On December 26th, the day after Christmas, I had the honor of photographing Kendra and Corey’s surprise wedding. That’s right, SURPRISE wedding. What their guests thought was an engagement party was actually a carefully planned wedding ceremony held in the privacy of Kendra’s parents’ beautiful home. If any of Kendra’s family reads this, please tell Ron and Dona...

why wedding photography will bring you years of joy

When I started my wedding photography business in Wilmington, I didn’t know anybody. I had to basically build my business from the ground up without any connections or business relationships. Thanks to the help of a couple networking groups, and some really nice people I’m well on my way to being an established wedding photographer in this awesome little beach town. However, I had...

When I moved to Wilmington, NC from Los Angeles about 4 months ago, I was a wedding photographer. But I was a wedding photographer without a niche. I didn’t have a style that I could call my own. After months of soul searching I’ve finally found what makes me unique. COLOR. This post is to officially announce that if you want to book me as your wedding photographer, be prepared for...

gay wedding at epona estate california

Back in July I had the opportunity and pleasure to photograph the wedding of Montre Burton and Nii-Quartelai Quartey. Montre stars on David Tutera’s CELEBrations on WEtv, and Mr. Tutera surprised Montre by planning his dream wedding at the beautiful Epona Estate just outside Los Angeles. The property sits at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, and features a world class...

why i choose to be a wedding photographer

As a wedding photographer from Los Angeles, I’ve been exposed to cutting edge techniques in photography that push the boundaries of tradition and allow for full creative expression. This post aims to enlighten those of you who want to know exactly what the term “modern” means in regards to wedding photography in Wilmington, North Carolina. Wilmington is a special place. It...

a traditional Wilmington wedding with a modern twist

What can I say about James and Anna? I could do what every other photographer does and say they were amazing and awesome and that I loved working with them…which I did. BUT! There is more to their story than rainbows and butterflies and fluffy clouds. James and Anna are both Armenian, and their wedding was totally different than what I’m used to seeing. It began at the...

Wrightsville Beach Wedding Photography

I love Wrightsville Beach. It has the perfect blend of surf culture and family fun. It’s the ideal spot for a Wilmington wedding. Ross & Natalie were one of my first clients in Wilmington, and they hit a home run with their vows. Everyone was crying their eyes out before Ross even said his first words. As a modern Wilmington NC wedding photographer, I do a lot of beach photography,...

Bel-Air Bay Club Wedding Photography

Jon & Emily were one of the last clients I had before I moved to Wilmington from Los Angeles. They were also the most carefree! I was bouncing back and forth between the groomsmen and bridesmaids all morning while each group got ready. Luckily the couple hired a wedding planner so there wasn’t too much stress in the air. Jon & Emily had one of the best first looks I have ever...