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!

June 28, 2013

MICHELLE & MICHAEL–550 TRACKSIDE WEDDING

There is something so special about two people who have not only known each other for so long, but who have loved and shared so many experiences together–from high school and college, through first jobs and big moves across the country! Michelle and Michael have an amazing relationship and celebrated it so beautifully with their fantastic families and friends! I loved photographing every moment of their gorgeous day!

Walking Down the Aisle: “First it was mostly remember to breathe and not let my heart beat out of my chest. Once I saw Michael it was like once I make it to him he won’t let me fall, no matter what happens he will be there to catch me (and on that day it was just as literal as it is figurative, you pay the price for beautiful shoes) and I could breathe and not have a heart attack.”

Favorite Moments of the Day: “Obviously my favorite part was marrying Michael 😉 but besides I think my favorite thing was my Dad’s speech at the reception. He is a man of few words and hearing such a loving speech about how proud he is of me and how glad he is Michael is the one and he knows I will be taken care of. It really was something special for me. He has always supported me but hearing it verbalized was just so special. “

Many thanks to my second shooter Kelley Klein for these two great shots of Michael!