There’s something magical about winter at The Cloister on Sea Island—the soft golden light over the river, the timeless charm of the chapel, and the hush of the oak trees swaying in the breeze. For the Cody family, this place holds an even deeper meaning. It’s where they exchanged vows years ago, and now they returned to celebrate a new chapter—awaiting the arrival of their newest little one.

Some moments are so thoughtful and beautiful, they deserve to be remembered forever — and Abhishek’s proposal to Sachi was one of them.

On a quiet stretch of sand at Sea Pines Resort Beach Club, Abhishek knelt down surrounded by a perfect half-circle of white roses designed by Elegant Bloom Designs HHI. He had been planning this surprise for months, wanting every detail to reflect how special Sachi is to him.

The Mullis Family at their custom marshfront home in Townsend, GA. From their first baby announcement with Kannon to now with two boys, it’s been an honor to document their story and capture these special family memories.

A dreamy Wilmington Island dock engagement session followed by golden-hour portraits on North Beach, Tybee Island. We almost missed sunset due to a roadblock, but with just 10 minutes of light left, we captured the most magical moments by the lighthouse and shoreline.

Some traditions are meant to be captured year after year, and the McLaughlin family’s annual Hilton Head Island vacation is one of those special times. This year, we met in South Forest for a sun-filled afternoon of beach fun, laughter, and family connection.