From the moment I picked up a 35mm film camera in my first high school photography class, I knew I wasn’t just drawn to the art of photography — I was drawn to people. While others were photographing landscapes and still life, I was fascinated by the human element — the connection, the emotion, the way a single frame could hold an entire story.
That curiosity only deepened as I pursued my Fine Arts degree in college, and when I second-shot my first wedding in 2015, I knew I had found my place. Weddings bring together everything I love about this craft: the raw emotion, the fleeting in-between moments, and the chance to document love as it naturally unfolds.
Now, nearly a decade later, connection remains the heart of my work. I believe the most meaningful images happen when you feel comfortable, seen, and truly present. That’s why I take time to build genuine trust with every couple — so I can capture not just the big moments, but the quiet, unspoken ones: the way your hands find each other in a crowded room, the laughter that catches you off guard, the tenderness in between. Because those are the moments that bring you right back to how it all felt.
To me, you’ll always be more than just a client. My hope is that when your final images are delivered, we won’t just be parting ways with beautiful photos — we’ll be parting as friends who shared something meaningful together.
Capturing the love between two people is what led me to wedding photography.
Human connection is what has kept me here.
wilmington + Raleigh + nashville
wilmington wedding photographer
hi, i'm Bri
We split our time between Wilmington, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee, with deep roots in Cincinnati, Ohio, where I was born and raised. The truth is, choosing just one place to call “home” has never really been in the cards for me.
When I met my husband, Matthew, one of the first things he told me was that he wanted to buy a bus and live in the woods in Oregon — and honestly, I was sold. We’ve always shared a bit of a nomadic spirit, and that rhythm has shaped both how I see the world and how I photograph it.
While our life is woven between Wilmington, Nashville, and Cincinnati, I’ve built a business designed for movement and meaning. Whether you’re planning a celebration on the coast of North Carolina or an intimate ceremony on a cliffside in Portugal, I’m already there in spirit — with my bags packed, film loaded, and passport ready.
Where I Call Home
In February 2024, on the rainiest day in Joshua Tree, we got married surrounded by 35 of our closest friends — and it was everything we’d dreamed of. The day was perfectly imperfect, full of laughter, love, and meaning. But it also taught me something I’ll never forget: how deeply it matters to feel seen and cared for by your photographer.
Our photographer, though talented, never took the time to truly understand our vision or what moments meant the most. Some of those memories slipped by undocumented, and it changed the way I think about storytelling entirely.
Now, when I photograph a wedding, I carry that lesson with me — leading with connection, care, and intention. Because you deserve more than beautiful images; you deserve an experience where you feel understood, comfortable, and completely yourself.
my own wedding experience changed how i approach weddings
My mom has always had hundreds of photos, stacks of prints tucked into drawers and nearly twenty albums filled to the brim with stories. I spent so much of my childhood lost in them, captivated by the faces, the emotions, the glimpses of a life that existed before I ever did. These images are more than just pictures; they are the only way I get to see the life my grandparents lived, their love, their laughter, the snippets of everyday moments that would have otherwise faded with time.
But it wasn't just at their house, I have so many memories of sitting on the floor at my Meme and Papa’s house, flipping through old photo albums, worn pages filled with faded prints of moments long before my time. Even now, every time I visit, I find myself drawn back to those albums, tracing the edges of the photographs that hold my family’s history.
I know firsthand how much it means to be able to look back and feel a moment all over again. To see your grandparents on their wedding day. To catch a glimpse of the way your parents looked at each other when they were young. To be reminded of the love, the fleeting glances, the quiet in-between moments that make up a life.
Your wedding photos are more than a gallery to scroll through, they are the tangible pieces of your story, waiting to be revisited years down the line. They are for you, now. But they are also for the generations who will one day sit on the floor, flipping through your albums, seeing the love that started it all.
for you, for them, for always
my beautiful momma
my meme on her wedding day in 1956.
MY GRANDPA WALKING MY AUNT DOWN THE AISLE
When we’re not at home, you can probably find us exploring. Oregon is another favorite place of ours, one of many. I’ve always had a deep love for travel, and at this point, I’ve made it to 49 out of 50 states (Alaska, I’m coming for you!). There’s just something about new places, new landscapes, and the stories they hold that inspires me endlessly.
Speaking of my favorite things, meet Dana, my bestie and business partner! Together, we own The Roam, an education business for photographers looking to break into weddings. What started as a passion project has become a dream come true, helping other creatives build the careers they’ve always wanted.
Family means everything to me. Becoming an aunt (to ten amazing little humans!) has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Getting to love, cheer on, and be there for them is the absolute best. And now, as we dream about starting our own family one day, we’re even more grateful for the love that surrounds us.
a peak behind the lens
Inspired by the timeless authenticity of film photography, my goal is to preserve your love story exactly as it is, not a polished, posed version, but the real, unfiltered beauty of you. The laughter, the instinctive touches, the way you reach for each other without even thinking — those are the moments that matter. By embracing the natural rhythm of your connection, I document your story in its truest form, ensuring your memories feel as honest and timeless as the moments themselves.
With six years of fine art education and a deep love for creativity, I approach every wedding with fresh eyes, because no two love stories are ever the same. Your connection is one of a kind, and capturing it in a way that feels artistic, intentional, and authentically you is always my priority. From the quiet, in-between moments to the grandest celebrations, my goal is to create a gallery that feels as meaningful and distinctive as the love you share.
I believe the simplest moments are often the most meaningful — the stolen glances, the soft touches, the way you just fit together without even thinking about it. Those quiet, unspoken connections are what make your love story uniquely yours, and I’m committed to capturing them all with care and intention. Because years from now, it’s these effortless, in-between moments that will bring you right back to how it felt.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, your story deserves to be captured in a way that feels fully like you. These aren’t just photos; they’re tangible pieces of your love story, preserved for a lifetime. Every glance, every touch, every fleeting moment is yours — and that’s exactly how I document it. No stiff poses. No forced moments. Just the beautifully honest way your love naturally unfolds.
01. simplicity
02. uniqueness
03. authenticity
04. creativity
my philosophy
