CZPhoto Journal

Airlie Engagement. Caroline, Marcus and I spent the afternoon traipsing around Airlie Road for their engagement session.

Lacy and Kris had a beautiful spring wedding at the Barn at Rock Creek in Leland, North Carolina. It’s been a couple years since I’ve been out there and I was instantly reminded what a great space it is. They chose to have the ceremony under the pavilion, reserving the barn for the reception space. The details were fantastic, from the personalized handmade oyster shell table placements (made by…

Macey + Conor | Brooklyn Arts Center Wedding | Wilmington, NC Photographer

Macey and Conor were married at the beautiful Brooklyn Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, NC. The Brooklyn Arts Center recently changed ownership and every time I shoot there I am amazed at the many updates and improvements they have made. Certainly becoming one of the, if not THE, number one places to get married in the Southeastern NC. Macey, Conor and their son Asher are such a sweet (and…

Flavia + Kyle | The Barn at Fraser Hill | Boone, NC Wedding Photographer

Flavia & Kyle were married in Boone, North Carolina at the Barn at Fraser Hill. Not far from downtown Boone, but far enough to feel secluded, sits the Barn at Fraser Hill. This 5th generation Christmas Tree Farm provides beautiful mountain backdrops and and a real rustic feel. Top it off with a NC barbecue food truck and some folk music, you’ve got yourself a true mountain wedding! Scroll to the…

Logan + Dan | Airlie Gardens + Carolina Yacht Club | Wrightsville Beach Wedding Photographer

Logan & Dan’s Wrightsville Beach wedding was such a classy and elegant event. I knew from their engagement session, they were going to be such a fun couple to work with, and I was not disappointed. We started out the day at Logan’s rental house at Wrightsville Beach where hair and make-up was finishing up. The ceremony was held at Lebanon Chapel just over the bridge at Airlie Gardens. This often…

Shelby + Jared | Forever Home Farm Wedding | Asheville, NC Photographer

Shelby & Jared got married at @foreverhomefarm in Pisgah Forest NC, just south of Ashevill. The weather couldn’t of been more perfect and with a 200 year old farmhouse, barn and 15 acres of mountain beauty, Forever Home Farm provided the perfect backdrop.

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Jess + Sean | NC Arboretum Wedding | Wilmington Wedding Photographer

Jess & Sean got married in the Spring at the New Hanover county arboretum in Wilmington, NC. With the spring perennials in full bloom, I couldn’t think of a more perfect time to get married here.

Iceland 2018 | Travel Photographer

In mid September, we saw an opportunity between weddings to take a week long trip to Iceland. Iceland has been on our bucket list for quite some time, and it really is a photographers dream location. It has surged in popularity over the years, not just by travel and landscape photographers, but also in the wedding and elopement industry. We flew into Reykjavik, picked up our camper van and head…

Bridget + Blake | Engagement | NC Art Museum Raleigh, NC Photographer

I had the opportunity to meet Bridget + Blake out in Raleigh, North Carolina for their engagement session at the NC Art Museum. We spend a couple hours walking around exploring the property making use of the many unique features of the building and its surroundings. I love exploring and shooting in new locations, this was one of my favorites!

Mallory + Kyle | Moore Cove Elopement | Asheville, NC Photographer

I had the opportunity to team up with Folk & Wayfarer to shoot this amazing elopement in Asheville, NC. They recited their vow and changed into their wedding attire along side a stream in the Pisgah National Forest before hiking to Moore Cove Falls for a more formal, officiated ceremony with their closest family members. We even had a chance to go up to Looking Glass Falls for some couples…

Josh + Lindsay | Separk Mansion Wedding | Charlotte, NC Photographer

Josh & Lindsay have been friends for a long time. It seems like they’ve moved and lived all over the state of North Carolina, so when Josh proposed, I wasn’t sure where they would decide to tie the knot. They decided on Separk Mansionin Gastonia, NC, a happy middle ground for both of their families and friends. I had not heard of Separk Mansion before, but upon some heavy googling, I found this…

Aaron + Kat | Wrightsville Manor Wedding | Wrightsville Beach, NC Photographer

Wrightsville Manor Wedding I knew from Kat + Aaron’s engagement session that their wedding was going to be a styled dream. Kat designed everything herself and her family and the crew at Bubbly Events executed her vision perfectly. Their boho styled decor was over the top gorgeous, too many details to name. Eco Chic Blossoms put together the florals and arranged a stunning bouquet that is one of…

Patrick + Aviva | Topsail Beach, NC Wedding Photographer

Topsail Beach WeddingIt’s almost beach wedding season! Everyone knows spring is the best season to get married at the beach! With the days getting warmer (and longer! Woohoo!) theres really no better time to be at the beach (minus the cold water!). We’re throwing it back to intimate destination beach wedding in Topsail Island, NC. These two were such a blast, super giggly and photogenic. The…

The Atrium WeddingStarting off the new year catching up on blogging past weddings. This one was a small affair a year ago shot at the Atrium in Downtown Wilmington, NC. Adam and Ria opted to scratch the big flashy reception with a nice intimate dinner at the Beam Room located above Front Street Brewery. If you’re looking for a more intimate wedding setting, The Atrium is your go-to destination!

Fort Fisher EngagementHad the pleasure of shooting these two babes down at Fort Fisher a few weeks ago. They’re pretty easy on the eyes, aren’t they? I used to shoot down at Fort Fisher all the time, but it had been about a year maybe since my last one. It’s definitely one of my all time favorite spots. And this is one of my all time favorite sessions! Actually, I’ve had quite a few awesome…