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On Saturday, we had the pleasure of photographing and celebrating with Mary Scott and Tyler at the Powell Home and Barn at Comeback Farms. I have been eager to share Mary Scott’s bridal portraits, which we took a few weeks ago. She was the first autumn bride at the Powell Home and Barn this October, […]

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Oct 7, 2024

Mary is officially a Mrs! I’m so excited to share her bridal portraits on my blog! She invited me to Wilmington to capture these special moments, and I couldn’t say no! We explored the beautiful Alton Lennon Federal building by the Wilmington Riverwalk, and then stumbled upon a charming sidewalk spot filled with all sorts […]

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Sep 6, 2024

I had such a lovely time photographing Lilah James recently! Honestly, newborn sessions are among my absolute favorites. There’s just something so heartwarming about those tiny hands and toes, not to mention the adorable baby sounds! We ended up spending nearly two hours with sweet Lilah—every moment is a delightful surprise with a newborn! I […]

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Aug 31, 2024

Katie is finally married—yay! I can’t wait to share these stunning bridal portraits from one of my favorite wedding venues, the Water’s Edge at Tart Farms in Benson. This is where Katie and Patrick chose to have their reception. Stay tuned for more glimpses of their wedding celebration!

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Aug 24, 2024

I had such a wonderful time meeting the lovely Henderson family! They were eager to update their family photos and recreate some old favorites from last year. I suggested meeting at this park in Lillington, which happens to be one of my favorite spots for family photo sessions. The park is open to the public […]

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Jun 29, 2024

Abby and Josh are getting ready to welcome their sweet baby girl, Lilah James, into the world in just a few weeks! I’m beyond excited that they chose me to capture these special moments for them, and I am so looking forward to Lilah’s newborn session. They’re actually fixing up Abby’s grandmother’s old home on […]

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Jun 28, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of photographing one of the sweetest newborn sessions for Miss Madeline Kate. I absolutely adore all the natural colors in the photos too! Even though Madeline’s two-year-old brother wanted to do his own thing during the session, we were still able to capture some really sweet shots of him. I […]

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Jun 25, 2024

I had such a wonderful time photographing the Gomez family this week and getting to meet their adorable new addition, Miss Aubrie Grace. It’s always a joy capturing special moments for this family – from Madelene’s first maternity session with Elena, to the other family sessions we’ve had, and now this precious newborn session with […]

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Jun 22, 2024

I had the honor of capturing updated family portraits for my cousin’s family recently! It was so nice to catch up and share lots of laughs with them, as I haven’t seen many of them in years. The weather at the beach was absolutely perfect and beautiful. We also managed to capture some senior portraits […]

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Jun 20, 2024

I had the pleasure of capturing Adelynn’s one year session at the gorgeous WRAL Azalea Gardens in Raleigh. Adelynn is just the sweetest and cutest little girl you’ll ever meet! She was full of curiosity and energy, constantly on the move with her new little steps. Keeping up with her was a challenge, but we […]

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Jun 15, 2024

Just a few weeks left until the Rossi family gets to find out if they’re expecting a boy or a girl! I find it so thrilling that they’ve kept the baby’s gender a secret all this time. I wanted to do that too, but I always ended up giving in! Haha! I recently took Sara […]

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May 27, 2024

Maria & Brett’s engagement session at the WRAL Azalea Gardens in Raleigh was just simply amazing! It was truly one of the best engagement sessions I’ve ever had the pleasure of capturing. The weather was perfect and the gardens were in full bloom, making for a picturesque backdrop. Maria’s dress really stole the show and […]

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May 17, 2024

Can you believe that Ashley’s maternity photoshoot took place in a beautiful cow pasture in Sampson County? The cows weren’t in the mood for photos, but we made the most of the green fields and ponds. It was absolutely stunning! This maternity session was particularly meaningful because Ashley and Josh had experienced a miscarriage before […]

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May 4, 2024

Maggie & Chase’s wedding day was everything a traditional, southern wedding should be! White roses, satin gown, long veil, black suit, and married at the altar of their hometown church. More than that, their love was evident throughout the day, and there was so much peace and happiness among both their families and friends. It […]

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Feb 24, 2024

This was the most eventful bridal portrait session I’ve ever had! Ha! We were literally snapping the last of these images after the sun had gone down because we started later than anticipated. I was five minutes away from the venue when my back tire blew and I couldn’t drive any further without damaging something. […]

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Feb 19, 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

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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Nov 6, 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