Autumn & Daniel–“WE DID!”

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I loooove working with this couple! I shot Autumn and Daniel’s engagement photos, Autumn’s bridal portraits, and their gorgeous fall wedding October 20 at the beautiful plantation-like Walker Hall in Spartanburg (www.walkerhall.org). They are so cute together and needed no coaching from me–definite chemistry between these two! Just a few weeks after their wedding, I bought all new camera equipment and attended a two-day workshop in New Jersey. As soon as I got back in town, I called Autumn to see if they would be willing to put their wedding clothes back on for a “We Did!” photo shoot–and a chance for me to experiment with the new camera and new techniques I learned…

The architecture at Walker Hall is beautiful.

Autumn is a natural in front of the camera! I love this elegant shot. I couldn’t get enough of the lacework on her veil–gorgeous!

Sweet, sweet, sweet!
What do you think is best–color or b&w?? I can’t decide…

LOVE the lighting, love the emotion, love the fall colors…

Experimenting with silhouettes. I’m pretty pumped about this image!



Autumn is part of a huge circle of friends whose weddings I’ve all shot! I think there are about 8 girls who have all used me for their weddings. As a photographer, I can honestly say that nothing makes me prouder than knowing that a bride enjoys my style and work enough to recommend me to (ALL) her friends. It is a real honor and a treat to call these girls my friends and to see them at each others’ weddings. Next in line is Erin, who is getting married March 1!

Katy & Jon

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How do I know this couple? Let me count the ways….my mom and Katy’s aunt have been friends since 1st grade and work together now; Katy’s aunt and I used to work together; I’ve gone to church with Jon’s family forever; and I was a bridesmaid in Jon’s sister’s wedding in 2001. Wow, that’s a lot of history! They are such a cute couple and have super sweet friends and family. They had a beautiful church wedding and a really fun dessert reception.

I am all about shoes! One of my former brides pointed out that I always do this with the shoes–stack them up.

Katy and Jon chose to see each other before the ceremony. I love being able to capture that “first sighting” of each other, so it’s super exciting to me when couples want to do their pictures ahead of time. I borrowed the first sighting technique below from photographer Cliff Mautner, master of lighting and emotion. 🙂

Katy’s excitement as she realizes the door is opening and Jon is coming out to see her for the first time…

How cute is this?

I always get excited when I capture a smirk or “that look” that I know the groom is used to seeing from his bride. This look is sooo Katy!

I love the happiness on Katy’s mom’s face as she hugs her daughter after the ceremony.

The flower girl was SO cute and loved twirling in her poufy dress…

Jon’s mom had some fun on the dance floor, too!

J&K–I had such a great time working with you and your families! Thank you so much for choosing me to be a part of your wedding day!

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Katy & Jon

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How do I know this couple? Let me count the ways….my mom and Katy’s aunt have been friends since 1st grade and work together now; Katy’s aunt and I used to work together; I’ve gone to church with Jon’s family forever; and I was a bridesmaid in Jon’s sister’s wedding in 2001. Wow, that’s a lot of history! They are such a cute couple and have super sweet friends and family. They had a beautiful church wedding and a really fun dessert reception.

I am all about shoes! One of my former brides pointed out that I always do this with the shoes–stack them up.

Katy and Jon chose to see each other before the ceremony. I love being able to capture that “first sighting” of each other, so it’s super exciting to me when couples want to do their pictures ahead of time. I borrowed the first sighting technique below from photographer Cliff Mautner, master of lighting and emotion. 🙂
Katy’s excitement as she realizes the door is opening and Jon is coming out to see her for the first time…

How cute is this?

I always get excited when I capture a smirk or “that look” that I know the groom is used to seeing from his bride. This look is sooo Katy!

I love the happiness on Katy’s mom’s face as she hugs her daughter after the ceremony.

The flower girl was SO cute and loved twirling in her poufy dress…

Jon’s mom had some fun on the dance floor, too!

J&K–I had such a great time working with you and your families! Thank you so much for choosing me to be a part of your wedding day!
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