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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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*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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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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Heirloom Fairytale Wedding | 2400 On the River

Today on the blog, I’m bringing you this beautiful heirloom fairytale wedding editorial hosted by my dear friend, Rachel. This was the most magical day and I truly felt like I was right in the middle of a fairytale. This heirloom fairytale wedding editoral is at the top of my list for “FAVORITE EVER”. And, […]

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Top 3 Reasons to Get Married at the Swan House

The Swan House is a historic place that is a romantic wedding lover’s dream. Let’s dive into my top 3 reasons to get married here!

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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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