Stephanie + Clark: Engaged

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The wardrobes were carefully selected, there was a bagful of earrings to choose from, and the clouds parted on the mountaintop after a weekend of rain. But Stephanie laughed nervously and wasn’t quite sure whether to look at the camera or at Clark. He sweetly brushed her hair from her face like he’s done it a thousand times before, kissed her on the forehead, and twirled her around between the rows of apple trees. There was no music to dance to except the breeze rustling through the fall leaves, but it didn’t matter. Suddenly, she wasn’t laughing because of nerves; she was laughing because she knew exactly where to look…right into the eyes of the man who fills her heart with calm and excitement all at the same time.

Stephanie + Clark, at Skytop Orchard, Flat Rock NC

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These two photos make me a little teary, they are so sweet.
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Love love love these last two. Seriously.Love.Them.

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I’ve gotten some questions recently from photographers and potential clients asking about posing, and my answer is always the same: I put my couples in a background that looks nice and in lighting that I like, and then I simply step back and watch what happens. ACP really is all about the “real moments, true emotions, and important details of your life.” Isn’t that what photography is all about!

Stephanie and Clark, I had the best day with you guys. Thank you for being so enthusiastic and kind, for dragging that crazy apple wagon all over the place when I wasn’t coordinated enough to do it :-), and for introducing me to the yummy apple cider donuts. I hope this was a wonderful way to spend your 5 years + 1 day anniversary! I’m looking forward to seeing you guys again.
–Amy

As always, I love it when you “show me (and my amazing couples) some love!”

Amber & Alyssa: Sisters

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I have no idea what is going on with the weather in the South, with it raining nearly every Saturday this fall! The morning of Amber and Alyssa’s portraits was YET ANOTHER rainy day, even though weather.com said it wasn’t raining. Um, I’m standing outside in it…thanks technology. 😉 We decided to go ahead with our session, praying for a break in the clouds. As I drove out to Furman for the session, I prayed specifically for at least 45 minutes without rain, preferably from 10:15-11:00 (we were meeting at 10, so I knew we wouldn’t start immediately). And guess what? Not a drop from 10:15 until about 5 after 11:00. God IS in the little things…and He even gave us some extra time!

Amber is a senior at Bob Jones Academy. She is sweet and humble and has a beautiful smile.

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She is passionate about music, and has been playing the French Horn for many years. Meet Herman the Horn…

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Alyssa is 13. She is cute as can be, and I loved her quiet sassiness…so “13.”

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The girls and their proud mama! I *heart* the colors they chose to wear!

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Y’all know I love a reflection shot…

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Amber, Alyssa, & Andrea, thanks so much for being complete troopers in the wet weather! You were so agreeable and great to work with! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. 🙂
–Amy

Don’t forget to leave a comment to “show me (and these ladies) some love”!

Tracy & Ashley: Married

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Front porches with tall white columns, handmade quilts, and mint juleps.
Wildflowers in Mason jars, a bluegrass band, and coconut cake.
Golfing, sparkly shoes, and jumping in the pool fully clothed.
A fun-loving, affectionate, caring new family.
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The Liberty Lodge in Walhalla, SC was the perfect location for family and friends to celebrate a wonderful beginning. I have already posted several of their portraits on facebook, so I wanted to show you their amazing wedding-day details here. I will post portraits on here really soon…in the meantime friend me on facebook, and enjoy this eye-candy!

Tracy’s vision for her wedding day was relaxed Southern elegance, and she and her girlfriends–the YaYas–did an amazing job with the details.

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I love the mix of super simple cut flowers in jars + the way hot bridesmaids’ shoes!

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Tracy’s YaYas and best friends-turned-family…

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Sweet girl!

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Tracy & Ashley’s ceremony on the front porch was such a sweet celebration of their love.

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Too cute!

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Sweet moments celebrating with friends and family…

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Conservation Theory played amazing bluegrass on the porch before the ceremony and out by the pool during the reception.

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I am craaaaazy over these next two shots of some of the Conservation Theory guys!

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Tracy & Ashley’s guests were treated to a “sweet Southern snack” of Coca-Cola and MoonPies. If you don’t know about the marshmallowy goodness of MoonPies or Coke in glass bottles (or you call it “pop”)….you need to head on down South and get educated on the good stuff. 🙂

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I don’t think Miss Lulu was too thrilled about her veil…but every good belle has to suffer a little for beauty…

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I can’t even tell you how much this crowd loves and protects one another. The YaYas are truly a little family…I am becoming an honorary member with every one of their weddings I shoot!

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I am fairly certain there was a No Swimming rule during the reception. That rule was broken.

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The cute newlyweds!

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Tracy and Ashley, you guys are beautiful, fun, kind, and definitely made for one another. Thank you for choosing me to photograph your wedding and portraits and for all of your creativity! It’s time for sushi, or fry grease. 😉 LOL

You can view Tracy and Ashley’s complete wedding proofs if you CLICK HERE. The password is their last name.

Super Sneak Peek!

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I have been a busy girl, and I LOVE IT! Thank you thank you to all of my amazing clients-turned-friends who trust me with your most special moments and memories. I am so happy to do what I do! Lots of great stuff is on the way, and here’s a little sneak peek of photo-goodness that hasn’t made it to the blog yet…

Little Miss Emma

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Tracy + Ashley are.in.love.

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(and they also loooove to golf!)

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Sweet Baby Wyatt

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Ashlee + Pat are married! (and in Hawaii at-this-very-moment!)

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Me likey this photo.

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I’m heading to the Big Apple this weekend for the first time ever (yay!), so stay tuned for photos from my trip, more pics from each of these sneak peek sessions, and several more fall portraits that I’m shooting in the next few weeks. Sleep is overrated, right? 😉

Ashlee: Bridal Portraits

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When we were shooting Ashlee’s bridal portraits on her birthday back in September, she kept threatening her BFF and soon-to-be sister-in-law that she had BETTER NOT put any of the photos she was snapping on facebook…apparently Lindsey has a hard time keeping secrets. Well, when I got home and looked at these portraits, it was all I could do not to post them myself!! I told Ashlee this week that I can’t wait any longer, I am putting her post together and hitting “Publish” from her reception! So…if you are reading this on Saturday evening, Ashlee and Pat have just said “I do,” and they are now busy cutting the cake and dancing the night away at Hopkins Farm. And I don’t have to wait any longer to show you Ashlee’s artsy + elegant bridal portraits. Yay!

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Love, love, love this one!

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The tiny ladybug in Ashee’s bouquet was a little good luck surprise from her florist Kim at “all in the Details.”

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A few traditional shots at the Amazing Turner Inn in Greer, SC…

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…and some elegant “in the moment” shots too.

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I can’t decide between color and b&w. What do you think?

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Everybody loves a Southern girl!

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Ashlee and Patrick are huge fans of the Braves and the Panthers. Love these sassy shots!

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Ashlee is such an awesome bride, and she really has an eye for the artistic. She totally stepped out of the norm and ordered the silhouette on the left for her 16×20 canvas. Too cool!

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I had about a million favorites from Ashlee’s session, but this is probably my number one favorite image. Love the sky, love her grace, LOVE.IT.

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Whew, I feel a weight lifted off of me to finally show these, haha! Ashlee, you rocked it, girl! Happy Wedding Day!

Don’t forget to leave a comment and “show me some love!”
–Amy