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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 […]

There’s something really special about getting to photograph a couple for the very first time! Rileigh and Nathan told me right away that they had never had photos taken together before, which honestly, is very common for my couples. And if that’s you, I just want you to know… that is completely normal! It’s my […]

A Winter Couples Session in Downtown Knoxville Emma Kate reached out in November wanting to do something a little festive and wintery before her and Johnny’s April wedding. They had already taken their engagement photos, but wanted another session simply to document this season of life — including their final Christmas together before becoming husband […]

If you’ve ever dreamed of European-inspired engagement photos—think columns, manicured gardens, fountains, and that timeless old-world romance—but you don’t exactly want to hop on a plane… Hills & Dales Estate in LaGrange, Georgia, is the spot. When Catalina and Carlos started planning their engagement session, Catalina sent over their Pinterest board ahead of time, and […]

This engagement session at Piedmont Park is a great example of why this is one of my favorite spots for engagement photos in Atlanta! It has so much variety, feels relaxed and natural, and lets couples get a little bit of everything in one session. We shot this session in early mid-December, which is honestly […]

before the session: let’s make a plan A lot of the magic in a photo session starts before I even pull out the camera. One of the best ways to avoid that “what do we do with our hands?!” feeling is to go into your session feeling prepared and comfortable. And that’s where I come […]