James and Sarah have been dating for five years and they have managed a long distant relationship since Day 1. Very impressive! James lives in Ohio and Sarah lives here in North Carolina. Their wedding is set for May 2021 here in Morganton, NC and they want it to be light and fun. Sarah is […]

James & Sarah| An Engagement Session at McGalliard Falls| Valdese, NC

Lauren and Riley are getting married July 2021 at Rex Allen Theatre. This venue has so many choices for photos. We chose to do Lauren’s and Riley’s Engagement session there also because we knew it would give us variety and a totally different look than on their wedding day. We did their engagement session at […]

Riley & Lauren| An Engagement Session at Rex Allen Theatre

Shelby and Emily are getting married in just a little over a month! I absolutely cannot wait for their December wedding. I shot this engagement session for them back in late summer and things have been so busy I am just now blogging it! Emily and Shelby have such a unique love story. They are […]

Shelby & Emily|An Engagement Session at Bridgewater Hall Historic Inn|Morganton, NC

This couple is so near and dear to my heart! I photographed Willie and Mallory’s wedding last year and now they are expecting! I feel honored that I have had the opportunity to photograph such huge milestones in their lives. Willie and Mallory are going to be such good parents to “Baby E “. I […]

Willie and Mallory|Maternity Session in Western, North Carolina

I had so much fun with Jazzy during her senior session. She just graduated from East Mecklenburg High School and will be attending Appalachian State University this fall. She runs track and cross country and enjoys cooking healthy food and being outdoors. She likes hiking and nature so we tried to incorporate nature into her […]

Jazzy| A Senior Session at Brigdewater Hall Historic Inn|Morganton, NC

Allie recently graduated from Burke Middle College with a high school diploma with many honors AND a two year associates degree. She will be attending Appalachian State University this fall. It rained the day of our session and we even considered rescheduling. Fortunately, it stopped raining and we were able to do our session together […]

Allie Roper| Burke Middle College|Senior Portrait Session|Morganton, NC

Jimmy and Lisa welcomed their second child, a sweet baby girl, right before COVID 19 began to sweep over our nation. The last few months have been an adjustment to this family in many ways to say the very least. Family sessions with a toddler and infant can be a bit of a challenge . […]

The Bain Family| Family Portrait Session|Morganton, NC

Seniors are typically some of my favorite sessions but they are really tugging at my heart this year! I think maybe it’s because I know so many of these kids personally and have watched them grow up. For example, Charlie and my daughter, Grace, played softball together when they were in elementary school and have […]

Charlie Yelton | Freedom High School Senior Portrait Session| Morganton, NC

Spring Portraits

Grace and Ben

A Rustic, Country engagement session full of love, joy and lots of laughter.

Austin and Tasha Engaged

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