How To Prepare For Your Bridal Portraits
As a girl growing up in the South, I remember going over to my friends’ houses and seeing their mother’s bridal portraits hanging in their homes. I loved seeing their moms as brides, and it was always...
View ArticleThe Best Of Dakota Hersey Weddings 2023
I haven’t done one of these posts in a few years because they’re a little overwhelming. Going through full galleries from 20+ weddings and narrowing them down to a few favorites is a major...
View ArticleBehind The Scenes of Dakota Hersey Weddings 2023
Another classic annual blog post – the behind the scenes of making the magic happen!!! While our days are spent focused (literally) on our clients, I do try to be intentional about capturing moments...
View ArticleEngagement Photos in Downtown Wilmington, NC | Ashlyn and Matt
Ashlyn and Matthew have have known of each over basically their entire lives, going to the same high school and only living 7 minutes down the road from each other. They randomly connected over social...
View ArticleAirlie Gardens Engagement Photos | Morgan and Grant
I don’t know if I’ve ever laughed as much during an engagement session as I did with Morgan and Grant. Morgan brought her mom along as a surprise guest and she was a HOOT! The four of us were giggling...
View ArticleColorful Spring Wedding at The Cornealius Properties in Goldsboro, NC | Jeri...
While I am all for the clean neutrals of a classic wedding but I am SO excited that COLOR is making it’s appearance in weddings again! After meeting Jeri Lynn and William, I would expect nothing less...
View ArticleUptown Charlotte Wedding at Kimpton Tryon Hotel and Belk Chapel | Brittany...
This wedding is extra special to me. Being able to serve not only past clients but also my personal friends is a highlight of my career. I met Brittany when she was a freshman in college and I was a...
View ArticleTraditional Spring Wedding at Amelia Grove in New Bern, NC | Olivia and Hudson
Beautiful couple, Spanish moss, a painted sunset, and a dog in a tux…it doesn’t get much better than this. Olivia and Hudson’s wedding day was so authentic to them – traditional and classic but still...
View ArticleSummer Wedding and After-Party at Goose Creek, NC | Morgan and Jonas
The Casey family is in the running for the most exciting two years, between Landon and Megan’s wedding last September, to them announcing the arrival of another addition this September, to Morgan and...
View ArticleYellow Summer Wedding at Wrightsville Manor in Wilmington, NC | Cassady and...
Cassady and Trenton may be one of the kindest couples I’ve ever worked with – I’m a little sad that they traveled from Indiana and Kentucky because I wish they lived closer! There is a lot about their...
View ArticleWildflower Wedding at Sunnyside at Baldwin Farms | Jack and Olivia
Picture a wedding in the forest, with a patch of wildflowers, magical light pouring in through the trees — this was Jack and Olivia’s wedding day. I knew I was going to love working with them after...
View ArticleRiver Landing Summer Wedding in Wallace, NC | Daryn and Tyler
I have the opportunity to work with a lot of different couples and I am so thankful to see so much genuine love. Daryn and Tyler are a couple that you just feel drawn to. Daryn’s smile is infectious...
View ArticleBright Pastel Summer Wedding in Wilmington, NC at the Brooklyn Arts Center |...
I don’t know if I’ve laughed as much at a wedding as I did for Morgan and Grant’s wedding. Morgan (and her mom Lesa!!!) are already a hoot themselves, and Grant is the perfect addition to their energy....
View ArticleSummer Wedding at Rose Hill Estate | Kalli and Colby
Rose Hill has always been a dream venue of mine. The big columns on the porch, the bright bridal suites, the feel of being in a home on a wedding day…it’s so beautiful. I couldn’t imagine a more...
View ArticleSummer Airlie Gardens Wedding in Wilmington, NC | Claire and Wade
My first official Airlie Gardens wedding — a staple in the Wilmington community. I am so thankful Claire and Wade invited me to photograph their wedding because it is a highlight of my career to shoot...
View ArticleItalian Garden Wedding Inspiration | Brooklyn Arts Center in Downtown...
One thing I love about the wedding world (specifically the Wilmington, NC wedding industry) is just how creative everyone is. We spend so much time creating for others, making their visions come to...
View ArticleMaximizing Your Brand Photos In A Headshot Studio Session | Allie Miller Photo
When looking across your website and your socials (especially when you’re just getting started), you may not think you need much else beyond updated headshots. While it is beneficial to have the clean,...
View ArticleHarrell’s Christian Academy Senior Photos | Willa Grace Johnson
Catching back up on my senior session recaps! I absolutely LOVED Willa Grace’s photos because (in the words of Taylor Swift), they feel so high school. Like most Harrell’s Christian Academy seniors,...
View ArticleEngagement Photos at WRAL Gardens and NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC |...
I am so excited for Maggie and Alex’s wedding!!! Even more so after their engagement session. They are both very kind-hearted, down to earth people who are very clearly infatuated with each other. They...
View ArticleLate Summer Wedding at The Carolina Barn | Ashlyn and Matt
The “fall” wedding season is kicking off with an absolutely gorgeous wedding after two months off! I was feeling particularly creative after spending some time in France and was excited to bring that...
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