Cinematic Wedding, Elopement, & Lifestyle Photographer Based in Birmingham, Alabama

A storytelling journey rooted in meaning, inspired by connection, built on shared experiences, told with heart, & made for memory.

SERVING ALABAMA & WORLDWIDE

 
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Meet Your Alabama Wedding & Elopement Photographer

I think that being invited into your most special days is a pretty big deal - whether that’s your elopement, wedding, or another life milestone. I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Photographs are your documented history - what you saw, what you thought, what you heard, what you said, & what you felt in a moment. They can showcase your personality, your style, & all of the things that make you, YOU. It’s kind of an incredible thing to witness & it’s the reason I love this job so much. People matter. You matter. Your story matters.

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Warm. Approachable. Relatable. Informative. Practical. Honest. Fun. Down-to-earth.

 

Step Into Your Adventure, Imagine This

Couple standing together at Pulpit Rock watching the sun go down, surrounded by dark trees at Cheaha State Park.

01 - Elopements

Just the two of you, eyes locked, hands intertwined, standing in a place that feels other-wordly. There’s no rush, no pressure. Just calm & joy. You’re finally here. You pull out your vows, take a deep breath, and try to find the words to convey the weight of this moment and your love. You are hanging on to every second, wondering how it could be any more perfect. You spend the next few hours exploring together, savoring the incredible views, & holding each other close.

 

02 - Weddings

The two of you, surrounded by all of the people you know & love. For months, you’ve thoughtfully & intentionally worked together all of the details of this day. A flexible timeline, vendors you trust, a guest list made up of people that actively invest in your life, and focus on all of the things that actually matter to you. You mindfully carve out time throughout the day to spend alone together. You celebrate, you eat good food, hug lots of necks, & dance your heart out.

 

03 - Lifestyle

Whatever life milestone is coming up in your life. Maybe you just got engaged. Maybe you’ve found out you’re expecting. Maybe you just bought a house. Maybe your baby just turned 2. Whatever it is, you have it documented in a way that focuses on real moments & emotions. There’s connection, meaningful conversations, & gut-busting laughter.

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Capturing Life’s Moments with Expertise, Joy, & Passion Across Alabama & Beyond

 
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Your Unique Story

While you might see emphasis here on elopements & weddings, I offer a wide range of services for my clients. 12+ years in the industry has allowed me to build meaningful relationships with my clients and document other milestones in their lives. I photograph elopements, micro-weddings, backyard weddings, intimate weddings, mid-range weddings, luxury weddings, destination elopements, destination weddings, vow renewals, engagement sessions, couple sessions, anniversary sessions, individual portrait sessions, senior sessions (high school or college), proposals, maternity sessions, family sessions, births, and more!

Areas I Serve

Although I’m based in Birmingham, Alabama, I proudly serve clients throughout the South and Southeast - including Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. I’ve also worked in other locations across the United States, including California, Hawaii, Utah, & Mexico. Maybe you live in the Mid-West or you are planning a trip to the East Coast or West Coast. Maybe a National Park, Pacific Northwest, Montana, New York, Greece, Italy, Ireland, New Zealand. Wherever your life takes you, if I have the availability and travel dates, I’m yours.

 
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You’re telling the story & I’m listening. People come first, photos come second.

Can I ask you something? When you look back at your day, what is it that you want to remember? What do you want to preserve?

 
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Mom, dad, and baby lean against a tree beside the Cahaba River of Alabama, smiling and looking at each other.
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Where Your Memorable Experiences are Made Into Timeless Photos

 

Your photos are imbued with stories, sentiment, and emotions that create a tangible link to experiences you’ve had and people you’ve loved. These are shared across time and distance, now and long after we are gone. They help us to know who we are. They shape how we remember. As a wedding, elopement, & lifestyle photographer - I’m here to bottle up the connections, the feelings, and the love in your life into those photos.

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 Photos that feel like YOU & feel like HOME.

Couple holding hands and embracing each other in a green field with yellow flowers, in front of a blue sky, celebrating their engagement session in Alabama.

What if you felt comfortable in front of the camera? What if you felt seen? Heard? Loved? AND your photos showed exactly that?

If you are looking for a photographer that can capture emotion without over-orchestrating every moment, give thoughtful guidance and direction through meaningful conversation/movement/posing/prompts, gives you space to be yourselves, cares about listening, & who who makes the process feel less like a shoot and more like a genuine moment shared between friends - well, hi.

My versatile approach blends hands-off & hands-on styles to make you feel right at home. If you have a deep appreciation cinema, romcoms, art, traveling, & visual poetry - you’ll see it blended in my work.

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Bringing Your Vision to Life

When you hire me, you’re getting:

  • 12+ years of experience as an Alabama wedding, elopement, & lifestyle photographer

  • an advocate who will encourage & support you

  • guidance through every stop of the process

  • a sidekick to help you map out the details

  • an adventure pal & friend

  • photos crafted with a whole lot of love

  • an easy-going, stress-free day so you can focus on what matters most

While photography is a beautiful collaborative effort between you & I, it’s centered on you. The “client experience” should be more than just ensuring you get good photos. It’s about making your time in front of my camera personalized & meaningful. It’s why I work to foster strong relationships with my clients because I want them to have the best experience possible.

 

“I don’t even remember her being there capturing some of the moments, but there they are, flawless and beautiful like an artful memory.”

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What You Can Expect

01 - Connect

Browse through my website & check out my work. Then head over to my contact page, fill out the inquiry form, & tell me all about your beautiful vision for whatever milestone you want documented. Make sure you give me as much information as possible so that I know how I can serve you, friend. I can’t wait to hear from you!

02 - Get the Details

After I’ve received your inquiry, I’ll send over pricing & booking info + any other details that you might need. If you feel like you’d like to chat more before booking with me, just know this is not required, nor is it something I pressure clients to do - but it definitely helps set the stage for an amazing experience.

03 - Book Me

We make it official! I’ll email over a contract + a deposit invoice so that we can secure your date and get the ball rolling with planning.

04 - Planning

The really fun stuff begins. We get to map out vision for the day, build your timeline, discuss vendor recommendations, navigate locations/permits, & everything between. It allows us to get to know each other better, ask questions, prioritize the things you care the most about, to serve you better, & to build a trusting vendor relationship.

05 - Celebrate

The day is finally here! You get to soak it in, make unforgettable memories, and have it all professionally documented.

06 - Relive It

A few weeks later, you get to remember it all over again through a stunning gallery of photos, GIFS, & double exposures. You’ll be able to view, share, download, & treasure these memories for years to come.

 

 Still have some questions or need some direction? I’ve got you.

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