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RECENT WORK AND MUSINGS
I remember receiving the message from Nick and Kelly about photographing their wedding – it was the 4th of July and I was in North Carolina celebrating with family. I was living in Pennsylvania, and we had thought about the possibility of moving south (maybe even Nashville!). To say that I was excited is an understatement – […]
Are you ready for the most beautiful, elegant, classic, and timeless Nashville wedding ever? Shannon and David’s marriage at The Cathedral of the Incarnation in downtown Nashville and their reception at The Hermitage Hotel will give you goosies, I promise. Their story: You find who you are supposed to find. David and Shannon did just that, […]
Looking for a great location for engagement photos in Nashville? Look no further! This past Spring, I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Kelly & Nick all over this beautiful city! We started at Centennial Park where the colors of the landscape were so vibrant and everything was so new and alive. The yellows, reds, […]
I don’t care what anyone says, photographing a bride and groom in the rain can be awesome. I always tell my couples to have coordinating umbrellas ready for every bridesmaid at the wedding if there is more than a 20% chance of rain on their wedding day. Then each bridesmaid can share their umbrella with a […]
Samantha and Jake are two of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. They are best friends that are so genuinely in love. This was obvious to me during their engagement session on the North Shore in Pittsburgh (I just realized that I never blogged about that shoot – so I will soon!). They are such happy people […]
Welcome to wedding season 2015!! On May 9th, Katie and Ryan said their “I do’s” during a beautiful wedding ceremony at Saint Anne Catholic Church in Castle Shannon, PA. There were a ton of sweet details and moments during the day, but my favorites include: having a private first dance before anyone was in the […]
BEHIND THE LENS
Ever-focused on beauty and the thrilling art of creation; found in the moments that leave me breathless and in awe.
I find pure joy in crafting memorable moments and making brides feel exceptionally beautiful on their special day. Through my lens, I strive to capture not just photographs, but the essence of love and the radiance of each bride's unique spirit. It's a privilege to witness the magic of weddings and to be a part of the journey that leaves people feeling truly amazing.
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