As we near the end of another year it’s good to remember the beauty that surrounds us. Life on the edge of the continent is full of inspiring moments. Im honored to be able to share my work with you and I hope you enjoy the natural free therapy that the good Lord gives us. Cheers and TGIF! @tjdrechselphotography

What a great family session with the Henderson Family at the beautiful @nhcarboretum Always great shooting here and love the warm love these three have for each other. ❤️❤️❤️@roadtofamilyfreedom

So great to catch up with the Swain Family! @bekscav Such a great and special family session!

Document the special moments you have. Time flies by so quickly and these memories are what life is made of!

Elopement Story • Part 2

New Zealand will forever hold a piece of our hearts. We spent months planning this adventure, weaving together the majestic landscapes of the South, where we eloped, and the diverse North where we explored as newlyweds.

We started on the South Island, driving around Mount Cook and stopping to take in the unreal blue of the glacial lakes. We even took a small flight around the area to see it all from above and it left us completely in awe. Then we settled into Queenstown at the incredible Azur Lodge, where everything felt intimate and effortless. The staff made our stay and elopement feel like perfection.

The day before our elopement, we helicoptered to some of the most breathtaking places we’ve ever seen - a snowy alpine lake (Lake Erskine), the cliffs of Roy’s Peak, and a few hidden gems in between. On our elopement day, the weather shifted our plans, so we exchanged vows on our balcony overlooking Queenstown. Which wasn’t Milford sound as planned but ended up being sacred and intimate.

A few days later, we made our way to the North Island, the winding roads of the Coromandel Peninsula, the volcanic city of Rotorua, and the calm of Lake Taupo. We visited Hawke’s Bay, the country’s oldest wine region, and throughout our entire trip set out on a mission to visit nine wineries total (our special number). Then we continued to Mount Taranaki, hiking through freezing rain while the peak stayed hidden, making the day feel beautifully mysterious.

We ended with a helicopter to Waiheke Island, honeymooning at the magical Delamore Lodge — a place that felt so romantic we wished we could stay for months. The staff were all kind and made us feel at home. Leaving was the hardest part.

Across two islands, we tasted incredible food, explored different coasts, and saw landscapes that felt like ten countries in one. But the best part was knowing this land is now woven into our story.

Travel fills our souls, and eloping somewhere this magical made our love feel even more expansive. This journey changed us as individuals, as partners, and as a family. And New Zealand will always be the place where a new chapter of “us” began. 🤍✨

Always a pleasure to catch up with @schrammer1 @ryan_crecelius and the Crecelius Crew! This location was magic! Another year of holiday sessions in the books! Teaser alert!

Always a pleasure to catch up with the Meek Family! What a great session in beautiful Autumn Hall! @annafmeeks So honored to be able to see families grow and the kids expand their personalities! So special!

So many wonderful family sessions lately! Had a wonderful afternoon with the Arndt Family at beautiful Wrightsville Beach!⁠
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Fantastic marketing session with the skilled team at @manestudio_ Take a look at some sneak peeks from an amazing shoot! @rachel_manestudio
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Incredible evening for this special family and maternity session! Teasers from a great celebration of this chapter of life for the Yunger Family! @courtmason13⁠
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Surprise proposal! Congrats to Christina and Brock!!!! What a special and beautiful spot that will now be part of their love story forever! Join me in congratulating these two! Teaser alert!⁠
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