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Who doesn't love homestead engagement session?! I had a blast getting creative with Kimberly and Allen on their farm. And their sweet rescue horse had to be a part of the shoot!

This is totally how I am going to my own vow renewal!Sherry and Case originally had a small wedding and for their anniversary decided to go all out with a vow renewal, I love it! Daniel Boone Garden's was the perfect fall backdrop for their re-commitment to one another. Followed by an intimate reception for their close friends and family at The Peddler Steakhouse in Boone, NC. To end the perfect day we popped over to a stunning mountain view overlook for some sunset couple's po ......

Elizabeth and Tyler's love for one another was evident from the very beginning of this amazing day. Tyler was so amazed by is brides beauty and by the idea of their amazing future together that it came spilling out in tears during their first look. I won't lie, I was teary too! I love my job! They chose to celebrate their special day together in the stunning Linville Ridge community. This is a special place to Elizabeth as her grandmother lives there and o ......

One of the most beautiful things, to me, that has come out of the covid era is the shift back to smaller, intimate weddings... The focus on the couple and their love and commitment. Not that I don't love a good big wedding too but there was really something special about this particular elopement. Kelly and Greg made their promises to each other before their closest friends and family. They chose a lovely rental cabin in the Lodge's at Eagle's Nest for their venue, and ......

Kirsten and Joseph had an absolutely magical day at Twickenham House and Hall. This chilly November day was warmed by their sweet smiles and the joy shared by their close family and friends.

I loved that Sam and John were dead set on having their ceremony outside, rain or shine! Thankfully, it didn't pour the rain, I don't think my equipment would have liked that very much, haha. But the sprinkles and fog were so beautiful! ** Big shout out to my amazing lighting assistant who was kind enough to hold an umbrella over me during the rain, the best man who covered the bride and groom, and to Overlook Barn for keeping these adorable clear umbrellas on hand for just suc ......

Over the past 3 years I have so enjoyed the popping up of small weddings! Ashleigh and Dan tied the knot at a lovely rental house in Blowing Rock and had only close friends and family in attendance. I had such a wonderful time capturing the memories of their special day!

I have had the pleasure of photographing this sweet couple and their family a couple of times over the years and it was such a privilege for me to be able to capture the memories of this special day for them. I loved the relaxed nature of their celebration and I'm so glad they were able to have their celebration at the beautiful Overlook Barn dispite a covid reschedule!

Katt and Aaron had an absolutely beautiful wedding at Grandfather Mountain in the summer of 2021. It ended up getting a bit cloudy by the time we were able to get to their couple's portraits and I just love that moody sky!Officiant: Daphne TreesHair/Makeup: Beautiful Bride on Location

Kendra and Mike's beautiful wedding was in summer of 2021 at the Tin Roof Farms in Saluda, SC.

You guys, I have totally neglected blogging over the last year and a half! So, I'll try to catch back up with some sweet shots from Lexi and Blake's Blowing Rock wedding at the beautiful Chetola. Vendors:Dress: Bluebird Bridal Bridesmaids: Azazie Suits: The Black Tux Rings: Diamonds Direct Makeup: Ida Sukalo Officiant: Father Jerome Chavaria Musician: Brandon Winbush Ceremony: Church of the Epiphany Reception: Chetola Resort Cake ......

Okay everyone, I'm finally getting caught up for a whirlwind summer! And what better way to get started again with blogging than with Stacy and Robert's beautiful wedding at The White Crow in Banner Elk?! It was a beautiful summer day in June and those mountains were oh so blue! Blue mountains majesty... The views at The White Crow just sing. And you would think they were celebrating with joy for this sweet couple's marriage also. The love and laughter between t ......

As happy as I am to be on winter break I am feeling nostalgic about this past fall! The mountains, the colors, the sunsets, and the amazing people! I had the immense pleasure of doing Sheri and Dom's engagement portraits in October at one of my favorite Parkway spots and the views did not disappoint. The hike up the mountain gave us a great chance to chat and get to know each other before getting down to business :) These two are so sweet and I am so excited they h ......

Kate and Sean are a wonderfully fun-loving couple who tied the knot on a perfect October day at the Inn at Crestwood in Boone, NC. The whole day was full of close friends, family, and tender moments. It was so special to me to be able to document this memorable day for them. A close friend officiated the ceremony and what a sweet ceremony it was! Plenty of smiles, laughs, and tears of joy. The sun was also in a mood of joy that day as it lit up those blue mount ......

Honestly, I am loving these pandemic love stories! Despite all of the trouble, love prevails! And I think the final result was absolutely amazing. Kandice and Zach's wedding turned into one of true celebration of their love for one another.Their Sugar Mountain wedding was perfect. All of the details were thoughtful and elegant. Red, white, gold, and a little bit of blue. And boy did these mountains show off for their special day! I am so blessed to have ......

Wow, what a fantastic day! Alison and Justin tied the knot at the Linville Ridge Country Club in September. It was a perfect summer day with the most beautiful sunrise to kick of the getting ready.Thank you to Covid they end up with plan C for their big day and ended up starting to get ready long before the sun came up to be all put together for their 10:30am ceremony. But I don't think it could have come together any better. The perfect day, perfect location, and perfect ......

I am so thankful that I got to celebrate with Jane and Jason and capture the memories of their wedding day! Even though their primary wedding plans had be canceled and re-planned from the ground up their wedding was perfect. With just close friends and family, the intimacy of the small wedding just exemplified their love for one another.The Camp Yonahnoka in the Eseeola community in Linville was the perfect location for their ceremony and reception. The breathtaking surrounding ......

Love persists, even through a pandemic! Even though they had to change their wedding plans David and Kathleen celebrated their love and commitment to each other a with sweet wedding ceremony in Grandfather Golf and Country Club. I just adore that beautiful mountain in the background! I am so blessed to be able to celebrate in a couple's love story, big or small!

Love sure was in the air this winter! These three beautiful couple's are now on the road of wedding planning. And I am not going to complain about the unusually warm weather we had in February and early March for these sweet people. First up, Jim proposed to Amanda at The Blowing Rock on Valentine's Day! Such a perfect place for those amazing mountain views in the winter when the Parkway is closed. Love, love, love these tender moments!Nick proposed to Katie in ......

Too much beauty to pack into one blog post! Olivia and Nick were married at the lovely Inn at Crestwood in Blowing Rock on October 19th (happy on month anniversary!!!) and everything was perfect. They got a little luck on their special day by getting some rain but it held off long enough to get some fun couple's portraits on the terrace. And what drama that cloudy sky added to an already amazing couple and view!Every detail was considered for this wonderful celeb ......