ana+dara :: in love :: winston-salem lifestyle photographer

When Ana contacted me a few months ago wanting some portraits of her and her new husband who were married last fall, I was completely on board. Ana came to me with an idea of shooting for a princess theme. We wanted to keep it very whimsical and glamorous - kind of a modern, grown-up version of a fairytale - and I am ecstatic with the way the images turned out.

Spring House Restaurant in Winston-Salem was so kind to allow us to use their space, and their outdoor courtyard area with it's mix of the natural elements in the midst of a more urban area is just lovely - almost like a secret garden in the city.

We started off the afternoon with a few casual photos of Ana and Dara - just as they are...

I absolutely ADORE Ana's dress, and she looked truly stunning (just like a princess) in it!

These final three images may be my absolute favorites from the entire day. When Ana twirled in her dress, she looked like a giddy little girl playing dress up in her mother's closet, and I am in LOVE with the lighthearted, joyous feeling that brought to the photos.

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betsy :: bridal portraits :: high point wedding photographer

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of photographing Betsy's bridal portraits at High Point University. We ended up with a lovely evening, and the campus of the university was an absolutely perfect backdrop for photos, with all of its great architecture, bridges, beautiful foliage, and fountains.​

​Betsy looked absolutely stunning in her beaded Casablanca gown and was a real trooper, willing to brave the muddy lawn (due to the previous day's rainstorms) to get the perfect shot. I may be partial, but I think I have the prettiest brides...

Dress :: Dawn's Bridal by designer Casablanca ​

Hair :: Kim Nichols​

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kamisha :: rock the dress :: high point wedding photographer

A couple of weeks ago, I met up with Kamisha, one of my brides from earlier this year, to photograph a promotional Rock the Dress shoot for an event we'll be hosting next month.

Behind the Scenes, Inc. and I are teaming up to offer brides an opportunity to rock their wedding dress one last time in a fun and fabulous fashion-inspired outdoor photoshoot much like this one. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the North Carolina chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding, which grants wedding wishes to couples facing life-threatening illness and life-altering circumstances. Learn more about the Rock the Dress photo event and sign up today! ​

Kamisha was such a trooper, willing to trample through a bamboo forest in her killer hot pink heels and wade in the creek to get the perfect shot. We had so much fun with this session, and these are a few of my favorites of Kamisha rockin' that dress...​

Reserve your spot at the Rock the Dress event today!​