I first met Allie in college when we were both part of a magazine, staffed entirely by women. It’s been a joy to see her journey unfold since then! Allie and Alex’s love story began freshman year at the University of Tennessee. With mutual friends and Alex’s dorm room right above hers, their paths were destined to cross. Now, eight years later, their love has blossomed into a beautiful partnership, complete with their adorable dog, Fritter. Just the weekend before our session, Alex and Allie got engaged, making our session even more special!

I had the pleasure of reconnecting with AJ and M, an incredible couple I had the joy of working with a few years ago down in the Florida Panhandle. Life has a way of bringing people together again, and when my travel plans lined up perfectly to bring me near their new home in north Chattanooga, I knew we had to capture another beautiful moment in their journey!

There’s something magical about returning to a place that holds so many memories, and for T, Albuquerque is just that. I had the pleasure of capturing their maternity session in the stunning Sandia Mountains, where the warm summer breeze and breathtaking vistas made for an unforgettable backdrop!

Beneath the warm hues of a Destin sunset, I had the incredible privilege of capturing a love story that began in the hallways of their middle school during 7th grade. J + L’s journey from classmates to soulmates brought them to the picturesque jetties for a breathtaking engagement session! As the sun painted the sky with its golden brushstrokes, their love and affection for each other radiated. A beautiful chapter in a story that started long ago, now being etched against the backdrop of a setting sun and endless horizons.

Getting to spend time with couples prior to their wedding is special and with J + B it was no different. I felt like we were old friends, chatting about our pets, travel (their favorite place so far is Aruba!) and all the food recs!

J + B met back in 2013 online and have been inseparable ever since. They easily have one of my favorite proposal stories to date!

It was so wonderful to get some with D + C during their wedding planning trip to Florida! We were able to sneak in some time in Rosemary Beach for their engagement session. With Espresso martini’s being part of their love language so it was only fitting to make a pit stop at The Pearl’s bar before eventually making our way out to the beach where we were met with the most beautiful sunset and breeze!

Summer evenings in Laguna Beach, Florida are SO special – especially for the couples who love to hit the waves (with boards or their bodies)!

Surfing and swimming together in the warm, summer water is an escape from the pesky humidity that hangs around the area especially this time of year. M + A love the peacefulness that the sound of waves provide and cherish the moments spent together in the muted evening light.

Right before I got into town this past May I got the best texts from someone who is like family and it wasn’t even words. It was a single picture of M and J, M was absolutely beaming as she was holding up her left hand showing the ring J proposed with after their run (honestly impressed he was able to hold on to it)!

C + I hold a special place in my heart for so many reasons. They have been doing long distance since they met in Texas while C was in training for the Air Force. When he moved to Destin, she stayed back.