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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Meinoffice

    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 […]

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  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 […]

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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 […]

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