeing your children one year older, or meeting a little one for the first time! These would not be possible without my husband and mom. […]

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Dec 15, 2020

Oh, Haddie! What a beautiful testimony to God’s faithfulness you are. After seven years of trying for a child, but experiencing lots of heartache, God’s promise to Rachel and Casey was finally fulfilled. Haddie is their “BEAUTIFUL JOY” born for such a time as this! Amen!

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Nov 30, 2020

Another Charlotte ‘Charli’ James is appearing on my blog, and within a month of each other.. how bizarre! I never thought I’d become a newborn photographer, but here I am enjoying visits to newborns’s nurseries and loving all things baby. It’s one of my favorite kind of shoots! Enjoy some of my favorites from little […]

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Nov 15, 2020

I yelled out “HEY, YOU, with the mullet!!” He automatically looked at me, grinned, and pointed in my direction… and we all died laughing. Best wedding memory ever. I did not meet Karsyn at their wedding, but after she contacted me and shared that she was “mullet man’s” fiance, I was so thrilled to become their photographer! HA! We obviously had lots of laughs at their engagement session, and I can’t wait for their wedding day! Enjoy these favorites of mine.

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Nov 14, 2020