Will Parks and Claire at the park!

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I have known Will Parks’ and Claire’s mom since we were in the 6th grade, and I’ve taken their cousins’ photos many times. When they were back in town recently, of course we had to get together for some family photos at the park!

This whole family has the prettiest blue eyes, Claire was Miss Independent, and Will Parks couldn’t wait to get in the water, so he was VERY cooperative knowing that would up his chances of wading later…

Gotta love those chubby little toddler legs!

Unfortunately, there was a wading incident. (No children were harmed in the making of these photographs, heehee!) Will Parks’ parents both wanted me to keep taking pictures of this “real life moment”….maybe to show his prom date one day??

Now recovered from the wading problem, it was time to look for fish. I really love this casual portrait, and especially the great reflection in the pool below!

He looks so serious!

Who doesn’t love Eskimo kisses?? Sweetness!

Fun, fun!

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Tammy & Cecil–Sneak Peek!

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A-maz-ing. Tammy and Cecil’s small morning wedding was held in a tiny little church in Highlands, NC, up a winding, woodsy path; theirs will be the last wedding the “Church in the Wildwood” ever hosts. They are unbelievably in love, and their ceremony was so spontaneous and emotional and real. Their singer had an angelic voice, and during her second song the bridesmaids were crying, Cecil’s mom was crying, Tammy was crying, and the almost-newlyweds were basically slow-dancing during the song. It was beautiful, and I couldn’t help but cry with them!

Fortunately, I can sniffle and shoot at the same time. I promised Cecil a sneak peek before I get the “real” blog post up; what you’re about to see is just the tip of the iceburg in terms of smoking-hotness! Tammy and Cecil are SO not scared to do whatever I ask, including lay in a bee-filled patch of wildflowers and pull off the side of the road on a whim, not to mention the massive quantities of chemistry these two have!

During the ceremony…so sweet…no wonder we all teared up, right?

I’m at a loss for words, I just love this shot!

Smo-kin’…

Their after-work reception was back in Greenville at The Lazy Goat–super cool lounge-y feel with awesome views of the Reedy River…

How’s that for a preview, folks? 🙂

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Tammy & Cecil–Sneak Peek!

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A-maz-ing. Tammy and Cecil’s small morning wedding was held in a tiny little church in Highlands, NC, up a winding, woodsy path; theirs will be the last wedding the “Church in the Wildwood” ever hosts. They are unbelievably in love, and their ceremony was so spontaneous and emotional and real. Their singer had an angelic voice, and during her second song the bridesmaids were crying, Cecil’s mom was crying, Tammy was crying, and the almost-newlyweds were basically slow-dancing during the song. It was beautiful, and I couldn’t help but cry with them!

Fortunately, I can sniffle and shoot at the same time. I promised Cecil a sneak peek before I get the “real” blog post up; what you’re about to see is just the tip of the iceburg in terms of smoking-hotness! Tammy and Cecil are SO not scared to do whatever I ask, including lay in a bee-filled patch of wildflowers and pull off the side of the road on a whim, not to mention the massive quantities of chemistry these two have!

During the ceremony…so sweet…no wonder we all teared up, right?

I’m at a loss for words, I just love this shot!

Smo-kin’…

Their after-work reception was back in Greenville at The Lazy Goat–super cool lounge-y feel with awesome views of the Reedy River…

How’s that for a preview, folks? 🙂

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Wedding Proofs Online!

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Ashley and Garron, friends and family–
Thanks SO MUCH for your patience as you’ve waited to see Ashley and Garron’s wedding proofs! I’m trying out a new online ordering system, and I had a few technical difficulties along the way. 🙂 But finally, your wait is over…

To see the proofs, click here. The password is the couple’s new last name….if you need to know it, please email me. You can enter your email address if you’d like to save your shopping cart and come back to it later. Once you sign in, there is a drop-down box on the left side of the screen, and you can select which gallery you’d like to view: Ashley’s bridal portraits, Ashley & Garron’s wedding, or all the photos together. All the pricing and ordering info is on the proof site, but feel free to contact me with any questions.

I hope you enjoy the photos!!

Ashley & Garron’s Wedding

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Ashley and Garron had a gorgeous wedding in May at Rock Barn Golf and Spa in Conover, NC. I LOVE outdoor weddings, and this one was perfect–tons of bright flowers, a warm sunny day, lots of friends and family, many personal touches, and a super-fun reception. Ashley’s Maid of Honor was my close friend Marilynn, and I’ve enjoyed becoming friends with Ashley over the months as she’s planned for the wedding, we shot her portraits, went out on the town for her bachelorette party, and finally celebrated her marriage to Garron. As with Ashley’s bridal portraits, I have waaaaay too many favorites to choose from, so I’m just going to let the photos speak for themselves!

Gorgeous details and the “Rock Barn” initials…

Ashley’s colors were shades of yellow and navy…


When I went to take photos of Garron and the guys, I found them practicing their putting. Hey, how long does it take to put on a suit, anyway? Pleeeeenty of time to improve their game before the ceremony! 🙂

Getting some last minute touch-ups…

…and checking out the crowd to see who’s arriving!

This was such a sweet moment as the minister prayed God’s blessing over the rings and the union they symbolize.

And nothing but joy as those rings go on!

On to the reception…

And finally…the happy couple!

Congratulations Ashley and Garron! You guys have the most wonderful family and friends, and I am so glad you chose me to be a part of your wedding. Can’t wait to come to the beach and see y’all again soon!

Family and Friends: Be on the lookout in the next week or two for the online posting info for all the proofs!!

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