Best Friends' Engagement | Durham Riverside Picnic & HikeI don't even know where to start with these two. Burcu and I have known each other since we were 14 years old. It took until senior year of high school though for our life long sisterhood to cement. We traveled to Costa Rica together, along with Drew and a few friends, and served in a small beach community there helping local kids. We went to the same university and went through a lot of life ups and downs together. That's when you know a friendship is forever. We're there for each other in the valleys and there to celebrate the mountain tops. Her beautiful soul is kind, generous, and humor. Her open heart is full of determination, bravery, and healing powers. Her inspiring mind is justice oriented, full of light, and ready to make the world a better place. When Drew and I first met Will, we knew there was something special about him. He is humble, enthusiastic, and altruistic. Always a smile, always a plan to improve our planet, always ready to make B happy. They are the perfect balance, the perfect pair, the perfect match. Hands and action, sun and moon, breathing and living. The best example of this is how they both proposed to each other! Yup! Will proposed next to the gorgeous Saxapahaw River followed by a party with friends and family and Burcu proposed at the end of a Leslie Knope-esque scavenger hunt around the Triangle and Triad. Just the most thoughtful and romantic pair!!! The Postal Service lyrics come to mind: I could write a novel about the fun memories we've all shared. From DC, to NC, to New Years, to meals over Facetime, to a lot of wine and cheese, to being asked to be in each other's weddings. I could go on forever about how much I love them, and now their new puppy! I hope these pictures show their pure and genuine adoration. This session is just the smallest piece of gratitude I could give Will and Burcu as a thank you for being my rocks, my encouragers, and my family. I love you both times infinity and beyond and we can't wait to celebrate your engagement, your wedding, and perfect union forever. Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh Elopement Photographer, Durham Elopement Photographer, Raleigh Family Photographer, Raleigh Engagement Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Chapel Hill Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Asheville Wedding Photographer, Asheville Elopement Photographer, Asheville Engagement Photographer, Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Photographer, Boone Wedding Photographer, Greensboro Wedding Photographer, Elon Wedding Photographer, Burlington Wedding Photographer, Triangle Wedding Photographer, North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Charleston Wedding Photographer, Charleston Elopement Photographer, Triad Wedding Photographer, Rome destination photographer, Rome wedding photographer, Rome engagement photographer, Italy Engagement photographer, Italy destination photographer, Italy wedding photographer, New Zealand Wedding photographer, New Zealand engagement photographer, New Zealand travel photographer, New Zealand Destination Photographer, Rome Italy photography, Christchurch, Trollhattan, Sweden, Europe Wedding, Europe Elopement, Adventure Wedding Photographer, Adventure Elopement Photographer, LGBTQ Photographer, Gay Wedding, Lesbian Wedding, Same Sex Wedding, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing
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North Carolina Garden Party Outdoor WeddingRobin and Alex met in Charlottte, NC in 2014 and on their first date at a brewery they talked until 1:30am. As they parted ways and Robin texted her sister, "I just went on an awesome date." After several significant steps together like getting a joint phone plan and moving in together, Alex proposed to Robin 3 years later. They celebrated their official union of beautiful weirdness in a backyard in downtown Apex in a friend's backyard. Full of roses and perfect for a party, cafe lights strung across the grounds illuminating all of their DIY decorations. Robin glowed in her fluffy and classic dress and Alex looked dapper in his branded suspenders. Their first look was priceless, their vows personal and hilarious, and sunset light perfect to capture their love. I knew this was going to be an epic celebration when Robin responded on the timeline form under the "Other religious ceremony" category with "Just drinking". The party did not disappoint. Their music was a mix of classic rock, oldies, indie, and current and not a foot left the dance floor. Drew and I were warned about a particular ritual that takes place at every one of their friend group's weddings. It involved a lot of shouting, touching, and love with R+A at the center of the mosh pit. It was a true joy to capture this wedding and document all these amazing moments. R+A instantly felt like friends and it was the perfect, welcome back to NC wedding full of warmth and joy. Thank you for letting us into your crazy awesome lives and we send so much amore from Roma! Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh Elopement Photographer, Durham Elopement Photographer, Raleigh Family Photographer, Raleigh Engagement Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Chapel Hill Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Asheville Wedding Photographer, Asheville Elopement Photographer, Asheville Engagement Photographer, Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Photographer, Boone Wedding Photographer, Greensboro Wedding Photographer, Elon Wedding Photographer, Burlington Wedding Photographer, Triangle Wedding Photographer, North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Charleston Wedding Photographer, Charleston Elopement Photographer, Triad Wedding Photographer, Rome destination photographer, Rome wedding photographer, Rome engagement photographer, Italy Engagement photographer, Italy destination photographer, Italy wedding photographer, New Zealand Wedding photographer, New Zealand engagement photographer, New Zealand travel photographer, New Zealand Destination Photographer, Rome Italy photography, Christchurch, Trollhattan, Sweden, Europe Wedding, Europe Elopement, Adventure Wedding Photographer, Adventure Elopement Photographer, LGBTQ Photographer, Gay Wedding, Lesbian Wedding, Same Sex Wedding, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing
Downtown Raleigh Sunrise SessionLidija & Arend's first date was at a coffee shop where they talked for hours and hours about life and found they have a common passion for travel and new experiences. So it was only perfect that on a trip to Iceland, Arend proposed in front of Gullfoss Falls. He's also a photographer and takes amazing landscape shots. He brings his tripod traveling so he set it up as normal and surprised her with photos of their engagement! I was beyond thrilled when Lidijia contacted me and wanted me to be apart of their wedding! With limited time in Raleigh before Drew and I left for Rome, we found a perfect sunrise morning to celebrate their engagement. They live in downtown and wanted to include Francesca the Vespa, their scooter! I was over the moon with their idea to find cobble stone streets and bring out the Italian vibes. We next adventured to the arboretum for some gorgeous sunrise moments and had the entire gardens to ourselves. They gave me tips about where to travel told me about non touristy spots to visit. I could have lingered all morning with them! I'm so so so stoked Drew and I get to capture their wedding and so happy to have met more friends in Raleigh! Sending lots of love from Rome! Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh Elopement Photographer, Durham Elopement Photographer, Raleigh Family Photographer, Raleigh Engagement Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Chapel Hill Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Asheville Wedding Photographer, Asheville Elopement Photographer, Asheville Engagement Photographer, Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Photographer, Boone Wedding Photographer, Greensboro Wedding Photographer, Elon Wedding Photographer, Burlington Wedding Photographer, Triangle Wedding Photographer, North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Charleston Wedding Photographer, Charleston Elopement Photographer, Triad Wedding Photographer, Rome destination photographer, Rome wedding photographer, Rome engagement photographer, Italy Engagement photographer, Italy destination photographer, Italy wedding photographer, New Zealand Wedding photographer, New Zealand engagement photographer, New Zealand travel photographer, New Zealand Destination Photographer, Rome Italy photography, Christchurch, Trollhattan, Sweden, Europe Wedding, Europe Elopement, Adventure Wedding Photographer, Adventure Elopement Photographer, LGBTQ Photographer, Gay Wedding, Lesbian Wedding, Same Sex Wedding, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing
Two Less Fish In The Sea (River)Lauren and Garrett recently moved down to Durham and wanted to celebrate their engagement with a trip to the Eno River! Garrett works in biotech by day working with gene and cell therapy and in his off hours he's a professional angler! Lauren is equally as cool. She works with x-rays and loves greenery so of course we had to combine fishing poles and lush forest for their session! Lauren's mom even created a sweet sign for them too! Since Hurricane Florence had just rolled through, the mosquitos were absolutely terrible but they were troopers and weren't event phased. They survived a big move, hurricane, and hoard of insects an still are madly in love and full of cheer. I think they can conquer anything together! Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh Elopement Photographer, Durham Elopement Photographer, Raleigh Family Photographer, Raleigh Engagement Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Chapel Hill Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Asheville Wedding Photographer, Asheville Elopement Photographer, Asheville Engagement Photographer, Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Photographer, Boone Wedding Photographer, Greensboro Wedding Photographer, Elon Wedding Photographer, Burlington Wedding Photographer, Triangle Wedding Photographer, North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Charleston Wedding Photographer, Charleston Elopement Photographer, Triad Wedding Photographer, Rome destination photographer, Rome wedding photographer, Rome engagement photographer, Italy Engagement photographer, Italy destination photographer, Italy wedding photographer, New Zealand Wedding photographer, New Zealand engagement photographer, New Zealand travel photographer, New Zealand Destination Photographer, Rome Italy photography, Christchurch, Trollhattan, Sweden, Europe Wedding, Europe Elopement, Adventure Wedding Photographer, Adventure Elopement Photographer, LGBTQ Photographer, Gay Wedding, Lesbian Wedding, Same Sex Wedding, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing
Outdoor Pink and Navy Wedding With Vintage TouchesI first met Haley and Miyen at a cool coffee shop in Wynwood. We talked all morning about being student-athletes in college, working out, Argentina, Miami gluten free eateries, and their hopes for their wedding day. They wanted to throw an awesome party where friends and family from all over the world could join together and have an amazing time. Well, mission accomplished! Their day, just like them, was chill, beautiful, personal, and and a ton of fun. They met working out so of course they're both stunning models in every photo! We started the day at the chic One Hotel with an ocean view as the ladies got ready in their pink flannels and mismatching pink dresses, complete with leaf crowns. Drew hung out with the guys and captured details like matching pink socks, floral ties, and personalized wooden tie clips. I was so excited when they told us they wanted to do a first look, we LOVE first looks! We love it because we get extra time to photograph the happy couple and sneak in a few family photos too. The rain moved us indoors to a gorgeous hallway with hanging orchids. Miyen surprised Haley with photo face cutouts of their adorable pup and puppy! It was perfect. They also included their dog, Chase, the entire day!! Chase walked down the aisle, rolled around during the ceremony, walked back down the aisle with his parents, was in family photos, frolicking photos, and even dancing pics! They even attached a GoPro to him during cocktail hour! They filled the gardens with bistro lights, vintage signs, a typewriter note station, floral napkins, book center pieces, and my favorite - a vintage truck turned into a working bar! She even had gold converses to match! I so loved getting to know H+M and Drew and I really can't wait to visit them in Austin after our world travels! Thank you for including us, it was the perfect last 2018 Miami wedding. Love y'all! Venue: Miami Beach Botanical Garden Planner: Halo Event Design Florist: Primrose Floral and Event Design GF Cake: Bunnie Cakes DJ: A Productions HMUA: Celina Beach Catering: Yummy Chori Gown: Merlili Bridal Bridesmaids: Brideside Videographer: Alexa Caravia Vintage Mobile Bar: Mac's Pubs Raleigh Wedding Photographer, Raleigh Elopement Photographer, Durham Elopement Photographer, Raleigh Family Photographer, Raleigh Engagement Photographer, Durham Wedding Photographer, Chapel Hill Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Cary Wedding Photographer, Wilmington Wedding Photographer, Asheville Wedding Photographer, Asheville Elopement Photographer, Asheville Engagement Photographer, Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Photographer, Boone Wedding Photographer, Greensboro Wedding Photographer, Elon Wedding Photographer, Burlington Wedding Photographer, Triangle Wedding Photographer, North Carolina Wedding Photographer, Charleston Wedding Photographer, Charleston Elopement Photographer, Triad Wedding Photographer, Rome destination photographer, Rome wedding photographer, Rome engagement photographer, Italy Engagement photographer, Italy destination photographer, Italy wedding photographer, New Zealand Wedding photographer, New Zealand engagement photographer, New Zealand travel photographer, New Zealand Destination Photographer, Rome Italy photography, Christchurch, Trollhattan, Sweden, Europe Wedding, Europe Elopement, Adventure Wedding Photographer, Adventure Elopement Photographer, LGBTQ Photographer, Gay Wedding, Lesbian Wedding, Same Sex Wedding, Boutique Photo Editing, Outsource wedding editing, outsource editing
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