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I will let you in on something very personal to me.

My Biggest Regret In Life.

Maybe that regret subconsciously kicked my ass into gear and pushed me to pick up a camera and become a wedding photographer.

I lost my best friend in 2016...I watched my Gramma take her last breath. That hurt, it still does, and the welling of tears in my eyes are real. Thankfully I got to spend more time with her in my childhood than anyone else besides my mom, so I have plenty of memories, yet at the same time, they will never be enough.

Before leaving for the Army I said I wanted professional photos taken with my Gramma, my mom, and myself in uniform. It never happened and it is all my fault. A 20 something-year-old kid thinking time is on his side and didn’t care to stop his life to coordinate this session and freeze that moment in time, forever.

Here is the silver lining in my mistake, which is my driving force behind being the best damn wedding photographer I can be, for you. At her funeral, I saw her wedding album for the first time ever. Yellowed, smelling of a mid-century antique, but there she was, vibrant and smiling, alive. My gramma, immortalized in these wedding portraits, forever.

While you may not have your grandparents around anymore, one day, you may be the grandparents in a similar story.

I owe it to you, Queen Elizabeth (the nickname I gave her), and myself to ensure that your moments, your love, and your lives live on forever.

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I believe that ALL love deserves to be protected, documented and preserved. That the most beautiful gift you can give to the future generations are your wedding memories. The intricate details you may forget as the years grow.

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love notes from my

Amazing Couples

Hear firsthand from my clients about their experiences and the impactful results we’ve created together.

"Reese, For two kids from the middle of Canada you really outdid yourself. We took a chance, planning a dream elopement to a place we've only dreamed of going to, and trusted you to capture this moment for us. You made us feel comfortable from the first moment we spoke with you. Upon meeting you, you instantly became our friend. We've never...." 

 

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- Christine and Michael ❤️

"Reese was an absolute dream to work with for our spontaneous elopement in New Orleans. We decided to elope just two days before our trip, and Reese's enthusiasm for our idea made us feel instantly at ease. He was incredibly responsive and helpful, even offering his services as an ordained officiant to marry us, which was a wonderful surprise! Reese's creativity..."

 

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- Rachel and Joey Deverell

"Words cannot express how happy we are to have been able to have Reese as our wedding photographer. Not only are the photos breathtaking, but the entire wedding day went perfectly because of Reese's help. He went completely above and beyond to make sure the day ran smoothly and that everyone was happy and stress-free. He was insanely efficient during..."

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- Haley and Anthony

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My Story

Thanks for stopping by, I'm truly grateful that you are here!! Hi, I'm Reese. A dog dad, Army veteran and lover of all things Mid Century and Art Deco. My free time is spent hanging out with Olive, planning my next adventure and admiring old and abandoned buildings. I love to explore the paranormal and embark on old prison/sanatorium/asylum tours all across the world! I'm an old soul, a man from the past. The tools that I use to tell your story provide me with nostalgia of days gone by. My hope is that when future generations look at your photos, they too can temporarily exist in a world they were not physically part of. 

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When It Comes To Your Day...


Planning your wedding is emotional and luckily there are very few scenarios I haven't navigated yet, as I have documented over 400 weddings in my career! Which means I can confidently guide you to your best day ever! The good news is most things can be turned into great stories with just a little time, I promise!! I'm a firm believer in you and your partner doing what is best for the two of you-whether that is 600 people in attendance or 6. The day is YOURS; remember that!

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