Why You Should Consider A Secondary Photographer At Your Wedding
Documenting your wedding day is vital to not only you, but your wedding guests as well. Hiring a photographer is typically at the top of a wedding-to-do list. Not only will you get to save these photos for a lifetime, but your guests and family will also get to enjoy looking back on these memories. With something as important as your wedding photos, you will want to ensure its safety with a...
How to Personalize Your Engagement Photo Session
News flash: planning a wedding can be stressful. Oh, you knew that? Good. We’re on the same page. But here’s the thing: your engagement photos don’t have to be part of that stress train. In fact, they shouldn’t be. Your engagement photo session is an opportunity to have fun and showcase your personal style. Connect with each other and forget about guest lists and cake...
Interview with a Custom Engagement Ring Designer – Melissa Tyson Designs
If you’re on my website you’re probably already engaged, but if you don’t have a ring yet or are looking to get something extra special – you MUST check out Melissa Tyson Designs. I met Melissa through the local Wilmington wedding vendor group, and I invited her into my studio to discuss her business and to take a few photos of her exquisite hand-made custom jewelry....
Designs by Amber Lanier Interview
Amber Lanier has a rare ability to see the beauty in everything – “even the ugly things”. Her design style embraces things most people would never think of incorporating into an event – moss, acorns, and dead tree branches are just a few examples. As soon as you meet Amber you realize you’re in the presence of a true artist – someone who sees the world...
Port City Event Planners Interview
Are you searching for a Wilmington NC wedding planner that does it all? From planning to design to florals, the team at Port City Event Planners can transform your vision for your special day into a spectacular reality. After photographing a wedding that was planned by her team this summer, I sat down with business owner Heather Healy to discuss her passion for the wedding industry and why she...
Airlie Gardens Wedding Venue Interview
This Spring, I was fortunate enough to take a team of talented artists to the famous Airlie Gardens near Wrightsville Beach for a styled bridal shoot. I’ve only shot here once before, but it was in an assistant capacity and I wanted to explore the gardens as the primary photographer. We couldn’t have picked a better time – the tulips were in full bloom, and the entire place...
Bellamy Mansion Wedding Venue Interview
Ahhh the Bellamy Mansion. What a wonderful slice of paradise in the middle of bustling downtown Wilmington. We’re continuing the wedding vendor interview series with a sit-down with lead event coordinator at the Bellamy, Laural Coffey. Laural helped me design a super-edgy bridal shoot at the mansion this Spring. You can see the photos from that session here. I was able to take the...
Wilmington NC Wedding Planners Kindred Spirit Events Interview
Welcome to another local Wilmington wedding vendor interview! We’re continuing this series with a sit-down with Wilmington wedding planners Joel and Melanie Frank from Kindred Spirit Events. I’ve had the pleasure of working with these two bundles of joy at a wedding last summer. You can check out the photographs from that Blockade Runner wedding here to get an idea of what...
The Barn at Rock Creek Wedding Venue Interview
Interview with The Barn at Rock Creek I remember the first time I drove up to the Barn at Rock Creek’s gates. It was last October for a bridal mixer hosted by Wilmington Weddings and Events. I couldn’t believe I’d never been there before, because the property is straight up stunning. Total privacy in over 15 acres of beautiful nature, this place is a photographer’s...