Davong Marie

Although we had overcast weather and it was in the 60s, this engagement session turned out to be the best! There wasn't any wind and these two are wonderful! Souwan, Haylee and I drove out to the Noda area of Charlotte to meet with Maurice and KaShara at Amelie's. I had a wonderful time getting to know all about the two of them and details about their upcoming fall wedding. As soon as KaShara and Maurice walked in with huge smiles and hugs, I knew this was going to be a great couple to work with! I have known Maurice since college and was so thrilled that they reached out to me on Instagram. I easily fell in love with KaShara and just knew this is a match! We went out to Noda and our old college stomping ground Frazier Park behind Johnson & Wales. Noda is filled with really great places to photograph from all the beautiful buildings and the artistic work! Frazier Park brought back memories for all of us! They have the cutest furbabies who they used to bring to Frazier. I lo...

It's important to get family and friends in photos for your big day! You'll want to remember it. Get plenty of photos of them during portraits, during the ceremony (you know they are the ones crying in the corner because they are so happy for you both), and during the reception. Who doesn't want photos of friends and family at the biggest epic celebration! I love capturing family and friends on the big day because they mean so much to the couple. They support and care the most for those two love birds. I love seeing family that are there for the bride and groom. Their smiles and joy are the most joyful! It makes for wonderful memories. Years from now the bride and groom will look back at the family and friends. These photos and smiles during these moments with them is just too precious! Family and friends have supported your relationship. Siblings are especially important because well they have been your closest friends and probably the ones ...