American Tobacco Campus | Christy & Marcus' Engagement Pictures | A Durham, NC Photographer

I have been wanting to shoot at the American Tobacco Campus ever since Alex and I moved to NC! So I was ecstatic when Christy told me that her and Marcus wanted to take pictures there! I actually took engagement pictures from them a few months ago and they loved them but wanted to get more in cooler weather with different outfits and in a different location. I told them that I'm always up for an extra portrait session...I love engagement pictures! We ended up with a beautiful sunny day and I had so much fun walking around Durham with Christy and Marcus. They even went along with my idea to go to the top of a parking garage at sunset and I LOVE the Durham skyline pictures we ended up with! I can't wait for their wedding in a few weeks at the Cotton Room!

University Club | Dan & Alexa's Wedding | A Washington DC Wedding Photographer

Alexa and Dan's wedding day was truly a beautiful, Christ-centered and joyful celebration! Alexa attended my church before I met and married my husband and so unfortunately we were never at the same church together. I met Alexa and Dan through Alex this past summer when they were visiting for a weekend. I immediately felt like I had known them for a long time because Alexa and Dan are so kind and warm! Since then I have enjoyed getting to know them SO much through their engagement pictures and their wedding! It is so evident that Alexa and Dan love Christ and that their marriage is one that glorifies God. 

DC is one of my all time favorite cities and it was SO fun to be able to capture Dan and Alexa's pictures around the city. Our day started at a quaint and historic row house in Capitol Hill, then we headed to Capitol Hill Baptist church, then the Library of Congress, Capitol, and Union Station, and finally we ended at the University Club! We had amazing weather and we got really lucky at each location with great light and few people. I was SO thankful that Dan and Alexa gave me 2+ hours to capture their bridal party pictures and their romantic portraits. Prioritizing photography in your schedule on your wedding day really makes ALL the difference! One highlight of the day was at the Library of Congress. A security guard came out and asked if we wanted to bypass security and come in the building to take a few pictures. You better believe we said YES!! I also enjoyed getting to know Dan and Alexa's bridal party so much and their friends and guests. Everyone was so kind, laid back, and fun to be around!

Dan and Alexa, thank you giving me the privilege and JOY of capturing your wedding! Have an amazing time in Jamaica and enjoy reliving your special day!

Vendors:
Photography: DiPrima Photography
Second Shooter: Sharmila S.P. Photography
Ceremony Venue: Capitol Hill Baptist Church
Reception Venue: University Club
Catering: The University Club of Washington DC
Florist: Katy Gale
Cake: Allison Roark
Transportation: Chariots for Hire

McKenzie & Lou's Wedding | A New Hill, NC Wedding Photographer

McKenzie and Lou had a beautiful wedding on McKenzie's parent's farm! It rained the entire day before their wedding and the morning of their wedding but amazingly, it stopped right when I got there and stayed clear for the rest of the day! I was so thankful! McKenzie and her mom did an amazing job decorating for the wedding and every detail was so beautiful (not to mention their farm has stunning scenery)! McKenzie and Lou were so fun and laid back to work with and I really enjoyed capturing their day. McKenzie and Lou, thank you for giving me the privilege of photographing your big day!!

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Family Farm in New Hill, NC
Catering: Prime Barbeque
Florist: Basket Tree Florist
Tent Rental: Grand Rental Station
Tables and Linens: CE Rentals
DJ: Cool Receptions
Wedding Cake: Simply Cakes
Wedding Dress: Alexia's Bridal Boutique

Haw River Ballroom | Ginny & George's Engagement Pictures | A Saxapahaw, NC Wedding Photographer

I was so excited when Ginny emailed me telling me that she wanted to do her pictures in Saxapahaw and that she wanted to take some inside the Haw River ballroom and some outside by the Haw River. Saxapahaw is one of my favorite places and the world and Alex and I have spent a lot of time there! Ginny told me that she lived there for a few months (I'm pretty jealous about that!) and that her and George have spent a lot of time there. I was so happy that she wanted to take some pictures in Cup 22 (the coffee shop inside the Haw River Ballroom) because I LOVE the huge open windows and the vintage furniture in Cup 22 and I've been wanting to do a "coffee inspired" engagement session forever! So we started out in Cup 22 and I was immediately super impressed with Ginny's amazing style and how sweet George and Ginny are together! After taking pictures in Cup 22 we headed out to the woods and explored and climbed on rocks and Ginny and George were even brave enough to climb on top of a dam (I love when couples are adventurous!). Then we ended our session at the bench where Ginny used to spend hours talking to George on the phone when they were dating. So sweet! I'm thankful Ginny and George picked me as their wedding photographer and I can't wait for their wedding in June!!

Historic Oak View | Kevin & Kimberly's Engagement Pictures | A Raleigh, NC Wedding Photographer

I had so much fun during Kevin and Kimberly's engagement session and I can't wait for their wedding in July! I met Kevin and Kimberly a few months ago through Gretchen with Red Bird Events who was kind enough to refer them to me. Kevin and Kimberly have been dating for five years (in fact, their dating anniversary was the day we took these pictures!). I was so excited that Kevin and Kimberly wanted to do their session at Historic Oak View and I had so much fun exploring the beautiful grounds! It is definitely one of my new favorite places to take pictures! Kimberly is studying to be a veterinarian at NC State and her and Kevin are animal loves and so they also wanted to get some pictures with their beautiful dog! She was a good sport and she even smiled for one of the pictures (or at least I think it looks like she's smiling...see if you can find the picture below!). Here's a few of my favorite pictures from their session: