the journal

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 […]

Hi, friends! Today I had the pleasure of taking 8-month photos of sweet Maddie at a local studio in Cayce, South Carolina. Studio Willow offered the most perfect backdrop for these milestone photos. For years I’ve been taking photos of her big sister, Audrey. Yep, I’ve taken pictures of this sweet girl since she was […]

I’ve been able to walk beside so many life events with Kat & Ryan! I remember when they told me about becoming parents. The love and joy radiated from their faces! After Kat told me they were back from the hospital, I was ready to come visit! To share these are such a joy and […]

A few favorites from Katie & Brandon’s maternity session. These two wanted to document their maternity journey at Lake Murray to keep it simple, sweet, and authentically them. Spending time with Katie & Brandon was so much fun. I’m so excited to share these precious moments!     Ready to book your own session? Let’s […]

For anyone who needs to hear this. Keep reading. I needed this more than ever. There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens. A time to plan and a time to uproot, A time to mourn and a time to dance, A time to search and a time […]

It’s funny the world we live in today, word of mouth is the main way I meet new people. So thank you to the people who have spoken good things about my business and for trusting me to take care of the people you know!   Ready to book your own session? Let’s chat now. […]

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 […]

I remember when Codee messaged me about wanting to propose to Alison! She had this big plan to take her on a helicopter ride just because. What was even better is that they knew the owners. So Alison would never see the proposal coming in this way! I’ve known Codee since middle school and this […]

During COVID-19 I wanted to bring some kind of joy to everyone’s “new normal.” The thought behind this was to show your family 20 years from now what was going on in this portrait! Savannah + Cam another past ADP bride and groom of mine! Asked me to come over and photograph all the new […]