Weddings ruled our life for 7 years. David and I started our wedding photography career in 2013 when a friend of a friend called us up in need of a wedding photographer and was wondering if we could help. I was 22 fresh out of college with a degree in photography and desperately searching for any job that I somewhat enjoyed and could pay my rent. This call was a godsend. And just like that, David ...

Like a lot of artists, we stumbled upon our creative process by accident. The thing about being a creative professional is that you have to create on command and train your brain to be creative, even when the inspiration isn’t flowing. And to do that, you need some pretty strong creative muscles to work with. Everyone is creative. Some people just practice being creative, so they get bette...

Is there anything more painful than a broken heart? Experiencing a heartbreak can trigger profound emotional responses that leave lasting scars on your self-esteem. This shoot is about embracing those painful feelings and visually depicting what it's like to have your heart broken. To bring this vision to life, David constructed a micro set in the shape of a heart for us to shoot through.  ...

Three years ago, David and I started journaling every morning. I had always heard that journaling could help with emotional well-being, but what surprised me most was how much it unlocked our creativity. Our daily practice became more than just a way to reflect—it became a source of some of our best creative ideas. It’s been amazing to look back and realize how many of our most inspir...

After the first time we shot a live, one-take music video on one of our sets—where we teamed up with Hourglass Sessions and legendary drummer Nate Smith—we knew we wanted to do it again. This time with a vocalist! Shera Shi is a band based in Richmond, Virginia. They have a killer new album coming out in January, and to promote that, we did a creative photo and video s...

We were recently commissioned for a dream project. David and I were hired by AvroKO to create a custom set and portraits for the four founders of the international design firm—one of the most famous design firms in the industry. AvroKO focuses on hospitality, and the four Founding Partners—Kristina O'Neal, Adam Farmerie, William Harris, and Greg Bradshaw—have designed ...

Have you ever seen those photos of the Leaning Tower of Pisa where it looks like someone is holding it up with their hands? That’s forced perspective in action—a photography technique that plays with size and distance to create illusions. At its core, forced perspective is all about manipulating what the camera sees by carefully positioning your subjects. It’s a technique c...

The 1970s are an iconic era, filled with funky patterns, bold colors, and unforgettable fashion. There's something timeless about that period—the energy, the mood, and the style. Recently, David and I decided to capture this essence in a bold, colorful retro portrait shoot. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how we brought that 70s aesthetic to life, from initial concept to final...