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Raleigh Engagement Photos

Engagement Photos at Harris Lake

Fall is a magical time of year, especially in Raleigh, North Carolina. The vibrant shades of yellow and orange make for the perfect backdrop for an engagement session. Fortunately, that’s exactly what we got for Becky and Jarett’s engagement photos at Harris Lake. They planned their session during peak fall foliage season, and the results […]

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Wedding Planning

What Time Should You Start Your Wedding Ceremony?

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and the time you start your ceremony can make a big difference in the quality of your photographs. So, what time should you start your wedding ceremony? Here are a few tips to help you make the right decision. 1. Don’t start […]

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Raleigh, NC Wedding

Highgrove Estate Wedding in Fuquay-Varina, NC

A chilly December Highgrove Estate Wedding in Fuquay-Varina can be a beautiful and magical experience. The bride, Madison, who decided to do her own hair and makeup, looked absolutely stunning. Her hair was styled in a classic updo with delicate curls cascading down her shoulders, and her makeup was soft and natural, highlighting her natural […]

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Raleigh, NC Wedding

Wedding at the Sutherland in Wake Forest, NC

As December rain pattered against the windows of the beautiful estate venue, Matt and Morgan nervously awaited their wedding at the Sutherland in Wake Forest, NC. But just before they were set to exchange vows, the clouds parted and the sun peeked through, casting a warm glow over the celebration. The First Looks Early in […]

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Raleigh, NC Wedding

WEDDING AT FIRST AND MAIN, KNIGHTDALE, NC

Marissa and Storm chose to celebrate their Christmas wedding at First and Main in Knightdale, NC. The eclectic venue brought Marissa’s Christmas Hallmark movie vision to fruition. It was stunning with its backdrop of poinsettias, Christmas trees, and greenery. First and Main truly created a festive and warm atmosphere for the big day. As guests […]

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Raleigh Engagement Photos

YATES MILL PARK ENGAGEMENT SESSION IN RALEIGH, NC| MADDY AND CODY

Even though it was so hot outdoors for their Yates Mill Park engagement session, Maddy and Cody still managed to look amazing! How we Connected One of the best feelings as a photographer and small business owner is receiving referrals from past clients! Madison was actually the maid of honor in one of our autumn […]

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North Carolina Wedding

A WEDDING IN SANFORD, NC| HANNAH AND MICHAEL

Their Wedding Day If there was one word I could use to describe Michael and Hannah’s wedding in Sanford, NC it would be gospel-centered. They brought Christ into every aspect of the day, and it was beautiful. From the hand-painted heirloom Bible, they read during their first look to the charge from their pastor at […]

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Wedding Planning

THE TOP 10 WEDDING TRENDS FOR 2023

By now, we all know weddings are back in a BIG way following the COVID shutdown. After massively scaling things back the past couple of years, we’ve been seeing couples make things feel as grandiose as possible. Here are the top 10 wedding trends for 2023! 1. Pearl Details This is a classic trend that […]

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Raleigh, NC Wedding

HAYWOOD HALL WEDDING RALEIGH, NC| ANDREW AND JENNIFER

Andrew and Jennifer’s Haywood Hall wedding in Raleigh, NC was a stunning late springs outdoor celebration. Haywood Hall is known for its lush landscaping and gardens, and Jennifer and Andrew really leaned into that as they planned the details of their wedding. These two love to spend time together outdoors in nature so this really […]

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Winston-Salem Wedding Photography

MCALISTER-LEFTWICH WEDDING GREENSBORO, NC| MATTHEW AND HALEY

Matthew and Haley celebrated their nuptials with an elaborate spring wedding at the McAlister-Leftwich in Greensboro, NC. The entire fete had a classic garden vibe complete with peonies, roses, and hasta greens from Haley’s grandfather’s garden! Isn’t that such a sweet touch? Even though Matthew and Haley had to utilize their rain plan, the ceremony […]

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ABOUT TIERNEY and CHRISTOPHER

Are you someone who desires a process driven experience?

We're Tierney and Christopher, a Raleigh wedding photography team who will help you have a personalized and relaxed experience that will provide you with genuine images that capture the excitement of your wedding!

Our couples define our style of photography as timeless, bright, and genuine! The experience you can expect from us is a highly curated and intentional process, and it's a process our couples know they can trust! From the very first conversation, to the delivery of gorgeous heirloom album, you will know exactly what to expect every step of the way.

We get to know each of our couples by listening to your vision, learning about what your shared values are, and getting to know who you are as a couple.

Being welcomed into the lives of our couples is the greatest privilege. We are so blessed to be able to share in the joy and celebration as the two of join your lives together.

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