You want to know what I hear from my couples the MOST often?

They lean in slightly and earnestly look me in the eye and say some version of – “We don’t know what to do in front of the camera and always feel super awkward. Can you help us??”

And my response every time?

When Erin told me her idea for a sunset engagement shoot at the Tybee Pier, starting with a gorgeous flowy dress and then turning into a cozy picnic at dusk, I was ALL in. I love when couples get creative with their engagement shoot, because it makes for such personal, special moments – and it lets me get even more creative too!

That moment when your life changes forever…<3

Megan met R.J. in chemistry class her freshman year of college–but that wasn’t when the actual chemistry began. (Hehe, I couldn’t resist!!) He was simply the nice guy who helped her with her homework and played baseball for their college team. 

Late one afternoon two years later…

Friends, this engagement session was just a dream to shoot. From Kim’s polka dot skirt to all the dreamy Spanish moss to their precious pup Luke, it was a lovely, intimate afternoon spent walking around Forsyth Park and over to the Dresser Palmer House.

When planning an engagement session, I always ask my clients what they like to do for fun together, because often that will help us pick a shoot location that’s perfectly them. Stacey + TJ told me that they love to watch the sunrise together on Tybee, and I knew right then that I was going to adore their engagement session. There is nothing prettier than sunrise light over the water, and I’m so glad they were game to chase some lovely light with me. After we spent some time with our toes in the sand and the sun on our hair, we headed downtown to Reynolds Square, to the spot where they got engaged! It was the perfect place for a few more smiles, hugs, kisses, and laughter…and we were even joined by some special guests right at the end of the shoot. You’ll have to scroll down to see… <3

To say I loved everything about the afternoon I spent with Hannah + Mason for their engagement session would be an understatement. It was simply perfect–the location, the light, the laughter, and most of all…the love. You can see it in the way Mason looks at Hannah. You can see it in Hannah’s smile. You can feel it when their arms are wrapped around each other. It’s the sweetest of loves, and as much as I adored their engagement session, I know it’s going to be even more special to capture their love at their wedding this summer.

There is nothing I love more than a sweet Savannah engagement session, and Alex and Ricky’s session was about as “Savannah” as you can get. From Wormsloe to Oglethorpe Square, from Factor’s Walk to River Street, and from brick buildings to Broughton Street…we covered it all! And if all the prettiness wasn’t enough, I also spent the whole shoot laughing my head off with these two lovely people. Alex and Ricky never stopped smiling and giggling, and you can see in their photos how much they enjoy spending time together. I can’t WAIT for their Oglethorpe Square and Soho South Cafe wedding this fall! <3

It’s exactly one month until Misty + Shayne’s wedding at Woodlawn Plantation, and I’m getting SO excited!! I first met this sweet couple last fall when we did their engagement shoot, and I absolutely adore the two of them. It makes me so happy when my couples are the kind of people I would be friends with even if I wasn’t shooting their wedding. We had the best time wandering around downtown Savannah for their engagement shoot, and I think I laughed more during that shoot than any other. Misty and Shayne have a blast together no matter what they are doing, and you can tell that they are going to enjoy a long life together filled with fun, laughter, and love. P.S. How uh-mazing is Misty’s flower crown?? Her super talented sister made it for her the morning of the shoot. #mindblown

When Valerie and Kenny pitched their idea to do a Lois Lane/Superman-themed shoot at sunrise on an empty parking deck overlooking the Orlando skyline, I just thought it was an awesome location and a sweet way to incorporate Kenny’s love of Superman into their engagement shoot. But I didn’t actually know until after the shoot was over that there is a much deeper meaning behind the “S” on Kenny’s chest. I’ll let Kenny tell you the rest… What does the “S” stand for?