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My long-time friend Ashley Berkery, a marvelous wedding planner, told Craig about me last year as soon as Craig and Matt were engaged.  My initial meeting with her was lengthy because I just kept asking questions.  For such a young lady, she has already had quite an eventful life.  A supportive family, out-of-town college experience, […]

I must confess, I really love Lake Martin weddings.  Or maybe it’s just this particular group of people whose weddings I really like.  This was my fourth, I think, of this group and not a one has disappointed.  As I drove to Ali and Jackson’s wedding location, the sky did not look good.  But by […]

As Stanley and Kelly walked away from their perfect wedding ceremony, Stanley said, with a huge grin, “You finally took my name!” It was one of my favorite moments of this beautiful, and really hot, wedding day.  Kelly’s sister is a good friend of mine and I was excited when I talked to her last […]

Sarah Elizabeth messaged me on May 20 of last year and said basically, “I’m calling the church tomorrow to set a date, but I want you to shoot my wedding.”  It made my month!  She and Alan started dating May 18, 2009.  On May 18, 2012 they got engaged and May 18, 2013 they got […]

Amanda and Paul were married in Mexico.  Without me.  But they had a great, fun party here and invited me to be their Birmingham reception photographer.  It was really fun to watch them together.  I know I, and all wedding photographers, say that a lot.  But here’s what I mean.  Amanda is fairly confident… she […]

My friend Makenzie was retired from the wedding coordinating business.  But this sweet, persuasive bride-to-be Lara talked her into doing one more wedding.  And from there, I came into the pic and got to meet gentle but firm, organized Lara and her equally gentle but firm police officer fiance Casey.  They are such a cute […]

My friend from church, Lori, has been glowing for around 11 months.  It’s because she met Chris.  Chris is as calm and reserved as Lori is boisterous and extroverted.  They are a perfect match.  It was really fun to see her all lit up on her wedding day, surrounded by their kids (3 each) and […]

I’m a little sad to be posting this wedding.  Cameron is the second gorgeous, sweet, humble, gentle, mild-mannered Ray sister who I have had the honor of photographing on her wedding day.  And she’s the last Ray sister!  I’m sure her parents are relieved, but if all brides and weddings were as beautiful as these, […]

Goodness gracious I thought I’d never get sweet Lauren’s wedding posted!  It was beautiful, with perfect weather and priorities perfectly straight.  SOOOOO many things were changed during the planning process, that I really think it helped Lauren and Billy focus on what the point was… getting married.  I was awfully glad that the actual wedding […]

I know I say I love all my weddings and brides, and I really do.  I passionately love people and honestly get excited for their big moments.  But, I really love this bride.  Kristin is more precious than I could describe in words.  She listens so well and lets you know her in an honest […]

There were lots and lots of things I loved and intend to tell you about Dana and Alex’s wedding day.  Sadly, I often forget the myriad details I want to explain, but I’m going to do my best!  First of all, Dana’s father is the pastor at Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church.  This was great […]

Margaret and Taylor kept their lake wedding small.  It was an intimate day, including only those closest to them.  So it was even more of an honor to be there to photograph it.  Margaret started off the day at Hopson James Salon in Homewood and the rest of the day happened at her family’s lake […]

When I woke up on Colleen and John’s wedding day, the weather forecast was not predicting good things.  The sky looked ominous all day.  I was thinking about the good points- it’s good luck to rain on your wedding day, the church has lots of beautiful windows, Colleen is so optimistic it’ll be fine…  But […]

I love when a family I knew a little gets in touch with me years down the road for a child’s wedding.  When Morgan, her mom and sister and I got together months ago to discuss her wedding, we had so many things in common that we talked for a really long time- Homewood, Dawson, […]

On a beautiful Sunday in July, I got to attend Caroline and Matt’s beautiful wedding.  And take pictures.  Their ceremony was one of my very favorites.  You’ll see in a moment that they are a gorgeous couple on the outside.  But by observing their actions toward each other and seeing the details and thought that […]