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clemmons wedding photographer • • • emily & brandon: part one

admin — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:24:36 +0000

Being that it was the first weekend in December, we were all a little surprised when it started snowing (and sticking) on Emily & Brandon’s wedding day. It just goes to show you that no matter how much you plan, mother nature can always throw you a curve ball that you have to work around. The clouds and snow severely impacted the already-little amount of natural light in Clemmons First Baptist Church. The challenge to produce good images that were still “sadie higs” style was invigorating and once again proved that no matter the elements surrounding us, a happy and in-love couple is really they key factor in wedding images.

Up first, the gorgeous details.

Emily, just as she was in her bridals, was absolutely stunning.

This image sums up Emily’s calmness the entire time she was waiting to marry Brandon.

Brandon and the guys spent time getting ready upstairs before they headed outside for photos in the snow with Higs.

One of the things I loved that Emily & Brandon did prior to their ceremony was steal a few minutes alone together, but stood on opposite sides of a door so they didn’t see each other.

An embrace between Emily & her dad just before walking down the aisle.

Emily & Brandon were all-smiles after saying “I do” and walking back down the aisle.

It was so sweet when Emily & Brandon went back into the sanctuary so they could walk their parents out after the ceremony.

Up next, part two of Emily & Brandon’s wedding, including their Just Married session and reception images!

north carolina farm bridal photos • • • erin

admin — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:52:24 +0000

We love it when couples book a session or two with us because it really helps us get to know them prior to their wedding day. We photographed Erin & Dave’s engagement session back in May and had planned to do Erin’s bridal session sometime before their wedding (part one & part two) in September, but Erin’s dress alterations took longer than expected, so we made it a post-wedding bridal session.

Erin chose to do them on and near her family’s property in Thomasville, which included a large farm, a very old one-room school house and an over-grown garden with iron gates and questionable bridges. I love the contrast of the delicateness and femininity of Erin’s dress against such textured backdrops – enjoy!!

ballantyne country club wedding: charlotte, nc • • • andrea & michael: part one

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:09:41 +0000

When we met Andrea and her mom for an initial consult earlier this year, we learned that Andrea’s fiance, Michael, was serving in the United States Marine Corps and had left for his second deployment to Afghanistan just a few months earlier. We enjoyed staying in touch with Andrea as she was working to plan the wedding of their dreams and anxiously awaiting Michael’s arrival home. Seeing their excitement and happiness in the pictures of their reunion when he arrived home was incredible and beautiful. She ran to him and he swooped her up in his arms like it was a scene from a movie! The happiness between the two of them hadn’t faded one bit when we finally got to meet Michael a few months later during our final consult. It excited us even more to be able to document the wedding of such a beautiful relationship.

When I arrived at Andrea’s parent’s house to photograph the girls getting ready, the music and laughter coming from upstairs echoed through the rest of the house and set the mood for the day!

Andrea’s ‘something blue’ was the personalized stitching inside her dress that read, “Exclusively for Andrea.”

Andrea looked absolutely stunning and every detail she had planned camed together just perfectly.

The bridesmaids carried bouquets of deep purple flowers which matched their eggplant-colored gowns, and Andrea carried a bouquet of white roses which was complimented by feathers and pearls.

While I was with the girls, Higs was with the guys, who were having just as much fun!

They sure do clean up well!

Andrea putting on the final touches at the church.

The girls and Andrea’s dad broke out into a rendition of “Lean on Me” just moments before they walked down the aisle.

Go-time!

Married!!

After group formals at the church, we headed over to The Ballantyne Country Club with the bridal party for some group shots and then Andrea & Michael’s Just Married session before the guests arrived for the cocktail hour.

I loved this bridal party! They were so much fun and completely and sincerely so happy for Andrea & Michael.

Up next: Part Two of Andrea & Michael’s wedding, including their Just Married session and reception!

old salem bridal photographs • • • emily: teaser

admin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:55:03 +0000

Emily will be marrying Brandon in just over a month, but until then, here’s a teaser photo of her cute rhinestone and ribbon wedding shoes from her bridal session in Old Salem. Can’t wait to post the rest — she’s a gorgeous bride!

one year anniversary photos, greensboro, nc • • • jaime & jason

admin — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:59:15 +0000

Jaime & Jason contacted us a few months ago about a Just Because portrait session to document their one-year anniversary, which I think is a fabulous idea! Even though we had never met before, we clicked with them right off the bat and it was like we were photographing old friends! I loved documenting the undeniable genuine love and friendship between them. They were fun, silly and full of laughter the entire time as we explored the streets of downtown Greensboro. About half way through the session my cheeks started to hurt and I realized it was because I had been smiling and laughing so much behind the camera! And even now as I look through the final images, I can’t help but smile. Their happiness is contagious! Enjoy!

Thanks guys! We had a blast with you!