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Hummingbird Hill Farms | Taylor + Kyle

I am so excited to share this weeks blog and feature Taylor and Kyle’s Hummingbird Hill Farms Wedding! This wedding day was filled with pure joy and butterflies. It was so apparent how much fun Kyle and Taylor had together, which is exactly how it should be.  Let’s start at the beginning. Taylor and I […]

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Sunrise Beach Session | Daytona Beach Florida

There are few things in life that leave me speechless and this was easily one. A stunning sunrise, my gorgeous grandma, and sweet grandpa… say no more. Recently, I had the pleasure of capturing memories of my sweet grandparents on the beach. It was my grandmother’s special day and let’s just say it needed to […]

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My Favorite Wedding Venues | Georgia

Buckle up, because today’s blog is a good one! I am so excited to talk about my favorite wedding venues in Georgia! Each location has it’s own dynamic, it’s own environment, and it’s own experience. I adore each of these for such different reasons and LOVE watching my brides fall in love with the place […]

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Choosing a Wedding Photographer | What to Consider

You said yes, you’re wearing the ring, and now the long list of decisions begins. Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when planning your wedding. Of course, your photographer will be documenting your once-in-a-lifetime day, but there’s much more that goes on behind the scenes. You’ll spend the […]

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How to Prepare for a Day of Successful Wedding Photos

You’ve read so many blogs. From blogs that talk about planning your engagement session outfit to creating Pinterest worthy images. You’ve read about what to do the night before and how to prepare for the big day. There are truly so many helpful tips, check out some of ours here. But today I wanted to […]

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How to Have a Successful Gallery Viewing

Today is the day, your wedding gallery is ready. *Insert choir singing.* You have been patiently waiting while I’ve been hard at work. I’m almost as excited to share it as you are to view it! Seriously though, I am truly just as thrilled as you are to see your finished wedding gallery! Like most […]

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How to Build Your Perfect Wedding Day Timeline

If you’re looking for tips on how to build the perfect wedding day timeline, you’re in the right place! Today I’m sharing all my tips on how to create your perfect day. Whether you consider yourself a Type A or Type B person, know that a good wedding timeline will become your best friend. Sometimes […]

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Top 5 Ways to Get More Wedding Photos

A big question that couples typically ask me is how many photos they will receive in a wedding gallery. There is a typical industry standard to deliver around 50-100 images per hour on a wedding day. In theory, if you hired a photographer for 8 hours you could expect anywhere from 400-800 photos. Which is […]

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Maximize Your Wedding Photos with help from a Wedding Photographer

Today we are going to be talking about elevating your wedding photos! To be even more specific, how YOU can help your wedding photographer elevate your wedding photos. You hired your dream photographer, selected a gorgeous dress, and are so excited to see the magic that your photographer creates! While creating magic is my unofficial […]

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Georgia Garden Wedding | Madison + Zach

This Georgia garden wedding was straight out of a fairy tale! With unique dresses, romantic florals, and a pair of high school sweethearts, I was in heaven with Madison and Zach’s wedding! The venue location that they chose truly made it feel like we were in a story book garden wedding. The architecture that surrounded […]

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BEHIND THE LENS

ABOUT Darian

A fine art wedding photographer serving those who live for the moment just as she does, Darian is a hopeless romantic, lover of light, travel, and the genuine colors brought to life on film.

Wife to an incredible husband and continuously inspired by her own love story, Darian seeks to live with intentionality, truly enjoying every moment, and with a touch of southern charm. Darian is a warm-hearted photographer who sees you for who you truly are.

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MY PASSION IS TO CAPTURE YOUR HAPPIEST MEMORIES WITH CARE, ARTISTRY, AND VISION

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