The Flyway Lodge Wedding: Knotts Island

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The Flyway Lodge is a hidden and architectural gem in Knotts Island. It is technically in North Carolina, but it was not far past the Virginia border which makes it a unique and convenient venue for couples looking for something truly unique! Besides it’s main building, with a spectacular pitched roof and shingles, their entire land is beautiful. The land … Read More

Excellent Marriage Advice from an Uber driver

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Six weeks before my wedding day, I got unexpected love advice from an Uber driver. Here is what happened: Roosevelt, the Uber driver introduced himself and asked where we were coming from. I proudly told him, ‘my best friend’s wedding!’ This was the morning after Nicole and Tyler’s wedding and we had just finished up our brunch with them and … Read More

Wedding Photography Products

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Today, I wanted to share a look into some of my wedding photography products for my couples. When a couple chooses me as their wedding photographer I enjoy being there for them through the entire process and marvel in photographing all of the moments that unfold throughout their wedding day. I don’t want to just show up on their wedding … Read More

Your 10 All -Time Favorite Blog Posts

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I love looking at my Google Analytics for my website and today I am sharing with you all your ten favorite blog posts of ALL-TIME according to Google tracking your page views on my website! It makes me feel like I am extremely tech savvy! I can learn and research what favorite blog posts that you all want to see … Read More

Has Camera – Will Travel: Destination Wedding Locations to Photograph

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I have caught the travel bug and I blame it partly on our amazing honeymoon to Asheville, North Carolina. I learned awhile ago that a lot of couples looking for a wedding photographer don’t just assume that photographers will travel for weddings and that they actually have a hard time finding a photographer for their destination wedding! WHAT? I thought … Read More