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As a fiance, at one point or another, you’re going to take engagement photos to commemorate your engagement and capture photos for your save the dates. The overwhelming part is putting together the right thing to wear. I’ve put together 7 outfit ideas for you to draw inspiration from. If you like any of the […]

Raleigh, North Carolina has a lot to offer for engagement photos. With beautiful gardens, trendy coffee shops, and the industrial downtown area there is plenty to choose from for your Raleigh Engagement photos. Here are 5 options to choose from for your engagement photos. Pick one or mix and match hopping from one location to […]

If you’re recently engaged or have been engaged for a while now you’re most likely a little overwhelmed with the whole process and the timeline for your wedding day is just another thing to do. Not to worry! Getting your timeline together will help you envision your day and nail down a few things you […]

Recently engaged and looking for your wedding venue? If you’re wanting something timeless and are not sure which style to go with here are 3 North Carolina wedding venues that I love. Take it from a professional wedding photographer’s perspective, these Wedding Venues are a must-see! The Merrimon-Wynne House Raleigh, North Carolina Timeless, elegant, and […]

Not far from the coast of North Carolina, located on Indian Beach is a lovely wedding venue called Merrell Estate and Gardens. This venue close to the beach and on the sound side of the island is perfect for the bride who wants a touch of tropical within her classy wedding. Interested in learning more […]

Photographer: Moira Grace Photography Venue: Lavonia Crest Lavonia Crest is set in between some of the prettiest of valleys located in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina, perfect for any Mountain Wedding. Between the views, rustic feel of the buildings, wide-open space, ceremony locations, and friendliness of the venue owner photographing […]

How to become a successful photographer Alright, I’ve seen one too many Facebook Posts or Instagram Posts asking how to get paid, go full time, or become successful as a photographer. I may not be a top-tier photographer teacher but I did have to learn from experience and many a painful mistake. So here’s how […]

    Photographer: Moira Grace Photography Location: Thorndale Oaks, Oxford NC Getting to see Megan and Johnny tie the knot at Thorndale Oaks was so special and a tearjerker for sure! I’ve known these two since high school before they first met, I first met Megan at a mutual friends Christmas party, we baked sugar […]

  Photographer: Moira Grace Photography Location: Wrightsville Beach, Shell Island North Carolina   Brittney and Casey dreamed of having a beach wedding but realizing it would be difficult for important elderly family members to get to their ceremony they opted instead to have their wedding further inland at a beautiful rustic barn venue. When I […]

Back in March I attended my first ever styled shoot (kinda like a photography get together ;)) and from there after following the host’s Facebook group I joined in on their first ever Photography retreat: “Shoot, Stay, Rosé!” (even though I can’t drink yet!). And I had one of the most exciting and breathtaking experiences […]