The first step to planning your dream wedding is selecting the perfect venue. If you’re looking for a stunning natural setting and an air of timeless glamour, look no further than a Champagne Manor wedding. A European-style manor nestled in Monroe, N.C, Champagne Manor offers elegance and beautiful views that will make your wedding day … Read more
Smaller wedding gatherings have taken center stage in 2020. This stylish intimate Hotel Domestique wedding is proof that smaller is still fabulous. The Hotel Domestique is a European-inspired venue nestled in the Blue Ridge, perfect for this upscale intimate wedding. In the initial conversation with the couple, I learned that they were drawn to this … Read more
I remember my first meeting with Ron’Neisha and Jaquay downtown Charlotte to discuss the summer evening wedding at Separk Mansion. I was recommended to them by their planner, Yolanda Boulware of Enchanted Weddings by Design. The love between the couple was evident from the jump. The first two images below summed up my take away … Read more
Participating in this Old Lystra Inn Wedding Styled Shoot provided a way for creatives to “create” and show the diversity of ability within their wheelhouse. As Seen Published in Weddings Magazine for the Old Lystra Inn Utilizing the amazing natural scape of the surrounding woodland setting, Jocelyn Warren of a Paradigm Shift Events, designed the … Read more
After Nishaka Proctor arranged my meeting with Rashunda, I knew that this wedding would be special. They decided to have their wedding at The Loft at Plant Seven, which is now The Loft at the Factory. Rashunda said, “I love natural light, so I instantly fell in love with the windows all around the loft … Read more
It’s been an uncomfortable time for many as we navigate the Novel Corona Virus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. With the Governor’s Executive Order banning gatherings of 100 people or more, along with the CDC and WHO recommending even smaller gatherings, we are helping our wedding clients identify alternative dates for their celebrations. As a client first … Read more
Between photographing weddings at Duke Chapel or engagement sessions + weddings at Duke Gardens, I’m on Duke University’s campus quite a bit. I’m sometimes asked by recently engaged couples what the purpose of an engagement session is. My response is that an engagement session allows couples to: As you can see, there are PLENTY of … Read more
I’m excited to share that our lead photographer, Dajuan Jones, has earned the Photographic Craftsman Degree from the Professional Photographers of America! This degree is not merely a piece of paper. It means that Dajuan Jones has met the standards of excellence set by PPA. He has been awarded the Photographic Craftsman degree in recognition … Read more
The wedding off-season coincides with the new year and is the time when many wedding professionals are setting goals for the upcoming year. I remember the moment I added winning the “Best of Weddings” and the “Bride’s Choice Awards” as a goal. I saw other wedding professionals with banners on their websites and I have … Read more
Our latest business branding photography article features Cake Couture Boutique, home to the best wedding cakes in Raleigh. Did you know that they’re also one of the best wedding caterers in Raleigh too? From dinner to dessert this team excels. Their personal style is evident from food to fashion. Take a look for yourself! Business … Read more
