Thoughtful Portraits for An Early Maternity Session in Big Sur

December 9, 2023

The Big Sur coastline is what dreams are made of—photographer dreams, that is. Pair an immaculate Northern California coast location with the dreamiest couple for their early maternity portrait session in Big Sur, and it may feel like cheating the system just a bit. Perfect light, earthen tones, texture at every turn, and a gorgeous […]

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Is there a location more iconic than Lake Como, especially in September? A cool sixty-five degrees, gentle breezes, sun-drenched cerulean water, and still warm enough to take a refreshing dip or romantic cruise in a vintage Cadenazzi boat. Antonella and Aldo’s portraits on Lake Como flawlessly emulated the feeling of an elegant summer evening spent […]

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The Big Sur coastline is what dreams are made of—photographer dreams, that is. Pair an immaculate Northern California coast location with the dreamiest couple for their early maternity portrait session in Big Sur, and it may feel like cheating the system just a bit. Perfect light, earthen tones, texture at every turn, and a gorgeous […]

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There’s a palpable magic in Carley Summers’ home. It’s almost inexplicable. As much as I tried to capture it on film, it’s something that can only truly be understood with experience. It was possibly the first time I’ve ever witnessed each and every furnishing having a purpose—one of crafting an environment where real conversations can […]

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Set amongst the draping moss of Charleston, Megan and Joe’s summer wedding at Legare Waring House was one for the books. In our conversations leading up to their wedding day, it was clear where their priorities were—time. Time with each other and time with their people. Megan and Joe’s only requests were glowy portraits and […]

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Last month, I had the absolute honor of photographing my own wedding floral designer, Anna. Her Nashville studio branding session sent me over the moon, and I’m so excited to share her and her breathtaking work with you today. Before we dive into this gorgeous studio branding session, there’s an important distinction I must make. […]

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How do you plan for the perfect foggy morning on the beach—the kind where the horizon is blurred, sunlight otherworldly, and atmosphere just right? Well, unfortunately, you can’t. This time, we were simply blessed beyond measure. After an early wake-up call, I drove to Vero Beach from West Palm Beach to document Baby L’s organic […]

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Portrait of bride behind veil photographed on black and white film

As a wedding and portrait photographer, I find my clients love sourcing inspiration images when planning their wedding or session. And spoiler alert: I love having a visual representation of where their mind is at and the particular components of an image they’re drawn to. Still, some people find it quite overwhelming to source inspiration, […]

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As we’ve come to learn over the past two and a half years, the home is so much more than the walls that shape it. A home is where our very lives are shaped. Our deepest relationships form there, countless memories are made, and the weight of the world finds a soft place to land. […]

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