A vineyard wedding is basically my dream – the gorgeous, lush rows of vines and a stunning  bride & groom are a perfect combo! Overlooking rows and rows of grapes, Katelin & Adam said I do with such a gorgeous industrial chic wedding day at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort. With a hope of creating […]

Jordan & Ethan’s wedding was something of a dream. Each step in their relationship has involved some kind of body of water and nature, so when the two began planning their big day, they knew it was necessary to continue the tradition for their wedding venue. When we met and I flew to Austin, TX […]

I always know I’m going to love a wedding day when the couple is a referral from other sweet couples & friends of mine. When Jordan reached out and led with, “Abbey & Scott sent me!” I was immediately excited to get to chat with her, and quickly I knew we would get along quite […]

As spring comes right around the corner, everyone seems to be out and about and getting ready for that sunshiney glow! That’s why a recent feature on Glitter Guide alongside the fabulous Nutrition Simply for 3 Creative Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil is perfect! Shannan brings you an easy DIY recipe for a Nourishing Coconut Oil […]

A few weeks back I had the pleasure and honor of speaking at the annual retreat for the National Association of Professional Child Photographers at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Plantation at Lake Oconee. When I was originally contacted about the conference, I thought: what could I possibly offer to child, family and senior photographers? I was anxious […]

Today, I’m here to say a genuine thank you to all of my amazing couples this past year who have shared the kindest words on WeddingWire & The Knot, as I am humbled & honored to say I’ve been awarded the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award and The Knot Best of Weddings for 2016! Lauren Carnes Photography […]

Fall weddings have always been some of my favorites – from the slight chill in the air, to gorgeous natural color palette, to the coziness of fall food & drinks, everything about weddings like Katie & Chris’ makes my heart beat a little bit faster. Not only are these two of the kindest people I’ve […]

When real life friendships turn into creative friendships, something special happens. Recently I was featured on my sweet friend Lindsay‘s “Celebration Series” sharing about creativity, life & what I would serve if I ever ran a food truck (dream!). Lindsay and I share so many similarities in our lives: sorority sisters, UGA Grady journalism folks, marrying medical […]

When I was in high school, my best friend’s dad would take us for “sushi challenges” to a local seafood restaurant where we would have to eat anything he ordered. He started us off with the basic California Roll, and quickly we advanced to being experts on tuna tartare and knowing yellowtail was our favorite […]

Every once in a while an opportunity falls in your lap that is so exciting (and a tad bit scary) that you do a little dance thinking about it. When a friend, LCP Bride and fellow creative, Kristen, reached out explaining that the National Association of Professional Child Photographers is seeking out a couple additional speakers on […]