a few facts about me:
I’m born & raised Raleigh. And haven’t found a city I love more. But that hasn’t stopped me from traveling all over the world.
You can typically find me at a coffee shop working on my computer; editing photos, working on my novel, or downtown Raleigh sipping on a non-alcoholic fizzy drink.
I’ve seen The 1975 over 16 times and typically follow them down the east coast.
I’m a dog mom to Vecna & Slade (who is actually a super villain and broke my leg in 3 places!)
I got married on Halloween to a bio-chemist I met on Craiglsit (and yes it was at the height of the Craiglist Killer and no I have no idea what he does so don’t ask because I just get frazzled and say SCIENCE!)
I love thrifting, hot tea, & mocktails.
In my spare time, I am binging TV shows, listening to music way too loudly, planning my next party, or reading my tarot cards.
photography is in my blood
See that man to your left. That’s my grandfather Ken.
When he died I was only 12 years old. And while I inherited all of his cameras, it wasn’t until I was older did I understand that I inherited his passion for memory keeping. This man had more slides than bowling trophies (which was quite a few of both) and going through those photos on the projector made me feel closer to him.
It was this closeness that inspired me to always have a camera in my hand. First it was scrapbooking, then it was documenting my friend, then Facebook albums, and eventually it morphed into an actual artform.
When I pick up my camera I’m not just “at work,” I’m thinking about all those slides, all the family members I only met through photographs, the image of my grandparent’s that sit on my vanity and greet me every morning. Photography isn’t just a job - it’s a calling in my blood.
the best part of my job… is you.
One of the best feelings in the world is walking into a room and hearing “she shot my wedding."“
I wear it like a badge of honor. And I am well aware that it’s these reactions that keep me going.
I come into every wedding with one priority, ensuring you have the best day! And of course get amazing photos. Even if you don’t want to become BFF’s that’s totally okay - but just know that I’m going to take care of you like you’re a part of my inner circle. Anticipating needs, being the rock to keep the environment a chill zone, and just ensure that the only thing you have to focus on is having fun & celebrating the love between you.
“We’re awkward in
front of the camera.”
If I had a nickel for every time I heard this…. I’m here to tell you it’s just not true!
No one is awkward.
I know that it’s a lot of pressure. But I promise you, if you trust me, and lean into it moment as any other day. You’re going to do just fine.
And the way I photograph, it’s all about being in the moment. With prompts, activities, and other techniques I use to get you into the moment and out of your head, I like to tell every client to trust that I will capture the best photo of them.
If you want to watch the video to your right - it’ll show you a real session, and how I snap some of those photos you see online.