I've photographed so many things: seniors, families, sports (lol never again), couples, pets, and weddings. But I've discovered the mixture of emotions experienced on a wedding day is my ultimate bread and butter. I love the tears, special details, intimate moments, and of course a giant dance party at the end (can't forget about the cake..ooh the cake!!) and I honestly love the family aspect of a wedding. Don't get me wrong, I love a good elopement, but a full day of being surrounded by everyone that loves you and supports you?? We love all the feels!
I've had the privilege of photographing joy for 11 years, holy cow how has it been that long?? I started shooting weddings (and pretty much everything else lol) in high school! The craft then carried over into college to fuel my love for pizza and chocolate chip cookies :) I spent a couple years at the beautiful campus of Mississippi College then graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a degree in Graphic Design. But let's be real, photography was my first love!
Hey there, Mariah here! If you're wondering how to say my name, it's easier than you think... "Mariah" like Mariah Carey and "Old-acre" like an old acre of land :)
I'm so glad you're here! Let's get to know each other!
Jared is seriously the coolest guy ever. He's a brilliant engineer for a company out of Chicago. He also loves woodworking so our home is full of impressive handmade furniture! Sophie is a growing toddler and loves snuggling as long as Ms Rachel is on (IYKYK). She's so smart and has the funniest personality. She thinks Milo is her horse. Milo just runs around and does Milo things (usually escaping the toddler), he's my firstborn child and loves any form of affection. Please ask me about my dog haha
We love hanging out at our sweet home and making new things, traveling to new places, working out, gardening, and watching New Girl or Gilmore Girls, Youtube DIYs or any suspenseful movie! And PSA we know how to get down on the dance floor, so weddings are kind of our thing. We don't have a ton of rhythm but you know we do our thing...
Meet my husband Jared (or JROD for short), our beautiful and hilarious daughter, Sophie (Soph/So/SJ/Stinker/Bug), and our always hyped golden doodle, Milo!
MEET THE FAM.
likes: pup cups, long walks around the neighborhood, going to play with other pups while mom and dad are at weddings, squirrels, belly rubs, and going for rides
MILO
TREAT SUPERVISOR
likes: woodworking, handles all the taxes, running, serve projects at church, second shooting occasionally, basically good at everything he tries to do
JARED (JROD)
THE MAN
likes: Gilmore Girls, anything Christmas, home projects, all desserts, going to the gym, trips to new places, cuddles with treat supervisor
Mariah
lead photographer
THIS IS US
likes: dance parties (Shake it Off and Itsy Bitsy Spider are the faves), Milo and any form of "puppy", going to see duckies, Ms Rachel, and playing outside no matter the weather
Sophie
the Snuggler
5-star reviews
100+
Photos I take each wedding
3,000+
weddings photographed
275+
years in photography
14+
I LOVE TO DANCE HOWEVER I'M VERY BAD AT IT. JROD CALLS ME GUMBY (I'M A LOT OF ARMS AND LEGS). I WILL BE THE FREAK ON THE DANCE FLOOR AT YOUR WEDDING, GET READY!
FOREVER IN LOVE WITH NEW GIRL. I ASSOCIATE MOST WITH JESS HAHA THE SINGING, THE FALLING, EVERYTHING
our dog milo is basically our first born. he brings all the hype and will 100% attack you with love if you ever come to our home. he thinks he's a human too
I MARRIED MY OPPOSITE. I'M A LITTLE CRAZY AND HE'S THE CALM, STABLE TYPE. WE'RE WEIRDOS TOGETHER