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Vineyard At Bettys Creek Lodge Photo

The Vineyards at Betty’s Creek – Wedding Venue in Asheville, North Carolina

Site Visit I cannot think of another great way to spend a Thursday afternoon than a site visit to one of our favorite venues! The Vineyards at Betty’s Creek is one of the most gorgeous venues in the Asheville area. Located just west of Asheville. I know, I know, you’re like, “west of Asheville? I […]

McAlister Leftwich House Engagement Couple Laughing On Porch Photo

McAlister Leftwich House Engagement Session

Today on our blog we are bringing you this gorgeous engagement session at the McAlister-Leftwich House. Catherine and Moses’s beautiful engagement session starts with a stroll and snuggles on the brick pathway. Catherine wore the perfect shade of lavender in her Milla dress. I must say the porches of the McAlister-Leftwich House are just divine. […]

Biltmore Wedding Bride and Groom On Front Lawn Photo

Biltmore Wedding at The Champagne Cellar

Discover the Enchantment of a Biltmore Wedding: The Unique Charm of the Champagne Cellar Can you imagine anything more romantic than a wedding in the Biltmore Champagne Cellar of the Biltmore Estate? Bailey and Patrick’s intimate candlelit wedding in the Champagne Cellar was just perfection. Bailey wore a stunning Maggie Sottero gown with a gorgeous […]

Black and White of Couple Kissing on Bridge at Bass Pond at Biltmore Photo

Biltmore Engagement Photos: Other Special Locations

Summer in Western North Carolina can bring unpredictable weather! When Abby and Daniel were originally supposed to meet us for their engagement session the forecast called for heavy rain. Planning to meet in Highlands was thwarted with heavy rain and thunderstorms. We rescheduled for a different day and the same thing rain rain rain. But […]

Biltmore In Asheville Couple Nose to Nose in front of House Photo

Biltmore In Asheville: A Dreamy Engagement Session

‘Tis the season! The season for full-on monsoon weather. Unpredictable weather to be precise here in Western North Carolina. It can be beautiful and sunny one minute and downpouring the next. The weekend brought rain from a tropical storm up the east coast. So as plans changed with our couples we rolled with the flow […]

Bridal Portraits Bride Looking at Camera Photo

Bridal Portraits Before Your Wedding Day

Mostly a southern wedding tradition Bridal Portraits are an amazing addition to your wedding experience. We love bridal portrait sessions for many reasons. The number one reason would be the time we get to spend with our brides capturing gorgeous portraits. Today on the blog we are going to tell you all the benefits of […]

The Historic Post Office Hampton VA Bride and Groom on Stairs Photo

The Historic Post Office in Hampton, VA – Emily and Chris

Post Office Wedding When Emily contacted us and told us she was getting married at The Historic Post Office in Hampton, I thought “Yes!” Because how many weddings have we photographed in post offices? Now, one! So how fun to get married in The Historic Post Office? So fun! First, the post office is gorgeous. […]

Greensboro NC Engagement Couple Laughing Holding Hands Photo

Greensboro NC Engagement Session

Engagement Outfits Okay, first off can we talk about how stinking cute Hannah and Diego are? I absolutely love their outfits. Nice shoes Jeans and a simple white tee with a light blazer for Diego were perfect! Diego’s outfit gives an effortless air, but still very stylish. While Hannah’s neutral top, white trousers, and gorgeous […]

Kodak Ektar 100 Little Girl on Pool Edge Photo

Fun Summer Photos & My Review of Kodak Ektar 100

Happy Summer friends! We are splashing into the summer with numerous trips to the pool. And I thought I would take a blog post to give my review of Kodak Ektar 100. I have to say what a fun film stock! I am loving the colors! These colors are punchy, fun, and perfect for summer. […]

McAlister Leftwich House Wedding Bride and Groom Holding Hands On Front Porch Photo

McAlister Leftwich House Wedding

A little blue wedding inspiration for you today on the blog! This McAlister Leftwich House Wedding Inspiration shoot is inspired by something blue. We have all heard the age-old rhyme. Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in her shoe. A Play On Tradition  This rhyme began in England during the […]

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