Dustin & Laura’s Wedding

So Laura is a best friend of one of my dearest friends, Ashley Fragas who I’ve known since I was like 7 (maybe?)

Ashley approached me about shooting Dustin and Laura’s December wedding. It was going to be held at the Post Chapel on the Fort Bragg base in Fayetteville, NC.  I agreed to it, and was excited to find out that my parents and brother has actually spent some time getting to know Laura in Israel a few years back on a trip. I’m sad to say that I haven’t gotten to know Laura and Dustin hardly at all, but in my brief coffee date with her I found her spirit so charming. She is full of so much beauty and hope. I’m sad they don’t live in the area. Her and Dustin have now relocated up north.

I would like to give a HUGE shout out to my amazing second shooter and assistant- (aka, my husband) He does such an amazing job.

Congrats Dustin & Laura! Thank you for everything!

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Laura eyelashes

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Laura makeup

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Laura getting ready

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tying dress

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dad & daughter

 

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Mr&Mrs

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Katie & Corey’s Wedding

Katie & Corey have been so beautiful to work with. They met at Queens University and I got to know them during their engagement session (here)

Their day started at the Westin Hotel in uptown Charlotte, Ceremony was at Caldwell Presbyterian Church, and Reception at the Pewter Rose.

It was an absolutely perfect October day!

Congrats Katie & Corey! Thank you so much for letting me photograph your day! Y’all have been super special to work with.

And a special thanks to my 2nd shooter Kate Gazaway. ;) <3

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happy mom

Mirror zipping

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As soon as Katie’s brother came out to take pictures she burst into tears. Soooo… sweet.

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Katie has twin nephews…. omg!

cute baby

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pretty Katie

Katie & Dad

Here comes the tears….

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Ceremony

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Pewter Rose Bistro. mmm…. gorgeous!

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Katie&Corey dance

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Mom and Corey

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Katie, Corey & I

Yeeeeah!! Best Wishes Katie & Corey!

 

Drew & Elizabeth Anne Engagement

Drew & Elizabeth Anne are great friends of Matthew & Lauren (See wedding here). Elizabeth Anne wanted to do their engagement session at her childhood home in Gastonia. It’s being sold and the property holds dear memories for her. A big red barn, a sweet white home, her mother’s rose garden (her mom passed away a few years ago,) her horse, her twin labs, and a beautiful little pasture.  I almost choked up when she told me how much it meant to her.

Their wedding is next June in uptown Charlotte at the Charlotte City Club. Exciting!! ;D

Congrats Drew & Elizabeth Anne!

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Yellow leaves

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*Bottom photo: I didn’t photoshop this photo to look like this. I brightened it a bit. I actually shot through flowers and plants and it created this yummy texture. hmmm… I like

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Matthew & Lauren’s Wedding

Perfect October fall day. Color everywhere. Blue skies, slight breeze…. mmmm…. Matthew and Lauren were so blessed to have the most perfect day for their wedding.

I can’t tell you all how excited I have been about this wedding. Lauren and I have become friends the last year in a half.  Shooting her day and being around her family felt like family. (See their E-session here)

Through this whole process Matthew and Lauren have not only been amazing clients but great friends to my husband and I (I love that story!)

Sooo…. their ceremony took place at Central Church of God here in Charlotte, NC. And their reception was at the beautiful Anne Springs Close Greenway at the red barn on a hill. Lauren’s mom decorated the barn with a truck load of of eclectic, vintage antiques. Mason jars personalized with everyone’s name on it. Every table was different and unique. I felt like I was photographing a magazine wedding. The barn was so gorgeous! I loooove shooting details, and what I have here on my blog is the smallest taste of how many details their really were. Gosh! It was heaven.

Another highlight for me on this day was shooting romantic photos of Matthew and Lauren in tall gold grass, and them in the sunset. I felt like flying. They are so easy to photograph.   So yes, I’m excited about sharing this wedding with you.

Enough of me rambling…

Congrats Matthew and Lauren! I’m so happy I got to shoot your day, and I’m so happy to have become  friends with you guys!

And a special thanks to my close friend and practically my sister twin/2nd shooter- Kori Hoffman. She’s the best!

PS: Lauren’s dress is a Priscilla of Boston and the bridesmaid dresses are Jim Hjelm ;)

Lauren's details

*Kori’s photo- bottom Left.

Laura & Dress

taking dress outside

Lauren lipstick

Central

*Kori’s photo (above)

Matthew & his guys

*Kori’s photo (above)

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scene

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lauren veil

girls boots

Lauren & Dad

*Kori’s photo (above)

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Lauren dress ceremony

through the drum cage ceremony

*Kori’s photo (above)

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Matt and Lauren ceremony

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Lauren smiles

Mr and Mrs

Anne Springs Collage red barn

 

Bridal Party

Kori's photo rings

*Kori’s photo (above)

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Matthew & Lauren serious

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Smiles Lauren

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Sunset Matt and Lauren

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Barn at dusk

*Kori’s photo (above)

Barn lights

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cake cutting

cake face

dad hug

moms tears

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Dancing Lauren and Matt

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*Kori’s photo (above)

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Me and Matt & Lauren

Fire

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*Kori’s photo (above)

 

 

That’s all Folks! ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andrew & Daphne Wedding

Daphne and Andrew’s wedding took place at the end of August at Freedom Park in Charlotte, NC.  The Ceremony and Reception took place on the parks island under lovely willow trees, very breezy (effects from Hurricane Irene) and blue sky. It was gorgeous. Really great.  If you haven’t already seen Daphne & Andrew’s engagement session – check it out here. Daphne and Andrew have such great taste. All their details were handmade and so romantic. The smallest things made the biggest difference in decorating. Simple and romantic. I loved, loved, loved shooting their day.

Daphne pretty much has the best facial expressions when she is happy and excited. I loved it. She was/is a beautiful bride. (Her dress is an Allure if anyone is interested)

Andrew and Daphne are leaving in a few weeks to move to Korea to teach English. They will be missed. :( Great adventures await them on their new married life together.

Thank you Anna Hollingsworth for being a great 2nd shooter.

Thank you  Daphne and Andrew for letting me a part of of your day, I have enjoyed getting to know you both, and its been great to work with you guys! Congrats!!!

I hope you enjoy these photos!

Freedom park bridge

 

Daphne

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Andrew

*Anna’s photo (above)

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B&w collage D&A

*Anna’s photo (above Left)

Bridesmaids

*aren’t her Bridesmaid dresses ammmmaaazing?

groomsmen + andrew

daphne Veil

Dad and Daphne

*Above- You can see that people stopped in the park to watch the ceremony… I love that!

Anna's photo- daph and dad

*Anna’s photo (above)

Andrew & Daphne

Daphne smiles at Andrew

Hot day

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Eyes peaking out Daphne & Andrew

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TVF ceremony

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under the willow at freedom park

Mr and Mrs

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Venue Freedom Park

*this is where the food and dancing took place

Reception entrance- Freedom Park Island

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*Anna’s photo (above- Willow branches)

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*During the reception, I had to break away and capture this amazingness in the trees…hahaha!!

kisses Andrew & Daphne

dancing Andrew & Daphne

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*I have to say, best lighting I’ve ever had at a wedding…. so so yummy.

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miquel dancing

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*Daphne and I <3

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*Yah, thats Andrew on the bass. He totally tore it up for like 15 minutes. He plays in a band here in Charlotte.

bass and kisses

*one of my favs (above)

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daphne and Andrew bridge film

*I took this with my film camera. (above)

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daphne and Andrew flowers

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yeeeeah! Congrats!!

Aldo & Stephanie Wedding

Stephanie and Aldo are extremely sweet and sincere people. Its been a wonderful experience working and communicating with these two. Their wedding took place in Chapel Hill, NC on a May day. ;) If you would like to see you their engagement pictures click here.  My assistant and second shooter was Jonathan Volk. We had a great time shooting their day and Chapel Hill is a beautiful campus to shoot on. (Thanks for shooting Jonathan!!)

These are some of my favorites from the day. I will give the disclaimer that I am a sucker for black and white photos and I can’t help that most of my favorites being black and white. ;)

Congrats Stephanie and Aldo! ;)

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The photos of Aldo below are Jonathan’s.

Steph & Aldo portraits

Aldo Mustache

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Stephanie praying

dad and daughter

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Jonathan’s photo below.

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aldo looking at his bride

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stephanie and aldo pews

The photo below is black and white film from my Canon Elan 7

stephanie and aldo b&w

Aldo is from Mexico, its only appropriate that they had maracas at the reception.

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dad and daughter

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goodbyes

Yeeeeeah!!!!!

 

Joe and Stacey Wedding

“April showers bring May flowers….”

I met Stacey over a year ago when she emailed me a random note telling me how much she enjoyed my music. She had a seen a video of my brothers wedding and saw me sing. We have slowly built a facebook friendship since last year and this year she contacted me to shoot her April wedding. Once we all finally met, it felt like we had known each other for quite sometime.

Joe and Stacey’s wedding took place on a lovely, rainy April day in Thomasville, NC.  Their venue was 12th West Main right downtown Thomasville, NC. Pink flowers were in bloom and a storm was brewing throughout the whole day outside. We were blessed to get to shoot a little outside before there was a downpour. ;D

The ceremony was simple and beautiful. Joe and Stacey washed each other’s feet and did their 1st dance at the alter. I am so happy I was able to be there and witness their happiness.

Thanks Carrie Davis for shooting along side of me.

Congrats Joe and Stacey!! <3 you guys much!

PS: I’m starting to blog my photos a bit smaller in preparation for my new website and blog coming soon!! :D yeeeeeahhh!!!

 

124th West Main Thomasville North Carolina

Collage Stacey and JoeB

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Stacey Dress

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Joe Hancock getting ready

Smiles from Joe Hancock

Joe Hancock

 

Hancock Bridal Party

Collage Stacey and JoeC

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Collage Stacey and JoeA

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Kids playing

Ceremony

Washing Feet
Collage Stacey and Joe1D

Cake time

Dancing Bride and groom

Stacey and Her dad

dancing with kids

Joe and Stacey dance

dancing slow motion

 

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Beka, joe, stacey, and Carrie

 

 

 

 

 

Jefferson & Beth’s Wedding

October amazingness…. I second shot this wedding with my dear friend Tara Mauldin

Beth and Jefferson got married at The Vanlandingham Estate in Charlotte, NC. They used real monarch butterflies to decorate under the cake in the reception hall. They even released butterflies at the end of the ceremony.

Jefferson cried and cried when he saw Beth before the ceremony, it was a highlight for me. I’ve never seen a groom cry about his bride like that. It made me tear up.

I really love these photos I got from their day. ;)

 

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bride smiles

girlfriends

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b&w b&g

b&w bride walking down steps

bride walking with dad

kisses

Mr and Mrs

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happy couple

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flying tie

crazy girl

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beth and Jefferson