Senior Photos – Alex

I had an incredible session with Alex Friday. We went to a local park in search of some fall color. We didn’t find much color in the trees, but I found something way cooler. In getting to know this particular senior, I discovered a truly beautiful young woman. She’s kind, respectful and polite, but much more than that, she’s creative, warm, expressive, fearless, playful, responsive, honest, vibrant, joyful and so much more that I have yet to discover. By the end of the session, I had quite honestly fallen in love with her. I pray that my daughter grows up to be as purely honest, kind, and  full of love as Alex is. It was honestly my pleasure to photograph her.

I don’t normally do a lot of black and white photos. I love beautiful, vibrant colors, but the light and textures I discovered in this shoot cried out for high-contrast black and whites, and I just had to throw in a couple. They are really breathtaking. These are my favorites from the day – enjoy!

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Beautiful Brahma Ridge Mountain Wedding – Asheville, NC

Wedding photography and fall in the mountains were made to go together, I’m convinced. And, I can’t imagine Tara and Ryan without each other. This couple is so real, so loving, and they have completely stolen my heart. This small, but beautiful wedding was filled with personal touches. Everything had meaning, and fit their personalities perfectly. It was not a “typical” wedding – it was so much better. No wedding cake, but cookies, pies, brownies and other desserts made from family recipes. Not a sign-in book, but a drawing of a tree where each guest stamped their thumb print and signed their name. And, finally, a beautiful mountainside ceremony surrounded by their closest friends and family – informal, intimate and absolutely moving.

So, after first pass, these are the stand-outs, and you can definitely tell my favorite parts of the day… Well, enjoy them anyway.

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Raleigh Wedding – St. Raphael / Grand Marquis Ballroom

Carolina and Ray are married!! It was a long time coming, but this beautiful and incredibly sweet couple was finally married on Friday at St. Raphael Catholic church in Raleigh. The reception was at the Grand Marquis Ballroom in Garner, and it was set up so beautifully. Catering by Design served the yummy food, and Island Sound was everywhere – video, DJ, Emcee, sound engineer, translator … you get the idea. They were so much fun, and incredibly good at their jobs!

There are so many photos to go through, but here are some stand-outs from the night. I can’t wait to get through them all!!

 

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Matthews House wedding photography – Cary, NC

You would think that anyone who proposes on a Flying Saucer plate has got to be lots of fun. Well, Sarah and Phillip did not disappoint. I knew they wouldn’t. What I didn’t know is how deeply I would come to care about this family. Not only are they filled with crazy, outrageous ideas, and tons of smiles, but they are filled with love, compassion, integrity, and thoughtfulness. I have come to admire them so much – and not just because they invited me to the Saucer for drinks afterwards – but because their love for each other and everyone around them shines vividly on all their faces. I so enjoyed getting to know them, and consider myself blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of their lives. Thanks, guys!

The Matthews House was absolutely beautiful, and it was a perfect day! Here are a few favorites from the day. I hope you like them – it was really hard to narrow down!

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