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Emotions
November 14, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
It was truly awesome to be there to catch these tender emotiona...
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Couples wedding day portraits at the Highgrove Estate in Fuquay Varina NC
November 06, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Once their ceremony had concluded, Cam, Kara and I headed out t...
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A little love on a rainy morning
November 02, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
It’s another rainy morning here in central North Carolina and i...
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Choosing your outdoor wedding spot
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Natural Beauty... One of the biggest perks of opting for an out...
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Evergreen love
October 20, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Her smile says it all:) After A&K’s ceremony was complete, the...
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My favorite little slice of time
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My favorite little slice of time after A&K’s first kiss as husb...
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Wedding reception fun at the Highgrove Estate
October 14, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Kara & Cameron’s wedding reception was blast to photograph! Eve...
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Formal wedding portrait time at the Highgrove Estate
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Once their ceremony had concluded, Cam, Kara and I headed out t...
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Summer engagement photography at the J.C. Raulston Arboretum Raleigh, NC
September 25, 2020 - One of my favorite spots to take my couples for their engagement session's is the J.C. Raulston Arboretum. This garden b...
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What to wear for my downtown Raleigh engagement photography session
September 21, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
I wholeheartedly encourage my couples to wear whatever they hav...
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Happy memories of a Boone NC engagement session
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One of my favorite engagement sessions was this one in the moun...
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Back to work
September 09, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Had such a wonderful time photographing Cam & Kara’s this past...
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Outdoor wedding location inspiration
August 26, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Natural Beauty... One of the biggest perks of opting for an out...
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Engagement portraits in Fuquay Varina
August 24, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
I had a lovely time photographing Chloe and Dillion’s engagemen...
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Saying it all without a word
August 10, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Her smile says it all:) After A&K’s ceremony was complete, the...
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Places to get married outdoors in the Raleigh area
August 08, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Thinking about getting married outdoors in the Raleigh area? Th...
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So you won't forget
August 06, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Outdoor wedding Tip/ Come up with creative ways to remember you...
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Some love for your furry best friend on your wedding day
July 31, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Outdoor and Backyard wedding Tip/ Don’t forget your furry best...
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The art of candid wedding portraits
July 25, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
The dress hanging in a window. The First Look. The First Kiss....
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Sun kissed
July 23, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
These two were made for one another:) Enjoying a quiet evening...
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Engagement photography session tips
July 19, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Going through some images from over this past year and pulled o...
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My favorite part of photographing your wedding day
July 15, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Ok, so I’m just gonna come out and say it... Out of all the thi...
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Engagement photography in Fuquay Varina
July 15, 2020 - This past weekend I had the pleasure of photographing Dillon and Chloe's engagement session at the Carrol Howard Johnson...
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Happy memories from the Leatherwood Mountains Resort
July 13, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Good memories from Aaron and Kassi’s outdoor wedding this past...
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More of this
July 11, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
If you see less of me, I'm doing more. Of this... This year has...
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A doorway
July 09, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world. -John Muir...
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No words needed
July 05, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Her smile says it all:) After A&K’s ceremony was complete, the...
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Virtual recieving line
July 03, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Something good to come out of this challenging pandemic are the...
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Making the best of the time I've got
June 30, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Good morning from Craggy Gardens, NC. I’m getting ready to lead...
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Short but sweet Raleigh elopement ceremony in the age of social distancing
June 29, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
This lovely couple were married a few weeks ago in Raleigh by t...
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The real hero moments
June 25, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Thinking about the term “hero moments” in regards to wedding ph...
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What I've been up to this spring since wedding season has been postponed here in N.C.
June 24, 2020 - If you see less of me,
I'm doing more.
Of this.
This year has been interesting to say the least! As a North Carol...
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Noise control for outdoor wedding ceremony locations
June 21, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Tips for choosing an outdoor wedding venue... Noise Control. Ca...
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Golden hour engagement photography at the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, NC
June 13, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
These two were made for one another:) Enjoying a quiet evening...
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One of my favorite wedding days ever, a rainy afternoon in the Blue Ridge mountains
June 10, 2020 - Looking back over the years, I've been blessed to have photograph so many beautiful wedding days. One of my favorites is...
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Thinking about getting married outdoors in the Raleigh area?
June 05, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Thinking about getting married outdoors in the Raleigh area? Th...
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Happy wedding photography memories from the NC musem of Art
May 31, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Getting ready to head into Raleigh today to photograph Marissa...
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She made her own wedding dress!
May 29, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Sorry it’s been a while since my last post, I’ve been waiting u...
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One of my fav's
May 27, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
This is my favorite shot from Andrew and Betsy’s wedding day. B...
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Wedding party group portraits from downtown Raleigh
May 25, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Getting everyone together for a wedding party shot downtown was...
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3D wedding photography from Craggy Pinacle
May 23, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Days in the woods like this, with the rain, the fog and a beaut...
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Sorting the summer engagement photography portfolio
May 17, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Going through my work this evening deciding what makes the cut...
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What's my wedding photography style?
May 15, 2020 - Illustrative style~
My style, has been described as a pleasing blend of modern and emotive photo journalistic elements,...
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Spring engagement sessions in Raleigh, NC
May 15, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Going through some images from over this past year and pulled o...
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Outdoor wedding tip- get your game on
May 13, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Outdoor wedding Tip- Game on! One of the joys of planning an ou...
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Outdoor and backyard wedding tips for furry friends
May 09, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Outdoor and Backyard wedding Tip/ Don’t forget your furry best...
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Backyard outdoor wedding tip- light it up!
May 05, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Outdoor & backyard wedding Tip/ A huge perk of a backyard weddi...
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Backyard wedding Tip- get a dancefloor
May 03, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Backyard wedding Tip/ What’s a backyard wedding reception witho...
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Life at home for now
May 01, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
It’s such a weird time rn to be a wedding ‘tog. Without a sprin...
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What I've been up to this spring as a North Carolina wedding photographer
April 30, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Even though my wedding photography season has been postponed, I...
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Backyard wedding Tip/ It's your day, give it a theme!
April 16, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Backyard Wedding Tip/ It’s your story, give it a theme! No matt...
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Backyard wedding Tip/ Get your get ready room ready!
April 14, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Backyard wedding Tip/ Get your get ready room ready! Double che...
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Outdoor wedding tip: Beautify your space
April 12, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Backyard wedding Tip: Beautify your space. If you have around 2...
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Where to go to take portraits for a backyard wedding
April 10, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Backyard wedding planning tip: Ask yourself, where would I like...
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Changes
April 08, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Wow what a week it has been... Lots of changes in such a short...
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An evening of backyard wedding photography in Pinehurst N.C.
April 08, 2020 - One of my favorite backyard weddings was captured at Ryan and Patricia's family's home in Pinehurst North Carolina. I ar...
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Outdoor wedding ceremony noise control
April 04, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Tips for choosing an outdoor wedding venue... Noise Control. Ca...
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Light it up! Outdoor wedding cermeony tips...
April 02, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Lighting... Lighting is something that many brides and grooms f...
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Getting married at the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh? I want to be your photographer!
April 01, 2020 - My favorite place to photograph a wedding day or engagement session in Raleigh N.C. is the J.C. Raulston Arboretum. This...
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Choosing an outdoor wedding venue with a naturally beautiful backdrop
March 31, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Natural Beauty... One of the biggest perks of opting for an out...
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Worried about rain on your outdoor wedding day?
March 29, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Rain.... Worried about rain ruining your outdoor wedding day? D...
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Holding a civil ceremony wedding or elopement in the Raleigh area in the era of Covid-19
March 25, 2020 - Ready to make it legal here in the Triangle by eloping via a civil ceremony or holding a small outdoor wedding?
Here is...
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Finding the perfect outdoor wedding venue 4.
March 22, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Prepare For Wind! No doubt, wind can be a challenging issue on...
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Finding the perfect outdoor wedding venue 3.
March 19, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Rain.... Worried about rain ruining your outdoor wedding day? D...
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Finding the perfect outdoor wedding venue 1.
March 13, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Hosting a successful outdoor wedding really comes down to findi...
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Neither rain, sleet nor snow will dampen the spirit of your wedding day
March 11, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Another cloudy day with rain on the way here in N.C. Reminds me...
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Why the unplanned moments matter in wedding photography
March 07, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
The dress hanging in a window. The First Look. The First Kiss....
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Golden hour engagement photos at the JC Raulston Arboretum
March 06, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
These two were made for one another:) Enjoying a quiet evening...
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Thoughts on a rainy morning
February 22, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
A quiet morning so far... I’ve just finished sorting the photos...
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Dreaming of cold weather engagement sessions
February 20, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Finally cooling off here in North Carolina! Got me dreaming ab...
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To this day, this is one of my favorite mountain weddings ever
February 19, 2020 - Sometimes things don't go exactly as planned. It's OK though because no matter what, your wedding day is a happy occasio...
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Do you know how grateful I am to have you all in my life?
February 18, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Got up early yesterday morning to check up on a Bald Eagle nest...
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Rainy day engagement session in Boone N.C. and love for Canon
February 16, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
One of my favorite engagement sessions was this one in the moun...
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What I really enjoy photographing the most on a wedding day
February 10, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Ok, so I’m just gonna come out and say it... Out of all the thi...
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Wedding photography off season happenings
February 08, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Counting down the weeks until my wedding photography season beg...
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Wondering what to wear for your engagement session?
February 06, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Happy memories from Eddie & Roberta’s engagement session at the...
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Why I love photographing barn weddings here in North Carolina
February 05, 2020 - Barn weddings are one of my favorites to photograph here in central North Carolina. Each of these rustic venues presents...
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How soon should I start planning my wedding day?
January 31, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Real marriage proposals are such an exciting thing to photograp...
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Real Hero Moments : The Art of Candid Portraiture
January 29, 2020 - Thinking about the term “hero moments” in regards to wedding photography this morning...
Usually this phrase is used to...
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Wedding photography off-season
January 27, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Happy Monday! Greetings from my new office space. Finally have...
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My favorite engagement photos
January 26, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
My favorite kind of engagement sessions are ones where we can m...
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Downtown Raleigh engagement photo tips
January 19, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Going through some images from over this past year and pulled o...
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Engagement photos from the JC Raulston Arboretum with Brad & Kelly
January 12, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Here are a selection of my favorites from Brad and Marissa’s au...
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What to wear for your engagement session : Downtown Raleigh edition
January 06, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
Going through some images from over this past year and pulled o...
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Wedding photography color matters : Nature is my aesthetic
January 04, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
One of the things I’m particularly concerned with when it comes...
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This moment matters
January 03, 2020 - View this post on Instagram
The minister praying with the couple and their families during...
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Cold hands, warm hearts : Wintertime engagement photo tips in N.C.
January 01, 2020 - There's a lot to keep in mind when you're scheduling your engagement photos, from what you should (and shouldn't!) wear...
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Reverse toast
December 31, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
This couple did the reverse wedding toast thing. They roasted t...
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Not good at being trendy
December 29, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Loving that summertime emerald glow. I think it’s important to...
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Your constant companion
December 27, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
This is love. The one you will travel the world with, this cons...
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Raleigh Wedding Photography 2019 Year In Review
December 25, 2019 - Now that 2019 is coming to a close, I thought I'd share some of my favorite weddings and engagement sessions in Raleigh...
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Getting that first kiss shot on wedding day
December 23, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Awww, I love getting that first kiss pic just right. Nothing be...
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The best kind of wedding reception portraits
December 21, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Folks were getting down on the dance floor at Brian and Jenn’s...
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Happy engagement photo moments in the Bog Garden in Greensboro
December 19, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Happy memories from Matt and Delilah’s engagement session last...
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Wedding photo moments from the River Ridge golf Club in Raleigh, N.C.
December 18, 2019 - Now that the season has ended, I’ve been reflecting on the weddings that I’ve photographed this past year. Thought I’d r...
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A cool looking tree on top of a foggy mountain
December 17, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Nearby, we also found a cool looking tree at Craggy Gardens tha...
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Happy memories from Matt and Delilah's Greensboro N.C. springtime engagement session
December 15, 2019 - Happy memories from Matt and Delilah’s engagement session last April at the Bog Garden and downtown Greensboro, N.C.
Go...
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My first Tea Ceremony wedding photos
December 13, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
This was my first time photographing a Tea Ceremony. I had assu...
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A thought on backyard weddings
December 13, 2019 - So just in case I’ve never mentioned it before, I freak’n adore capturing backyard wedding ceremonies. I think it’s awes...
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Getting yelled at by a cow
December 11, 2019 - Trent & Taylor’s rainy mountain engagement session in Boone, N.C. was amazing.
It rained.
The autumn leaves were brigh...
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Why I love an imperfect portrait
December 11, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Yeah, there’s a hand stretched across my pic. Lol, I love this...
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Wedding reception photos matter
December 11, 2019 - One of the things that a few couples may forget to consider when searching for their wedding photographer is to check ou...
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Of raindrops and the details of wedding day get ready time
December 10, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
A quiet morning so far... I’ve just finished sorting the photos...
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Yates Mill Park in Raleigh for engagement sessions
December 09, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Yesterday I took the opportunity to head over to Yates Mill Par...
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Someday that will be me
December 08, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Someday, my husband and I will be the Moms and Dads pictured wi...
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Rooftop engagement photos in Raleigh
December 07, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Just putting it out there that I like working in cities where I...
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What I do when I am not being a wedding photographer
December 07, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
With three unique habitats in one spot, Yates Mill Park is a gr...
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Golden hour engagement portraits at the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, N.C.
December 06, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Love taking golden hour engagement pics at the Arboretum in the...
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Popped!
December 05, 2019 - Lol, love a good happy cork off moment shared between a bride and her groom!
The Champagne looked like a silver ribbon...
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An all time favorite from Yates Mill Park in Raleigh, NC
December 04, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
One of my all time favorites from a winter engagement session a...
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10 Tips for pulling off a great outdoor wedding day in North Carolina
December 04, 2019 - What could be more beautiful and romantic than holding an outdoor wedding? Whether at a beach, park, backyard or golf co...
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This is what my Instgram account would look like if...
December 03, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
This is what my Instagram account would look like if I combined...
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Fall Engagement photography at the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh
December 01, 2019 - The thing I love about engagement sessions is that it gives me a chance to get to know my couples before their wedding d...
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Golf courses are actually pretty awesome places to get married
November 17, 2019 - Have I mentioned that I love photographing weddings at Golf Courses?
Yah, that may be surprising to a few because I’m b...
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Cheers to cool winter engagement sessions
November 11, 2019 - Finally cooling off here in North Carolina! Got me dreaming about all the best cold weather engagement photography sessi...
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It’s about people, not things
November 09, 2019 - Love that you can see @shirlzb_harvey ‘s face through her veil as she makes her way up the aisle towards her husband to...
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What matters the most on your wedding day
November 07, 2019 - This is the kind of reaction that I think matters to my brides during their first look time on wedding day.
Nothing bet...
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Engagement portraits at the J.C. Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh North Carolina
November 06, 2019 - Check out these sweet photos of Marissa and Bradley from their engagement session I captured a few weeks ago at the JC R...
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Why color authenticity matters
November 03, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Here’s why your wedding photos will share a natural color vibe...
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Love from half a world away
November 01, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
It’s really inspiring to learn the love stories of how it all b...
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Your outdoor wedding photography specialist in North Carolina
October 30, 2019 - Having an outdoor, backyard, resort or private estate wedding here in North Carolina?
I want to be your wedding photogr...
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Golden Hour engagement photos at the JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh
October 28, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Eddie and Roberta’s engagement session at the JC Raulston Arbor...
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Enjoying editing time
October 24, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Enjoying a nice morning at the editing desk working on Geoff &...
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Still beautiful under cloudy skies
October 22, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Even under cloudy skies, it’s hard to beat the JC Raulston Arbo...
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Gorgeous engagement photography at the J.C. Raulston Arboretum
October 02, 2019 - Recently, I had the honor of photographing Eddie and Roberta's engagement session in Raleigh, N.C. With their wedding da...
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Wildlife during the week, weddings and engagements on the weekends!
September 25, 2019 - I LOVE my job! It is an absolute dream to have the opportunity to earn a living by taking pictures of awesome people and...
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Golden dappled awesomeness
September 12, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
As the sun set lower in the sky, the light filtered through the...
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My favorite engagement photography location, the J.C. Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh N.C.
September 11, 2019 - Central North Carolina is wonderful place to be a wedding photographer. With a ton of great places to hold engagement se...
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One of the prettiest places in Raleigh for an engagement photography session
September 10, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Love taking golden hour engagement pics at the Arboretum in the...
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A 3D engagement photography portrait from the JC Raulston Arboretum
September 08, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
A 3D engagement portrait captured with my Canon 5DS:) So, origi...
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In love under an emerald canopy
September 06, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
With all of the rain and hot weather we’ve had here in central...
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At the JC Raulston Arboretum,a beautiful backdrop for engagement portraits
September 04, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
There’s a neat looking arched walkway in the Klein White Garden...
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One of the things I like best about holding an engagement session at the JCRA
September 02, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
One of the things I like best about holding an engagement sessi...
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Absolutely in love with that golden hour glow!
August 30, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Last weeks engagement session at the JC Raulston Arboretum with...
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Summer engagement photography at the JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh North Carolina
August 28, 2019 - Last week, I met up Geoff and Sarah at the JC Raulston Arboretum to hold their engagement session on a stormy summer aft...
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What motivates you to travel far and wide to document a millisecond (or a thousand)?
August 21, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Going through my work this evening deciding what makes the cut...
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Engagement Photography pic of the day: Dancing in the streets of downtown Raleigh
August 19, 2019 - Engagement sessions should be fun! Jen and Brian fully embraced this idea and went all out with a ballroom dance on the...
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Engagement Photography pic of the day: Downtown in the City of Oaks
August 17, 2019 - I adore going to downtown Raleigh to photograph engagement sessions. It's such a beautiful city and there's plenty of pi...
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Engagement Photography pic of the day: Golden hour engagement portrait with sunflowers
August 15, 2019 - I love this picture! We had planned to go the sunflower field at Dix Park for their engagement session but the flowers w...
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Engagement Photography pic of the day: A waterfall kiss at Yates Mill Park
August 13, 2019 - One of my favorite engagement portraits that I've taken in the wintertime at Yates Mill Park is this one. The lighting w...
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Engagement Photography pic of the day: Love and laughter in Greensboro
August 10, 2019 - There is no greater joy in life that spending time with people who have the ability to make you laugh and set a heart at...
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Great in any light
August 04, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Loved getting this sweet expression on Aaron’s face as Kassie m...
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First pic's from a wedding using the Canon 5DS
August 03, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Wow, what a weekend I had. Lol, Saturday & Sunday weddings outs...
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Engagement photography at the J.C. Raulston Arboretum
July 29, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Couldn’t be happier that #engagementseason has arrived! I’ve go...
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Engagement portrait at the N.C. Museum of Art, Raleigh N.C.
July 09, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Got to love the NC Museum of Art for an evening engagement sess...
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Engagement photography fav of the day - on the sand at Goose Creek Park
June 26, 2019 - It was worth the trip all the way out to Washington North Carolina's Goose Creek Park to capture Kayla & Ryans engagemen...
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Engagement photography fav of the day - downtown Raleigh glass and brick romance
June 23, 2019 - I love taking pictures out in the country. If you've spent more then 30 seconds here on my website that is probably pret...
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Random facts about me
June 21, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Picked up my camera this morning and shot random things around...
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Engagement photography fav of the day - waterfall engagement at Yates Mill Park Raleigh
June 19, 2019 - Love, love, love taking engagement pictures at Yates Mill Park in Raleigh. Especially on a cloudy day in front of the wa...
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Told ya I was a bird nerd
June 18, 2019 - Getting a ton of work editing done today and am excited for you to check out tomorrows blog post on the wedding that I p...
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Engagement photography fav of the day - Dancing in the streets Raleigh, NC
June 16, 2019 - Channeling my inner Van Halen with this one, lol!
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Engagement photography fav of the day - Greensboro Bog Garden
June 12, 2019 - Who knew someplace called a "bog" would end up being such a pretty place to take engagement photos?
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A hike in the woods and a trip to the bird sanctuary
June 12, 2019 - With wedding season in full swing, I have had to cut back on my weekly hiking adventures which means when I am able to s...
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Outta town and into the country for a couple of hours
June 11, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Finally getting a chance to sit down and check out some of the...
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Engagement photography fav of the day - Eno Park Durham river kiss
June 10, 2019 - Eno Park is an awesome place to hold an engagement session. Gorgeous sparkling colors everywhere!
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Rare selfie alert, haha
June 09, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Good morning:) I’ve arrived at my photo shoot location at a far...
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The in between moments
June 05, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
When people think about wedding photography they usually envisi...
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A little luck goes a long way
June 03, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Ok. I’ve got a confession to make... Sometimes I get really luc...
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Dancing in the Streets
May 31, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Channeling my inner Van Halen al’a Dancing in the Streets 🎶for...
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Engagement Photography fun downtown Raleigh N.C.
May 29, 2019 - On of the best parts about my job is the opportunity to get to know my couples and have fun with them while shooting the...
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Brick and glass
May 21, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Josh, Dina and I wrapped up their engagement session in the are...
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Around the world back home to you
May 19, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Josh and Dina were born in faraway countries thousands of miles...
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The world is yours for the taking
May 17, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
This is the kind of confidence that finding the love of your li...
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Feel comfortable, confident and relaxed
May 15, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
I wholeheartedly encourage my couples to wear whatever they hav...
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“Don’t listen to what they say. Go see.”
May 13, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
“Don’t listen to what they say. Go see.” That quote fits my per...
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On the rooftop in downtown Raleigh for a n engagement session
May 11, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Just putting it out there that I like working in cities where I...
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When it all works out
May 09, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Enjoying a cup of coffee while sorting pics on grey, rainy morn...
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For the love of post production
April 30, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
At the editing desk today and am nearly done with these photos...
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Spring engagement session at Yates Mill Pond
April 25, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Yesterday I took the opportunity to head over to Yates Mill Par...
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Hi!
April 23, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Hi ya! So glad I took a break from desk work today to get outsi...
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Our story
April 17, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
So today has been a great day! it’s not often that I’ll share u...
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Outgoing, hard working, intelligent, and kind hearted
April 15, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
It’s been pretty cool to have had the opportunity to meet and w...
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Colorado on my mind
April 07, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
I’ve been thinking about planning another trip out to Colorado...
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Passing the wedding photography test
April 01, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
The wedding party and I were driving in separate vehicles and t...
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Like birds of a feather...
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Enjoying a chilly sunrise this morning from my porch(see 2nd pi...
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Lakeside
March 24, 2019 - View this post on Instagram
Finally done working today and am enjoying an early afternoon a...
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Looking up
February 17, 2019 - The moon looks pretty tonight, just had to get a quick pic:)
It’s good to get outside and just look up at the sky, to g...
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A walk at Yates Mill Park
February 12, 2019 - Yesterday I took the opportunity to head over to Yates Mill Park in Raleigh for a quick hike around the pond. This is a...
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Sneak peek from today's engagement session in downtown Raleigh
February 08, 2019 - Today has been a great day! it’s not often that I’ll share unedited pics here on the blog, but I just had to share a cou...
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Wedding photography style breakdown
January 21, 2019 - Wondering what kind of wedding photography style might suit your needs best? Well it depends on wether or not you like t...
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2019 List of favorite locations to photograph engagement sessions in the Raleigh area
January 16, 2019 - Here is the updated 2019 list of my favorite places to photograph engagement sessions here in the Raleigh area and beyon...
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My favorite winter engagement photo session at Yates Mill Park
December 21, 2018 - Now that engagement season is upon us I thought you might want to check out my all-time favorite December engagement ses...
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Engaged? Now is the time to book your engagement photo session in Raleigh!
December 19, 2018 - Engagement season has arrived!
Even though it's December, now is the time to book your winter or springtime engagem...
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In the age of A.I., what is the value of the authentic vs. marketable aesthetic?
December 18, 2018 - In the age of A.I., do authentically captured photographs even matter to anyone?
Feels like the value of deliverable (s...
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Thank you
December 16, 2018 - To past & current clients...
So, I don’t know if I’ve ever posted something like this... I wanted to tell you guys that...
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Morning coffee with Nemo
December 14, 2018 - View this post on Instagram
Went out on the porch this morning with a cup of coffee and fou...
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My first paid images
December 08, 2018 - My journey as a professional photographer began many years ago taking photographs of the world around me. I was drawn to...
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Check out the Silvercord Event Photography Wedding Guide here
December 05, 2018 - Here are some helpful tips and service information for all of my Silvercord couples (and the client's to be) out there....
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Who knew fungi could look so pretty?
November 23, 2018 - Personal Instagram Silvercord behind the scenes
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Judge me by what I love...
November 20, 2018 - One of the things that I've struggled with over the years is how to best talk about who I am, and what I am all about on...
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Dancing through the fog at the top of the mountain
November 20, 2018 - The fog here at Craggy Gardens was just the perfect kind of wedding photography magic on their wedding day as Andrey & K...
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Dreaming of a Spanish moss ceremony
November 19, 2018 - Personal Instagram Silvercord behind the scenes, Spanish moss anyone?
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In love at Goose Creek Park at sunset
October 29, 2018 - View this post on Instagram
Finding a beach spot for in unexpected place to photograph enga...
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Goose Creek Park Washington NC sunset engagement photos
October 27, 2018 - View this post on Instagram
After a speedy drive from Little Washington, we arrived just in...
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Golden hour has just begun
October 25, 2018 - View this post on Instagram
One of the things on my photog bucket list is to spend more tim...
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Exploring new places
October 23, 2018 - View this post on Instagram
I love exploring new places with my photography clients. We fou...
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Taking the time to enjoy spending time with the one you love
October 21, 2018 - View this post on Instagram
R & K enjoying the moment snuggled on bench in downtown Washing...
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Engagement photography in downtown Washington NC
October 19, 2018 - View this post on Instagram
3 weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing this couple, K&...
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Silvercord Event Photography offers gorgeous wedding albums!
October 15, 2018 - View this post on Instagram
It’s the middle of the year and I thought it would be cool to p...
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Lots of interesting engagement photoshoot locations downtown Raleigh
September 25, 2018 - Working as a photographer here in the Raleigh area affords me with a number of neat locations to host an engagement sess...
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Engagement photography session downtown Raleigh N.C.
September 19, 2018 - Yes, I'm known as an outdoor wedding and engagement photographer which most people associate with green trees and sunny...
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Engagement photography downtown Washington NC and sunset pics at Goose Creek State Park
September 05, 2018 - Last week I had the pleasure of meeting up with Kayla and Ryan to photograph their engagement session on the waterfront...
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Summer engagement photography with 3 dogs at Harris Lake Park in NC
August 22, 2018 - My clients M & K wanted to hold their engagement session in the woods to complement their wedding photos which will take...
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Time to schedule your Fall engagement session with Silvercord Event Photography
August 15, 2018 - As we enter the dog days of August here in the Raleigh area, I just wanted to put it out there to let you know that if y...
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An evening engagement photography session at the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh NC
July 25, 2018 - One of the best parts about living here in NC is enjoying nearly 11 months a great weather for taking photos outside. Th...
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Engagement photography in downtown Raleigh at Fred Fletcher Park
July 11, 2018 - I was so pleased to make a return to Fred Fletcher Park last week to photograph this beautiful engagement session for my...
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My ideal wedding photography clients
June 02, 2018 - I am seriously lucky to get to work with people like this! These two (J & M) had a great sense of humor and shared a che...
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Raleigh Engagement photography at N.C. State University
April 11, 2018 - I love going to the campus of N.C. State University with my couples for engagement sessions. It is such a pretty school...
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Wedding photography at the Faith Bible Fellowship Church in Raleigh
March 28, 2018 - Some of you may remember the winter engagement session I held at Yates Mill Park with these two lovely people S & B....
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Engagement photography at Yates Mill Park and downtown Fuquay Varina North Carolina
March 07, 2018 - I had my work cut out for me during my engagement session at Yates Mill Pond Park and downtown Fuquay Varina this past w...
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Wintertime engagement photography session highlights, Raleigh N.C.
February 14, 2018 - Ya, it's cold outside, but doesn't mean that engagement season is over! By: Sally Siko
Here are a few of the highlights...
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Q and A session with wedding photographer Sally Siko of Raleigh NC Silvercord Event Photography
January 31, 2018 - You've got questions? I've got answers!
Q. Who are you and where are you from?
A. My name is Sally A. Siko, I'm the ow...
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Winter engagement photography session at Yates Mill Park in Raleigh NC
December 27, 2017 - Winter engagement photography session at Yates Mill Park in Raleigh NC Check out this gorgeous engagement session that I...
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My favorite engagement photography session locations in Raleigh North Carolina
August 25, 2017 - Where I love to photograph my client's engagement photography sessions locations in the Triangle and beyond...
As a wed...
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A few of my favorite photos from my portfolio
August 02, 2017 - I will be on the road this week headed to the Florida Keys for a working vacation of sorts so I thought while I am away...
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Raleigh NC engagement session location spotlight- The JC Raulston Arboretum
July 12, 2017 - One of the best things about being an engagement photographer here in North Carolina is that no matter the time of year,...
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Engagement photography, fun at the beach in Surf City North Carolina
April 08, 2017 - One of the best parts of my job of being a wedding and engagement photographer is getting the opportunity to get to know...
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Four seasons of engagement photography at Harris Lake Park Raleigh NC
March 16, 2017 - Spring, summer, fall or winter, it's always a good time of year to take engagement portraits at Harris Lake Park... Ther...
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Historic Yates Mill County Park engagement photography, Raleigh North Carolina
March 09, 2017 - Found in the heart of central NC, Historic Yates Mill County Park serves as an excellent place to capture gorgeous engag...
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Raleigh Engagement photography at the JC Raulston Arboretum
March 03, 2017 - Springtime is almost here! I am so excited for this engagement photography season to start... It is March 3rd and I am d...
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Engagement photography at Lake Wheeler Park North Carolina
February 20, 2017 - Raleigh area engagement photography at Lake Wheeler Park My clients G & K wanted to hold their engagement session at a d...
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Behind the scenes, wedding photography post production
January 26, 2017 - What happens after the wedding photographer takes the photos? As a wedding photographer one very cool aspect of my weekl...
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Bringing your dog to your engagement photography shoot
January 24, 2017 - Want to include your furry sidekick in your engagement photos? Here are a few suggestions to help make this a fun experi...
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Engagement and wedding photography under stormy skies
January 20, 2017 - From thunderstorms to hurricanes and ice storms, the weather here in central NC can get pretty crazy! No worries though,...
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Thoughts from your wedding Raleigh photographer, Carpe Diem 2017
January 20, 2017 - Cheers to the year ahead, 2017 is going to be awesome! Its January 20th and here I sit at my desk going over my booking...
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Winter engagement photography in Raleigh
December 05, 2016 - Winter engagement photography in Raleigh The weather has grown colder, the leaves are changing and the skies are that ma...
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Autumn engagement photography at Harris Lake Park
November 28, 2016 - Autumn engagement photography at Harris Lake Park Fall is my absolute favorite time year to capture engagement photograp...
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Vintage inspired engagement photos in Fayetteville NC
June 09, 2016 - Vintage inspired engagement photos in Fayetteville NC My clients N & S wanted to showcase a unique style for their engag...
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My favorite engagement photography locations in Raleigh NC
January 20, 2016 - My Favorite Engagement photography locations in Raleigh NC and beyond..
I am often asked where the best engagement...
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Raleigh engagement photography + The Rand Bryan House + E & L
August 05, 2015 - Engagement photography at the Rand Bryan House, Raleigh NC One of the best things about my job is the chance to meet and...
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Engagement photography + Wedding Photography + Maternity portraits | love | Durham, Raleigh
January 05, 2015 - First comes love,
then comes marriage
here comes A & C with a...well you know the rest!
Engagement photography locati...
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Raleigh NC engagement photography + The NC Museum of Art + M & V
December 23, 2014 - Raleigh engagement photography at the North Carolina Museum of Art~
As a Raleigh engagement photographer I am often ask...
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What will my Raleigh summer engagement photography session look like in July?
December 20, 2014 - What will my Raleigh summer engagement photography session look like in July? Photography taken at the NC museum of Art...
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What will my Raleigh spring engagement photography session look like in June?
December 20, 2014 - What will my Raleigh spring engagement photography session look like in June? Photography taken downtown in Raleigh, NC...
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What will my Raleigh spring engagement photography session look like in May?
December 20, 2014 - What will my Raleigh spring engagement photography session look like in May?
Photography at The JC Raulston Arboretum i...
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What will my Raleigh spring engagement photography session look like in April?
December 20, 2014 - What will my Raleigh spring engagement photography session look like in April? Photography at The NC Museum of Art in Ra...
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What will my Raleigh spring engagement photography session look like in March?
December 20, 2014 - What will my Raleigh spring engagement photography session look like in March?
Photography NC State University in Ralei...
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Raleigh engagement Photography + Yates Mill Park + T & B
December 03, 2014 - Engagement photography location
-Yates Mill Farm Park, Raleigh NC
When it comes to scheduling engagement photography s...
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Engagement photography + Harris Lake + Raleigh + M & T
December 03, 2014 - Engagement photography location
-Harris Lake Park, NC
My clients and M & T chose the beautiful Harris Lake Park ju...
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Raleigh Engagement Photography + NC State Campus + C&M
December 03, 2014 - Engagement Photography location
- The Campus of NC State at the Memorial Bell tower, downtown Raleigh North Carolina...
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Engagement photos | Raleigh | The JC Raulston Arboretum | C & B
December 03, 2014 - Engagement photography location
-The JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, NC
Now that December has arrived I'm starting t...
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Engagement photography | Raleigh | The JC Raulston Arboretum | A&A
December 03, 2014 - Engagement photography location
-Raleigh NC at the JC Ralston Arboretum
When it comes to finding the perfect location...
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Engagement Photography + Yates Mill Farm Park + Raleigh NC + fun portraits with Camouflage
April 11, 2014 - Yates Mill Farm Park Engagement Photography
There is hardly a better place to hold an engagement photography sess...
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NC State Engagement Photography+ Memorial Bell Tower + Raleigh
April 11, 2014 - Engagement Photography at the NC State Campus in Raleigh NC
Nothing beats a spring day in Raleigh NC. The warmer we...
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NC Museum of Art + Engagement Photography + Raleigh + W & E
April 11, 2014 - An engagement photography session at the NC Museum of Art in Raleigh NC.
The NC Museum of Art is one of my favorite p...
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Yates Mill Park + Engagement + Photography
December 05, 2013 - Engagement Photography location: Yates Mill Farm Park, Raleigh NC
Yates Mill Park is a interesting place to che...
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Pullen Park + Engagement Photography + Raleigh NC
December 05, 2013 - Engagement photography location: Pullen Park, Raleigh NC
When it comes to finding that perfect spot to pop the ques...
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JC Raulston + Engagement Photography + Raleigh NC
December 05, 2013 - Engagement photography location: the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh NC
October in NC is a splendid month to hold an...
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Raleigh Engagement Photography + The NC Museum of Art + Z & W
June 26, 2013 - Engagement Photography location - The NC Museum of Art, Raleigh NC
Sometimes you just get lucky in life, in my case I...
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Real marriage proposal | undercover engagement photography | Raleigh NC
November 30, 2012 - My client M. wanted to surprise his girlfriend with a marriage proposal caught on camera so that he could have that mome...
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