I'm Alayna and that handsome man is my husband (and second shooter on wedding days), Casey. We both grew up in North Carolina, and we are so grateful we get to travel all over our gorgeous state (and beyond) to photograph love stories, milestones, and all the in-between. 

I believe in capturing your real personality and connection, because it's always better than something I could fabricate. I believe in photos that are too beautiful not to print. I want you to be proud to hang these photos on your walls, in pretty frames, for years to come. 

Having over 7 years of shooting weddings and portraits under my belt, I've seen it all. I know exactly how to help our couples, families, and Seniors have the best experience with as little stress and worry as possible. I strive to be the most calming and positive presence on your wedding day, or the one who can make everyone laugh for the best portraits. No matter how many things go wrong, I will help get things back on track so that the day and the photos are beautiful. 



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- Alayna 

"Each photo Alayna captures is the perfect snapshot of a moment during one of the most important days of your life. It will transport you effortlessly back to that time and that place, back to the joy you were experiencing at that exact second"

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Our two pups, Mojo (the golden) and Tito (the pomeranian) are such an important part of our lives and we consider them our fluffy children. 

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fluffy pups

There is something instantly relaxing about having sand between your toes and a salty breeze in your hair. We love escaping to the islands every chance we get.

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island life

Gardening has become one of our very favorite things to do together. Whether it's veggies, herbs or flowers, we grow it all. We love the work that goes into it and the accomplishment you feel once it's ready to harvest. 

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farm to table

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We are suckers for a great bottle of wine or a delicious craft beer. We love spending our Saturdays visiting new NC vineyards or breweries with friends (or our pups). Malbec and Vinho Verde are our current faves. 

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pop the bubbly

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We believe that the marriage is way more important than the wedding day, and we want to help make this whole process easy and stress-free for you. We believe in cultivating relationships with our clients far beyond the wedding day. We want to continue serving you and your family in every way we can. 

We believe there is beauty in the details as well as the little imperfections, and both should be celebrated. We believe in working together, and that tacos and a bear hug can solve any problem. We believe in rocking chairs on front porches and holding hands. We believe in elegance, and grace, and family traditions. 

We believe timeless always trumps trendy.

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