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A wedding planning inspo library for all couples — whether your wedding is next week, or you’re still “casually” sending your partner pictures of engagement rings.

I DON’T HAVE ANY PLANS TO ADD “WEDDING PLANNER” TO MY RESUME, 

...but after shooting hundreds of weddings, I’ve learned manyyyy things about pulling off the wedding you’ve always imagined. 

And because — whether you’re my client or not — I can’t stand the thought of any couple NOT experiencing a picture-perfect day, I’m sharing all of my resources about wedding planning and my insider know-how right here on the blog to get you started. 

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Weddings

Stunning Spring Dara’s Garden Wedding

Stunning Spring Dara’s Garden Wedding in Knoxville, Tennessee I knew after my first meeting with Abreanna and Roman that their Dara’s Garden wedding day was going to be special. From the way they talk about each other, to their genuine love for God, there was no doubt in my mind this was going to be […]

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Portraits

Absolutely Radiant Hahn Horticulture Gardens Bridal Portraits

Radiant Hahn Horticulture Gardens Bridal Portraits in Blacksburg, Virginia I have been sitting on these gorgeous Hahn Horticulture Gardens Bridal Portraits for over a month now and I’m so excited that I can finally share them!! YAY! What a DREAM location for a bridal session! Hahn Gardens on the Virginia Tech Campus is full of […]

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Engagements

Incredibly Adorable Beauty Spot Gap Engagement Photos

Incredibly Adorable The Beauty Spot Gap Engagement Photos in Unicoi, Tennessee I loved getting to take these Beauty Spot Gap Engagement photos with this sweet couple! It’s always such an adventure to drive up to the scenic Beauty Spot Gap in Unicoi, Tennesee! Unaka Mountain Beauty Spot Gap is known for its incredibly stunning panoramic […]

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Engagements

Stunning Spring Downtown Roanoke Engagement Photos

Stunning Spring Downtown Roanoke Engagement Photos in Roanoke, Virginia I met up with Cody and Rachel for these gorgeous Downtown Roanoke Engagement photos during peak blossom season in the spring. We had talked about several different locations in Roanoke for their engagement photos, but we decided the blooms in Downtown Roanoke couldn’t be beat! One […]

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Virginia-based, destination-friendly photographer who believes you            have to be a model to get gorgeous wedding photos.

That “I’m excited about my wedding, but terrified I’m going to hate how I look in the photos” feeling? I totally get it. 

But aside from always being able to get the perfect shot despite being in a dark hallway with no natural lighting and capturing the first kiss at the right moment, I’m also an expert at making you feel like a natural in front of the camera so that you love each and every photo. 

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