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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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Engagements

Dreamy Sunrise Unaka Mountain Engagement Photos

Sunrise Unaka Mountain Engagement at The Beauty Spot in Unicoi, TN The Beauty Spot on Unaka Mountain is guaranteed to offer panoramic views and incredible sunsets for engagement photos. It’s one of the first recommendations for my couples who are looking for mountain views without the trek to the top of the mountain. Located in […]

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Engagements

Stunning Fall Steele Creek Park Engagement Session

It was rather early in the morning (and absolutely freezing) when this cute couple got together for their engagement session. We met up at the lovely Steele Creek Park in Bristol, Tennessee and were overjoyed to meet the rising sun for their photos! Anyone who has been around Brett and Sarah knows that they have […]

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Weddings

Stunning Summer Wedding at Santillane

Ben knew he wanted to marry Paula the very first time they met. Actually, he proposed to her while she was waiting tables at the little BBQ restaurant he was eating at with friends.  She politely declined at the time, but their meet cute led them to a worldwide romance and eventually to their wedding day […]

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Weddings

Truly Classic Revolution Mill Wedding

Truly Classic Revolution Mill Wedding in Greensboro, North Carolina I’m always a sucker for wedding venues with a historic past and The Colonnade at Revolution Mill is definitely full of charm! The Revolution Mill was opened in 1898 and was the first flannel mill in the South. It’s been completely renovated to feature a wide […]

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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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