02/04/2026
Kara + Cody | 1.17.2026
Some wedding days are beautiful because of the weather… and some are beautiful because of the people. Kara + Cody’s day was the second kind and honestly, that’s the kind that matters most. It was a cold + windy day with big love… making it one absolutely unforgettable wedding day.
I’ve photographed so many milestones for Kara and her family over the years, and at this point they’re not just clients, y'all they’re family to me… and Kara is my girl. Watching her step into this new chapter hit a little extra close to the heart.
It was cold, the wind had big jokes, and not one bit of it slowed this crew down. From the moment I arrived, there was joy, laughter, prayer, and the kind of love you can feel in your chest.
Kara loves her family, loves the Lord, and loves her man and it shows in everything she does. That girl has the most gorgeous smile and a fun, rocking, real-deal personality that pulls people right in. Cody is steady, kind, and quietly crazy about her... the way he looks at her says everything. And y’all… let me tell you about this man for a minute. On the morning of the wedding, Cody had a rose delivered to Kara every hour on the hour, each with a handwritten note. By the time she walked down the aisle, she had a dozen roses… and the last one was not real. His note said he would love her until it died. 😍 Cue the tears.
They were married by her Papa Ken, who has married his children and his grandchildren annnnnnd if you know Ken + Annette, you know they are one of the sweetest, most inspiring couples you’ll ever meet. That legacy of faith and marriage was woven right into the ceremony.
One of the most powerful moments of the night was Kara’s dance honoring the men in her family who helped love and raise her after her dad passed, including her wonderful stepdad Shane. She followed it with a beautiful mother-daughter dance that was just as emotional and just as special.
Full dance floor. Big family. Big faith. Bigger love.
Kara + Cody: your day was beautiful in every way that counts. I love your love and I’m beyond thankful I got to capture it. xoxo
-Epppp...I'm going to have to make a second post for all the sneak peeks!