Traditional and Sophisticated Winter Wedding at Duke Chapel and Aria Events || Durham, NC

Ever since moving to the Triangle, I’ve dreamed of getting to photograph at Duke Chapel; while I’ll always love the mountains, it’s epic architecture and stunning spotlights that I love using to frame my couples the most. And, after being a part of Aria Event’s vendor showcase last year thanks to the generous introduction of Premier Party Planners, I’m thrilled to have gotten to photograph my first of hopefully many weddings there - the owners and staff truly care about making each event special and stress-free.

Wedding Celebration at The Rickhouse || Durham, NC

If you know me, you know just how much I advocate for making your wedding celebration(s) perfectly tailored to you as a couple and as a family. When I met Jennifer and Pete at the Rickhouse’s February open house and heard them excitedly talk about their plan to get married in Aruba surrounded by family, then celebrate with family and friends back home in Durham, I knew that we’d be exactly the right fit for each other! And they absolutely proved me right - from their laid-back reception allowing them to interact with all of their guests, to their exceptional food choices (including an ice cream truck!), ending the evening with sunset portraits on the field “photobombed” by their children and children’s friends - it was the perfect balance of easygoing elegance, history, and joy.