documenting weddings throughout coastal Carolinas and destinations near and far
wilmington wedding photographer
I picked up my first 35mm film camera in high school and honestly never looked back.
While everyone else was photographing landscapes, I was always drawn to people. The way someone's posture softens when they feel comfortable. The split second glance that says everything without a single word.
That never really changed. I went through a Fine Arts degree still chasing that same thing, and when I second shot my first wedding in 2015 it all just clicked. Art, emotion, movement, story all happening at once in real time. I was hooked.
Over a decade later I still show up to every single wedding with that same curiosity. I pay attention to the in between moments. I care just as much about how it feels as how it looks.
Real emotion is what led me to wedding photography.
Human connection is what has kept me here.
In February 2024, my husband and I got married in Joshua Tree on the rainiest day of the year, surrounded by 35 of our closest people in one of our favorite places on earth. It was imperfect in the best way. Quiet, emotional, deeply us. We had carefully chosen every detail, down to asking all of our guests and vendors to wear black so the aesthetic felt cohesive and intentional.
Our photographer showed up in cream linen pants. That was our first sign. But it wasn't the last.
She never introduced herself when she arrived. Never asked what mattered to us, even though I had told her clearly ahead of time. The detail shots I had talked about for months ended up on a patch of water stained concrete. She shot the entire ceremony from one spot and never moved. And when my dad walked me down the aisle, her camera froze and she missed it completely.
When our gallery came back, the joy we had expected just wasn't there.
I sat with that for a long time. And eventually it changed everything about how I show up for my couples.
Now before I ever pick up my camera, I want to actually know you. Not just your timeline and your venue. I want to know who you are as a couple, what moments you are terrified of missing, which people need to be in photos together, what details you spent months obsessing over. I send a thorough questionnaire, we have real planning conversations, and by the time your wedding day comes I already feel like I know you.
Because I know what it feels like to open a gallery and feel nothing. And I will spend every wedding making sure that is never your story.
My own wedding experience changed how I approach yours.
We call Wilmington home now, and honestly the slower coastal rhythm suits us perfectly. There's something about salt air and golden hour light that just gets into your bones.
But Nashville still feels like part of our story too. We're back often through family and friends, and some of my favorite couples have found me through those roots. And Cincinnati will always hold a piece of my heart. It's where I grew up, where I learned how to love people well, and where a big part of who I am was shaped.
Growing up in Cincinnati, planting roots in Wilmington, and keeping a piece of my heart in Nashville has made me really good at showing up somewhere new and just settling in. I'm comfortable everywhere, whether that's a Wrightsville Beach ceremony, a Nashville venue I've never shot before, or somewhere completely off the map.
Wherever you're getting married, I'll show up ready, curious, and genuinely excited to be there.
TRAVEL DATES
JANUARY
TULUM
MARCH
MOAB
MAY
SAN FRANCISCO
MAY
BOSTON
JUNE
LOUISVILLE
AUGUST
MAINE
SEPTEMBER
ITALY
october
sedona
November
phoenix
February
Joshua Tree
Where we Call Home
I grew up surrounded by photo albums. Stacks of prints, worn pages, faded corners, stories frozen in time.
Some of the only glimpses I have of my grandparents' younger years live in those photographs. The way they looked at each other. The way they stood. The ordinary moments that became extraordinary simply because someone thought to preserve them.
That's never lost on me.
Your wedding photos aren't just for right now. They're for the future versions of you, and for the people who will one day flip through your albums trying to understand where they came from.
That's why I take this seriously. Every single time.
For you, and for everyone who comes after you
my beautiful momma
my meme on her wedding day in 1956.
MY GRANDPA WALKING MY AUNT DOWN THE AISLE
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.
a peak behind the lens
I also co-host Ceremonials with my other bestie, Ezra; a podcast created for couples in the midst of wedding planning. Through honest conversations with trusted wedding vendors, we share insight and perspective to help couples plan a celebration that feels intentional and true to them.
a peak behind the lens
Family means everything to me. Becoming an aunt to ten incredible little humans has been one of the greatest gifts of my life. Getting to show up for them — to love them and cheer them on — is something I never take lightly. As we dream about starting a family of our own one day, that perspective only deepens.
a peak behind the lens
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"Every photo felt intentional and she truly understood the assignment. our gallery is full of beautiful shots that reflect all the love, laughter and joy of our wedding day."
"She was so professional, organized, and truly on top of everything. She gave great direction when we needed it, but also knew exactly when to step back and capture the candid, emotional moments that meant the most to us. Every photo felt intentional and she truly understood the assignment."
VICTORIA & ALEX
If any of this resonates, I think we'd make a really good team.
I'm not just here to show up and document your wedding day. I'm here to walk into it with you, fully present, genuinely invested, and ready to make sure nothing that matters gets missed. If you want someone who will care about your people, your energy, and the quiet in between moments just as much as the big ones, I would absolutely love to hear from you.
