Ali & Barrett

Ali and Barrett planned a wonderful wedding day. It was different from any wedding I have had the pleasure to be part of. We started around 6:30 in the morning documenting the setup. Then I was off with the bride and my assistant was off to meet the groomsmen. Their ceremony was held mid morning at the St James Plantation in Southport, NC. It was filled with tears of joy and lots of laughter. I loved the part when Ali's dad went to his seat and Barrett tried to sneak a kiss in before he was supposed to. He just couldn't help himself. After the ceremony they held a fantastic brunch at the clubhouse. Everyone gathered and I heard one of the most touching toasts from the best man. Yes, I cried. Instead of cutting the cake, they had cupcakes. Very good cupcakes!



Then everyone went and changed for a beach/pool party. It was a great way to relax and have some fun. Who says the guys can't have football on their wedding day?
They have a little fun in the water....




and have a lot of fun in the water....
Then everyone goes back and gets ready for the evening celebration. Ali and Barrett reserved a nightclub on the beach for their reception. I absolutely loved Ali's dress.

















They partied all night long. Check out Barrett's smooth moves.
It was a fabulous day!

Ashley & Lee

Ashley and Lee were married at Trinity Baptist Church in West Asheville, NC. We changed the day a little with the traditional family pictures. We took them after the reception. They loved the idea since they wanted to go straight to the reception and visit with their guests. They didn't want them waiting, so I suggested having the immediate family and bridal party come together after everyone had visited. This worked out wonderful for the couple. Once they did their going away, we met back up for some couple photos. These were awesome! I also have to say the cake was delicious!!!! Waynette from Sweet Promises did a fantastic job as always!


I got this wonderful email from Ashley and Lee and just had to share. "We just wanted to tell you how much we appreciate all of your hard work! Our wedding pictures are absolutely AMAZING!! We could not of asked for better pictures, or a better photographer, for our special day! You have such an amazing talent for photography! We definitely consider you to be one of the BEST in your field!
The slideshow is Wonderful too! You have such a talent for capturing the right moments, and pairing those moments with beautiful music. You couldn't have picked a more perfect song for our slideshow. This special song and our wedding day just go hand-in-hand! It brings tears to our eyes everytime we watch it!! We are so lucky to have found you for our wedding day. You truly went above and beyond, and captured the moments that were so special to us. It feels like our wedding day all over again when we look back at the memories that will last a lifetime!
Thank you again for being so great!
Ashley and Lee Mckinney :)"

Jenny's Bridal Portrait

WOW! Need I say more.....




















Jenny you are stunning! I am so glad I finally get to show off her portrait session. We had so much fun that day and couldn't have asked for a more beautiful area.

Linnea and Paul

Linnea and Paul flew in for the weekend and we had the perfect day for an engagement session. Their wedding is next May at the Basilica of St. Lawrence in downtown Asheville with the reception to follow at the Copper Crest Resort. I am looking forward to seeing them again. We are going to have a lot more fun!

Catch Up Time!

Wow! Has it been so long since I last posted? It is time to play catch up and let everyone in on the latest happenings. Over the next few days I will be posting about the many couples that I have had the pleasure to work with. First I want to share my excitement about being featured again in the Bride's Book magazine with my engagement session photos. There are three entire pages of my images! How cool is that!

Chantal and Brian

Chantal and Brian were married at the Ocean Club at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC. It was a very unique wedding customized to the couple. Each of the bridal party members participated in the readings. Each reading was special in what it had to say. They included quotes from Denise Levertov, Blaise Pascal, and R.M.Rilke along with a Chinese proverb and an Apache wedding prayer. Brian's mother read The Key to Love. Another thing I loved about the ceremony was the explanation of the birds nest. A bird's nest is its home. It does not come pre-made. It is something that is built piece by piece, with lots of hard work, to have a place for a family. Brian and Chantal each wrote their vows and after the ring exchange were sent off in celebration! The reception was filled with dancing, singing, and lots of laughter. The toasts were fantastic. One of the groomsmen even wrote a song as a toast and had all of the guests involved in singing along with him! Just fabulous!!!! Congratulations to Chantal and Brian!

Philadelphia!

I had a wonderful trip with my friend Stephanie to Philadelphia for a fabulous photo shoot! I had such a great experience! The area we stayed in downtown was actually clean and it was in the middle of everything. I was surprised. As we were walking around looking for the perfect location I spied a red phone booth at the end of an alley. Being just the two of us in a big city with lots of camera gear, we thought twice about it. You know dark alleys are not always a good place to be. However, we scoped it out and decided it was safe. That was most important! By the end of the shoot we had an audience captivated by her! Stephanie, you rock girl!

Whitnei & Damian

Oh My Gosh! I had such a wonderful time with Whitnei and Damian. Their wedding was held at Springfield Baptist church in Greenville, SC. The church was beautiful, as was Whitnei. Her grandmother wanted her to be married there and so this was very important to them. It was a bit unusual to be married in that church as she is Catholic and he is Methodist. It was a union of the many faiths. How wonderful is that! The reception was held at the Commerce Club in downtown Greenville. The wedding party made their entrance just as the sun was setting over the city. The view was amazing! Mose Stovall and the Pharcyde Band was fabulous! The party went strong all night and everyone had a great evening! After the reception we took off to the Hyatt where they were staying. We had a great couple photo session in the lobby that I am very excited to showcase on my website! Thank you Whitnei & Damian for everything! You are wonderful!

Engagement Session

Jenny and Brian did not know what they were in for when we met for their engagement session on a very HOT day. We walked through the gardens and they laughed and played and when we were finished, I made the suggestion to get in the water to cool off. And I did not mean just to get their feet wet....They were soaked for the drive home, but it was totally worth it! Thanks Jenny and Brian for letting my creativity flow. You were wonderful!!I can't wait to post her bridal photos and the wedding isn't too far away. I am so excited!

Pretty Place Chapel

Joy and Kevin were married at one of the most beautiful locations, Pretty Place Chapel at Camp Greenville. It is a pavilion overlooking the mountains. The view is stunning. It was a bit hazy due to the heat, but still breathtaking. Joy, the ladies, and a few of the gentlemen got ready at the Elizabeth Leigh Inn in Hendersonville, NC which was a perfect location. It has a beautiful decor. After the ceremony we all drove to the High Vista Country Club where they greeted their guests and danced the day away! We had a few moments to grab a few shots at the country club before entering which were just amazing. There were beautiful views there as well. Joy and Kevin, I wish you all the best! Thank you for choosing me to capture your wedding memories!