Silas

I don’t think I ever lost my childhood imagination. Want proof? Let me tell you about one of my many crazy dreams sometime. Let’s just say that the good ole Dr. Seuss and I would be great pals. My...

Charleston Weekend | Part 3

Are you guys tired of Charleston photos yet? Well, I hope not because I’m sharing more today. This was our last morning in this lovely city before heading home. Let me just say that Magnolia’s did...

Why Your Wedding Photography Should Be Like My Old House

I fell in love with our home from the moment I saw it. The little white house with ivy growing up it’s chimneys seemed almost too-good-to-be-true. My heart fluttered with anticipation as the...

Spring Princess

Justin & Jessica | Married

I’m not sure what makes certain people so sweet. Jessica is by far one of the the most precious people I have ever met. It’s really no wonder that Justin fell in love with her. It has been such a...

He’s not done yet

On Sundays I have the privilege of leading worship with my husband and other amazing band members at our church. It is an incredible honor and something I know I have been called to do. Today I was...

Charleston Weekend | Part 2

Whew! I cannot believe it is Friday already you guys! Who else is astounded that May is here already? Goodness. This year is flying by. Anyway, I’ve been so preoccupied with weddings and other...

Thomas & Kathryn | Fernandina Beach Love Shoot

These two make my heart sing. I love it when sessions flow so organically and the love I see is almost tangible. I can’t get enough of being overwhelmed by love. I love to be swept up in it like...

Ryan & Suzanne | Engaged

I just have to say that I feel so incredibly blessed by my clients. I am convinced that they are the sweetest, most precious people on the planet. It makes me so fired up to see their unique love,...

Adventure

“Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” — T.S Eliot

Imani Necklace | Giveaway

Hi friends! I hope you all are having a wonderful day thus far. I don’t normally do giveaways on the blog, but today is an exception. I am so excited to be able to help my sweet friend Rylie and...

The Motivation

You cannot sustain a God-given passion or fulfill a God-given dream apart from the One who gave it. He must be the motivation and the orchestrater. I have seen this in my life time and time again....

Spencer & Amanda | Engaged

Ok, let’s all take a moment and talk about how gorgeous these two are together. Do you ever look at couples and think, “Heavens, they’d make beautiful babies!” Sometimes? It’s ok. Raise your hand....

Charleston Weekend | Part 1

Do you think cities can be photogenic? I do after visiting Charleston this past weekend. I think I’ve fallen in love with this quintessential Southern city. It has so much character, so much...

Editorial Preview: French Villa meets Southern Elegance

Things have been a little quiet on the blog lately. I guess I’ve been too consumed with lots of projects and shoots. These little images are from one of those shoots. I’ve been dreaming it up for...

Lately…

I’m traveling…a lot this week! I’ll be in Jacksonville, Georgia and South Carolina! Whew! I’m excited…about a girl’s weekend with some sweet friends in Charleston! We’ve been planning this little...

Mike & Jenessa | Downtown Jacksonville FL Wedding

Sometimes my job makes me cry…but it’s a good kind of cry. Love and it’s fierce beauty overwhelms me sometimes. Jenessa and Mike have that kind of love. It’s one worth waiting for. For Mike it was...

Film Love

I feel love for film in my bones. And it feels good. It takes time to get each shot just right. It takes patience to wait for it to develop. This is only my first roll, but I’m already falling for...

Our little Easter

Easter is such a wonderful day. It couldn’t come at a more beautiful time of year. Nature makes the transition from barren to blooming, just as Christ went from death to life. Everything reminds me...

Jeff & Katherine | Dothan AL Barn Wedding

Jeff and Katherine had such a beautiful wedding day. They put so much into the details to make it uniquely them. I loved that her grandmother crafted her bouquet, her parents created the ceremony...

a cure for what ails ya…

Lately, I’m convinced that green tea with a little honey, mint and lemon can fix anything. Bad day? Tea. Good day? Tea. Got a cold? Tea. Need to relax? Tea. I could go on, but I’ll spare you. I...

Jenessa | Bridals in Historic St. Augustine

I have always dreamed of having a soundtrack to my life. I’ve wished many times that I could stand atop a hill with Schubert’s “Serenade” playing aloud, and not just in my head. I suppose I’m a...

My Kitchen Adventures | French Macarons

I’m not sure what has gotten into me, but I’ve become more adventurous in the kitchen lately. My husband is a very meat-and-potatoes kind of guy, but if I’m going to actually cook I like to have a...

Luke & Karis | Engaged

I am so excited to be sharing these photos of Karis and Luke today. I could have taken photos of these two all day long! They are so fun together. I am fascinated by how each love is unique and how...

Treasure in Jars of Clay

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” (2 Corinthians 4:7) In the ancient world, “jars of clay” was a common metaphor for human...

Taking Lunch Outside

Ah, the weather has been so nice this week. It’s still a little chilly, but it seems to warm up for at least a few hours at mid-day. (I’m sorry for those of you who who still have cold and...

Love in Springtime…

Spring is in the air my friends…and so is love! There are so many engagement sessions and weddings this month! I really can’t get enough. This time of year is so beautiful, I just want to be out...

Stop wasting brain space and organize!

It makes me happy to have clean spaces. I can tolerate clutter for a little while, but eventually it starts to drive me mad. I’m pretty sure it makes me unreasonably euphoric when my entire house...

The most delicious quinoa & kale salad ever in life…

I’ll be the first to admit that I have somewhat strange taste in food. If it’s herby and a little out there, I’m sure to love it! When we go out to a fancy place, I usually pick the dish with...

Jonathan & Nicole | Southern Ranch Engagement

Ok, let’s talk gorgeousness today. Everything about this little engagement session has me head over heels. The stunning couple, the colors, the location and the light was perfection. (Le sigh!) Oh...