Getting Ready in the Best Possible Light
- Lighting is everything. It is the most important technical aspect of any photograph. This is why we always encourage couples to consider the quality of the light throughout their wedding day, especially when it comes to the getting ready shots. A small dark room with fluorescent lights can make for a less than ideal li [...]
Savannah, Georgia Historic District Riverfront Guide | Wedding & Honeymoon Destination
- On the way home from Tampa, I decided to stop at one of our favorite destinations in the South: Savannah, Georgia. Savannah is a very old town with some buildings dating back to the 1700’s, one of which is an old residence of Pirate Blackbeard. Savannah features charmingly aged brick buildings, and tall oak trees cove [...]
Cathy + Jonathan | Puerto Rico Wedding
- Some of you may remember our engagement session in DC this past fall with Cathy and Jonathan. The fall colors, overcast skies, and rustic locales added to an ultra cozy feel while we photographed this adorable couple. Well here we are again for the big event- only this time in a totally different climate at the luxurio [...]
Mercy + Femi | Traditional Nigerian Wedding
- When Mercy and Femi contacted us to be their wedding photographers we were thrilled at the opportunity to photograph an event so unique. We had no idea that it would also be one of the most colorful and elaborate weddings we have ever photographed. The couple chose to host their wedding at the Barclay Villa in Angier, [...]
San Juan, Puerto Pico Photographer 's Guide | Wedding & Honeymoon Destination
- Ok, ok- I'll stop bragging about our trip to Puerto Rico- but not until after I'm done showing you our vacation photos :). Besides photographing a wedding, I had a fabulous time paddling through the bioluminescent bay, sea-kayaking to a mangrove island, surfing, paddle boarding, rock climbing behind La Mina Falls, and [...]
Nina + Patrick | Wedding at Bay 7 in Durham
- Nina and Patrick are a beautiful couple who chose us to photograph their winter wedding this December in Durham. They were wed at the First Presbyterian Church, followed by an elegant reception at Durham’s Bay 7. Bay 7 is an urban chic venue featuring rustic exposed brick, warm woods, and a very cool industrial vibe. G [...]
Raleigh Outdoor Wedding Trends
- Wedding season has just started here in Raleigh, North Carolina and I'm sure many of our brides are in full planning mode by now. Thinking back to my own wedding, I remember how much fun it was choosing invitations, cake, flowers, music and all the little details that add personality to a wedding. Looking back on last [...]
Tampa, Florida Photographer Guide | Wedding & Honeymoon Destination
After spending some time in northern Michigan, I was ready to mix things up a little. So we planned a last minute beach vacation, packed up the car, and headed down to the Florida Gulf coast. We ended up in Tampa and enjoyed many days of sunbathing and swimming in the warm Gulf waters. The sand there is so soft and whi [...]
Mary + Brian | New Years Wedding at University Club in Durham
- Mary & Brian are friends of mine who I have watched grow from newly dating to newlyweds. They both work as nurses at Duke University Hospital where they met and they are a perfect match for each other. Most of Mary’s family lives in New York while most of Brian’s family lives in Florida. So, while planning their we [...]
April + Tony | Engagement in Beaufort
- April and Tony are an adorable couple who have been together since high school. They originally contacted us to photograph their wedding in Raleigh, but decided that they would also like to have us photograph their engagement session in Beaufort. April’s family owns a house near the coast and she and Tony love to getaw [...]