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Philosophy

 

Photography, to me, is about capturing the authentic, unfiltered moments that truly define our lives. It's not about staging or perfection, but about embracing the genuine emotions and unique imperfections that make every experience special. I encourage you to fully immerse yourself in the moment, and I'll be there to capture it as it unfolds. My goal is to transform those fleeting, precious memories into timeless images that you can cherish and revisit for years to come.

 
 

About Me

 

I’m tall, have curly hair, and have mad skills on the dance floor. I will forever be a lover of natural light and am inspired by colors, fonts, or anything graphic design-related. If I could be anything else, I would probably be an interior decorator or a ballerina – those mad dance skills I was telling you about. I love Pixar movies more than any 4-year-old, and I am part of a fun, lovable family that consists of my husband Andrew, our adorable pitbull, Chewie, and our sweet tripod dog, Phoebe.

If you didn't know this already, your memories mean everything to me. I’m thrilled you hopped, stumbled, discovered, or simply clicked on my page and I would love to get to know you in hopes that we can capture some truly beautiful memories together.

I am currently living in the triangle area in NC, but I am willing to travel near and far for any stories. 

So that was my introduction, now it’s your turn!

 

things that tell my story

Our Wedding Day / September 17, 2016 / Photo by Emily Chidester

 

cuddling with my family

great food and even better conversation

dancing in the kitchen

cold brew coffee

making our house a home

celebrating people

exploring new places

finding beauty in the quiet moments

knowing nc is home

long hugs

PHOEBE

ANDREW AND ME

CHEWIE