Having worked as a professional photographer for the past 12 years, I have been incredibly fortunate to capture amazing images both on assignment and on personal projects throughout the U.S. and many other countries. Photographing weddings has become a true joy of mine as it allows me to tell the story of one of life’s best days: the love, excitement, energy, emotion and pure happiness of a couple on their wedding day!

I studied journalism with an emphasis in photojournalism at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. After graduation I worked for a variety of organizations and publications including a commercial photography studio in Atlanta, as the staff photographer for the Fulton County Daily Report, a freelancer for the Australian Associated Press and continuing freelance work for various publications.

When not shooting a wedding or working on other photo assignments, you will definitely find me out hiking or camping or generally finding any excuse to be outside! I love taking fun classes and have done everything from Vietnamese and Spanish courses to pottery, horseback riding, knitting, ballet, belly dancing, yoga, oil painting…and the list goes on!

May 23, 2011

MEGHAN & PHILIP–FAYETTEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH & WHITEWATER CREEK COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Meghan and Philip’s beautiful wedding which was held in the most lovely chapel at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and reception at the Whitewater Creek Country Club. The moment you meet these two, you immediately feel the deep bond and love they have with one another. Their excitement about the wedding and even more so about finally being able live in the same place after being in a long-distance relationship was written all over their faces. It was such an honor to photograph such wonderful people who couldn’t be more kind, easy-going and so obviously in love with one another! Meghan is so stunning!! Thanks to my second shooter Mary Ruf Grafton for this beautiful shot from the balcony! Absolutely adore this image of Meghan and Philip!!This gorgeous cake was made by my beautiful former bride Megan Racioppa…and the candy display was put together by this gorgeous bride Meghan…who is definitely an amazing DIY bride!!!