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October 16, 2024

Hey friends! I have such a fun and informational post for you today. With my Spring 2025 Graduation session dates going live next Wednesday, October 30th (but on Sunday, October 15th for my email list – you can still join the list here!), many of you may be wondering when exactly is the BEST time […]

October 8, 2024

I recently had the joy of photographing April for her senior portraits in Birmingham, Alabama, and we made the most of some beautiful locations! From downtown Homewood to Railroad Park and a grand finale in an open field, this session showcased April’s personality perfectly. Downtown Homewood We started in downtown Homewood, where the colorful backdrops […]

UAB Graduation Portraits at Nursing School Bridge

August 1, 2024

Graduating from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a monumental achievement, and what better way to commemorate this milestone than with beautiful graduation photos? As a UAB graduation photographer, I’ve had the privilege of capturing countless memories across campus. Here are some of my favorite locations that offer the perfect backdrop for your […]

January 31, 2024

I am so excited to be sharing some of my favorite portraits from Aurelia and Kyle’s romantic and glowing downtown Huntsville engagement shoot! We had the best time wandering the streets of downtown to find the best light and most beautiful locations for their engagement portraits. Naturally, we found ourselves at two of my favorite […]

Engagement photos in Historic downtown Huntsville, Alabama

January 16, 2024

The cold temps we’ve been feeling in Alabama this week have me reminiscing on Brooke and Jackson’s engagement session shot in Huntsville this summer! Will and I loved capturing so many sweet shots of them all throughout Huntsville. We started downtown, shooting in the historic district and around the First National Bank. Brooke had the […]

Graduation Portraits at The University of Alabama

October 25, 2023

As a University of Alabama graduation photographer, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing countless memorable moments for students transitioning from academic life to their exciting futures. While graduates have traditionally worn white dresses or neutral outfits under their caps and gowns, I wanted to share a quick and easy way to inject some color into […]

Samford University Graduation Photos

September 25, 2023

Some of the most popular images I capture at my University of Alabama graduation sessions are photos of grads spraying champagne in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium. It’s such a celebratory image that has become iconic to grab during graduation sessions! Believe it or not, there’s more to just shaking and spraying the champagne bottle. While […]

Fall graduation portraits at the University of Alabama in front of Denny Chimes

September 7, 2023

Elle’s graduation photoshoot at the University of Alabama really gave us a glimpse into the beauty of fall in Alabama. The campus was filled with vibrant fall colors of orange and red, and her session captured the season in all its autumnal glory! Fall is one of my favorite times to shoot at the University […]

Fall Family mini session at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

August 15, 2023

Crisp air, vibrant autumn colors, and joy-filled giggles of your precious family: what better way to capture these moments than by booking a Fall Family Mini Session? Ideal for Young Kids: We understand that little ones have a limited attention span, which is why our 15-minute session time is tailor-made for them. With a quick […]

Group Graduation portraits at the President's Mansion at The University of Alabama

August 11, 2023

Graduating college is an achievement worth celebrating, and I believe everything is more fun when celebrated with friends! Whether you have the same friend group from your freshman year dorm room or find new friends every semester in each class you take, graduation photos can be even more special when they are shot with the […]

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