The Best of 2018

I got in my car after my last wedding of 2018. I couldn’t have imagined a better end to the year. I pulled out of the parking lot, but the road was blurred in front of me. Tears filled my eyes. Grateful. So very grateful for this year. 

2018 was my second year of full time business. My first year, I got married, moved to a totally new place, and basically started my business all over again. It wasn’t easy. But I worked as hard as I could to make new friends, build a new clientele, and get my work out there. So, heading into 2018, I prayed and asked the Lord to give me at least 10 weddings. I felt like that was a big number. I had no clue if Id reach that goal, but I set it and asked the Lord anyway. 

Little did I know He would blow that number out of the water, giving me more than double what I asked for. Not only did He bless me with more than I asked for, but He also gave me THE best couples to work with. To meet. To get to know. To hang out with. I’ve met some phenomenal people this year. Been a part of some extremely special moments. Got to witness the start of many lives together. And for that, I’m beyond grateful. Totally undeserving. But grateful. 

I got to photograph a couple all the way from North Dakota who got married at Chimney Rock, travel to Montana for an engagement session, shoot some of our best friend’s proposal, got a styled shoot featured, was able to shoot in a few of my dream locations like Craggy Gardens and Lady Luck Flower Farm, and partnered with some wonderfully talented creatives. Never thought all of this would happen this year. But God is way bigger than my little plans. 

To all my 2018 brides and grooms, thank you. From the bottom of my heart, for trusting me with such a significant part of your lives. These images mean the world to me, because they remind me of how greatly you’ve blessed my life this year. God used YOU to show me His faithfulness, His love for me, and His blessing on my business. The highlight of my year was being a part of these moments with you. So much love for you all. 

Here are some of my favorite memories of 2018. It will be hard for 2019 to beat this.

Emily+Chase// Florence, SC Engagement

Where are the words to even describe this couple?!

I’ve known Chase for almost my whole life. Both of our families are super close and grew up doing everything together. Emily moved to my hometown a few years ago and I’ve absolutely LOVED getting to know her over the years. Chase can play the violin & guitar & can sing like nobody’s business. Emily is also a great photographer, blogger, and fashion expert (I’ve never seen her NOT look absolutely flawless). These two dated off and on for a long time but I knew all along they were perfect for each other and would eventually get married. So when Chase proposed to Emily a few months ago, it was about TIME!

I’m literally so so so excited for these two to start their lives together. They both are so dear to me & I’m so glad I got to photograph the start of their lifelong story because LOOK AT THEM. Most attractive couple award goes to these two. We got drinks at The Dispensary and danced on top of a parking garage, can’t get much better than that! Super excited for yalls wedding in February!! xoxo