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Duke Gardens engagement photos

A common question I receive as a Raleigh based wedding photographer, is where should we take our engagement photos?! There are countless gorgeous locations across the Triangle, but one of my all time favorite locations for engagement photos is at Duke Gardens in Chapel Hill. Duke Gardens offers a wide variety diverse of picturesque backdrops, […]

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Duke Gardens Engagement Photos

Engagement

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Craft a flawless wedding timeline for a seamless, stress free experience, and a memorable celebration that ensures timeless wedding images The key to a wedding day timeline that runs smoothly is planning ahead. Breaking down the entire wedding day into an organized timeline helps to keep everything, and everyone, on track to maximize where you […]

The Best Wedding Day Timeline

Wedding

North Carolina beach elopement couple

In 5 Simple Steps Beautiful wedding photographs are one of the most important keepsakes from your wedding day, and how you choose a wedding photographer will impact the final product. Your images are the only lasting permanent pieces from all the details planned during your wedding. Your wedding photographer will not only be who you spend […]

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How to Choose a Wedding Photographer

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Discover 9 creative and minimalistic surprise proposal ideas for your engagement When planning a wedding proposal, we often feel anxiety around how to pull it off, unsure of timing and location, and how to keep the element of surprise. A wedding proposal is an unforgettable moment that will be etched in you and your partner’s […]

Surprise Wedding Proposal Ideas

Engagement

Couple enjoys intimate elopement on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Say “I Do” on the Blue Ridge Parkway An elopement is a type of wedding that prioritizes intimacy and privacy over traditional concepts and circumstances of a larger ceremony. Couples who choose to elope often seek out scenic locations that offer breathtaking views, natural beauty, and an emphasis in experiences over things. The Blue Ridge […]

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Blue Ridge Parkway Elopement

Elopement

South Carolina outdoor wedding venue
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Discover Ivy & Rook’s timeless South Carolina outdoor wedding at a Charleston waterfront venue. Ivy and Rook started dating during the pandemic, and their first date consisted of FaceTime call. Their second date included walking 6 feet apart around Ivy’s neighborhood. But by their third date, they violated pandemic regulations, and spent the afternoon riding […]

South Carolina Outdoor Wedding Venue

Wedding

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