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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Clean. Confident. Intentional. That was the direction behind the video content we created for La Miel Aesthetics in Raleigh, North Carolina. In the aesthetics industry, your visual presence matters. Potential clients are often experiencing your business online long before they ever step into your space. They’re scrolling through your Instagram, exploring your website, learning about […]

July 13, 2026

Video Content for La Miel Aesthetics | Raleigh Brand Videographer

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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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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 […]

April 30, 2026

North Carolina Museum of Art Proposal | Steven + Shay

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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. […]

April 27, 2026

Hill House Durham: A Photographer’s Walkthrough of One of Durham’s Most Charming Wedding Venues

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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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If you’re dreaming of a wedding venue that feels equal parts garden party and high-design editorial, then The Greenhouse at Arrows Farm might just be your soulmate. Tucked into the heart of Clayton, North Carolina, this venue is the kind of place that stops you in your tracks — and then begs to be styled […]

June 4, 2025

A Modern Garden Ceremony at The Greenhouse at Arrows Farm

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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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