Wrightsville Beach Sunset Engagement Photos

If you’re engaged and lucky enough to live nearby Wrightsville Beach, you won’t regret coming here for a sunset engagement photo session! Couples travel from all over the state (and beyond) to come to our beautiful beaches for their engagement photos. And it’s easy to see why. The sand is white, the dunes are stunning, and the sunsets…fuhgeddaboutit 🙂 Sterling and Mason...

What to Wear to a Summer Family Portrait Session

When someone asks us what we loved about childhood, our wise old selves usually say something like, “It was awesome not having to pay bills” or “I was blissfully unaware that donuts had so many calories.” However, when we really sit back and think about what makes us smile about those days, there’s one thing I would bet comes to mind for most of us: Summer. Hot...

Marcus + Katie Take on the Road!

Since moving to Wilmington just over three years ago, my wife Katie and I have taken a lot of road trips back to Los Angeles to visit family and friends. I grew up in Arizona so we stop at my parents’ house and see them on the way to LA. Each time we went back, we took a different route, and doing this three or four times we’ve managed to see 43 states together! I was going through...

Latimer House Wilmington Bridal Portraits

This year the Wilmington NC Latimer House has committed themselves to offering a complete wedding experience for brides and grooms who prefer a more intimate ceremony. They needed some photos to show how spectacular the house can be as a backdrop for a beautiful wedding, so naturally they called yours truly and we set up a styled bridal portrait session! My wife Katie’s cousin Sarah...

Downtown Wilmington Engagement Photos at Night

It’s time for something DIFFERENT! I’ve been wanting to do a night time engagement photo session for a long time, and I finally got the chance earlier this year with Nolan and Jayna. We started right around the time the sun was going below the horizon, and finished in total darkness. The city lights of downtown Wilmington, NC were in full effect and we took advantage of the...

Bridal Portraits at The River Room

Earlier this year I teamed up with a group of Wilmington wedding professionals for a small styled bridal shoot at the River Room downtown. The goal was to feature the work of Susan Honey, a pianist with a mobile grand piano! Also featured are Tyler Kent for hair and makeup, and Eco Chic Blossoms provided the florals. Special thanks to Michael from Event Excellence who provided lighting for the...