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Elegant Industrial Atlanta Wedding

Time to show off Lindsey and Boaz’s stunning Atlanta wedding! Talk about lighting up a room, because that’s exactly what these two did their entire wedding day and I loved getting to capture it. I had initially met these two at a vendor show and we instantly connected.  “We were looking for someone who would […]

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Lovely North Carolina Styled Shoot

Today I want to talk to you guys about this destination styled shoot I attended at Walnut Hill in Raleigh, NC that Adorn Collective hosted! If you don’t know what a styled shoot is, it is where a team of vendors typically get together to create a wedding or elopement that they have a vision […]

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Hills & Dales Estate Engagement Session

I’m back this week with another beautiful engagement session that I’m so excited to show off to you all! Kaytlin and Bailey booked me shortly after meeting me at a bridal event in Lagrange, Georgia. Their wedding is in the spring of 2024 and we thought that finding a location in Lagrange would be perfect […]

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*Actually* get the wedding photos you want

Ah, social media. We can all agree that it has its advantages. I mean where else can I keep up on the trends for wedding photos, like on TikTok or Instagram? But it will always have its downfalls. And one of its greatest downfalls in my opinion, is showing such a curated “vibe” that often, […]

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The Perfect Atlanta Engagement: Haley and Nick 

This session was hands down the most perfect Atlanta engagement. You guys are going to love this engagement session as much as I do! Haley and Nick reached out to me a few months after I had photographed Haley’s brother’s wedding. She wanted to get engagement photos done and after she reached out, she realized […]

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adventurous engagement session

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Not Your Average Wedding Venue 

Oh, hi there! Let’s talk venues… but not your average wedding venue. If you’re looking for out of the box ideas on where to host your big day, you’re in the right place! And of course, we can’t forget the photography component when booking any wedding venue.  Lately, I’ve gotten to capture more intimate weddings. Many […]

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The Chair Factory | Tiffany + Travis

If you asked me to choose a wedding I’ve photographed that was an absolute showstopper, I’d immediately think of Tiffany and Travis. This couple’s special day at the chair factory was anything but ordinary. From the start to end of their day, Tiffany set out to create an incredible guest experience and she nailed it. […]

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Roswell VG Bistro Wedding | Jennifer + Ryan

This intimate, Roswell VG Bistro Wedding was an absolute dream to photograph. Last year, Jennifer and Ryan reached out to me while planning their spring wedding in Roswell, GA. These two planned to tie the knot in the most darling, little bistro and to say I loved their plan is an understatement. Their entire day […]

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How to Capture Natural + Candid Wedding Photos

If you’ve saved reels, pins, or posts of couples on their wedding day and thought, “That’s how I want to look in my photos!”, then keep reading. Capturing natural and candid images seems so simple, right? Let’s just say it doesn’t always turn out that way. So many couples ask me how to capture these […]

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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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