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Hi, I’m Mabyn,
your camera-wielding, LOTR-quoting, boba-loving hype woman who believes showing up as yourself is the real magic. Around here, we talk business, creativity, confidence, and the messy middle of building something meaningful, with a little humor and a lot of heart (and probably a book reference or two).

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.

I still remember my mother caressing my hair as I sobbed on the floor of her tiny sewing room. My dress didn’t fit, she didn’t know how to fix it, and it was 2 weeks away from my wedding! How was I suppose to get married without a wedding dress? It wasn’t just the dress […]

4 Tips for a Stress Free Wedding Day!

There’s nothing quite like some quality time with my hubs. We crave it! It’s so hard to get away from the every day grind, so last weekend we chose to unplug & run away to Blowing Rock, NC for the weekend! It was SO wonderful! We stayed at the Inn at Crestwood, where Daniel & […]

Appalachian Mountain Top Adventures in Blowing Rock, NC

Rough Ridge Blowing Rock, NC Mountain Photographer Mabyn Ludke Photography

  You may recall a sweet little wedding nestled in the Appalachian mountains about 45 minutes from Asheville that Daniel & I shot last summer. Jenna & David are worship leaders and they contacted us to shoot their incredibly sweet & beautiful Burnsville, NC wedding. After most weddings, I send a few photos to the […]

And the Winner is… – Burnsville, NC Bridal Expo

Burnsville, NC Wedding Photographer Mabyn Ludke Photography

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