Shannon and Andrew's Engagements

I hit a deer on the thursday with my car, so I had to drive my husbands car to the session. Of course half way there I heard a scrapping sound coming from under the car. It turns out there was this huge metal piece hanging off the car. Nothing will stop me from taking pictures! At least it was a beautiful day and I got to take pictures of a beautiful couple. We had a lot of fun at a park near their house in Mooresville (NC). I can't wait until their wedding next June!

These dogs are awesome! They were definitely on the move though and it was tough getting pictures of them :) We managed to get a few good ones though.









I'm surprised I got this many with the basset hounds nose off the ground. He seriously wouldn't pick it up for anything! :)




I had (what I thought was a secret weapon,) a squeaker toy in my bag. They perked up the first time I squeaked it, and then completely ignored it the rest of the time. I had to resort to making silly noises.







































I love when couples bring props to their shoot! It makes things more fun and unique to the couple.














I love this one! They are both so relaxed and happy. Its my favorite.




The sun was getting pretty low so we got nice long skinny shadows :)









I love Shannon's face in this one, so cute!

Phil and Ashley's Wedding

Phil and Ashley were married a couple weeks ago at a beautiful stone church here in North Carolina. There reception was at a fire department.

Ashley getting her makeup done drinking her coffee. She has such a cute mug.




Ashley looking stunning.




My favorite dress shot ever!!









This adorable little flower girl is the bride's baby sister.




The groom being silly while getting ready. This is one reason why its great to have more then one photographer at your wedding. I may not have been there to get this shot if it was just me.




Handsome groom and groomsmen.




Loved the orange wedding accent colors!




The ladies.




What a sweet little princess!









And the beautiful bride.









Way to go Matt, this one is awesome!!



















Love the boots with the wedding dress! She wore these for her engagement pictures
























For the center pieces Phil made all these O's out of wood. Aren't they awesome?!

























Phil and Ashley, I have had a blast working with you two. You are such great people and I hope to work with you again (and hang out) soon!

Thad and Sarah's Wedding

Wow has October been a crazy month! Its a mad rush of all things photography...weddings (done and done), bridal meetings (this weekend), engagement shoots (next two weekends) and I'm setting up a booth at a fall festival to take pictures of families (also this weekend). I have to say I'm loving every minute of it. Its hard for me not to dream of going photography full time when I have months likes these. All that spare time during the day would be awesome to use editing and getting ready for shoots (and building my business). Here is the first blog post of many to come with the contents of my October shoots.

I had been looking forward to this wedding all year. It was at the same vineyard, we took their engagement pictures at so I knew it would be beautiful!

Before we start let me just say that at the wedding, Sarah's family and friends kept taking pictures of her and saying that she doesn't take a bad picture. SERIOUSLY, the girl doesn't take a bad picture! I don't have one single bad image of her.




Yahoo! My first bride to let me take her dress outside!! I was so excited for that and got this awesome picture. I told my photographer at my wedding that I wanted outside dress shots and I told him how hard it was to get the bride to okay it. He told me that he just does it and doesn't ask :P I'm not brave enough to do that.









Love, love, love mirror shots!









Mom, dad a bride just before walking down the aisle. Sarah, you are glowing in this picture!



















My favorite shot of the day. There's starting to be a pattern, my favorite shots a lot of times seem to be the 'artsy' shots.









Yes, the sky was that blue...no enhancement necessary. Thanks Matt for this cool shot! He's getting really good being my second shooter! :)




We are at a vineyard, of course I have to get a grape shot. I also stole some grapes and stashed them in my bag for later. You'll see that shot in a bit :)




I love the sun poking through the trees and the look on Thad's face, ::melt!::



















I love getting tons of photos of the bride and groom. If you are planning your wedding, plan extra time for these! You will thank yourself later.







































The stolen grapes came in handy on my ring shot!









I love this one of the cupcakes :)














I'm loving these next to night shots :)




This is a close second favorite :)