Connie 7/28/15 Connie 7/28/15

Jones Chapel & Brier Creek Country Club • Raleigh Wedding Photographer

Previously on a farm with horses, Leslie & Kyle (AKA "Lesky") celebrated their union in the heart of NC in front of many friends & family.

Previously on a farm with horses, Leslie & Kyle (AKA "Lesky") celebrated their union in the heart of NC in front of many friends & family. The couple first started getting to know each other on a dental mission trip in Mexico in the summer of 2011.

VENUES: Jones Chapel at Meredith College & Brier Creek Country Club (Raleigh, NC)

Connie 6/7/15 Connie 6/7/15

Coker Arboretum & Forest Theatre at UNC Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill Family Portraits

I am so grateful for the chance to document another day in the life of this young family. Check out how their little boy has grown from fall 2013!

LOCATION: Coker Arboretum & Forest Theatre at UNC (Chapel Hill, NC)

Connie 4/7/15 Connie 4/7/15

St. Peter's & Marriott City Center • Charlotte Wedding Photographer

If you haven't seen this Erica & Matt's amazing engagement session, you should check out their story here so you can see why their big day was extra special to me.

If you haven't seen this Erica & Matt's amazing engagement session, you should check out their story here so you can see why their big day was extra special to me. The day did not disappoint! Perfect weather, downtown Charlotte ('nough said), easygoing wedding party (fun group shots), a cute baby, and a young man and woman completely in love with each other. I also appreciated the ample time they gave us for photos. Check out what we created below!

VENUES: St. Peter's Catholic Church & Marriott City Center (Charlotte, NC)

Connie 2/16/15 Connie 2/16/15

University United Methodist Church & Sheraton Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill Wedding Photographer

Ever since I photographed Stephanie & Jonah last spring, I was looking forward to their Chapel Hill wedding!

Ever since I photographed Stephanie & Jonah last spring, I was looking forward to their Chapel Hill wedding! We didn't get the beautiful Carolina blue sky and sunshine, but spirits were not dampened one bit. Everyone looked like they had a fantastic time, and there was some very impressive dancing by family members!

VENUES: University United Methodist Church, Sheraton (Chapel Hill, NC)

Connie 1/4/15 Connie 1/4/15

A Backyard Proposal • Raleigh Proposal Photographer

I'm so glad I had the opportunity to capture these emotions on camera.

I'm so glad I had the opportunity to capture these emotions on camera. The groom-to-be Kelly did an amazing job setting up and decorating the backyard of his now-fiancée Megan's parents' backyard. The end result was so genuine and sweet!

LOCATION: Private residence (Apex, NC)

Connie 1/3/15 Connie 1/3/15

Jordan Lake & Fearrington Village • Apex Engagement Photographer

Chien & Varian traveled halfway across the world to be in NC.

Chien & Varian traveled halfway across the world to be in NC. OK, so it was not only for these photos, but I am so glad they were here and gave me the opportunity to take these for them. Our favorite shot is at the end! (And those aren't actually stars....)

LOCATION: Jordan Lake & Fearrington Village (Pittsboro, NC)

Connie 1/3/15 Connie 1/3/15

Private Beach House • Topsail Island Wedding Photographer

This intimate family-only wedding between two high school sweethearts happened on an absolutely perfect day at the beach!

This intimate family-only wedding between two high school sweethearts happened on an absolutely perfect day at the beach! Amanda and Gavin were so easy to work with and the setting was an absolute dream for a photographer.

VENUE: Private house & beach (Topsail Island, NC)

Connie 10/7/14 Connie 10/7/14

American Tobacco Campus • Durham Engagement Photographer

I met up with Alex & Matt on a gorgeous fall afternoon for their downtown engagement session.

I met up with Alex & Matt on a gorgeous fall afternoon for their downtown engagement session. This is one of my favorite places in Durham to shoot. There are so many cool elements, including the amazing water feature.

LOCATION: American Tobacco Campus (Durham, NC)

Connie 8/20/14 Connie 8/20/14

Fort Macon & Private home • Morehead City Wedding Photographer

I joined Shannon and Richard on a breezy spring afternoon at his parents' house near Atlantic Beach.

I joined Shannon and Richard on a breezy spring afternoon at his parents' house near Atlantic Beach. The day started out sunny and perfect, and ended with a campfire and s'mores. Other than seeing these two lovebirds tie the knot (literally), the part I was most excited about was being reunited with Toby the corgi!

VENUES: Fort Macon (Atlantic Beach, NC), Private residence (Newport, NC)

Connie 7/31/14 Connie 7/31/14

Sundara • Roanoke Wedding Photographer

A gorgeous outdoor wedding in the foothills of Cahas Mountain in Roanoke, VA.

A gorgeous outdoor wedding in the foothills of Cahas Mountain in Roanoke, VA. Shot for Erin Costa Photography.

LOCATION: Sundara (Boones Mill, VA)

Connie 7/7/14 Connie 7/7/14

Farm & Downtown • Durham Engagement Photographer

I knew them before they were "Leslie and Kyle." I went to school with this sweet couple and saw their relationship develop over the years.

I knew them before they were "Leslie and Kyle." I went to school with this sweet couple and saw their relationship develop over the years. They've had to spend the last year doing long-distance with Leslie all the way in Seattle and Kyle in Chapel Hill. Kyle flew out there one weekend this spring and had a beautiful setting of photos and candles (and a ring!) waiting for Leslie when she got home. She said yes, and I am honored and excited to be capturing their wedding in Raleigh this November!

LOCATIONS: Private property & DPAC (Durham, NC)

Connie 5/22/14 Connie 5/22/14

Ayr Mount • Hillsborough Engagement Photographer

I had a great time hanging out and exploring Hillsborough with these wonderful, easygoing people, who also happen to be crazy in love and extremely photogenic (a great combination)!

I had a great time hanging out and exploring Hillsborough with these wonderful, easygoing people, who also happen to be crazy in love and extremely photogenic (a great combination)! Ayr Mount is a serene and lush setting, right around the corner of downtown Hillsborough! I'm so glad Stephanie & Jonah introduced me to this hidden gem. The weather was also exceptionally perfect and a photographer's dream. Hope you enjoy looking at these images as I had creating them!

LOCATIONS: Ayr Mount (Hillsborough, NC) & downtown Hillsborough

Connie 4/24/14 Connie 4/24/14

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden • Charlotte Engagement Photographer

I usually don't post long stories on here as I let the photos do the telling, but I have to give a little background information about this couple and why I'm so thrilled to be photographing this adorable couple. In 2007, I met Erica's older sister Lauren and her then-boyfriend Joe during my junior year at UNC. In 2009, Lauren & Joe got engaged! I was just starting my fledgling photography business at the time and offered to take some photos of them. After showing the photos to her family, Lauren emailed me saying that her little sister (who was not engaged or had a boyfriend at the time) said she wanted me to take her engagement photos, whenever that would be. In 2011, I met Erica (who had not met Matt at the time) at Lauren & Joe's wedding. Last fall, Lauren got in touch with me again and told me that Erica was engaged and she wanted me to take her engagement & wedding photos! I am so honored that they thought of me years later and can't wait to work with their families again! (P.S. Lauren & Joe recently added a beautiful baby girl to their family, whom I'll hopefully get to meet at the wedding this fall!)

LOCATIONS: Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens & CPCC Parking Deck (Charlotte, NC)