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!

 

 

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

 

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

Katie has twin nephews…. omg!

Here comes the tears….

 

Pewter Rose Bistro. mmm…. gorgeous!

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!

 

*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

 

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!

 

*Anna’s photo (above)

*Anna’s photo (above Left)

*aren’t her Bridesmaid dresses ammmmaaazing?

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

*Anna’s photo (above)

*this is where the food and dancing took place

*Anna’s photo (above- Willow branches)

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

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

*Daphne and I <3

 

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

*one of my favs (above)

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

 

yeeeeah! Congrats!!

Candace & Oscar Wedding

Asheville, North Carolina. Gorgeous!! It all started when I picked up my friend and mentor up at the Charlotte airport. She flew in from Minnesoooota  (as they say) Shelley Paulson has a been the biggest influence in my journey of photography. Countless hours spent being mentored, taught, and critiqued. She has had patience with my growing. I’ve had the honor of shooting quite a few weddings with her the last three summers. We’ve somehow always found a way for me to visit her in MN or for her to come to the Carolina’s. She had this gorgeous wedding booked in the mountains of North Carolina and wanted me to second shoot and assist her. I jump at the chance to learn from Shelley. I’m blessed to have her in my life. (for real— <3 you Shelley!)

We had a wonderful weekend in Asheville, getting lost every time we got in the car together. The roads in and highways in Asheville are insane!

When we arrived at the rehearsal of Candace and Oscar’s wedding we were stunned at the view surrounding the venue (The Fields at Blackberry Cove).

The wedding was just so, so beautiful. Every detail was perfect and totally “my kind of wedding”. I have posted quite a bit of details from this day. Mostly because I just loved them so much. Candace and Oscar were so wonderful to be around. I’m so happy that I was able to be at their wedding.

The day after the wedding Shelley and I were able to spend the day in Asheville and surrounding cities shopping, and giggling all the way home. It was a fabulous weekend.

I shot quite a few rolls of black and white film with my Canon Elan 7. So I’ve mixed in a few here and there. I hope you enjoy these photos. I really love them.

Congrats Oscar and Candace! I’m so happy I met you both!

 

 

So the night before we shot this wedding, Shelley was teaching me about “Rim lighting” (The photo below) I spent quite a bit of time at the wedding looking to find rim light and learn how to expose for it. It is yummy. I need to use/do it more often.

 

 

 

Please check out Shelley’s photos from this wedding!

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!

The photos of Aldo below are Jonathan’s.

Jonathan’s photo below.

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

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

 

Yeeeeeah!!!!!

 

Adam & Sunita Engagement

Uptown Charlotte engagement session with Adam and Sunita

 

The photo below was taken through a bus window as it passed. I like it.

 

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.