Journal

The energy on a wedding day begins and ends with the bride. Bottom line. If the bride is stressed everyone around her feels it. If the bride is relaxed, its more likely the wedding party will be too.  So what happens when the bride is straight up excited without a care in the world besides […]

One question I get asked a ton is  whether or not I do just engagement photos even when I am not shooting the couple’s wedding. And that answer is a resounding YES!!! I realize that Charleston is such a popular destination for couples traveling to spend some time together in, and that it’s a beautiful […]

The music was playing and Jeff waited patiently at the end of the aisle. A smile spread across his face as he saw her approach. With her flowers she was looking her best. And as she approached the crowd began to laugh as she started more of a run toward the groom than a walk. […]

When I think about building my business and what type of business I want it to be, shooting weddings is not enough for me. That’s right. I don’t want my business as a wedding photographer to be just about taking photos at people’s weddings, which is what you would think right? Wrong. I want my […]

Some couples are just meant to be. I truly believe that. And in the case of Jensie and John Michael, they are one of those examples of couples who were probably destined to be together from the very beginning. Because these two have known each other since high school! And you guys. They were prom […]

You know those memes that say, “Find a man who looks at you the way so and so does?” Well that could have totally originated with Bryson and Alex. Because you guys. The way Bryson grins at Alex anytime she is within his eyesight is just about the cutest thing I have ever seen. It’s […]

I will never forgot walking in to Vintage Coffee company last year to meet up with Alex and her mom to discuss the possibility of shooting her wedding to Bryson. Why? Because this girl has a smile that lights up a room. She’s bubbly, friendly, and most definitely the embodiment of a #kdyebride! Fast forward […]

Having recently moved to Charleston from Michigan, Kelly Jo and Peter are used to facing a bit of cold weather, so choosing to have their wedding in January may not have been as hard of a decision for them as it would be for some other’s who are used to the warmth of the South. […]

In life there are certain situations you can tell a lot about a person from. The ability to roll with punches and not let a change in plans stress you out is one of those. And in the case of Ashley and Cameron, they are just two really awesome people. You see, during their engagement […]

Everything’s bigger in Texas? More like everything’s more friendly in Texas. Because these two Dallas dwellers? Some of the friendliest people you could meet. From the second Kristen and John came of out of their friend’s house that they were staying with in Charleston to meet me in my car to head further downtown for […]