Beth + Anthony | UNC Chapel Hill Engagement Session | Chapel Hill Engagement Photographer

Courtney — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:52:14 +0000

This sweet couple opted to have their engagement session during the late spring on UNC Chapel Hill’s campus. I always love an excuse to return to my alma mater, and with the diversity of flora and changing quality of light each season, no two shoots are the same.

This particular spring day was hot, but the light just before sunset was absolutely perfect. We hit some of the most iconic spots- The Old Well, Coker Arboretum, Davie Poplar, and the Forest Theater– but Beth and Anthony were not shy to go off the beaten path a bit and explore. We tromped through a less popular (but pretty!) field at the arboretum and found a fallen tree, which they gladly incorporated into the photos.

Beth + Ant, thanks so much for having so much fun with this shoot and contributing your own ideas to it! It was fun to collaborate with you both, and I can’t wait to work with you in 2015 for your wedding!

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Kelley + Mike | Carolina Club Wedding | Chapel Hill Wedding Photographer

Courtney — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:20:22 +0000

Kelley and Mike didn’t meet in high school or on OKCupid; they fell in love while working on a case that ultimately exonerated a man who spent 14 years in jail for a murder he never committed. This story made headlines in major news outlets like CNN, and Mike and Kelley received several prestigious awards for their work that freed Floyd Brown. Kelley’s eyes lit up when she first told me about how Floyd brought them together. I could tell that the accolades and awards paled in comparison to the love and respect that Mike and Kelley have for Floyd, and for each other. Their life stories will be forever intertwined, which is why I wanted to start this blog entry with a portrait of the three of them.

Kelley and Mike tied the knot last month in a classy fall Chapel Hill wedding. They exchanged vows at the United Church of Chapel Hill and partied the night away at the Carolina Club on UNC’s campus. Some of my favorite moments were of Kelley’s nephew Kian, who was a complete ham. He held his own on the dance floor among lawyers and family members. A big thanks to my talented interns Julysa Sosa and Layson Peters for assisting me, as well.

Kelley + Mike, thank you so much for giving me the privilege of photographing your wedding. Your love for justice as well as your compassion for others is so apparent and inspiring. It was a joy documenting your love story, and I hope that these photos preserve that for years to come.