Engagement Session in Oxford NC 

Buckle up and enjoy Haley and Nathan’s seriously romantic, fiery, heart-melting engagement session in Oxford NC. Amanda Law, partner photographer with Fancy This Photography, captured the couple’s engagement photos as their date in downtown Oxford unfolded.

We love when engagement photo sessions reflect a couple’s favorite date activities. Haley and Nathan’s session began with a cup of coffee and cozy, window-framed kisses at Strong Arm Baking Company. Taking engagement photos at one of your go-to date spots is a fun and personal way to memorialize this special time in your life. It also makes it easier to feel relaxed in front of the camera when you’re doing something familiar with your boo in a place you both love.

Haley and Nathan’s romantic engagement session in Oxford NC captured by Amanda Law, partner photographer of Fancy This Photography.

Haley and Nathan steal a kiss in the window of Strong Arm Baking Company in downtown Oxford, NC. Photo by Amanda Law, Fancy This Photography partner.

On the Rise: Oxford NC Weddings

Oxford NC weddings are on the rise as this beautiful countryside town continues to grow and flourish along with the Triangle. Granville County is home to some incredible barn and farm venues, but Haley and Nathan wrapped their session at The Orpheum—one of Fancy This Photography’s favorite wedding venues in Oxford NC.

The Orpheum is a restored art deco movie theater turned into one of the coolest event spaces in North Carolina. Located in the heart of historic downtown Oxford, The Orpheum features art-deco architecture, neon lights and retro photo backdrops. It’s the perfect spot for a nostalgic yet timeless engagement photo shoot.

Keep scrolling to see more beautiful images from Haley and Nathan’s engagement session in Oxford NC by Amanda Law, partner photographer with Fancy This Photography.

Engagement Photo Shoot Fashion

Haley and Nathan looked effortlessly sharp in all-black outfits—we love a dark and moody engagement photo shoot. Black is undeniably timeless and looks good on everyone. Their coordinating looks matched their cool style and sexy small-town love story. As an added bonus, their black silhouettes contrasted beautifully against downtown Oxford’s warehouse-chic backdrop.

You know how real estate agents say “location, location, location”? When it comes to engagement photo shoot fashion, stylists say “layers, layers, layers.” We love how Nathan played with layers by taking his sleek black leather jacket on and off throughout the shoot.

Haley brought the heat with her own layered look: a denim vest over a black long-sleeve shirt, paired with a black skirt and fishnet tights. A fierce pair of leather boots and a silver moon-and-star belt pulled everything together, adding a touch of magical romance to this classic all-black vibe.

Engagement Photos in an Empty Warehouse

Haley and Nathan’s engagement session in Oxford NC begins at a café and ends at an art deco theater event venue. In between those two public spaces, Amanda Law photographed the couple in an empty warehouse—and on its rooftop. The result? Incredibly romantic, industrial-chic engagement photos.

The private setting allowed Haley and Nathan to let their guard down and fully lean into the moment, creating space for both candid and posed shots.

In these images, the couple trades their to-go coffee cups for a pair of canned beverages. Amanda captured them dancing through the open warehouse floor and cozying up in window frames for kisses.

On the rooftop, the wind gently tousled Haley’s hair as the sun set. Amanda documented their urban adventure with ease, adjusting to both indoor and outdoor lighting.

Amanda Law photographed Haley and Nathan on a warehouse rooftop in downtown Oxford, NC. The result? Engagement photos that exude pure romance.

Haley and Nathan’s engagement photo session in historic Oxford, North Carolina, was captured by Amanda Law, partner photographer with Fancy This Photography.

Learn More: The Orpheum at Oxford NC Wedding Venue

Originally built in 1912, The Orpheum at Oxford has a vintage vibe that attracts art, history and restoration lovers from across the state. Its symmetrical entrance, fitted with spaceship-style doors and black-and-white checkered marble floors, glows beneath a red neon sign. It’s an Oxford NC engagement or wedding photo must-have.

The Orpheum spans three floors—each one a North Carolina wedding photographer’s dream. Over the years, the space has seen various owners and purposes in downtown Oxford. Today, this beloved community landmark is owned and operated by a local family as a full-service event venue.

There are so many reasons why The Orpheum at Oxford is an exceptional wedding and event venue. For starters, it’s just a 30-minute drive from Durham and 45 minutes from Raleigh. The venue includes a fully equipped kitchen, a super chic bar and access to in-house rentals including tables, chairs, linens and lounge furniture.

The Orpheum’s white walls and high ceilings make it the perfect blank canvas for creative couples. Steal a kiss on the balcony or share a first dance under glowing art deco fixtures with a restored mural as your backdrop. The venue also features two on-site getting ready suites with private bathrooms.

In 2021, Heart of NC Weddings magazine featured a styled wedding shoot at The Orpheum by Nikki Whitt Belch, founder and owner of Fancy This Photography.

The Orpheum is a must-have backdrop for any Oxford, NC, engagement or wedding photo session. Haley & Nathan // Amanda Law, partner photographer of Fancy This Photography.

Fancy This Photography Engagement Photos

Haley and Nathan’s engagement session in Oxford NC, was authentic and true to their one-of-a-kind love story. If you want an equally personal experience for your own engagement photo shoot, click here to schedule a free consultation with Fancy This Photography.

Photography // Amanda Law of Fancy This Photography

Venues // Strong Arm Baking Company and The Orpheum at Oxford

Yoga Photo Shoot by Fancy This Photography

Nina Be brought incredible energy to her yoga photo shoot. A yoga therapist and teacher based in Durham, North Carolina, she offers Mindbody Centering Therapeutics and trauma-informed yoga programs designed to help individuals cultivate resilience through the mind, body, and heart. Nikki Whitt Belch was honored to capture professional images for Nina’s website, Centering.Life.

In addition to wedding and family photography, Fancy This Photography specializes in branding and headshot photography. We love helping businesses and professionals shine. Whether for your website’s landing page or your Instagram feed, high-quality images make a lasting first impression. Our goal is to help you attract your dream clients with compelling, authentic visuals. 

Check out more of Fancy This Photography’s branding sessions:

• Wedded Kiss's Brand Transformation

• Marie Bullock Makeup

• Food Photography at M Sushi

Keep scrolling to see more from Nina Be’s inspiring yoga photo shoot by Nikki, founder and owner of Fancy This Photography.

Nina Be brought incredible energy to her yoga photo shoot! She offers Mindbody Centering Therapeutics and trauma-informed yoga programs in North Carolina.

In addition to wedding and family photography, Fancy This Photography specializes in branding and headshot photography.

Yoga Photo Shoot Details

The studio where Nina Be’s yoga photo shoot took place was filled with natural light and good energy. She led the session, sharing her practice with Nikki, who captured candid and posed moments of movement and mindfulness. Nina moved across the hardwood floors with grace, grounding herself within the space. Green plants and orchids framed the room. This yoga photo shoot had a peaceful and powerful vibe from start to finish. 

About Nina Be 

Nina Be is a certified yoga therapist, dance theater artist, author, and consultant. She holds an M.A. in performing arts and an M.Ed. in counseling. With decades of experience, she has dedicated her career to the study and practice of psychology, anatomy, neurology, creative movement, ballet, Hatha Raja Yoga, Ashtanga, somatics, meditation, and Buddhism.

Nina Be’s yoga photo shoot had a peaceful and powerful vibe from start to finish. 

Q&A With Nikki Whitt Belch, Founder and Owner of Fancy This Photography

Q: How did you approach photographing Nina Be’s yoga photo shoot?

A: I knew going into this that Nina Be would be a special soul to photograph. I went into this being open to her presence and her personal space. I had a few ideas of what I wanted to capture, but I did not know what kind of frequency I needed to be on until I met her. I wanted to match her energy. 

Q: How long did the branding session take? 

A: The session lasted about an hour to an hour and a half.

Q: Did you advise Nina on outfits and guide her through poses?

A: No, this was all her. We didn't plan the outfits at all. I wanted Nina to feel like her true self, and she had these outfits in the queue. I trusted her judgement. 

Nina Be Yoga Photo Shoot by Fancy This Photography

Nikki Whitt Belch, founder and owner of Fancy This Photography, was honored to capture professional images for Nina Be’s website Centering.Life.

Nina Be Yoga Photo Shoot by Fancy This Photography

Ready to book your branding photo shoot? Click here to schedule a free consultation with Fancy This Photography.

Fancy This Photography’s goal is to help you attract your dream clients with compelling, authentic visuals. 

Nikki Whitt Belch, founder and owner of Fancy This Photography, was honored to capture professional yoga photos for Nina’s website, Centering.Life.

The Mayton Cary NC Wedding

On Feb. 8, 2025, Grace Burton and Jack Sinopoli said “I do” at The Mayton Cary NC wedding venue. This boutique hotel, formerly known as The Mayton Inn, is located within walking distance of downtown Cary shops and restaurants. This NC wedding venue is charming and convenient. It’s the best of both worlds for couples and their guests.

Hotel weddings are the GOAT. Not only does The Mayton feature a variety of romantic indoor and outdoor event spaces, but it also has cozy rooms and suites. This Cary NC hotel is a dream location for a stress-free wedding weekend. And, of course, we can't talk about The Mayton without mentioning Peck & Plume—the hotel’s on-site restaurant, known for its fine dining and Southern hospitality.

Keep scrolling to see more moments from Grace and Jack’s wedding at The Mayton in Cary, photographed by Nikki Whitt Belch.

On Feb. 8, 2025, Grace Burton and Jack Sinopoli said “I do” at The Mayton Cary NC wedding venue. Photographed by Nikki Whitt Belch, founder and owner of Fancy This Photography.

Timeless Winter Wedding at The Mayton

Grace and Jack’s wedding at The Mayton was a sweet celebration of love on a classic winter day in Cary, NC—clear, calm and pretty. This isn’t the first time Nikki Whitt Belch, founder and owner of Fancy This Photography, has photographed a wedding at this venue. In 2018, she captured Marina Galante and Dustin Harris’ October wedding at The Mayton. Over the years, the hotel has undergone major renovations, only increasing its appeal to couples and the community.

“The place just has good vibes,” says Nikki. “It's perfect for a smaller wedding. Everything is in one place.”

Nikki loves the Cary NC wedding venue’s clean lines, Art Deco-style curtains and furnishings. She used her Nikon Z6II camera to capture Grace and Jack’s wedding at The Mayton. Nikki documented their day with a smaller photography package—an option Fancy This Photography offers for couples seeking coverage for six hours or less. This package does not include a second shooter, which is no problem for intimate weddings.

Grace and Jack wanted to have a local wedding, so they chose to work with vendors based in NC. They love the charm of downtown Cary and The Mayton’s cozy accommodations.

“It’s charming and quaint and The Mayton is beautiful and was a convenient option for being able to stay there if people wanted,” says Grace.

Their winter wedding was coordinated by Events by Melanie NC, with floral arrangements by Cary Florist.

Real Reviews: Fancy This Photography

Nikki Whitt Belch, founder and owner of Fancy This Photography, came highly recommended to Grace—not once, but twice! A longtime friend who had booked Nikki for her own wedding first suggested her, and then Grace’s next-door neighbor, a NC wedding planner, also recommended her.

“We would recommend Nikki a million times over—she was wonderful to work with and had such a fun, easygoing personality. She got the job done efficiently and effortlessly, and we love our photos!” — Grace Sinopoli, 2025

“We would recommend Nikki a million times over—she was wonderful to work with and had such a fun, easygoing personality. She got the job done efficiently and effortlessly, and we love our photos!” — Grace Sinopoli, 2025

The Terrace at The Mayton Cary, NC wedding venue can accommodate approximately 125 guests. 

Grace & Jack’s Love Story: The Mayton Cary NC Wedding

Grace and Jack’s journey began with a Bumble match, but they soon realized they had countless mutual connections in the Raleigh-Cary area. They discovered they had grown up just five minutes apart. They even both attended North Carolina State University, and yet their paths had never crossed.

“It’s like we were living parallel lives for our entire lives until we met online in our 30s,” says Grace. 

Jack’s proposal was sweet and low-key. On Oct. 18, 2024, he made dinner reservations in downtown Raleigh. Before heading out, the couple was enjoying a drink at home when Jack, suddenly nervous, got down on one knee on the deck. Their golden retriever, Lucy, was the only witness.

Jack had one more surprise after dinner. He invited all their siblings and their significant others to join them for a celebratory engagement drink.

Not wanting a big wedding or a long engagement, the couple quickly booked The Mayton for a February 2025 wedding and jumped into planning. 

“Luckily, getting married in February—when it’s not peak wedding season—made planning easier, and vendors (and guests) were available,” says Grace.

Grace and Jack said “I do” on The Terrace at The Mayton Cary, NC wedding venue.

The Mayton Cary NC Wedding

Grace and Jack’s wedding weekend was intimate and special from start to finish. Guests were mostly made up of family members and very close friends. All the festivities took place in the couple’s shared hometown, and few guests had to travel far to attend.

The bride and groom both stayed with their parents in the homes they grew up in the night before The Mayton Cary NC wedding. Jack went to a golf simulator with his dad the morning of the wedding and Grace got ready at home with family and friends. The vibe was comfortable and relaxed. 

Grace and Jack held their ceremony on The Terrace at The Mayton Cary NC wedding venue. This open-air space has a retractable awning, built-in sound system and views of Downtown Cary Park. The brick-laid terrace can accommodate approximately 125 guests. 

Grace and Jack’s winter wedding was coordinated by Events by Melanie NC, with floral arrangements by Cary Florist. Photo by Nikki, Fancy This Photography.

Winter Wedding at The Mayton

“We loved our couples photos right after the ceremony,” says Grace. “It was our quiet time with just us two and Nikki and we really loved her and she made us feel comfortable - we even had fun doing that, which we didn’t expect.”

For the reception, Grace and Jack invited guests to The Park Room. This elegant indoor event space can host 64 seated, or 90 for cocktail style. When combined with Peck & Plume’s main dining room, The Park Room can host up to 140 guests. 

Everyone enjoyed a fabulous dinner catered by Peck & Plume and cake by Once In A Blue Moon Bakery. Nikki raved about the catering.

“They served me a delicious vendor meal! I don't remember what I had but I do remember feeling amazing afterwards and taken care of. Sometimes this is rare for a vendor meal. I did not try a cocktail, as I don't drink on the job.”

Reception highlights include sibling toasts and warming up the dance floor with music by AGB Productions. 

 When combined with Peck & Plume’s main dining room, The Park Room can host up to 140 guests.

We had to capture photos of Grace and Jack with Lucy, their 4-year-old golden retriever. The floral collar by Cary Florist was the perfect touch.

“We loved our couples photos right after the ceremony,” says Grace. “It was our quiet time with just us two and Nikki and we really loved her and she made us feel comfortable - we even had fun doing that, which we didn’t expect.”

Grace & Jack’s winter wedding at The Mayton was photographed by Nikki Whitt Belch, founder and owner of Fancy This Photography.

Photography // Nikki Whitt Belch, Fancy This Photography

Venue // The Mayton

Caterer // Peck & Plume

Coordination // Events By Melanie

Flowers // Cary Florist

Cake // Once In A Blue Moon Bakery & Cafe

DJ // AGB Productions

Wedding Dress // Jenny Yoo

Bridal Makeup // Beauty with Alys

Bridal Hair // Studio Em