Holiday scene with festive gold ornaments and greenery arch framing French doors.
Person holding vintage Polaroid camera while smiling behind it.
Vintage polaroid photos showing people gathered outside a residential building.
Candid black and white portrait showing joyful expression and casual denim style.
Person with a yellow bow in their hair looking at mountain landscape during sunset.
Professional photographer in white shirt holding camera while seated.
People sitting together on a scenic mountain overlook during sunset.
A series of vintage-style polaroid photographs arranged in a row showing group gatherings.
A white minivan parked outside a Courtyard hotel with people and luggage nearby.
Photographer capturing a scene in a grassy field during golden hour.
Two people holding hands walk together on a rooftop parking area with city buildings in the background.
Silhouettes of people looking out a window at sunset.
Two people with umbrellas standing in the rain at an outdoor event.
Interior view of a dining room with wooden furniture and a mirror reflection.
Wedding party scene with bridesmaids in black dresses.
A group of people stand in a line in a parking lot on a winter day.
Person looking out over Niagara Falls with autumn foliage and city buildings in the background.
A reflection in a side mirror shows someone taking a photo with a camera.
Blurred black and white photo taken through window blinds showing a distant scene.
Group of people in winter coats standing in a line in a parking lot.
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Hey there, I'm Courtney!


I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE!
HERE ARE SOME THINGS ABOUT ME:


I've been married to my high-school sweetheart since 2011. We have two kids + one pup, named Hamilton (big musical fan here!) I started my photography business way back in 2012. For the majority of my career I photographed both portraits and weddings, and worked with clients in and out of my studio in North Carolina!


I became extremely passionate about empowering local moms and young women to better use their camera and take photos they love! In 2013, I created a basic photo workshop to help meet this need in-person and at a local, hands on level. Since then have mentored dozens of women who want to better develop their own photography skills!


In 2018, life forever changed as our family of four moved from NC, where we had lived our entire lives, all the way to Iowa. The kids and I had never even visited the Midwest prior to that first move and I fully expected only corn fields around us ha. I was happily surprised!


In 2019, I "retired" from my photography business for a bit so that our family could embark on two years of full-time travel together for my husband's job with Chick-fil-A! THAT was hands down the craziest thing we had ever done. We lived almost entirely in hotels for two years straight!


After traveling we landed back in the Des Moines area in 2021 and I decided to pursuing my business again in the Midwest! I'm so thankful for the support I experienced when re-launching my business in the Des Moines, Iowa area.


In 2024, we temporarily relocated back to the Hickory, NC area before making a move to the South Atlanta area of Georgia in 2025. I'm honored to now have the flexibility to build my business in both states! ❤️

Behind the Scenes

Black and white photo of wedding party members seated along a wall in formal attire.
Wedding guests dancing together on a crowded dance floor at an indoor reception with warm lighting.
Couple walking through a sunny meadow with a rustic red barn in the background.
Event photographer capturing moments while holding a baby during an indoor celebration.
Professional photographers working with cameras in a bright indoor space with white columns.
Wide angle view of people walking across a grassy park area in autumn.
Floral arrangements being set up on a brick walkway with pink and purple blooms.
Wedding ceremony preparations in front of a green chalkboard wall with wooden framing.

Snaps from our Season of Travel for Chikin

Child in turquoise shirt playing and posing inside a vehicle across multiple candid shots.
Creative car side mirror photography shot showing reflections.
Modern laundry room with washing machines and indoor plants.
Bright hotel room interior with decorative wall art and bedding.
Black pickup truck parked in urban setting with graffiti wall and city buildings in background.
Panoramic views of Niagara Falls and surrounding autumn foliage on a sunny day.
Black and white photos of morning light streaming through windows into a bright bedroom.
Cars parked outside a Courtyard hotel building on a sunny afternoon.

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