Claire and Matt were married this past winter in a gorgeous wedding near the campus of UNC Chapel Hill in North Carolina. It was my first time ever visiting that area of the state and I was immediately smitten — while I certainly don’t regret attending James Madison University by any means, there is something so charming about the south! In particular, the “Triangle” of schools in that area creates such a fun atmosphere for students, especially during basketball season I’m sure! Plus, can we just talk about the abundance of chicken biscuits? There were even drive-thru locations available that sold them all day! I was born and raised a Yankee, but I can’t help but love southern food! 

Another great thing about being in NC in December was the weather! It was only a week before Christmas and Claire was able to walk the entire campus in her strapless wedding gown without a worry; much opposed to the frigid temperatures we were experiencing in DC only a few days before. Don’t get me wrong, I love being a Washington, DC wedding photographer as we have the luxury of so many beautiful monuments and landscapes — but I don’t mind a destination down south in the colder months of the year!

A few weeks after their wedding and as life returned to normal, Claire and Matt decided that a Legacy Wedding Album would be the perfect addition to their new home. Their choice of navy top grain leather perfectly complemented her wintry color scheme and highlighted the day in a classic, timeless manner. We even had to add a few extra spreads to adequately cover all the amazing details organized by her talented planner! Claire chose a romantic couples portrait for their cover image which will immediately transport them to the emotions of the day. I absolutely love this gorgeous heirloom we created for Matt and Claire to enjoy for the rest of their lives!