the journal

Carilee and Mike’s wedding this past Saturday at the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens in Columbia, SC was a complete dream! These two shared a heartfelt first look as their friends and family watched from the gardens. Carilee has this grace and elegance about her, but her smile and laugh is contagious! But man, the way […]

Addie and Sidney’s hometown wedding in Columbia, SC was truly stunning, with their ceremony in their local church. South Carolina had a rare snow stormed that happened the night before. That did not stop everyone from celebrating Addie and Sidney. Guest danced the night away in the history venue 701 Whaley  with the beautiful couple!    

First off, can we just take a minute to talk about how absolutely STUNNING Elizabeth is? Her beauty is absolutely radiant! I love getting to do bridals with my brides before the big day. It’s the perfect opportunity for you to test out hair and makeup, and you get to wear your dress and really […]

If you know me, you know I love to travel. Take me cross-country, take me out of the country! I’m your girl! In this travel series, I’m sharing my “Bucket-list” of places I would LOVE to photograph and photograph you at. These stunning landscapes are the most amazing backdrops to any session you can dream […]

One thing we’re certainly not lacking in Fall 2021 is COLOR! A major trend this year is rich, colorful, wedding pallets. Courtney and Taylor’s day took place at Tin Roof Farms, a stunning venue local to South Carolina in Saluda that boasts 75 acres of land with a barn, reception hall, Chapel, patio, and bride […]

As your photographer, I’ll tell you right away that I love love love first looks. But, this is definitely a decision you and your spouse have to agree on together. I totally understand and respect the tradition of waiting until you see each other walking down the aisle. But for today, I’ll share my own […]

My cheeks hurt from smiling so much watching all of Taylor & Clint’s friends & family celebrate them. This sweet couple has been together for years and because of COVID-19, they had to push their wedding back to May 2021. However, their stunning day was well worth the wait. It was an absolute honor to […]

Have you been trying to figure out the vibe of your save the dates and wedding invitations?! Are you asking yourself, “Should I send out a virtual online card or would my guest prefer something in their hands?” Personally, I love walking to my mailbox and seeing an envelope addressed to “The Fallaw’s.” As I […]

I’ll never forget the first conversation I had on the phone with Katherine. I felt like I had known her for years. I think we talked about everything but wedding details! Within minutes of talking, I was struck by the same thing that must’ve caught Ryan’s attention the first time he met Katherine, too: her […]

I was thrilled when Emily asked me to second shoot for her because she is so fun and extremely talented. Plus, who doesn’t love a Charleston Wedding?! Everything about the Acree’s wedding day was simply perfect. From Allison’s classic, form-fitting white dress to her gorgeous bouquet, she looked stunning. I loved her simple curls with […]