After waiting out severe summer storms, Harley and Kaitlyn were rewarded with the most beautiful golden hour for their engagement session on a private farm in Clayton, NC. From a sunflower field in full bloom to sweet moments with their pup, this session perfectly captured an exciting season as they prepare for their summer wedding and first home together.

Kennedy and Mason’s spring engagement session at the WRAL Azalea Gardens in Raleigh was filled with beautiful blooms, lush greenery, and perfect early May weather. We loved exploring one of our favorite engagement session locations before celebrating their wedding this August!

Alex surprised Nell with the sweetest spring proposal at the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, and we were honored to capture every unforgettable moment. After the proposal, we explored the beautiful gardens for engagement photos surrounded by blooming flowers, lush greenery, and the dreamiest golden light.

Hannah thought she and Walker were simply heading to Duke Gardens for a spring couples session, but halfway through the evening, everything changed. Set among the beautiful April blooms, Walker surprised her with the sweetest proposal, followed by joyful “just engaged” portraits celebrating the beginning of their next chapter together.

Golden hour, blooming gardens, and two outfit changes made Cait and Adam’s engagement session at Raleigh’s WRAL Azalea Gardens one to remember. We’re already counting down the days until their October wedding in Wilmington!

Lucy and Phillip’s summer engagement session at the WRAL Azalea Gardens in Raleigh was filled with blooming hydrangeas, beautiful garden paths, and the sweetest moments together. After a rainy weather reschedule, everything came together perfectly, and we can’t wait to celebrate with them at The Evermore next spring.

Maddie and Tyler’s spring engagement session at Masonboro Yacht Club in Wilmington, NC was the perfect blend of waterfront charm and coastal romance. From celebrating their NC State memories to kicking off the journey toward their Fall 2027 wedding at Merrell Estate & Gardens, this beautiful evening was the perfect start to their next chapter.

From graduation photos in 2022 to a surprise proposal this spring, it was so special to capture another milestone for Erin at the WRAL Azalea Gardens. With vibrant blooms and the sweetest “yes,” it was the perfect setting to celebrate Erin and Chris’s next chapter together.

A full-circle moment at UNC, Joon proposed to Kirsten at the Old Well—right where their story began. With a perfect spring day, campus portraits, and a celebration at Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery, it was the sweetest start to their next chapter.

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