I am passionate about my job and thankful that God has blessed me with the talent, drive and determination to pursue my love of creativity and stories through the art of photography.

Photo Credit: Kate Dye Photography, Charleston, SC

meet audrey

Lead Photographer/Owner

I didn't grow up wanting to be a photographer. In fact, when I was young, I wanted to be an author because I loved stories!

I majored in British Literature and Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters and Tennyson are just part of my DNA. I was blessed to be able to share my love for stories and British Literature when I taught high school seniors for ten years, followed by college freshman. My students meant the world to me, and I still keep in touch with so many. I had a heart for that age group, and when I went back to UGA to pursue photography, I was drawn to weddings.

Maybe it's the teaching and professional development we went through every year, but I can't learn enough about photography! I was in school at UGA for two years studying photography, I take part in clinics, online courses and read articles, blogs and books written by world renowned photographers. I always believe there is more to learn, and I want to be the best I can be.

I guess I did become a storyteller after all--just visually with images instead of the written word! I absolutely love this career that God has led me to. I am blessed to be able to share such a special time with my couples and gift them with beautiful, classic, timeless photography that tells their personal story.

meet my team

Kristal Whitley and Alaina Thompson

I met Kristal at UGA when we were both enrolled in photography classes. We graduated together, and when I was asked to shoot my very first wedding back in 2016, Kristal asked if I wanted some help…..and she’s been with me ever since! One fun fact about Kristal—she’s a helicopter pilot!

Alaina is my cousin—and she attended photography school at North Georgia. Alaina came on board with us two years ago and it’s been awesome having her to help! If you see our epic cathedral length veil shots—it’s usually Alaina behind that with the perfect veil toss!

my family

There's nothing I love more than hanging out with this crew!

My husband is a high school football coach, which means in the fall, when he is working Sunday through Friday night, and I'm shooting on Saturdays, we don't see one another much. But God has blessed us with a strong marriage and foundation, and ya'll--this guy is an amazing daddy! He can coach on Friday night, but then have tea parties and fix pony tails on Saturdays.

My girls are both crazy about horses, and it's pretty neat that my former student is now their riding instructor! When I don't have a wedding scheduled, I'm usually out at the barn with them for riding lessons and drill team practice. We live on a small farm and between our horses, chickens, cats and dog there’s always something to be done around here! Our girls LOVE the farm life and would rather be outside than anywhere else. They may be small, but they are fiercely determined, and we are raising them to be gracious southern girls who love Jesus and can do anything they put their minds to! I am very blessed to be their Mom!

Photo credit: Steffani Jones Photography

My clients are so much more than that—they become friends.

THE STORY

BEHIND MY BUSINESS

After 12 years of teaching, I followed my passion and went back to school at the University of Georgia for photography. Initially, I went back to take one class to learn how to take better photos of my girls...and then I was hooked. One class turned into a two year certification program at UGA, then I graduated, took a leap of faith and pursued my passion of telling beautiful stories through photography. One of the most exciting things that I’ve experienced was having one of my weddings featured in Southern Bride Magazine! I’ve loved every minute of this unexpected adventure, and I love the amazing couples I get to work with even more. I think my favorite thing is having the privilege of capturing not only their engagements and weddings…but their continuing story as they expand their families! My clients become so much more than clients—they become friends—and they are SUCH a blessing to me. Check out my amazing clients below—I am SO honored to continue capturing every important milestone for them!