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Since moving to North Carolina and getting to experience the beautiful Appalachian mountains, I’ve dreamed of getting a couple to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway with. When Mallory & Peter came along, it quickly became clear that they were going to be the perfect couple to realize this dream with their engagement session. Daniel & […]

Blowing Rock Engagement Session – Mallory & Peter

A silly moment in the mountains of NC during Mallory & Peter's engagment session. Photography by Mabyn Ludke.

What is an Engagement Session? One of my favorite parts of the whole wedding photography experience is our engagement sessions! It’s good quality time that we crave with our clients. It’s a session prior to your wedding that allows us to see how you interact. We also learn about your hopes, dreams, and desires, and […]

How to Create your Dream Engagement Session

A Day in the Life session is where Daniel & myself capture the magic of every day life. We’ll be spending an entire day with you capturing all of the beautiful little moments that make up your daily routine. This is the direction we’ll be moving with all of our family photography away from the […]

A Day in the Life with the Smith Family – Kernersville, NC

I am a big fan of community over competition. I spent most of my musical theater collegiate years fighting for a spot on the stage, fighting to be heard, fighting just to feel accepted. Those years were hard, but they taught me to never give up! Plus, I’m pretty sure that’s where I get all […]

Western North Carolina Wedding Photographers! – Otterplan Connect

Newly weds Nicki & Brad snuggle close with a breathtaking view of the appalachian mountains on the blue ridge parkway.

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