Many of our couples feel like family by the time their wedding day rolls around and that truly was the case with Lisa and David on March 31st. We photographed Lisa's sister's wedding back in 2006, my how time flies, and so to get the chance to be such an important part of this familyseeing their second daughter say "i do" was truly a blessing.
The girls arrived at the church in a stretch white limo. They all jumped out laughing and enjoying the moment, then hurried inside to finish getting ready. We captured some nice images with Lisa and her girls in the sanctuary, then hid her back away so that we could do the same with David and his guys. Lisa and David did not want to see each other before the ceremony, but they did want to do a shot where they could hold hands and say hello to each other. We made that happen and it truly was a fun moment for both of them.
The ceremony was absolutely touching. Lisa's face lit up as her dad walked her down the isle to her waiting groom. From the moment he handed her over to David I don't think there was a dry eye in the church. Including mine! As the ceremony ended, Lisa pulled David closely to her and they embraced in their first kiss as husband and wife. As they beamed back up the isle together, they were grinning from ear to ear. :)
We captured a few special moments with just the two of them before doing the formal shots and then moving quickly outside for a few nice garden style images. Then it was into the limo and to The Royal Banquet & Conference Center. The reception got under way with their special dances and if you look closely you can see a tear rolling down Lisa's father's cheek during their Father/Daughter dance.
The evening rolled on with Steve Max, from Island Sound & Video, handling the mic duties and keeping the dance floor hopping all night long. Steve is a great guy and really enjoys what he does. Lisa's mother made the cake and between that special moment and the toasts that were given, many of us once again needed more tissue.
Lisa and David, I will never be able to tell you how much it meant to me for you guys to want me to be your photographer. Your wedding will always hold a special place in my heart and I know that you will enjoy your photographic memories for the rest of your lives. It was you two that made those memories incredible and I wish you both the best that life can offer. :)
We've been busy from day one this year and have fallen behind on our blogging, but we are working to catch up in between the busiest Spring we've had in several years.
Susan and Dominic were married in early February on a Friday evening at St. Michael's in Cary. It was an intimate ceremony in one of the smaller venues on the church grounds. Just a few family members and close friends were in attendance. They chose early February because Dominic is a talent scout for the Cincinnati Reds and baseball season for him was about to get underway.
On Saturday evening they arrived at Bentwinds CC in Fuquay-Varinafor an evening of dining, dancing and a good times. We started their evening off by capturing a few images with just the two of them, outside, in between the raindrops.In our more than ten years in business we've never been asked to cover a two day wedding/reception, but this event was really enjoyable and this couple made it even more fun!
It's always a joy to photograph children and even more of a joy when a new sibling arrives. Katie Beth and Tyler welcomed their new baby brother Bennett into the world just a few days prior to this session. Mr. Bennett decided he did not want to sleep on the day we came to visit, but at least for a moment he fell asleep on the backs of his brother and sister.
The image with mom and dad's rings on his toes took a little help from mom. :c)
I photographed Lauren and Jake's Engagement Session last week on another of our perfect February days. We started at Duke Gardens and captured some fun shots at different spots throughout the gardens. They are always adding on and improving DG and even as much I shoot there I never get tired of the beautiful grounds.
We wrapped up our garden tour and headed to a place they know well. Both Lauren and Jake graduated from Chapel Hill and Jake proposed to Lauren at UNC's famous Davie Poplar tree. I'm really looking forward to their August wedding at "The Pavilions" at the Angus Barn. Thanks for the great session guys. :c)
It was a perfect October afternoon as Blythe and her girls arrived in Louisburg at the Hudson Manor. Always a favorite stop on the tour. ;c)
We finished the final getting ready shots in the bride's room, made sure the guys were locked away tight and headed out to the beautiful grounds for the Bride and girls pre-ceremony images. The energy was way up for this one and that was a definite once we got Brett and the guys outside for their time in the spotlight.
After a gorgeous ceremony, one where each person in the wedding party read a little something special to the bride and groom, we moved to the front of the house for family and wedding party shots. Then it was couple only time with the bonus of "Excalibur" from Classy Transportation. Ron Smith kept the reception rocking all night and this could not have been a better event. Thanks guys!
Seems like I never get to post Bridal shots because by the time you can share them you're well beyond when they were created. By that time the wedding gets all the excitement.
These are a couple of my favorites from Blythe's Session. Simple and elegant. :c)
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