There is a real French chateau in the North Carolina foothills, and I got to photograph Emma and Adam there on a golden late summer evening. Here is everything I learned about shooting Le Chateau du Coeur, including the best spots on the property and how to plan your wedding timeline around them.

Thunder rolled in right as Daniela started down the aisle. Between a surprise storm, a forgotten corsage, and a cake that broke an actual knife, Mark and Daniela’s August wedding at Rolling Hill Venue in Monroe was one of my favorite days of the year. Here is the whole story.

Aavanth and Trinity wanted casual engagement photos in Charlotte NC that felt like them, relaxed, natural, neutral tones, no fuss. After three reschedules for rain (and a little rain on the day itself), their session near Romare Bearden Park turned out even better than planned.

Nyazia and Isaiah traveled from Spartanburg for their Romare Bearden Park engagement photos, and they brought all the details. A rooftop parking garage with skyline views, a color coordinated red and black look, Isaiah’s car, and custom “yes” wine glasses made this Uptown Charlotte engagement session one for the books.

Isa moved to the United States a little over three years ago. She met Matt online, and from their very first conversation, they were inseparable. So when her mom and grandma boarded a flight from Brazil to watch her get married, it was not just a trip. It was a full circle moment, and one […]

As an LGBTQ+ wedding photographer, I don’t get nearly enough chances to photograph couples like Nikki and Ashley, so when they reached out for their engagement session at Kamila Gardens, I was thrilled. Here’s how their golden, warm afternoon came together.

Lacy wanted mountains in every photo. Karson was just happy to be marrying her. And the Blue Ridge Mountains at Hidden Hill Venue in Morganton, NC delivered in the most stunning way, including a sunset that I am still thinking about.

Rain in the forecast? No problem. Meagan and Seth’s Providence Cotton Mill engagement session proved that a little water (and a couple of clear umbrellas) can make for some of the most magical photos I’ve ever taken.

Samantha came in with a full vision: horse and carriage, candy truck, late night pretzel bar, a lace gown with a full train, heirloom pearls, and a white cowboy hat. Add in 92 degree heat, a rainstorm at golden hour, and a horse named Sammie who stole the show — and you’ve got one of the most memorable Alexander Homestead wedding days we’ve ever photographed.

Mark had a plan, a leafy “Will You Marry Me?” backdrop, a room full of Daniela’s favorite people, and one very special Brilliant Earth x Ring Pop ruby ring waiting in his pocket! I hid behind the orchids with my camera and held my breath — and what happened next was one of the most beautiful proposals I have ever had the honor of capturing inside the Orchid Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden!