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Sep 2

A Surprise Proposal at the Lake House

The Proposal Plan I love the anticipation of a wedding day, but there is something especially fun about photographing a surprise proposal. When Jake asked me to photograph his proposal at his future in-laws’ lake house, I was SO in! Jake said some college friends were coming into town for a weekend at the new […]

Engagement, Photography

Aug 28

Fall Morais Vineyard Wedding

Last fall, I had the opportunity to photograph Tom and Bethany’s wedding at Morais Vineyards in Warrenton, Virginia. Driving onto the property, it’s easy to wonder whether you’ve arrived in Virginia or somewhere in the European countryside. With its Portuguese-inspired architecture, the vineyard has an old-world character that made a beautiful setting for their November […]

Photography, Wedding

Apr 21

Kentucky Derby Museum Wedding

Brady & Dani’s elegant Kentucky Derby Museum wedding was one for the books! Not only are Brady and Dani incredible humans, but their whole wedding day was an homage to family. Brady’s family has been in horse racing for decades and since they met at the 2019 Kentucky Derby, it was a pretty easy choice […]

Photography, Wedding

Aug 21

Garden Engagement Photography in Colonial Williamsburg

Anytime a couple suggests a garden for their engagement session, the answer is always yes! Kanishka and Lauren’s stylish garden engagement session in Colonial Williamsburg was so much fun. You definitely couldn’t tell that it was super hot because these two were so kind and sweet together. The way Kanishka is such a gentleman, to […]

Engagement, Photography

Aug 7

Family Horse Farm Lakeside Wedding

Some weddings just leave a deep, lasting impact and this family horse farm lakeside wedding is one, even years later. Weddings bring a range of emotions from pure bliss to sadness for loved ones who aren’t able to be there. This wedding was unique in a way I had never experience before. Mallory’s mom had […]

Photography, Wedding

Oct 24

Castle & Key Fall Wedding

I’ve visited the gorgeous Castle & Key grounds a few times, but my favorite visit was for this classic Castle & Key fall wedding. I joined my friend Katie for this lovely day. She told me the story of how Meg & Brock had a small pandemic wedding and then waited years to actually have […]

Photography, Wedding

Jul 23

Yew Dell Botanical Gardens Wedding

One of my favorite moments was the ring barer helping carry the brides dress down the aisle. I’m still not sure if he was supposed to do that, but it was so sweet.

Photography, Wedding

Jul 10

Peterson Dumesnil House Wedding

Caleb & Aline: Peterson Dumesnil House Wedding I had the amazing opportunity to photograph this spring wedding at the historic Peterson Dumesnil House. Matt attends seminary in Crescent Hill and I’ve driven along the block next to this house hundreds of times and yet this quaint, historic home sat just up a hill off a […]

Photography, Wedding

Jun 4

Whitehall Mansion Garden Wedding

The gardens at Whitehall Mansion are one of the loveliest wedding venues in Louisville and I’m so honored to have captured Jared & Caroline’s wedding day there last June. Happy anniversary, you two! From the moment I talked with Caroline, her personality shined right through the phone. She is so kind, vibrant, and makes you […]

Photography, Wedding

Dec 1

Rainy Fall Wedding Upstairs Atlanta

Truman & Rachel: Upstairs Atlanta Rainy Fall Wedding Weddings sometimes take me to new, fun places. This rainy fall wedding was an especially fun one taking me all the way from Louisville KY to Atlanta GA! Previously, I wrote about my relationship with Rachel in the post about their engagement session. I adore her and […]

Photography, Wedding

Nov 2

Purple Carrick House Wedding Lexington KY

Mitchell & Emily : A Purple (yay!) Carrick House Wedding in Lexington, KY In November of 2021, I had the honor of photographing with Kirsten Butler Photography. I could gush about her forever, but she’s wonderful and who I hope to be when I’m older. <3 Love you, Kirsten! This particular wedding was a favorite […]

Photography, Wedding

Oct 26

Ponce City Market Engagements

This session may win all of the sessions I’ve ever had for most fun. I’ve known Rachel for over 10 years, what?!? Crazy. We met very early on at Virginia Tech in the Marching Virginians. Go Hokies!! She’s one of my people and I love her dearly. When she told me about Truman and that […]

Engagement, Photography