behind the lens — stories + resources for you

A Golden Hour Canoe Session at Lake Acworth Melyssa and Enrique’s July couples session at Lake Acworth was one of those evenings where everything came together perfectly. We rented a canoe from a friend, caught the dreamiest golden hour light over the water, and created such a fun summer-inspired session that felt romantic, relaxed, and […]

Why Choose Folly Beach for Your Engagement Photos? If you’re looking for the best beach for engagement photos near Charleston, Folly Beach is one of my favorite locations. It offers wide stretches of sand, rolling dunes, and beautiful sunrise light, making it perfect for couples who want natural, relaxed photos with a coastal feel. Is […]

Matt and Sarah’s wedding day felt so classic, timeless, and just really intentional from start to finish. They got ready at Nichols Heir in Sevierville, had their Catholic ceremony at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, and then came back to Nichols Heir for their reception in the Grand Hall. […]

A Western-Inspired Couples Session on Johns Island Liz and David’s session at Pine Creek Place on Johns Island was such a fun departure from a traditional couples shoot. We leaned into a western-inspired look with a vintage truck, relaxed styling, and just the right amount of nostalgia — the kind of session that feels a […]

There are few things sweeter than getting to photograph a surprise proposal, especially when the person planning it has been paying such close attention. Seth reached out because he was planning to propose to his girlfriend Caitlyn and wanted the moment to feel beautiful, private, and true to her. One of the sweetest parts of […]

Is Piedmont Park a Good Place to Elope in Atlanta? Piedmont Park is one of the best elopement locations in Atlanta because it gives you several backdrops in a single location — skyline views, a lake and gazebo, stone staircases, grassy hills, and tree-lined paths. You don’t need to drive between locations to get variety […]

This engagement session at Vickery Falls in Roswell was such a sweet one! Rebecca and Mervin were so fun and easygoing, and they brought two outfits so we could get a little variety throughout their session. We started around the mill building for a more rustic, historic feel, then made our way onto the trails […]

The Kocabs Family Session at Tennessee Research Park This April family session at Tennessee Research Park was such a sweet one. Spring was fully showing off, with little wildflowers blooming throughout the field, soft greenery everywhere, and the kind of light that makes this location feel especially pretty that time of year. Family photos with […]

Picking what to wear for your engagement photos is honestly one of the most stressful parts of the whole process. You have the session on the calendar, you’re excited, you know the photos are going to be so special, and then suddenly you’re standing in your closet thinking, “I have absolutely nothing to wear.” So […]

This session with my friends, Gabby and Mikey, was such a fun one. They were visiting from Charleston, and since it was Mikey’s first time in Atlanta, they really wanted photos that actually felt like the city. I had this rooftop I’d been dying to shoot on, so we headed up there for sunset, and […]