Intentional love

When we first met, neither of us were interested in dating just to date. Our first date, as I (Blythe) like to joke, was more like an interview. We hadn’t talked much to each other before this, but we both knew what we valued and what was important to us in a relationship. We might have appeared a little crazy or maybe a little intense, but life is too short not to be intentional with what matters to us both.

Wedding days, relationships, love - their purpose goes beyond a feeling. We are inspired at every wedding that we show up to; capturing each intentional moment and detail. Certain moments may feel like an emotions welling up, but to us its the intentional choices that have been made and relationships that have been building that create that moment.

Who are we for?

…For those who want more than pretty, picture-perfect images; for the ones who embrace the beautiful messiness of life and find beauty in those moments. There’s just something about artistically capturing the messiness of the moment that transforms it into the beauty that’s felt in those moments.

…For couples who want their day to be seen, heard and felt by people they love most and for the generation they’ve not yet met.

…For the vulnerable, intentional, and love-out-loud kinda couple.

Blythe

  • A freshly brewed coffee, an adventure and a fresh new journal is Blythe in a nutshell. A curly headed yankee living in the south. She’s full of new ideas and always inspired by something. Blythe is also a mama, raising her two strong, joy filled, passionate little women. That is its own crazy adventure that has already left plenty of photos and photo books in its wake. Documenting their childhood, and this journey of motherhood, has awakened a different part of Blythe’s storytelling skills. It gave her an extra lens to see through, connect on, and feel the emotion when she captures a wedding day.

    1. A chilly, October day keeps her smiling.

    2. Sweaters are her jam.

    3. Father-daughter dances make her cry at every wedding!

Karry

  • A reason I fell in love with Karry is because of his character, he is a steady constant, my safe place, a voice of reason and logic, but always down for a new adventure. When he’s not working on a new project, researching the newest tech, he’s teaching, dancing and loving his girls. Girl dad alert! Karry never turns down an opportunity to learn, discover, and have an adventure with his little women.

    1. His favorite video tech is his drone.

    2. He likes things organized and neat.

    3. He makes the perfect girl dad.

our joy and purpose

We value

  • Every part of our lives give us more inspiration to why and what we capture on a wedding day! Parenthood is not an exception. We have found a new look into parent relationships on a wedding day; the bonds that have been created and the memories building to this point. Blythe tears up at every father-daughter moment now and she’s always on the lookout for mom. Life is so fleeting, but also so purpose-filled. Each moment and season isn’t without its challenges, hopes, dreams.

  • We were not meant to do life alone: celebrating, grieving, and the everyday. Community is a big part of our day-to-day. Building that intentionally is how we grow, learn, and strive as humans. We value the people who surround you, because they are a part of who you are and your story.

  • Not a day goes by when we don’t want to drop, to create, or to change a habit we have. The small things we do; like pouring her a cup of coffee, doing the dishes, writing love notes, or bushing your teeth before a morning kiss; are little, intentional habits we create. They build our character and say a lot about who we are. Our speech, our actions, the unnoticed things, create who we are. When we are intentional in the little, our world is shaped differently. We see that. We value that. The choices you make for your wedding, home, and life are a part of your story.

Our Focus

  • Timeless

    …A word meaning lasting, abiding, or classic. Throughout my childhood, seeing images of time past captivated me. I photograph people to preserve images that will be cherished and passed down through generations. A candid or posed wedding day shot always holds so much more for me than just the angle. When I look at photos of my grandparents’ wedding day, I realize there is so much more to it than just the picture. Pictures are not about quantity, how many “likes” it can get on social media, or the rad location. They are about quality and what the photo holds. I want to capture photographs that will last and be looked at by generations…moments of love, of emotion, frozen still.

  • Soul

    My biggest goal is to capture soul. When I photograph couples, I want to know their heart, character, personality - what makes them tick.

    “The eyes are the windows into the soul.”  This quote is so true because when you gaze into someone’s eyes, you begin to connect to that person. However, there is so much more to a person’s story that only their soul can tell. Only, this story may not come out unless it is shared while exploring a new coffee shop or hiking up a mountain. I love the personalities I get to capture and stories I can share, whether simply by conversation, eye contact, or through adventures. I believe everyone has something inside they want told, something that moves them; something about them that they want to be known.

  • Emotion

     A crinkled nose with an open-mouthed smile…a tear that is wiped away from the weathered face of a man who has loved, cherished and raised his only daughter as he gives her away to the man of her dreams. These emotions, felt and experienced on your wedding day, are the most precious moments in your life. Moments fly by. They pass so quickly, but not faster than the click of a camera. The emotions felt at that moment are what I want to freeze. I want to capture those emotions, those feelings, so that they might be relived, passed down, and felt…because of one simple yet important click turned that moment into a photograph, not just a memory.

    Emotions are one of 3 important elements I focus on and look for each second I’m holding my camera. Emotions are a window into a moment gone and passed forever. Emotions tell a story…a story I want to be a part of capturing.

FAQ’s

  • Q: Can you create a custom package for me?

    A: Absolutely! I work frequently with couples who need less (or more) hours, want to add a second shooter, or don’t need an engagement shoot. My ultimate goal is to serve my clients so that they feel valued and treasure each moment and memory captured. Let's work together to create a custom package for your wedding day!

  • Q: Do you have backup gear in case yours breaks?

    A: Yes, I have extra camera bodies, memory cards, and lenses just in case.

  • Q: What should I wear for my session?

    A: After booking, you will receive an email guiding you through your engagement or family session. Where, when, what to wear, and what to expect. My job is to help your experience be fun, stress free, and as informed as possible to get amazing results.

  • Q: Can we add additional coverage, 2nd shooter, engagement session, etc. after we already booked you?

    Yes, if you decide later that you want to add something that you thought you wanted to pass on, just let me know. We can work through the details to make it happen!

  • Q: How many images do you deliver on a wedding day?

    There are many variables that determine how many images I deliver (family & bridal party size, if there's a second shooter, etc..) , but generally around 100 images per hour.

    5 hour package - about 500 images

    6 hour package - about 600-700 images

    8 hour package - about 800-1000 images

Let us meet over coffee!

Are we your people?

Yes, let’s plan a date!