A lovely little engagement shoot!

There are times that I really do want to clone myself so I can be in more than one place at a time… and one of those times was when I was already booked on the date that these two got married ten years ago. I WAS SO SAD. But here we are, ten years later and I am getting to document this chapter of their love. A love that has grown, evolved and become more comfortable over time. I am so proud of these two and the way they love others, each other and themselves. What a beautiful example.

Erin had some sweet words to share about their tenth wedding anniversary: “I've known Ashley for many years and have always recommended Story Photographers for friends' exciting life happenings…” (read more on the post!)

It has been YEARS since Ashley did a themed mini shoot moment like this, so she wanted to try some things out for this one. She went with two different locations for the Christmas-themed shoot day because, honestly, she wasn’t sure what would work best. Ashley was feeling the pressure of picking holiday decorations that lots of different people would appreciate the style of. That is tough, y’all!… But she totally nailed it!

Becca had two weddings the fourth weekend of October, and Rachel and Hunter’s was the first of the two! Rachel is one of our fave contacts from the NCMA, and we were really excited when this sweet couple reached out about their fall wedding.

Ashley photographed their beautiful engagement portraits but was not available for the wedding day (she was off shooting ANOTHER wedding. haha), so Becca was happy to step in to shoot their special day! They met up with Becca at West Point on the Eno for their first look and portraits, and the water and the woods fit their vibe SO PERFECTLY!

Y’all, this is such an exciting shoot for us to share! Amanda is Ashley’s little sister, so that baby bump is soon going to be her baby niece! Eeeee!!! We can’t wait for baby girl to make her arrival in December.Amanda and Trevor’s maternity shoot is at their new house with all of Amanda's animals. This shoot is SO THEM. Relaxed at home, surrounded by all their farm animals. We love it! Funny story from Ashley…

Mary and Andrew wanted a simple but sweet wedding before their next adventure of moving to Europe together. Well, mission accomplished! These two lovebirds were the picture of sweetness on their wedding day at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Raleigh.

We love when a wedding really feels like the couple, and this one felt exactly like Mary and Andrew. Ashley had the best time capturing all the beauty of their wedding day. Can y’all even handle how STUNNING Mary’s lace wedding dress is?! Absolutely breathtaking.