Documentary Event Photography
Documentary Event Photography
capturing real emotion across your event
When it’s time to document the real-life moments—unscripted, unposed, full of emotion—I’m there to capture them beautifully. Whether you’re hosting a community celebration, a meaningful gathering, or a milestone event in the Piedmont Triad and beyond, my approach is joyful, unobtrusive, and deeply intentional.
Love and light fill the streets as families, friends, and neighbors come together to celebrate community and belonging. I capture the energy, the laughter, and the quiet and joyful moments that remind us what pride truly means—love in every color.
Pride W-S
On the field with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, children and families with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem share unforgettable moments of teamwork and triumph. My photographs tell the story of courage, kindness, and pure joy—portraits of what victory really looks like.
Victory Day
A day overflowing with smiles, hugs, and celebration. The Buddy Walk with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem honors families and individuals with Down Syndrome through connection and joy. My lens follows the genuine interactions—the high-fives, the laughter, the sense of pride—to create images that radiate love and inclusion.
Buddy Walk
Each December, fathers and their children gather through Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries to celebrate Christmas together with crafts, laughter, and Santa. I photograph these tender reunions—the joy, the pride, the love that endures—capturing the true spirit of Christmas.
In the Name of the Father
Hosted by Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries, Fun with Father brings incarcerated dads and their children together for a joyful day of games, crafts, and family portraits. I capture the laughter, pride, and connection that remind us how powerful it is simply to be together. Dads and children receive images to brighten everyone's spaces with beautiful memories.
Fun with Father
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Text: 703.795.3018
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