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I'm a hopeless romantic who finds great joy in creating and capturing connection and beauty wherever I go.

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Bridal Look for Elopement in Portugal

A Bridal Look Inspired by Portugal with the Gown Collective

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On a recent inspiration shoot with the Gown Collective, I fell in love with this sexy little gown by Nicole Miller that’d make an absolutely wonderful dress for an elopement in Europe! Not only is the Gown Collective an adorable dress shop (conveniently located in the Westside Provisions District so you can try on dresses and […]

First Look Yonah Mountain Vineyards

Yonah Mountain Vineyards Wedding – Maddie & Gaines

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Maddie and Gaines’ beautiful fall wedding at Yonah Mountain Vineyards was one I’ve been looking forward to for months! I first met Maddie when she was a bridesmaid in Emily and Austin’s wedding last summer, and I was instantly warmed by her radiant smile and contagious laughter! So, I was beyond thrilled when she reached […]

Romantic Florals at Fall Wedding at White Oaks Barn

White Oaks Barn Wedding, Dahlonega, GA – Becca & Dustin

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Becca and Dustin’s wedding at White Oaks Barn in Dahlonega, Georgia was absolutely stunning and loads of fun, a perfect reflection of these two! After being together for almost a decade, to say this day has long been anticipated is an understatement! Becca & Dustin met while at college at Emory and got engaged at Blue […]

Bride and Groom photos at the Avalon in Alpharetta

Elegant Hotel at Avalon Wedding – Angela & Piyush

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Angela and Piyush’s wedding at the Hotel at Avalon in Alpharetta and St Peter Chanel Catholic Church in Roswell, GA was such a wonderful day! I immediately clicked with Angela from the first moment we chatted on the phone! Her enthusiasm, energy and joy are absolutely contagious, and when I met Piyush at their engagement […]

Brawner Hall Engagement – Amy & Chad

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Amy and Chad’s engagement session at Brawner Hall in Smyrna was the perfect way to kick off fall engagement season! The fall color has been a little late to the party here in Georgia this year, but Amy & Chad had the perfect pop of color from Amy’s gorgeous red Kate Spade dress to the […]

Chic Late Summer Wedding at Serenbe

Chic Serenbe Wedding – Olivia & Jos

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Jos and Olivia’s Wedding at Serenbe in Palmetto, GA was absolutely stunning! Serenbe has long been on my dream venue list, and it was so much fun to explore & photograph across the gorgeous property! Olivia and Jos met on the dance floor at Jos’ sisters wedding a little over two years ago. “Oh my […]

Cator Woolford Garden Atlanta Engagement – Sarah & Jeff

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Engagement

Sarah & Jeff’s engagement at the Cator Woolford Garden in Atlanta was so much fun! I have loved Sarah’s joy and love for the Lord from the moment she reached out on Instagram, and it was such a beautiful thing to capture her and Jeff’s relationship during this season! It’s so beautiful how God has […]

Jackson Street Bridge and Piedmont Park Atlanta Engagement – Lindsey & Chad

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Lindsey & Chad’s engagement session at the Jackson Street Bridge and Piedmont Park was absolutely stunning! It was the perfect celebration of the end of summer, and on top of that, they’re officially the first ones featured on my new blog! Woohoo! So many reasons to celebrate! I adored capturing Lindsey & Chad’s love, and […]

Cultural Spring Wedding at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in Atlanta – Melody & Anand

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Melody & Anand’s wedding at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia was a joy from start to finish. Melody & Anand met as urology residents and have been planning their wedding from afar while in residency! I’ve been so impressed with them from the beginning, and it’s been such a joy getting to know them […]

Classic Spring Wedding at the UGA Chapel and Georgian Hall, Athens, GA – Mary Beth & Culby

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Mary Beth & Culby’s wedding at the UGA Chapel and Georgian Hall in Athens, Georgia was a day I’ve been looking forward to since I first chatted with Mary Beth last year! I was instantly drawn to Mary Beth because of her kindness and joy, and I love that she & Culby have a beautiful friendship and heart for the Lord at the center of their relationship! Culby and Mary Beth are sweet, enthusiastic, fun-loving and adorably silly together! Capturing them was so much fun because they laughed together all day, and they naturally loved on each other without much prompting from me at all! They truly are a joy to be around!

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