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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 ......

Absolute perfection... This stunning bride got married this past Saturday, so I can finally share her bridal portraits with you! Those Blowing Rock mountains were a majestic backdrop for Olivia's bridal session. The fall colors and pink, purple, and blue hues of the mountains complimented Olivia's natural, elegant beauty.I am so happy for this sweet bride and her new husband! She was an absolute vision and I can't wait to share their wedding with you all! Keep ......

Words can not even begin to express the perfection of this Blue Ridge Parkway engagement session! Shardae and Dan are simply amazing, inside and out. Their love for each other is so deep and so special, they just lit up when they looked at each other's eyes. Not only are they a stunning couple the views and weather we ended up getting for their sunrise engagement session in the mountains was fantastic. The rising of the sun and dawning of the new day is such a lovely ......

I love engagement portrait sessions! These pre-wedding portraits are a perfect opportunity for couples to record early memories of the two of them together without the stress of the big wedding day, or with the restricting timeline. Doing engagement photos lets the couple plan the session at their favorite location and with the best light. This beautiful couple did just that! Kellsie and James got engaged in Blowing Rock and have a special connection with these amazing blu ......

There is no better way to celebrate marriage than being surrounded by close friends and family! Heather and Jason did just that. They promised to love and honor each other at the beautiful Chestoa Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway on a perfect Saturday morning with stunning mountain views. The subtle blue and green colors of the wardrobs and flowers was a perfect match for the mountain backdrop. Thank you Heather and Jason for letting me photograph these special mom ......

What a wonderful day! Kylee and Michael had an intimate and classy wedding at Westglow Resort and Spa. They had a lovely March day to celebrate their wedding. The skies were clear and the sunset with those mountains was breathtaking! It was cold and windy though so it kept us all on our toes, haha. * Take note of the bride's beautiful stole and the grooms long coat! Perfect wardrobe details for the chilly weather! *The details for this elegant wedding were sim ......

This beautiful and moody, November evening was the host to Andrea and Richard's intimate wedding. The cozy ceremony was held at the Inn at Crestwood in Blowing Rock, NC. There couldn't have been a better place for them to exchange their vows than in front of a warm and perfectly decorated fireplace. And, the fog lifted just enough to capture the stunning, blue mountains for their portraits afterwards. Everything came together perfectly for their special day!&nb ......

What and INCREDIBLE day!! This beautiful couple were joined together in marriage on June 16th at The Blowing Rock. What an amazing location for a beautiful mountain wedding! Their ceremony consisted of only immediate family and friends who later joined the bigger party at the Silver Fork Winery in Morganton. Every little detail was perfect! And, take note of the rose gold edging painted on the succulent in the bridal bouquet to match the rose gold of the b ......

Do you ever wonder what to take home with you as a souvenir from your trip? This amazing couple decided to have couple's portraits made to commemorate their anniversary trip to the beautiful North Carolina Mountains. And, I really can't think of a better way to keep these special memories! They wanted to have their portraits made with blue ridge mountains as the backdrop in Blowing Rock NC. Check out their gallery HERE. ......

What an absolutely amazing day! Carrie and Tyler got married on June 3rd and they paid all the right attention to detail! They had a pink, purple, and yellow color scheme that was perfect! All of the decor was done specially by the bride, bridesmaids, and special friends and family. The cake and cupcakes were made by a very talented bridesmaid! Everything came together beautifully. I can also tell you that Carrie and Tyler's marrige was blessed ......

Everyone, Meet Miss Piper! This little lady was the PERFECT model, she slept for the whole session. Which is completely different from her sister, Pepper, who's newborn photos I did over 3 years ago! Piper is so very loved and will have the best guidance (for getting in to mischief anyway) from her big sister. Congratulations to this beautiful family!If you are expecting a new little one lifestyle newborn sessions are a great way to capture those early days whe ......

I had the immense pleasure of photographing Heidi's bridal portraits last month at Smithmore Castle in Spruce Pine, NC. This amazing castle features a large foyer with a crystal chandelier, exquisite large bedrooms for guests, a grand kitchen and dining room, and the most beautiful mountain views! Heidi is the perfect bride to play the part of a princess for this session!Smithmore Castle, Spruce Pine, NC: www.smithmore.com ......