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When Ashton and Nick reached out to me looking for a wedding photographer I was so excited! A family friend recommended me to them after I photographed their family in the fall. I am so glad that she reached out because if their engagement session is any indication – their wedding and their marriage are […]

SEE YA FEBRUARY! Honestly I have never been so excited for a month to be OVER. As a family we spent the better part of the first half of the month recovering from various viruses and colds. It has been blah and cold. I am so thankful that the end of the month has really […]

Newly engaged? Well you are in the RIGHT place! Welcome to the Ultimate guide to Raleigh Engagement Photo Locations! I’m Amanda and I’m a Raleigh engagement and wedding photographer! I serve excited and enthusiastic couples with an elegant and elevated wedding photography experience! Today I’m sharing all the best engagement photo locations in Raleigh along […]

Raleigh Engagement Session I am so excited to introduce one of my June couples on the blog today! Veronica and Scott are getting married in June at the Angus Barn in Raleigh and I am stoked! The weather in North Carolina has been super favorable for the end of February. The 80 degree days have […]

I say this to my couples all the time: “Print your Photos! Order a Professional Wedding Album!” I’m so passionate about having tangible photo memories you can touch! Imagine this: The dust has settled. The flowers have died. You ate all the cake and carefully stored a big chunk in your freezer to enjoy on […]

Planning a wedding in the Raleigh area and need a photographer to capture the perfect shots? Well look no further! Just kidding – I want to set you up for success in finding the best fit for your wedding day. That may be me – but there are some things all couples should consider when […]

I am one of those people who is always so shocked by how quickly time passes by. The days can be long but man the weeks, months, and years are so short! But here we are – end of January 2023 already! It has been such a productive month. I am so excited to share […]

When it comes to choosing the right wedding photography coverage and crafting your wedding photography timeline there are a lot of questions that pop up! One of the most common questions my couples ask is this: Getting Ready Photos : Do you need them? Let me tell you one thing right off the bat – […]

NC Engagement Photographer The best of NC Engagements 2022 is here! One of my favorite ways to get to know my couples before their wedding day is to plan out their engagement sessions! For couples who have never been in front of a professional camera before, the experience can be intimidating. Believe me – if […]

It’s here! The Best of 2022 WEDDING BOUQUETS. Every blog I write just has more and more of my favorite things in it! If you have ever been around me on a wedding day you know there is one thing I tend to gush over. That one thing is FLORALS. I freaking love me some […]