A lot of people hear the words “virus outbreak” now and immediately flash back to 2020. Empty grocery shelves. Constant uncertainty. Wedding plans changing overnight. It makes sense that couples are starting to wonder what weddings could look like if something similar ever happened again with viruses like Hantavirus or Andesvirus. And honestly? After photographing […]

Some venues give you one or two beautiful spots for portraits and then the rest of the day becomes a game of creatively hiding parking lots, awkward lighting, or random exit signs. The Hill House is the opposite of that. Every direction feels usable. Every corner shifts the mood a little. And that’s exactly what […]

Some styled shoots feel overly manufactured. Beautiful, sure, but missing any actual emotion or personality underneath the design. Pink and Green Wedding Ceremony Vision at Hill House The vision behind this LGBTQ wedding inspiration shoot at The Hill House was centered around creating something fashion-forward and romantic without losing warmth. We wanted the design to […]

I went to tour The Merrimon-Wynne House during their open house, mostly to get a better feel for the space ahead of a few weddings I have coming up there. I’ve seen it in photos a hundred times. I’ve worked around it. But actually walking through it as a guest, not just a vendor moving […]

A simple, real-world guide to getting married at the Wake County Courthouse in Raleigh, NC. Learn how to apply for your marriage license, schedule your ceremony, and plan your day. If you’re thinking about a courthouse wedding in Raleigh, you’re probably not looking for fluff. You want to know how it works, what to expect, […]

Steven knew exactly how he wanted this to feel. Thoughtful, private, a little cinematic without being over the top. He partnered with Heart and Hand Proposals to bring it to life, which meant every detail was handled before Shay even had a hint of what was coming. The setting was the North Carolina Museum of […]

Steven proposed to Shay at the North Carolina Museum of Art with their people nearby, which already tells you everything about them. (See their proposal here!) Thoughtful, grounded, not into doing things halfway. I got to photograph that moment, so being there again for their wedding felt a little full circle in the best way. […]

Your engagement session can look however you want it to There’s this idea floating around that engagement sessions have to fit a certain mold. You know the one. A field, a sunset, maybe a flowy dress… call it a day. And listen, that’s beautiful. But it’s not the only option. Hannah and Michael leaned all […]

If you’re looking for a Durham wedding venue that feels equal parts refined and relaxed, Hill House Durham deserves a spot at the top of your list. I recently walked through the space while filming a behind-the-scenes video, and it’s one of those venues that just makes sense the second you step onto the property. […]

If writing your wedding vows has you opening a blank doc, staring at it, and suddenly deciding now is the perfect time to reorganize your closet, you’re not alone. Most people don’t struggle with writing their vows because they don’t know what to say. They struggle because they think it needs to sound poetic or […]