Just before Cory and I walked out of The Ravington, Chelsea caught me to thank us for keeping the day chill. “That’s why we vibe well, because you’re chill like me.” Stephanie (How Eventful) and I had spent most of the day commenting on how easy Chelsea and Blake were to work with and to […]

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  Crimson napkins on every plate, gold table runners adorning every table, lights strung through evergreen trees. a bouquet of red roses and berries, poinsettias lining the aisle, and a bride and groom more joyful than Saint Nick himself – this was a perfect Osage House Christmas wedding. And now, a poem because I’m cheesy […]

When it comes to your big day, there really is no right or wrong way to go about it. As a wedding photographer, one of my favorite things is getting a front-row seat to see each couple’s personality shine through their choice of wedding decor, dress, and even the traditions they hold dear to them. […]

When it comes to your big day, there really is no right or wrong way to go about it. As a wedding photographer, one of my favorite things is getting a front-row seat to see each couple’s personality shine through their choice of wedding decor, dress, and even the traditions they hold dear to them. […]

When I think of what an iconic fall Arkansas wedding would look like, I think emerald greens, crimson reds, burnt oranges, and a venue that showcases all of the natural beauty Arkansas has to offer. Well the Burt wedding had all of that and more. With a mid-day ceremony inside the Mildred B Cooper Chapel […]

The room is silent as she makes her way up the aisle. His back is turned, but he knows she’s coming. Her dress gets fluffed out, the veil lays perfectly, the lighting is magical, but we all know that he won’t see any of that. He’s going to see her face. Her beauty. Love reflecting […]

She sits in the rocker, cradling her baby through her skin as he kicks her from inside. Rocking back and forth, looking at his name on the wall, imagining what color his hair will be and whose nose he’ll have. Seeing the knotted gowns and personalized onesies hung delicately by the changing pad. Marveling in […]

She sits in the rocker, cradling her baby through her skin as he kicks her from inside. Rocking back and forth, looking at his name on the wall, imagining what color his hair will be and whose nose he’ll have. Seeing the knotted gowns and personalized onesies hung delicately by the changing pad. Marveling in […]

The ease in which Morgan and Zach interact with each other is truly something special. They met with me at Wilson Park in Fayetteville for their engagement session and it was immediately obvious to me how comfortable they are together. When you find that person you can be fully yourself with, it is only natural […]

Imagine this: you’re speed walking through Epcot trying to get in line to meet Aurora before the rest of the crowds line up when you pass by familiar faces. Like stop you in your tracks, can’t believe I just ran into you here, Disney magic is REAL. Ok, ok, it’s not quite THAT dramatic since […]

The way Parker lights up when she’s given flowers. How Beckett is infatuated with anything that Parker loves. Finley’s inability to go anywhere without her Kit-Cat. Parker’s need to hug Finley every five minutes. Beckett’s stubbornness when it comes to anything I want him to do. The way Finley goes from joy to judgement in […]

The way Parker lights up when she’s given flowers. How Beckett is infatuated with anything that Parker loves. Finley’s inability to go anywhere without her Kit-Cat. Parker’s need to hug Finley every five minutes. Beckett’s stubbornness when it comes to anything I want him to do. The way Finley goes from joy to judgement in […]