A few nights ago I was on TikTok and came across a video from Jen Hamilton and Chris Olsen. If you missed it: they’d both been cheated on in eerily similar ways, so Chris jokingly proposed a “lavender marriage.” Jen said yes, and the internet decided it was the best fake engagement of the year. […]

July 30, 2026

How a TikTok Joke Turned Into a Pitch Meeting With Chris Olsen and his MGMT Entertainment Talent Manager

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Some events are about opening a new space. Others are about opening doors for people, ideas, and communities. The grand opening of 321 Coffee’s first Durham location was very much the latter. As a commercial and event videographer serving Raleigh, Durham, and businesses across North Carolina, I had the opportunity to film the grand opening […]

July 13, 2026

321 Coffee Durham Grand Opening | Durham Event Videographer

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Client Spotlight: Style by Color | Where Strategy Meets Style As a NC brand photographer, I love getting to accelerate my client’s businesses. Working with Style by Color was one of those projects that instantly clicked. Their mission goes far beyond fashion or beauty. They help women understand how color impacts confidence, presence, and the […]

May 11, 2026

Style by Color Case Study | Brand Photography, Videography & E-Course Production

Style by Color

Choosing your wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make while planning your wedding. After the music fades, the cake is gone, and the flowers are long past their prime, your photographs are what remain. They are how you remember the day, how you share it with future family, and how the […]

March 16, 2026

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer Without Getting Overwhelmed

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As an NC wedding photographer, one of the greatest joys of my work is collaborating with creatives who share a passion for beauty, intentional design, and storytelling. This styled shoot at Donovan Manor, curated by the incredibly talented Alyson of Alyson Jean Events, brought that vision to life in the most stunning way. Donovan Manor, […]

June 4, 2025

Lavender Haze: Styled Wedding Shoot at Donovan Manor

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As a wedding photographer based in North Carolina, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to capture some truly beautiful moments at a variety of stunning venues across the state. But there are still a few places on my list that I’d love to work at, and I’m hoping you’ll help me check them off! **This is […]

January 30, 2025

Dream Wedding Venues I’d Love to Photograph in North Carolina

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There are wedding days that feel like a perfect reflection of the couple’s unique love story, and Rachel + Nico’s celebration at Nuvole 22 was exactly that. Nestled in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, their day was a dreamy combination of meaningful details, stylish design, and heartfelt moments that left an impression on everyone who […]

January 28, 2025

Rachel + Nico’s Uptown Charlotte Wedding at Nuvole 22

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This floral gown is TO DIE FOR! Floral gowns and veils are all the rage for 2024. Take a look! Host: www.instagram.com/adorncollectiveworkshops  Creative Director: www.instagram.com/whimsically_wed  Venue: www.instagram.com/the_distillery_nc https://thedistillerync.chadbiggs.com/welcomeFloral Design: www.instagram.com/floralsbyheritage https://www.heritageflorals.com/White Gowns: www.instagram.com/whitebridalboutiques Floral Gown: www.instagram.com/kellychasecouture Beauty: www.instagram.com/blissfulmuse.co Flat Lay styling, boards and props: www.instagram.com/thestylingsource Cake: www.instagram.com/sugareuphoria https://sugareuphoria.com/Bridal Model: www.instagram.com/alexandriashekian  Earrings: www.instagram.com/theweddingmuse_

April 15, 2024

The Distillery | Floral Wedding Gown Wedding Inspo

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Getting married in NC and looking for the perfect weekend getaway with your girls? Look no further than Baucom House! Located right outside downtown Raleigh, NC, its the perfect place to spend the weekend with your girls, cruise into downtown to party, or stay in for a fun filled weekend! Having an epic bachelorette and […]

April 11, 2024

Bachelorette Party | Downtown Raleigh, NC

Disco Bachelorette Party

The second installment of the Fire and Ice styled shoot: Ice.

May 18, 2017

Carlee Farm | Oxford, NC // Styled Shoot: Ice (2/2)

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