Spring afternoon in love, caught on film at Alexander Homestead in Charlotte NC. This engagement session felt like the perfect preview of everything this couple’s wedding day will be: joyful, timeless, and centered on simply being together. On a sunny April afternoon in Charlotte, we walked the private grounds of this historic estate capturing moments on Kodak Portra 400 film, documenting this season of their lives with a softness and authenticity that only film can provide.

Later this summer, these two will exchange vows at St. Gabriel Catholic Church before celebrating with family and friends back at Alexander Homestead for their reception. Photographing their engagement session at the same venue where they’ll soon celebrate their marriage made the experience even more meaningful. Pathways, garden corners, and stretch of golden light carried the anticipation of what is to come.

As a PPA-trained Certified Professional Photographer specializing in weddings, my goal is faithfully telling couples’ stories in a way that feels honest and timeless. If you’re planning a wedding in Charlotte and drawn to organic, true-to-life photographs — on digital or film, I’d love to connect and hear more about your plans.