xoxo, allie

I have always had a passion for serving others and a love for the creative arts. There is no better way to combine these two than spending my time preserving life's most special gift - the love, commitment, and connection that two people share.

Whenever I pick up my camera, I strive to create beautiful and emotional images that tell a story and showcase the beauty of both the people in the images and the world around them.

Your most cherished moments deserve to be lived intentionally and relieved fully.  I believe that true beauty and authenticity lies in the unscripted. From the nervous excitement before the ceremony to the heartfelt tears during the vows, I strive to capture the raw emotions that make each wedding day truly special.  I feel there is nothing more beautiful.

Even with it's ups and downs, your life and your story are beautiful and I can't wait to create images to showcase that.  I aim to create a visual narrative that transports the couple back to their wedding day, allowing them to relive the love and emotions. I want to craft a beautiful and unique story that perfectly portrays your wedding day - one of the most important days of your lives. A love story that will be viewed and relived for generations to come.

north carolina WEDDING & PORTrAIT PHOTOGRAPHER FOR the modern COUPLES 

MEET Alexandra

01 | DETAILS

02 | small wedding

03 | Rosie

04 | color

05 | first look

06 | venue

About my own wedding.

I am a sucker for all the details! A beautiful wedding stationery was one of the things that I wanted most for our wedding, and our designer nailed our vision perfectly.

Ryan and I only had a total of 65 guests at our wedding. We wanted to keep things small and intimate with our closest family and friends. It was so special having these people celebrate with us.

Our wedding day would not have been complete if our sweet girl, Rosie, wasn't there to celebrate with us! We had her as our flower girl and she did the best job.

I wanted our overall details to be fairly neutral so our flowers could bring in a beautiful pop of color throughout! We also had an abundance of colorful fruits on the center of our tables for more color and a unique flare.

The most emotional part of our day. Ryan and I chose to do a first look and a private vow reading and it was the best decision we made for the day. 

Our overall vibe that was timeless, elegant, and classic, and our venue choice portrayed that to a tee. We wanted it to speak for itself and it did just that.

I am a storyteller and an art maker. I want to capture your love in its purest form. You deserve to feel the emotions and connections made from that moment over and over again when you look back at your photographs. This love is what drives to me everyday to preserve these memories for you to relive in your hands and in your heart. 

PHOTOGRAPHY IS SOMETHING I FALL IN LOVE WITH EVERY TIME I PICK UP MY CAMERA

charlotte, north carolina

ally + stephen

“She made us feel so comfortable and relaxed, it was like hanging out with a friend. And the pictures? Truly breathtaking.”

WORD ON THE STREET

01

I vow to be intentional. Every conversation, desire, want, wish, concern, and experience between us will be collected to create your vision. My focus is set on my newlywed clients to be in awe of their photographs that display their love forever. Together, we will compose your fairytale dream. 

my vow to you

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I vow to be attentive. I want to be there to capture every part of your day: fluffing your dress, fixing your veil, witnessing your first look, cracking jokes with your bridal party, hugging your great grandma, and the first look with your father. I want you to always remember the little things.

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I vow to portray elegance and confidence. I am there to put you at ease, make you laugh, promote all those romantic feelings and showcase the most beautiful moments that only you can create. I will give you the comfort and reassurance needed to document the breathtaking images of your shared moments. 

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04

I vow to be an opportunist. I want to capture every unique moment of your day to cherish forever. Every detail of your special day is incorporated to showcase your endearing love for each other. The littlest of details are meaningful and create the perfect opportunity to seize the moment. 

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05

I vow to prioritize passion. These photos should radiate your growing passion for each other. The sacred intimate moments shared during this time of life are meant to last forever. My heart for others drives my passion and gives me purpose to create the most memorable experience possible.

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06

Nothing brings me more joy then telling the story of a couple in love. The immediate joy I feel to be entrusted with such a major chapter in your life is immeasurable and is something that I will always keep close to my heart.

This I vow to you.

my vow to you

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note from the artist

As a wedding photographer, I don't just capture your day. I'm part of your whole experience. I am here for anything you need, any questions you have, to offer advice, and to be a friend during this incredible process. I want you to feel confident in your choice of booking me as your photographer. Your most cherished moments deserve to be lived intentionally and preserved for your lifetime. Let's make this happen together.

BEHIND THE PHOTOS

the heart

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I am ready to capture your love story so you can live it fully, intentionally, and forever. This is the beginning of an amazing journey and I am honored to be a part of it.

let's turn your moments to memories

are you ready?