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I'm a hopeless romantic who finds great joy in creating and capturing connection and beauty wherever I go.

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Outfit Inspiration for your Fall Photos – 2023

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Lifestyle

I can finally feel a bit of fall in the air. The cool morning breeze and gray clouds make me want to cuddle up under a blanket with a good book & my favorite candle burning. Anybody else craving a change in season? And with the cooler weather comes one of my favorite fall traditions […]

ROMANTIC VILLA CETINALE WEDDING

Romantic Villa Cetinale Wedding | Bianca & Francesco

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Weddings

Romantic Villa Cetinale Wedding This romantic Villa Cetinale wedding was inspired by the beauty of Tuscany and al fresco celebrations. Designed and planned by Amanda with AMV Weddings, this editorial highlighted Italy’s true allure. The beauty of this country has inspired artists and creatives for generations and it’s easy to see why. For starters, one […]

Italian Editorial | Villa Cetinale

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Editorial

I’m so excited to share this Italian editorial. When I’m in Italy, it doesn’t take much to make me feel inspired to create. The language, the food, the warmth of the Italian people and their respect for quality & beauty are but a few of the reasons I love it. So, when Beatrice stepped out […]

St. Simons Island Wedding | Ashley Kate & Will

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Weddings

Ashley Kate & Will’s St. Simons Island wedding was recently featured in Destination I Do, and I’m thrilled to finally be able to share my favorites from this gorgeous weekend in the Golden Isles. Rather than have a wedding in their hometown of Atlanta, Ashley Kate & Will opted to have a destination wedding with […]

Florence Portrait Session | Francesca & Frank

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Engagement

Walking the Streets of Florence Francesca and Frank’s Florence portrait session was an absolute dream. First, we started our time along the Arno, away from the hustle and bustle of the historic center. The soft clouds made for a beautiful color palette, complimenting Francesca’s Giambattista Valli gown. Glamorous Style in Italy Francesca’s gown was divine. […]

Fashion Model Atlanta with custom earrings

Light & Shadow – A Fashion Editorial

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Editorial

Leave space to play. To try something new. To watch the light dance. And the shadows move. Light and shadow. Movement & stillness. Fast & slow. I’m learning to hold space for opposites. To know that experiences don’t have to be singular. In fact, they rarely are. That moments can be both hard and beautiful. […]

Florence Wedding Photographer, Couple with the Ponte Vecchio

Florence Wedding Portraits – Sofia & Lorenzo – Italy Photographer

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Weddings

Sofia & Lorenzo’s wedding shoot in Florence, Italy was a day to remember! Photographing a couple around Florence has been a dream since I visited last time, and when I saw this amazing Amsale gown and the view from our room at Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo, I almost had to pinch myself to make sure […]

Elopement in Tuscany, Italy

Tuscany Elopement – Consuelo & Fulvio in Siena, Italy

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Weddings

Italy at any time of the year is magical. A rich history in the arts, culinary prowess and the stunning cities & vistas make it one of the top destinations in the world. Add the warm culture & hospitable people and you’ll get a glimpse into why it’s my favorite country in the world! And […]

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Virtual Getaway – Naxos, Greece

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Travel

Welcome to part two of my virtual getaway series! After our time in Istanbul and Athens, it was off to the Cyclades – an island group in the Aegean Sea that I’ve been dreaming of going to for years. It was the perfect spot to soak up the sun and relax as a couple! We […]

Highlands North Carolina engagement shoot in the mountains

A Highlands, NC Destination Engagement – Julia & James

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Engagement

Julia and James had an absolutely gorgeous fall day for their engagement photos at a private residence in the Highlands, North Carolina. The leaves were at their peak, the weather was perfect and the mountain views definitely didn’t disappoint! Destination engagement sessions are quickly becoming one of my favorites to capture, and it was so […]

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