Kierstyn and David are Married!

December 7, 2018

Based in beautiful North Carolina, I’m a wedding, family and senior photographer with a heart for real moments, golden light, and the kind of love that makes your chest feel full.

Photography, for me, isn’t just about pretty pictures. Though, don’t worry, we’ll get those too. It’s about creating a space where you can be fully present and comfortable, while I document it all in a way that feels natural and true to you.

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Kierstyn and David were married at WinMock at Kinderton in Bermuda Run, NC on Saturday. This day was filled with family, friends and lots of fun and love. It was a wedding to remember!

Kierstyn and David met at the National Collegiate Volleyball Championships in 2015. Kierstyn said she knew right away that David was the one for her. They both attended different colleges but they made the long distance relationship work!

Their first date was at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL. David had just driven 12 hours from Maryland to attend Kierstyn’s Grandmothers funeral. Kierstyn and David have been an amazingly loving and supportive couple from the very start.

These two fit perfectly together. They love animals and have two cats and two dogs at home! They are grounded, balanced and happy when they are together.

I had been looking forward to meeting Kierstyn and David in person. They have busy schedules and live about 4 hours away. We tried to schedule an engagement session but they kept getting rained out!

I ended up photographing their engagement session two days before the wedding. I wasn’t mad about seeing them twice in one week! If you want to see that session you can click here.

Their wedding day began in the bridal suite at WinMock. Kierstyn and her bridesmaids were getting their hair and makeup done, listening to music and drinking mimosas. The room was filled with joy and excitement.

My second shooter Kristin hung out with David and his groomsmen while they were getting ready. One of my favorite details were the engraved flasks that David gave his groomsmen. Personalized gifts that you can use are the best.

After Kierstyn got her dress on she had a first look with her bridesmaids. None of them except one of her sisters had seen her in her dress. This was a really special moment! I love how happy they all were for Kierstyn.

Kierstyn had dreamed of having the ceremony outside but the weather was cold and rainy. They moved it upstairs and I always love an indoor WinMock wedding. The space is so stunning on its own and it was a perfect place for Kierstyn and David to say I do.

After a few laughs, misty eyes, vows and a kiss Kierstyn and David had the ceremony they had dreamed of. They were officially married last November at the courthouse but they wanted to have a ceremony and reception to celebrate with their family and friends. The memories they made I’m sure they will take with them forever!

Almost everyone attending the wedding was not living in North Carolina. Kierstyn and David decided on WinMock because it was a great central meeting point for their family and friends from all over the US. They fell in love with the large open space of WinMock.

Kierstyn, David and their guests danced the night away at WinMock. They had such a fun group of people surrounding them and supporting them. Kierstyn and David snuck away with me for one last set of photographs overlooking the crowd. Everyone noticed them and began cheering and singing as they kissed.

Thank you so much Kierstyn and David for choosing me! I was honored to get to know you both. I hope you have sand in your toes and a drink in your hand in Mexico. Enjoy these pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them!