tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52168496224708888002024-02-19T01:40:49.316-05:00Alexa's Photography - Wedding PhotographerAlexa's Photography blog. Wedding, event, and portrait photography. Located in NC, available for worldwide travel.Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-43104375981873095882011-04-14T17:29:00.000-04:002011-04-16T08:35:15.509-04:00We're moving...... to a new blog, that is.<br /><br />If you follow me on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/alexasphoto">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alexasphotography">Facebook</a>, you know I've been working on a new website and blog for weeks now. Well, it's done! This blog will still be around if you want to be nostalgic and look back at old posts (I do it too), but the <a href="http://www.alexasphotography.com/blog">new blog</a> is where I'll be posting all my new content and updates! Don't forget to check out my new <a href="http://www.alexasphotography.com/">website</a> as well. You'll find new galleries, tons of photos, and lots of information!<br /><br />Don't forget to leave some comments (on the new blog) and let me know what you think of the re-design!Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-45800092703694331552011-04-08T08:27:00.003-04:002011-04-08T08:45:46.542-04:00A little longer . . .Well, I was hoping my next blog post would be telling you all to head over to check out my new website and blog but that's not happening. Through a series of problems with my hosting site and server, I wasn't able to reveal the website right when it was ready. That's ok, no big deal. But then, when I thought everything was ready to go and went through the process of updating the website to go live . . . everything disappeared. Yes, everything. I started back at square 1 with a blank template. Yes, I cried. I've been working on this for a couple of months now picking photos, colors, working on a new logo (which you'll love, by the way), and making sure everything fit together perfectly.<br /><br />:(<br /><br />I'm hoping that somehow I'll be able to get all that information back but in the meantime I'm trying to reconstruct everything myself. You may remember that my computer's hard drive crashed about a month ago and, while I had all of my clients' photos backed up on my external hard drive, I hadn't backed up my website galleries yet. I'll be going back through all of my archives <span style="font-style: italic;">again</span>, retouching <span style="font-style: italic;">again, </span>and resizing <span style="font-style: italic;">again.</span><br /><br />I'm trying to finish by Sunday so I can reveal before <a href="http://www.bridesontour.net/">Brides on Tour</a> . I'll keep you updated but in the meantime feel free to leave encouraging comments and/or stories of when you've worked on something forever and it was erased. That may make me feel better ;)<br /><br />P.S. <a href="http://bridesontour.net/">Brides on Tour</a> tickets are half price today! Click over to the website to read all about this new style of bridal show and grab your tickets now!<br /><br />And because posts aren't fun without photos, here's one of my dog that cracks me up.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5600518302_be54795c25_b.jpg" alt="IMG_2293" height="432" width="648" />Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-38408078595176393382011-03-22T09:35:00.005-04:002011-03-24T15:00:25.035-04:00Snow White. A Bridal Session.Most of you know by now that Carla White is my amazing hair and makeup artist. She's taken care of lots of my brides and seniors and made them look absolutely stunning for their portrait sessions. Well, now it's Carla's turn to get in front of the camera... she has been married five years and wanted to do a session, just for fun! We started brain storming and came up with the idea of styling a Snow White bridal session complete with fun accessories, apples, and a mirror. We shopped at <a href="http://www.shopsongbirds.com/">Songbirds</a> in Greensboro for our dress... they have everything ranging from brand new, designer wedding dresses to vintage and hard-to-find dresses so it was easy to find the perfect one!<br /><br />The details :<br />Dress - <a href="http://www.shopsongbirds.com/">Songbirds Consignments</a><br />Veil - <a href="http://voulezveils.blogspot.com/">Voulez Veils</a> by Renee McCardell<br />Bracelet and flower hairpieces - <a href="http://www.petalpushersjewelry.com/">Petal Pushers Jewelry</a><br />Hair and makeup - <a href="http://www.carlawhite.net/">Carla White</a><br /><br />The story begins with our sweet Snow White...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5068/5550171572_b459b6fcaf_b.jpg" alt="001snowwhite-bridal" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5063/5550164056_1fb76dc09c_b.jpg" alt="002snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />She is lovely, and kind...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5549581419_25e7e080fa_b.jpg" alt="003snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5310/5550171682_31f83c165f_b.jpg" alt="004snowwhite-bridal" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br />...and incredibly beautiful...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5549581037_ac28d1fee0_b.jpg" alt="005snowwhite-bridal" height="972" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/5550164284_c73a8cf422_b.jpg" alt="006snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5549589043_3482e32fc1_b.jpg" alt="007snowwhite-bridal" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5063/5549581721_b5cb4ba5e4_b.jpg" alt="008snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Mirror, mirror, on the wall...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5550171968_4ab79383a1_b.jpg" alt="009snowwhite-bridal" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5550164580_c042839322_b.jpg" alt="010snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5056/5549581959_a22c31c2e5_b.jpg" alt="011snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />... who is the fairest one of all?<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5549582121_46596aa267_b.jpg" alt="012snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5304/5550164862_32b9495f46_b.jpg" alt="013snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Isn't she pretty?<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5550172518_1c6731c0fb_b.jpg" alt="014snowwhite-bridal" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5549583249_db8c192119_b.jpg" alt="015snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5150/5549583397_0f29f5d875_b.jpg" alt="016snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5181/5549685995_a3bf4b2bfc_b.jpg" alt="017snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Snow White has been offered a poison apple...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5181/5549589511_af2562ccd0_b.jpg" alt="018snowwhite-bridal" height="148" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5550164966_0a9da1a358_b.jpg" alt="019snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Will she take a bite?<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5549589327_5351f02154_b.jpg" alt="020snowwhite-bridal" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5549582457_d4ae4573c8_b.jpg" alt="021snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5549582529_a62e60de63_b.jpg" alt="022snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5303/5549589435_899b4fff35_b.jpg" alt="023snowwhite-bridal" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5550165502_239c38533a_b.jpg" alt="024snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />She contemplates ...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5549582669_a2ea2fe163_b.jpg" alt="025snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5549582879_cf381d1928_b.jpg" alt="026snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />... and takes a bite ...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5549589591_ba9743d4c9_b.jpg" alt="027snowwhite-bridal" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5550165684_b7a02155c0_b.jpg" alt="028snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5550165870_598c20dfb1_b.jpg" alt="029snowwhite-bridal" height="972" width="648" /><br /><br />Here is where the story changes a little. Snow White wakes up a little darker ...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5550169586_7da772a1f1_b.jpg" alt="030snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5021/5549589877_180719b670_b.jpg" alt="031snowwhite-bridal" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br />... a little more wild ...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5550170354_bb99005ea5_b.jpg" alt="032snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5060/5550170590_cdd25cc3c1_b.jpg" alt="033snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5549587073_93dc3bae5e_b.jpg" alt="034snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5550170714_e3e258a193_b.jpg" alt="035snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5302/5550169914_d5e39d281f_b.jpg" alt="036snowwhite-bridal" height="972" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5549587471_fb14040472_b.jpg" alt="037snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Will someone else take the apple now?<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5549589989_7c8be5d75a_b.jpg" alt="038snowwhite-bridal" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5549588137_92bbfbb601_b.jpg" alt="039snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />... maybe you will take a bite?<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5258/5550170946_7d4fed1e84_b.jpg" alt="040snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5549588321_897c6411a3_b.jpg" alt="041snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5069/5549588513_b3157e391d_b.jpg" alt="042snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/5550171176_2e0f6477bf_b.jpg" alt="043snowwhite-bridal" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Mirror, mirror, on the wall... Now who is the fairest one of all?<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5550171466_b2809e7635_b.jpg" alt="044snowwhite-bridal" height="972" width="648" /><br /><br />Don't forget to leave a comment if you enjoyed this shoot! If you're interested in having your bridal session styled, send me an email at alexa.photo@gmail.com and we'll figure out what will work best with your style and personality! It doesn't have to be a fairy tale, or even something fictional. Whether you're a teacher, avid soccer player, or do ballet, we can style the session to fit you!Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-69263417211517229892011-03-18T14:44:00.003-04:002011-03-18T14:46:22.727-04:00Snow White Bride. Bridal Session.More to come from this amazing styled bridal session. Stay tuned...<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5537454029_6b918d85fe_b.jpg" alt="001blog" height="432" width="648" />Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-85752433313068127422011-03-15T14:36:00.004-04:002011-03-15T15:27:06.685-04:00Caroline + Billy. Greensboro, NC Wedding Photography.Caroline and Billy have such a unique and beautiful relationship. I can't put my finger on it but something just <span style="font-style: italic;">feels</span> special about it. Like they were absolutely meant for each other. It was such a privilege to take part in their wedding day. Caroline got ready at the beautiful <a href="http://www.greenwoodbb.com/">Greenwood Bed & Breakfast</a> in Greensboro... full of fun women, smiles, and beautiful light.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The details . . .<br />Ceremony venue : <a href="http://livingwaygreensboro.org/">Living Way Christian Fellowship</a><br />Reception venue & catering : <a href="http://starmountforest.com/viewCustomPage.aspx?id=1">Starmount Country Club</a><br />Brides dress : <a href="http://www.mylinesbridal.com/">Myline Bridal </a><br />Brides hair : <a href="http://web2.userinstinct.com/32658081-glen-hampton-house.htm">Glen Hampton House</a><br />Florist : <a href="http://www.sedgefieldflorist.com/">Sedgefield Florist</a><br />Cake : <a href="http://www.buymecake.com/">Buy Me Cake</a><br />DJ : <a href="http://www.robmassengale.com/">Jason Barnes, Massengale Entertainment</a></span><br /><br />I love this sweet moment between sisters...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5011/5529997948_b790c15cae_b.jpg" alt="001" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5529998024_29bec59599_b.jpg" alt="002" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5529419305_a2b65c65c8_b.jpg" alt="003" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br />I absolutely love this photo of the sweet flowergirl, Kealee. She was so patient and quiet while everyone was getting ready!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5293/5529410083_4ae408c483_b.jpg" alt="004" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5529410183_e2d20cd57f_b.jpg" alt="005" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Caroline was so happy while getting dressed! She was definitely ready to start walking down the aisle!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/5529410299_63a6409dc2_b.jpg" alt="006" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5529998530_43c8e90c57_b.jpg" alt="007" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5256/5529419459_5bd91b7bb6_b.jpg" alt="008" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5294/5529998622_cdb5a1d916_b.jpg" alt="009" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5016/5529998718_e411f71cdc_b.jpg" alt="010" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />We saved a few minutes before heading to the church to do some portraits of Caroline alone. . .<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5529419583_9dc2f7e2e8_b.jpg" alt="011" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5530088686_cdb1865678_b.jpg" alt="081" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Caroline glanced in the mirror while walking out the door and had to stop for a last look at herself. Gorgeous!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5529419691_4605c2b288_b.jpg" alt="013" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5530008218_42f1d5f731_z.jpg" alt="014" height="531" width="523" /><br /><br />Caroline's dad stopped in for a look at his daughter :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5530008316_ffa6c82bcf_b.jpg" alt="015" height="288" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5530005050_3f810f3545_b.jpg" alt="016" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5529416951_98be2d6579_b.jpg" alt="017" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />I love these photos of two proud dads watching their beautiful daughters!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5529420021_b5cf036c45_b.jpg" alt="018" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5530005326_3fdd25ddd2_b.jpg" alt="019" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Caroline's sister had the best reaction while watching Caroline walking down the aisle...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5530008512_2c179c3681_b.jpg" alt="020" height="288" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5529417143_5b84425a8a_b.jpg" alt="021" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5256/5529417255_02e4ddfd16_b.jpg" alt="022" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Married!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5529420419_a5d03668f7_b.jpg" alt="023" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5530005642_2ee03926e9_b.jpg" alt="024" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5530005790_e9f7e53292_b.jpg" alt="025" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />I just think this is the cutest photo. A nice little candid in the middle of family formals.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5529417633_4830988a9b_b.jpg" alt="026" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Caroline and Billy had a party bus to transport the bridal party to the reception. It was so much fun! There was lots of laughter, a disco ball, and Journey song sing-alongs. Super fun!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5140/5529420773_3ea37a1eda_b.jpg" alt="027" height="924" width="648" /><br /><br />This is definitely one of my favorite bridal party photos...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5018/5530006118_517b485406_b.jpg" alt="028" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5529417941_3647e88969_b.jpg" alt="029" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Some reception detail...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5051/5530009434_dfafe39050_b.jpg" alt="030" height="936" width="648" /><br /><br />...and some dancing...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5296/5529421211_728391be3d_b.jpg" alt="031" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br />Billy and Caroline had one of the best first dances that I've ever seen. It was choreographed and everything!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5530006382_4c0f69efe7_b.jpg" alt="032" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5530006508_70d740d9f8_b.jpg" alt="033" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5294/5529418401_4b412f151b_b.jpg" alt="034" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5296/5529418269_a62fac734b_b.jpg" alt="035" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5299/5529421345_3b429172ef_b.jpg" alt="036" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5530007214_4e4f040457_b.jpg" alt="037" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5094/5529418695_4d9ee82dcf_b.jpg" alt="038" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Showing off that ring!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5020/5529418573_7d794e557c_b.jpg" alt="039" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Oh, you want to see the ring?<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5530007294_317b9ecdd1_b.jpg" alt="040" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Stunning, isn't it?<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5529418967_09b4efbac9_b.jpg" alt="041" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />A few romantics in the Country Club before I had to leave . . .<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5529421439_6e12c1df50_b.jpg" alt="042" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/5530007522_ab5ffaafba_b.jpg" alt="043" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5218/5530007636_5fc019310e_b.jpg" alt="044" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5529421555_f5d8190d85_b.jpg" alt="045" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br />Congratulations Caroline & Billy!Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-58552727958200594102011-03-14T16:23:00.003-04:002011-03-14T17:18:42.745-04:00Amanda + John. A Proposal Story.I feel like I have to preface this post by letting you know that my family is so near and dear to my heart. Yes, we are a large family. We are a crazy family. And sometimes we are a loud, dancing, singing family. And we are closer than most other families I know. So a few weeks ago, when my only big brother took me to see the ring he had picked out for his girlfriend, Amanda, I started flipping out a little bit. And when he texted me to see if I would photograph his proposal, I had to try not to cry. I am so grateful to be invited to such intimate times in the lives of the couples I photograph. And my big brother's proposal? That's even better.<br /><br /> I think my heart has finally stopped beating out of my chest enough that I can post these images.<br /><br />John started planning a couple of weeks ago but was waiting for the perfect day to pop the question. He didn't want Amanda to suspect anything so he picked Sunday evening while they were relaxing at my parent's house. Now, this was a different proposal shoot than I'm used to! I usually wait in the designated location and the couple comes to me, but this time I had to sneak into the location while they were there! I was definitely freaking out just a little bit. I parked down the street and our dad left the house to "run some errands". He picked me up and, while I ducked in the back seat, parked at the perfect angle on the driveway.<br /><br /> John convinced Amanda to come outside with him on the premise of taking a four-wheeler ride. This is where I had to force myself to breathe evenly and just shoot. I promise you, I don't think my heart has ever beat as hard as it did last night when John came out the door!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5136/5527333970_0359537d92_b.jpg" alt="001" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />The family had strung lights in the trees and turned them on right on time!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5526742577_0ac3058e7a_b.jpg" alt="002" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />It didn't take long for John to drop to his knee...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5527334606_68142a98a2_b.jpg" alt="003" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />I love how he's holding the ring here...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5526743279_dcfb3576fc_b.jpg" alt="004" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5527335104_91736b4e3d_b.jpg" alt="005" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Amanda told us later that she couldn't believe what was happening! She was so speechless that John had to ask a few times before she could get her answer out :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5100/5527335460_cec53b6bb1_b.jpg" alt="006" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/5527333738_7c9ee90439_b.jpg" alt="007" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5526744063_abe4319907_b.jpg" alt="008" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5526744343_7bc73c1c92_b.jpg" alt="009" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5526744711_cae746f8a4_b.jpg" alt="010" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5054/5526745045_7a95660770_b.jpg" alt="011" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />John saved the "sweet nothings" for after the ring while my parents blasted the Etta James song, "At Last", out the front door.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/5527336784_d604b5b12e_b.jpg" alt="012" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5259/5527336972_e6e6e04f90_b.jpg" alt="013" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Seriously, so romantic.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5527337356_09649e2be1_b.jpg" alt="014" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5527337478_cf913d3fb7_b.jpg" alt="015" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5094/5526746371_6f27367bce_b.jpg" alt="016" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />I love that they just took their time and enjoyed the moment.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5526746577_99579db3a9_b.jpg" alt="017" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5527338276_920bf7394a_b.jpg" alt="018" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5054/5527338422_73dc12bd68_b.jpg" alt="019" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />I love you guys and am so excited for you! Can't wait for the wedding :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5526747107_fe4894a22c_b.jpg" alt="020" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5526747383_18ba81df20_b.jpg" alt="021" height="432" width="648" />Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-21380188149037246402011-03-10T11:41:00.005-05:002011-03-10T15:41:33.896-05:00Joe + Tiffany. A Proposal Story.Do you have a tissue nearby? This sweet proposal just may make you tear up a little ;)<br /><br />Joe and my husband, Jonathan, were roommates during college. In fact, Joe and Tiffany started dating soon after Jonathan and I. I would like to say that I secretly always knew Joe and Tiffany would end up engaged and happily married... he was so obviously enamored with her! Joe called me up a few weeks ago to see if I would possibly be available to shoot "something" on March 7th. "Something" being code for "I'm going to ask her to marry me". I was so excited for both of them! Joe already had a plan laid out and though there were a few hiccups along the way, namely the selected restaurant being closed and Tiffany wanting to change plans to go see her friend on Monday, everything worked out perfectly. After dinner Joe suggested that they take a walk through Center City Park downtown where, unknown to Tiffany, Jonathan and I were hiding in the bushes waiting to capture her reaction and answer to the big question...<br /><br />We weren't exactly sure where Joe would drop down to his knee so we were positioned in different places to make sure we caught the action.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5100/5515701174_6bc3c9d68e_b.jpg" alt="001" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5515701290_eb35aee4f3_b.jpg" alt="002" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Of course the answer was yes...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5515111729_8d1748391d_b.jpg" alt="003" height="288" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5515701514_ec3baaa4f3_b.jpg" alt="004" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />When Joe first called me a few weeks back, he wasn't sure if Tiffany would want to be photographed during this intimate moment but I'm glad he decided to go with it anyway. I hope she can always look back on these photos and remember that amazing feeling when the love of your life says he wants to keep you forever :) (Yes, I know I'm getting sappy here. I can't help it!)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5515111849_6a81431faf_b.jpg" alt="005" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br />She was a little embarrassed but mostly giddy...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5052/5515109459_713e5901c4_b.jpg" alt="006" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5299/5515701626_28d4e94761_b.jpg" alt="007" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5515109761_dd3506ea4e_b.jpg" alt="008" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5515701794_8cd6412d67_b.jpg" alt="009" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5515109997_1d4722eeba_b.jpg" alt="010" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5515702014_6f52b98fd7_b.jpg" alt="011" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />I think Joe was a little giddy too...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5515702094_b0c752f018_b.jpg" alt="012" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5515110217_4f1281d3d5_b.jpg" alt="013" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Joe did a little reenactment for us so we could hear the whole speech...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5515702302_bd8bf8a7af_b.jpg" alt="014" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5515702424_88802db2bc_b.jpg" alt="015" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5016/5515110585_d3c5d0665d_b.jpg" alt="016" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />After a few shots in the park, Joe and Tiffany left to head to Tiffany's house. This is where the second surprise happened...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5515702802_8d70f78233_b.jpg" alt="017" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />We also headed to Tiffany's house where a bunch of her friends were gathered under the impression that they were throwing a surprise party in honor of her acceptance into a program in Africa.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5515110885_a8d1ca5801_b.jpg" alt="018" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5515110963_c63f1446a3_b.jpg" alt="019" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5515703096_bac66d72e8_b.jpg" alt="020" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5515111143_667a6211d0_b.jpg" alt="021" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />But the real surprise was revealed after only a few minutes.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5515703212_6ccd8f42f1_b.jpg" alt="022" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5515703288_371e2e4879_b.jpg" alt="023" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5515111385_cf629711e6_b.jpg" alt="024" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5515703480_b913d6310e_b.jpg" alt="025" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5515111509_03788f47c6_b.jpg" alt="026" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Joe did a good job, didn't he?<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5515111557_8be56b54b7_b.jpg" alt="027" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5515703672_91e469099e_b.jpg" alt="028" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Joe and Tiffany, we love you guys so much!Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-61916156600368918432011-02-24T10:55:00.006-05:002011-02-25T20:05:09.400-05:00Bridal Shower. Woodland Wedding Inspiration.Back in October I threw a bridal shower for one of my best friends, <a href="http://http//alexasphoto.blogspot.com/2010/11/rachel-steve-burlington-nc-wedding.html">Rachel</a>. I wasn't able to post the images right away because we had to wait for our feature on the <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/">WeddingChicks</a> blog! I thought maybe you would all want some more detail about the planning, execution, and how we kept it all a secret from Rachel :)<br /><br />The details . . .<br />Event stylist : <a href="http://www.eventsbydesignnc.com/EBD/Home.html">Melissa Lewkowicz</a><br />Invitations/Menus : <a href="http://www.ashleighsfinepaper.com/">Ashleigh's Fine Paper</a><br />Tableware/Linens : <a href="http://www.partymakersgreensboro.com/">Partymakers</a><br />Antique furniture : Thrill of the Hunt<br />Catering : <a href="http://www.sweetbasilsrestaurant.com/">Sweet Basil's Restaurant</a><br />Cake : <a href="http://www.maxieb.com/">Maxie B's</a><br /><br /><br />I knew it would probably be pretty chilly in October so I asked Rachel if it was ok to do the shower outside. She said yes, but that's all she knew about our plan! I worked with my sister to pull together a theme before asking for help from all the amazing vendors listed above. Rachel was an English major in college so we themed the shower around books, words, and quotes, with a nice dash of color so our setup would stand out against the trees. The huge paper chandelier you see hanging above the table was a labor of love by my mom, sisters, and I. We used yarn to string up old book pages, tissue poms, and garlands onto a frame. My dad called it a "trash tornado" but he helped string it up in the trees anyway because he loves us and Rachel is like another daughter to him. It absolutely pulls everything together and it moved so pretty in the breeze!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5299/5474134634_1bf3c8b015_b.jpg" alt="001" height="482" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5054/5473539509_58ee1c1396_b.jpg" alt="002" height="296" width="648" /><br /><br />All the old books on the table were from the free section at <a href="http://http//www.wefeedyourhead.net/g/">Ed McKay's</a> bookstore in Greensboro. I took quite a few trips there, picking out the perfect books to complete our table decor. The books now have a home in my office :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5473537017_2a82e7ac83_b.jpg" alt="003" height="864" width="648" /><br /><br />I am in love with the blue chair below. Isn't it gorgeous? Thrill of the Hunt antique store recently changed focus and is now <a href="http://http//www.facebook.com/PreenVintageJewelry">Preen</a>, a vintage jewelry store in Greensboro. Make sure you check it out if you're looking for some unique jewelry for your wedding day (or anything else!).<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5473537185_2b6acbe34b_b.jpg" alt="004" height="324" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5473534799_d5a40a1bfa_b.jpg" alt="005" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eventsbydesignnc.com/">Melissa</a> did an amazing job of taking our vision for the shower and adding all the little details. The napkin holders are actually headbands that she makes by hand. Genius!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5474135684_a0b382f785_b.jpg" alt="006" height="640" width="648" /><br /><br />We set up this gorgeous little area for our guests to type a message to Rachel, like a guest book.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5473537435_eda05f8e53_b.jpg" alt="007" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5474135944_113be5b771_b.jpg" alt="008" height="648" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5140/5474133308_850e127bd1_b.jpg" alt="009" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />I love the mantle that we got from Thrill of the Hunt. It was the first thing guests saw as they entered the shower and featured one of the photos from Rachel's actual engagement!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5137/5474133038_cc006e8731_b.jpg" alt="010" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5473536081_0685f4612a_b.jpg" alt="011" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />This vintage chair I picked up off the curb one day was perfect for piling gifts for our bride-to-be! We also posted cute little quotes about love and marriage on the shutters, and tucked one of the shower invitations into the shelving.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5293/5473538275_07ce5b617a_b.jpg" alt="012" height="1024" width="598" /><br /><br />Ok, two things... <a href="http://www.ashleighsfinepaper.com/">Ashleigh</a> did an AMAZING job on the invitations and menus for the shower. I met up with her to go over the shower theme, colors, and design, and she took it from there designing a beautiful invitation that set the tone for our event. She also worked with Renee from <a href="http://www.sweetbasilsrestaurant.com/">Sweet Basil's</a> to design the menu. I love that the menu and cupcake icing are the exact same color! Speaking of cupcakes... man, those were delicious. I cannot say enough good things about <a href="http://www.maxieb.com/">Maxie B's</a> bakery! Each guest had a cupcake beside their plate. Don't they look cute on their little cake stands?<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5473538411_95cb21aee1_b.jpg" alt="013" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5011/5474133418_aa6598d390_b.jpg" alt="014" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5474136598_5858ba7f83_b.jpg" alt="015" height="482" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5474133720_c129449ba2_b.jpg" alt="016" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5473538769_33613f7c7b_b.jpg" alt="017" height="482" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5474133548_39e45f26e4_b.jpg" alt="018" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5474137128_407c718638_b.jpg" alt="019" height="324" width="648" /><br /><br />And again with the cake... aren't they adorable? I gave Maxie B's our shower colors and theme and they came up with these adorable, whimsical designs for us.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5474136954_7f8c948711_b.jpg" alt="020" height="482" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5473536337_3ef6de6c38_b.jpg" alt="021" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5473539745_fe93a30185_b.jpg" alt="022" height="864" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5474134204_0dcd547cb7_b.jpg" alt="023" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5473539411_584e0640a2_b.jpg" alt="024" height="778" width="648" /><br /><br />My sister brought Rachel down to where we were set up. I love her face in this photo! She was so completely surprised and happy :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5473536547_1a64e1393a_b.jpg" alt="025" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />And then it was time to eat. I wish you guys could smell this food through your computers. It was honestly the best food I've ever eaten! And not only was it good, I love how beautiful everything looks! Sadly, Sweet Basil's Restaurant is closed now but they still do catering! And if you ever get a chance, you *have* to stop by <a href="http://www.basilsandco.com/">Basil's & Co</a> for dinner sometime. Same owner, amazing food. I promise, our girls are still talking about that soup! And check out the gorgeous tableware... I met with Emily from <a href="http://www.partymakersgreensboro.com/">Partymakers</a> during the planning stages and she was so incredibly helpful in picking out colors and dishes that weren't matchy-matchy but still looked good together.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5474137910_e0a9b0170c_b.jpg" alt="026" height="539" width="648" /><br /><br />So there you have it! If you saw the shower photos on <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/">WeddingChicks</a>, I hope you enjoyed getting some behind-the-scenes details! And yes, I'm leaving you with the food pictures last so you'll go see Renee and try it yourself. Don't forget to leave a comment while you're visiting the blog! The vendors worked so hard on making everything look amazing and I know they would appreciate some love :)Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-45757828981205086532011-02-15T14:19:00.005-05:002011-02-15T16:40:49.564-05:00Valentines sessions. The photos.If you've been reading my blog, Twitter, or follow me on Facebook, you know that I have been looking forward to these Valentines mini-sessions for weeks! I finally got to shoot with all of my groups and it was perfect! We had beautiful weather, lots of smiles and laughs, and plenty of hearts to go around.<br /><br />I shot Emily and David's wedding in July of last year and they traveled two hours to do the mini-session with me on Friday! It was so fun seeing them again at this new stage in their relationship. Emily and David are both doing stuff in school so they're super busy. They seemed pretty happy to break from the routine and spend some time cuddling in front of the camera :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5448305539_66dd4d0d13_b.jpg" alt="001_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5448922064_3de66d9c23_b.jpg" alt="002_valentine" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5448915036_85e7ff578f_b.jpg" alt="003_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/5448922396_6daf789284_b.jpg" alt="004_valentine" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/5448915182_a421d703e7_b.jpg" alt="005_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/5448915314_941c84e11d_b.jpg" alt="006_valentine" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />This is the Taplin family. Both kids ended up getting sick right before the session and weren't feeling good. As Holland said, "I just want to sleep!". Poor babies. We were still able to grab some cute photos before sending the kids off to an afternoon nap!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/5448916286_e6d90f2739_b.jpg" alt="007_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5448915980_fd9e839694_b.jpg" alt="008_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5448915462_2e280b7047_b.jpg" alt="009_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5448916148_a87dec3f59_b.jpg" alt="010_valentine" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/5448915688_de10b3120c_b.jpg" alt="011_valentine" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/5448306437_7b645e3a56_b.jpg" alt="012_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />I didn't get to meet Leah & Adam until our session Saturday afternoon. They just recently got engaged and are in the middle of wedding planning now. I'm so glad they were able to squeeze in this quick engagement session! They have great smiles and seem so perfect for each other. See for yourself!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5293/5448308813_db1b385cdd_b.jpg" alt="013_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5448918078_edd9086b37_b.jpg" alt="014_valentine" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/5448918498_af4aa77e62_b.jpg" alt="015_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5448309325_ac8c00fbe9_b.jpg" alt="016_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5058/5448309143_a438ccb855_b.jpg" alt="017_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5448309669_db927acc5f_b.jpg" alt="018_valentine" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/5448918986_08ec1d380f_b.jpg" alt="019_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Kristin & Spence were among the first of my clients in 2009. I shot their engagement session in Myrtle Beach, Kristin's bridal session, and their wedding at Revolution Mills Studios. Now they're expecting a baby boy in a few months and took advantage of the mini-session for some updated/maternity photos :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5448309729_04c01b6a39_b.jpg" alt="020_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/5448309865_2d9f04fa7a_b.jpg" alt="021_valentine" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5448919762_7ee2eaf9b3_b.jpg" alt="022_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5448310879_918d1ff3d5_b.jpg" alt="023_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5448310441_f685074e7b_b.jpg" alt="024_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5448310573_3c721c34c7_b.jpg" alt="025_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5294/5448920150_82381a2577_b.jpg" alt="026_valentine" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5448311293_dd80dd8945_b.jpg" alt="027_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5448920604_d35d7e8168_b.jpg" alt="028_valentine" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />Deidra is a wedding and event planner here in the triad. You can see her website <a href="http://www.wix.com/memorablemilestones/cdc">here</a>! She brought along her puppy, Kizzy, and her boyfriend, Nate, to the session. Deidra and Nate are so absolutely perfect together. They're both silly and love to tease each other and laugh together. . . as you'll see below :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5136/5448311425_77c6594882_b.jpg" alt="029_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5448311519_ec20a9b370_b.jpg" alt="030_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/5448921120_69192a4676_b.jpg" alt="031_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5294/5448922630_5b8df6b6e3_b.jpg" alt="032_valentine" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/5448921502_8bc2bb37bc_b.jpg" alt="033_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5448921634_e7f0f20eb0_b.jpg" alt="034_valentine" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/5448312269_170f29dbaf_b.jpg" alt="035_valentine" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5172/5448921852_41c202255f_b.jpg" alt="036_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Scott booked a mini-session as a surprise for his girlfriend, Madison. He was so excited to see what her reaction would be... such a thoughtful boyfriend :) I think it's safe to say she was really happy. They were so cute and natural in front of the camera!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5448307029_2926409c41_b.jpg" alt="037_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5448307575_dbf61312a6_b.jpg" alt="038_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/5448307871_5d7dd6bc8b_b.jpg" alt="039_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5448917382_5d707c937f_b.jpg" alt="040_valentine" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5448917508_61852e89cd_b.jpg" alt="041_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5448917648_73d981d20f_b.jpg" alt="042_valentine" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5448917832_e6073d9104_b.jpg" alt="043_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5448917938_667f7376f4_b.jpg" alt="044_valentine" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />P.S. Each couple got one of these adorable cupcake topiaries from <a href="http://www.maxieb.com/">Maxie B's</a> at the end of the session. I like to think they're cute enough for the girls, yummy enough for the guys :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.maxieb.com" title="Untitled-1 by a_dunk, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5448663665_46be4ca9c2_b.jpg" alt="Untitled-1" height="338" width="648" /></a>Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-57196248639236118472011-02-07T08:17:00.003-05:002011-02-07T08:26:47.622-05:00UpdateHi everyone! <br /><br />This week has been an unexpected break for me. My computer decided to stop working last Monday so I took it to see someone at the Genius Bar at Apple. My hard drive had broken down. In the words of the Genius, "your computer can see the hard drive, it just can't get in". Wonderful. On the bright side, this is the middle of my "slow season" so no one is waiting on their wedding photos to be finished, I have everything backed up on an external hard drive and discs, and my computer was still under warranty so it's being fixed at no charge. Yes, I have a lot to be thankful for in this situation. The sad thing is, my website launch has been seriously delayed because of the crash and I haven't been able to update my blog in a while! I just wanted to drop in and say "hello" and "I'm still around, I promise" and "there will be tons of cute Valentines shoots here this time next week, so I'm making up for not posting in so long!". My computer should be back sometime today with a larger hard drive, faster operating system and maybe they even cleaned off the fingerprints on my screen. Be looking out for updates on the new website!<br /><br />Love, AlexaAlexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-44104951906436946082011-02-03T18:00:00.000-05:002011-02-15T14:15:46.373-05:00Valentines day. Mini-sessions.Does anyone else feel like Christmas just happened like two days ago? And yet here we are, only a couple of short weeks from Valentines day! I feel like the older I get, the faster time goes by. I remember when it used to seem like days were long, weeks took forever to be over and I couldn't even think a couple of months ahead!<br /><br />Now, I know Valentines day is a little bit of a controversial holiday... some people get super excited about it, some people (especially guys) dread it and stress out about trying to be the most romantic, and some people even revolt against it!<br />I am one of the people that love Valentines day. It was such a fun and sweet holiday growing up at my house. My mom would draw hearts on the bathroom mirror in lipstick so it was the first thing we saw when we woke up. My dad would usually bring home candies or a stuffed animal holding a heart (I have one of them sitting on my dresser still!) and there were rounds of hugs and kisses. My brother left roses on all his sisters pillows when we came home from a trip one Valentines day. It's just so cute! I know that it is a super commercial holiday in a sense but if you think about Valentines as being a day to celebrate love between friends, family, your boyfriend, girlfriend, fiance, or spouse, it's one of the best days of the year. . . or at least one of the best days in the dead of winter :)<br /><br />In honor of my love of Valentines day, I'm offering special mini-sessions until February 10th. The sessions will take place on two dates in Greensboro. February 11th will be an earthy location with fields and greenery and February 12th will take place in an urban location filled with buildings and color, and of course lots of romance will be involved with both!<br />Guys, if you really want to treat your lady this year, this is your chance!<br />Whether you're dating, engaged, or married, this will be a Valentines gift she won't forget :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10947847@N08/5366967551/" title="Vday-minisessions-web by a_dunk, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5366967551_8650705150_b.jpg" alt="Vday-minisessions-web" height="792" width="648" /></a><br /><br />Time slots available :<br /><br />Friday : <br />9:00 - 9:30am <br />9:40 - 10:10am <br />10:20 - 10:50am <br /><del>11:00 - 11:30am</del> <br />11:40 - 12:10am/pm <br />12:20 - 12:50pm <br />1:30 - 2:00pm <br />2:10 - 2:40pm <br />2:50 - 3:20pm <br /><del>3:30 - 4:00pm</del> <br />4:10 - 4:40pm <br /><del>4:50 - 5:20pm</del> <br /><br />Saturday :<br />9:00 - 9:30am<br />9:40 - 10:10am<br />10:20 - 10:50am<br />11:00 - 11:30am<br /><del>11:40 - 12:10am/pm</del><br />12:20 - 12:50pm<br /><del>1:30 - 2:00pm</del><br />2:10 - 2:40pm<br /><del>2:50 - 3:20pm</del><br /><del>3:30 - 4:00pm</del><br />4:10 - 4:40pm<br /><del>4:50 - 5:20pm</del><br /><br />A little more info :<br />- To purchase a session, choose the date from the drop-down menu and click "Buy Now". You will complete the transaction through PayPal. Please note the time slot you would like to purchase.<br />- Additional time slots may be added if sessions sell out.<br />- Online galleries containing final images will be posted February 14th, Valentines day!<br />- If you have additional questions, please ask them in the comments section!<br />- Sample of the 3x3" mini accordion album pictured below.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy8UNGKpgkkJe9YwuXRyw9X7mkmQRMnwjyQCEZAswgEFttawzYTWMuIwhknDz231_B-MxJe6Xr4FZsXmm9vmhjJqPwwYa8HN_l5mW0LrTy7hjXt1MNKElmY2ZZ3JStpqAx689Ww7j2tT5-/s1600/710x474.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy8UNGKpgkkJe9YwuXRyw9X7mkmQRMnwjyQCEZAswgEFttawzYTWMuIwhknDz231_B-MxJe6Xr4FZsXmm9vmhjJqPwwYa8HN_l5mW0LrTy7hjXt1MNKElmY2ZZ3JStpqAx689Ww7j2tT5-/s320/710x474.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563577603121231938" border="0" /></a>Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-74228908039445301182011-01-24T16:15:00.000-05:002011-01-25T13:39:51.696-05:00Personal : Anniversary SessionHere it is! The images from the amazing husband + wife photography team of <a href="http://www.mibellephotography.com">mi belle photography</a>! I was so stinkin' excited to finally see Josh and Michelle again (and their new baby boy!) and be in front of the camera for a change.<br /><br />We carried our wedding clothes from NC, to Colorado, to Cali and it was so nice to finally wear my wedding dress again :) We did the session at Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills. This is actually where the show Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman was filmed! Please, someone tell me you watched that show. It was gorgeous there and incredibly nice to go from less than 20 degrees here in NC to 75 degrees in southern California! Let me know what you think of the photos!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mibellephotography.com/"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5384998759_3eb348b3ed_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto001" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5385002697_f76348e655_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto002" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5385602104_d49786819e_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto003" height="432" width="648" /><br /></a><br />We can't wait to print this one for our wall :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mibellephotography.com/"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5385002971_98f4102d57_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto004" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5385602418_cfca07a657_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto005" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5385602584_8d610574fd_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto006" height="648" width="432" /><br /></a><br />Isn't my hubby handsome? I just love him.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mibellephotography.com/"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5385603452_0da9fb42b1_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto007" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5385602796_bc42b74725_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto008" height="432" width="648" /><br /></a><br />This is definitely one of the favorites for both of us. Jonathan usually hates photos of himself but he loves all of these... yay!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mibellephotography.com/"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5385602982_ab0b823125_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto009" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5385003871_c49280988e_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto010" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5385603292_1af2902b7a_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto011" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5385603590_d5ea7a8e2e_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto012" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5385603758_75f970dddb_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto013" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5385598196_8891ef7c29_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto014" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5384999027_4759e27bea_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto015" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5384999195_e4526d152f_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto016" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5384999465_74791938b6_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto017" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5385598968_e04119da84_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto018" height="432" width="648" /><br /></a><br />This is part of the western town where Dr. Quinn was filmed. Anyone recognize it?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mibellephotography.com/"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5384999813_cecea20aba_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto019" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5385599396_650f6e987f_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto020" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5385000063_6d82ae0abb_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto021" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5385599738_5a60c94916_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto022" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5385599874_6049139e03_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto023" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5385600082_9fd8f73dc4_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto024" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5385000813_3ceb06e0eb_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto025" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5385000957_906210273a_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto026" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5385004661_09a8bfd918_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto027" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5385004819_ddda588342_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto028" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5385600628_08095cd873_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto029" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5385600790_2e07c11c62_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto030" height="432" width="648" /><br /></a><br />We changed clothes for a few casual photos.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mibellephotography.com/"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5214/5385600906_fbd2961bea_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto031" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5385601046_4d10fac469_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto032" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5385601222_dce92a2001_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto033" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5385001963_71f501bf10_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto034" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5385601502_9e7fa47d68_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto035" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5385002375_dfd9881bba_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto036" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5385002499_27fa97c673_b.jpg" alt="©2011mibellephoto037" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><br /></a>Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-24387397582308897172011-01-24T16:00:00.000-05:002011-01-25T08:17:12.341-05:00Featured : Wedding ChicksI am so happy to announce (late) that I, along with other local vendors, have been featured on <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/">WeddingChicks</a> blog! The Wedding Chicks run an amazing wedding blog full of inspiration, free downloads, and planning tips so go check it out! Our feature is a bridal shower that's never been seen before featuring tons of color, books, and details. Click the photo to see the images! I'll be making a post soon about how everything came together and giving you all some info about the amazing vendors involved. Let me know what you think in the comments section!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com" title="weddingchicks_feature1 by a_dunk, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5386910101_3eef4c342b_z.jpg" alt="weddingchicks_feature1" height="519" width="640" /></a>Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-74518380373975148252011-01-19T11:00:00.000-05:002011-01-20T15:58:38.017-05:00Family love. Westlake Village, California.I meant to post about my own wedding on our first anniversary this past September but everything was crazy busy and it just never happened. I will tell you this though... it rained incredibly hard on our wedding day. Like, pouring rain. I have always dreamed of having my wedding outside on my parents property and so we did not move inside the church. We stayed outdoors under the reception tent for the entire wedding and it was amazing. But because of the rain, we only had a few "romantics" of us together on the wedding day. I have been dying to have more photos taken in my dress, with my husband, somewhere beautiful and sunny. So, when I contacted Josh & Michelle of <a href="http://www.mibellephotography.com/">mi belle photography</a> (I interned with them during school) and they agreed to do a shoot with us, we packed up and headed to sunny California.<br /><br />I'll be posting the photos from our Day After shoot with <a href="http://www.mibellephotography.com/">mibelle</a> later but right now I'm going to show you some of the cutest kids ever. My cousins Karlee and Kerri both have beautiful children and I couldn't resist shooting a few portraits while we were there.<br /><br />This is James. Doesn't that just make you say "aww" out loud?<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5373223242_5f17cb536c_b.jpg" alt="001" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5373223332_de4d4cb140_b.jpg" alt="002" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5372623697_a351233b86_b.jpg" alt="003" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5373223160_2ea5214bd0_b.jpg" alt="004" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />James recently became a big brother to Juliet. He is so good with her!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5372624013_cf095a17b8_b.jpg" alt="005" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5373223536_3ff939dc07_b.jpg" alt="006" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5373223624_a2372c2a89_b.jpg" alt="007" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Juliet was so attentive and happy during her few minutes in front of the camera!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5373224024_91a9108835_b.jpg" alt="008" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5373225336_cfddb9fa36_b.jpg" alt="009" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5372624343_15e309a0d8_b.jpg" alt="010" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5372624371_672393517c_b.jpg" alt="011" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />My gorgeous cousin, Karlee, with her babies.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5373223752_9b73caa093_b.jpg" alt="012" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />This is Kerri + Seth's boy, Carson.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5287/5373224160_f6c179715c_b.jpg" alt="013" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5373224270_a7777d2d6b_b.jpg" alt="014" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/5373224412_7438025fe8_b.jpg" alt="015" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Doesn't he have the most beautiful eyes?<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5372625007_1839c8f4bd_b.jpg" alt="016" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5373224650_7a006d1f5a_b.jpg" alt="017" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Such a handsome little guy :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5373225524_d3e35c60d9_b.jpg" alt="018" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5121/5373224774_07b68b5460_b.jpg" alt="019" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />This photo cracks me up. He couldn't resist trying to eat the dirt.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5372625427_6e76ebd7a7_b.jpg" alt="020" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5372625543_00976d44bf_b.jpg" alt="021" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5373225158_bd81190e0e_b.jpg" alt="022" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5373225240_1cfd945b1f_b.jpg" alt="023" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Next time I post, you'll be able to see our day after session in Paramount Ranch. Yay!Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-26557439232329012272011-01-19T09:00:00.000-05:002011-01-19T14:19:41.039-05:00Amy + Shea. NC Wedding Photographer.It is nothing short of a miracle that Amy + Shea's wedding took place on a sunny afternoon in January. Yes, it was still freezing cold, but as I was driving to the church it was snowing! Thankfully, everything cleared up enough that we had a little sunshine and at least a few degrees more warmth during the portraits outside. Can you believe Amy was ok in a strapless dress?! I was bundled up on the other side of the camera and still cold! Extra points to Amy and Shea for braving the cold for the romantics. And for being cute.<br /><br />The details . . .<br />Hair: Lynn Danser from <a href="http://www.blisssalonandbodyretreat.com/">Bliss Salon</a><br />Florist – <a href="http://http//maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&cp=23&qe=Y3VzdG9tIGZsb3JhbCBjcmVhdGlvbnMgYnVybGluZ3RvbiBuYw&qesig=7u1fOrmY0qXUkFSBn1JpEA&pkc=AFgZ2tkkF3R2klU0bza0S8LigjyIKrzUISKkMfCLJeQQ0oFwihUBJFM1pvEneJK4eSiSzPKi5hP7k95KjhN_92-QTYSA8c2xNg&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=custom+floral+creations+burlington+nc&fb=1&gl=us&hq=custom+floral+creations&hnear=Burlington,+NC&cid=3957513770339091695">Custom Floral Creations</a><br />Caterer – <a href="http://www.digeorgios.com/">Di Georgios </a><br />Cake – <a href="http://http//dessertsbysweetdreams.com/home.html">Sweet Dreams Desserts</a><br /><br />Amy was all smiles, all day.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5370144009_7f609e77cd_b.jpg" alt="001" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5370757474_9710b42456_b.jpg" alt="002" height="762" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5370144149_ed0a13748c_b.jpg" alt="003" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5370144305_ae2c04ff5a_b.jpg" alt="004" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5370144415_383b2cc8dd_b.jpg" alt="005" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Amy sent a card over to Shea while he was getting ready. I love when couples do this! It makes for such memorable photos.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5370144501_e9a11bff99_b.jpg" alt="006" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/5370751498_990eece20d_b.jpg" alt="007" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5370751634_4baaf04155_b.jpg" alt="008" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/5370751758_c86014a8c6_b.jpg" alt="009" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5004/5370144971_d57c37771e_b.jpg" alt="010" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5370145073_cebc91f01e_b.jpg" alt="011" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5370752074_b0730e4d9f_b.jpg" alt="012" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5370148227_d120b95100_b.jpg" alt="013" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Jonathan was assisting me during this wedding. I love this shot he grabbed of the guys!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5248/5370147977_c1e8bc8775_b.jpg" alt="014" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5370752176_0ed08e2955_b.jpg" alt="015" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5370752268_ae38a35a2f_b.jpg" alt="016" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5041/5370145461_0140065cac_b.jpg" alt="017" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5370145613_66e2880101_b.jpg" alt="018" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5370752794_247f70b6d9_b.jpg" alt="019" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5370752964_62a6af839b_b.jpg" alt="020" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />We took a few minutes to photograph Amy by herself. I love being able to work a few bridal portraits into the wedding day time line!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5283/5370753148_69fb2b93c0_b.jpg" alt="021" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5370146373_97774272a8_b.jpg" alt="022" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5166/5370757580_51317d57de_b.jpg" alt="023" height="220" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5370753360_6cc7dbbf83_b.jpg" alt="024" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />I love this shot of the flowergirl smiling at her mom in the audience :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5370146579_aa5f9d3b0e_b.jpg" alt="025" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5370753684_ec94e46230_b.jpg" alt="026" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5283/5370146703_3e098fd295_b.jpg" alt="027" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5370753848_a4b62221b6_b.jpg" alt="028" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5121/5370754052_3883195088_b.jpg" alt="029" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5370147431_42cc127fc8_b.jpg" alt="030" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5370754304_dfc40702c4_b.jpg" alt="031" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />I love photographing all the hugs and kisses that go around after the ceremony.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5370754608_a245a0567b_b.jpg" alt="032" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5370754406_bf6dbc6e6a_b.jpg" alt="033" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5370147761_feefb8ceab_b.jpg" alt="034" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />The romantics were super important to Amy so we made sure to leave enough time between the family portraits and reception to photograph the newlyweds together :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5370148413_2dd35ab347_b.jpg" alt="035" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5370148493_8973b4385a_b.jpg" alt="036" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5370148593_3212e127d7_b.jpg" alt="037" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5370148821_7cb20fcc9c_b.jpg" alt="038" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />My image on the left, Jonathan's on the right. I love getting two points of view!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5121/5370757706_a90e32f907_b.jpg" alt="039" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5370148969_6cbc6f5f65_b.jpg" alt="040" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5370757852_e86dbc24c8_b.jpg" alt="041" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5005/5370755752_35c516aff8_b.jpg" alt="042" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5370755932_12233c09ea_b.jpg" alt="043" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5370149387_c41068c258_b.jpg" alt="044" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />The reception at DiGeorgio's was so sweet and casual. I love the yellow walls!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5370149491_a8f7ae9512_b.jpg" alt="045" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5370757978_e48386ef6e_b.jpg" alt="046" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5370756522_9cb8329cc0_b.jpg" alt="047" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5370149581_1c43e43cf5_b.jpg" alt="048" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5001/5370149677_9613d96f08_b.jpg" alt="049" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5370756666_300778ff4d_b.jpg" alt="050" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5370149913_0d0573cf5a_b.jpg" alt="051" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5370150033_6748082118_b.jpg" alt="052" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5370150135_b621b9ce09_b.jpg" alt="053" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5370757170_e0a3eb75c3_b.jpg" alt="054" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5370757268_5e59d0e335_b.jpg" alt="055" height="432" width="648" />Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-12414753648943091492011-01-13T12:42:00.004-05:002011-01-13T13:00:14.562-05:00Geer Family. Winston Salem Family Portraits.I shot this gorgeous family back in the fall and was waiting until Christmas cards were sent out to post these to the blog :) I think we can safely guess that all Christmas cards have been sent by now! I am just in love with the seasonal leaves changing and how everyone's outfits coordinate without matching . . . it's a family session miracle! Don't forget to leave some love in the comments section below :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5351891753_1aefdb859b_b.jpg" alt="001" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5204/5351894315_a76de985a1_b.jpg" alt="002" height="301" width="648" /><br /><br />These kids were super easy to work with... and super cute, too!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5126/5352504260_5f5cebc53c_b.jpg" alt="003" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5352502002_9e05dfb36e_b.jpg" alt="004" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5351892443_149e9569f6_b.jpg" alt="005" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5351892737_48dd410c85_b.jpg" alt="006" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5351892857_5115c6d3bc_b.jpg" alt="007" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Cuddles with mommy...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5352502878_4e6a8d1970_b.jpg" alt="008" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5352503042_474374aaa8_b.jpg" alt="009" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />Of course I had to shoot just a few images of Lora and Andy alone.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5084/5351894639_147ed13b8b_b.jpg" alt="010" height="293" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5287/5352503192_f037218b4f_b.jpg" alt="011" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Then I did some photos of each child alone. I think these are so important when you're part of a larger family. Each of these kids had so much personality!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5351893427_a8240926df_b.jpg" alt="012" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5083/5352504480_7a6d08d5dd_b.jpg" alt="013" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5351893545_1482eaef67_b.jpg" alt="014" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5351894873_927b1cb6d0_b.jpg" alt="015" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5351893647_494a5e1dc4_b.jpg" alt="016" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5352503568_43ab7c6b83_b.jpg" alt="017" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5351894949_b2589a3b92_b.jpg" alt="018" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5352503664_2715941e18_b.jpg" alt="019" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5351893993_bd0ff2cd74_b.jpg" alt="020" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />We found a ladybug! These are some of my favorite images from the session because no one was paying attention to me :) I got to capture this series as it happened in real life.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5351895035_dac45b8186_b.jpg" alt="021" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5166/5351894177_0e08c67082_b.jpg" alt="022" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5352505002_ea2f57b72e_b.jpg" alt="023" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5352501912_deaccbf7ca_b.jpg" alt="024" height="648" width="432" />Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-45399632519210064182011-01-03T12:28:00.004-05:002011-01-03T17:13:38.700-05:00Kati + Matthew. Studio B Wedding. Downtown Greensboro.I'm back! I hope that all of you had an awesome vacation/holiday like I did. I am so thankful that both sides of the family live close by and that we were able to see all of our parents and siblings, some cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends, during the Christmas season.<br /><br />Kati and Matthew were married right before Christmas on a beautiful (and chilly!) Saturday afternoon at Studio B in downtown Greensboro. I love the character of the venue, the intimate setting, and the snowflakes that fell during Kati and Matthew's first look! Check it out . . .<br /><br />The details . . .<br />Venue - <a href="http://http//www.studiob-gso.com/">Studio B</a><br />Hair/makeup - Cindy Clinard<br />Planner/coordinator – <a href="http://www.leighpweddings.com/">Leigh Pearce</a><br />Florist – Linda Sasser<br />Caterer – <a href="http://www.marias-to-go.com/">Maria’s</a><br />DJ – <a href="http://www.therightgrooves.com/">All the Right Grooves</a><br />Lighting – <a href="http://www.therightgrooves.com/">All the Right Grooves</a><br />Cake - <a href="http://http//delicious-cakes.com/">Delicious</a><br /><br />LOVE this window... and Kati's dress is pretty gorgeous too ;)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5320820348_faab9d5dc2_b.jpg" alt="001" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5320218153_2bd168618a_b.jpg" alt="002" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5320218469_af0469e7f9_b.jpg" alt="003" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5320828556_ee26ac4ea6_b.jpg" alt="004" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5320828732_d0525b2595_b.jpg" alt="005" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br />Kati's dad helped lace up the back of her wedding dress. . . such a special moment!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5320218787_741514bb53_b.jpg" alt="006" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5320218605_ea49a254b4_b.jpg" alt="007" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5007/5320218891_7b975cc3a4_b.jpg" alt="008" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5320821532_be6f2c48a0_b.jpg" alt="009" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5320821684_58560f91cb_b.jpg" alt="010" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />I was photographing Kati getting ready and looked to my side to find this precious scene. . . Kati's sister and dad taking in every moment.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5320821850_6845470671_b.jpg" alt="011" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Jonathan stayed with Matthew and the groomsmen during the getting ready process.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5041/5320822974_1b525ee15b_b.jpg" alt="012" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5320226471_c6746e5f0b_b.jpg" alt="013" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br />It's so funny to me that guys can get ready in about 5 minutes flat and have time to relax and have a toast before the ceremony!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5320220725_cc4c151396_b.jpg" alt="014" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />Matthew and Kati chose to do a "first look" before the ceremony. This was such a good decision! Because this was a winter wedding, it was completely dark by the time the ceremony was over. I got to capture these sweet moments in the beautiful evening light, and snow!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5320822038_95e06cb972_b.jpg" alt="015" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5320226645_888af1ac2e_b.jpg" alt="016" height="220" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5001/5320219929_31176ee23b_b.jpg" alt="017" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/5320226953_afc6460357_b.jpg" alt="018" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5083/5320822636_f77eeb55be_b.jpg" alt="019" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Check out the perfume bottle that Matthew gave to Kati! Such a sweet and thoughtful gift. She was so happy with it!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5208/5320227125_c048af93fa_b.jpg" alt="020" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5320220877_53b557dd47_b.jpg" alt="021" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5320221009_f6b8b38a9d_b.jpg" alt="022" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5320221879_2d760e5dc6_b.jpg" alt="023" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5320824308_12a87f9bf7_b.jpg" alt="024" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />A few shots of our handsome groom . . .<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5320823536_fe48cc7a14_b.jpg" alt="025" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5320221385_7b80dbfbae_b.jpg" alt="026" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5320823890_a0f6027bbd_b.jpg" alt="027" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5320824034_0fe8eb49c7_b.jpg" alt="028" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />And signing the marriage license . . .<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5320822816_1240db398f_b.jpg" alt="029" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />Ceremony time!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5320227467_d723acd9be_b.jpg" alt="030" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5320225955_9828ab4c02_b.jpg" alt="031" height="316" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5320824466_2d90e4a8c6_b.jpg" alt="032" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />We ventured out into the dark, cold night for some romantics. Kati and Matthew have already scheduled a "day after" session so we can get some shots in the daylight, but we thought it was important to photograph them together on the actual wedding day :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5320824612_9089e4797b_b.jpg" alt="033" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5320824844_838639b1d9_b.jpg" alt="034" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />One of my favorites... they're so focused on each other and oblivious to everything else going on!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5320824982_5bb9ce93ed_b.jpg" alt="035" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Jonathan grabbed this adorable bouquet shot while I was shooting our bride & groom.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5320826310_9e098588dd_b.jpg" alt="036" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5287/5320825360_3e30009144_b.jpg" alt="037" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5320830008_9557832fa2_b.jpg" alt="038" height="803" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5320825814_648fa410b4_b.jpg" alt="039" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5283/5320228051_2681e6f151_b.jpg" alt="040" height="330" width="648" /><br /><br />I found the bridal party warming their deviled eggs over the centerpiece candle.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5320825964_1f752f4ce5_b.jpg" alt="041" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5320826090_68ccf9d161_b.jpg" alt="042" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Kati and Matthew had cute napkins that made for a great ring shot.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5320224335_7835a781b8_b.jpg" alt="043" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Yeah, I spent a few minutes trying to balance the rings on this gumball. It was worth it.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5320826806_05472e2862_b.jpg" alt="044" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />This wedding had all the good elements... a few toasts . . .<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5041/5320827050_fc564646c3_b.jpg" alt="045" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Some dancing . . .<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5320830578_959fc5ab7f_b.jpg" alt="046" height="599" width="648" /><br /><br />And a tender moment.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5320224943_6529b9e06a_b.jpg" alt="047" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5320827916_d4ec5d6785_b.jpg" alt="048" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5320827584_3655488aa4_b.jpg" alt="049" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5320225053_e5c964056c_b.jpg" alt="050" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Kati and Matthew are big supporters of the "high five" and they ran through a whole tunnel of high fives to get to the getaway vehicle!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5320225737_e0cd7840ab_b.jpg" alt="051" height="432" width="648" />Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-46386775884746903302010-12-29T17:02:00.003-05:002010-12-29T17:05:46.213-05:00Kati + Matthew's Wedding. Sneak Peek.Kati and Matthew tied the knot the Saturday before Christmas at the beautiful <a href="http://http//www.studiob-gso.com/">Studio B</a> in downtown Greensboro. Here's a quick peek at their street-side romantics!<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5087/5304120225_89df665722_b.jpg" alt="281" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5304120531_42b4526d79_b.jpg" alt="292-293" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5304120347_45465b72eb_b.jpg" alt="301" height="432" width="648" />Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-91851591395795437142010-12-29T08:59:00.004-05:002010-12-29T09:31:43.807-05:00Tressy + Colin. Castle McCulloch Wedding.I hope that everyone has been enjoying their holiday break! I know I have. Jonathan and I got to travel to Colorado and California earlier this month to hang out with friends and do a session with <a href="http://www.mibellephotography.com/">mibelle photography</a>... I love the way everything turned out! We also spent time with both sides of the family, our church, <a href="http://www.daystarcf.org/">Daystar</a>, had it's very first Christmas eve service, and we got about eight inches of snow on Christmas day! It has really been a great month and we've been noticing more and more how incredibly blessed we are. I hope that it has been the same for all of you! I'm super excited about the upcoming new year and all the stuff that will be going on. I'll be launching a new website and blog sometime in January, and hopefully have a few more little surprises for everyone. Keep checking back for more details!<br /><br />Tressy and Colin got married way back in October but I didn't have a chance to blog their wedding. So here it is now! It was an incredibly nice fall day and our bride and groom, the wedding party, and all the parents and guests were so relaxed... it was great! Tressy and Colin did a first look before the ceremony so we had plenty of time for romantics and family portraits before the sun went down.<br /><br />The details . . .<br />Venue : <a href="http://www.castlemcculloch.com/">Castle McCulloch</a>. Jamestown, NC<br />Bride's hair/makeup : <a href="http://www.carlawhite.net/">Carla White</a><br />Catering : <a href="http://www.rumac.com/">Catered Affairs</a><br />Cake : <a href="http://www.maxieb.com/">Maxie B's</a><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5301502776_b8885301bf_b.jpg" alt="001" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5301504926_b258cd2d8f_b.jpg" alt="002" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br />I love this ruffle on the back of Tressy's dress. It added a nice classic touch!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5248/5301502870_9cc204e41f_b.jpg" alt="003" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5300909795_cce3b28fa9_b.jpg" alt="004" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5001/5301502960_3c1490e27e_b.jpg" alt="005" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5300907553_774644d475_b.jpg" alt="006" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5301505312_9989616706_b.jpg" alt="007" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br />I am so glad we had so much time to do photos before the ceremony. It gave Tressy and Colin time to relax in front of the camera and we got tons of great shots!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5300907693_ff73daa8cc_b.jpg" alt="008" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5084/5301503446_0848837772_b.jpg" alt="009" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5300910179_18af81278c_b.jpg" alt="010" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5301503316_35b314bea8_b.jpg" alt="011" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />I also had time to do a few shots of Tressy alone, which I *loved*. Isn't she gorgeous?<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5248/5301503628_1e53cd797a_b.jpg" alt="012" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5300910333_cc63ac026f_b.jpg" alt="013" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5204/5301503834_71d0b2942d_b.jpg" alt="014" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5301505848_9eb0b498c9_b.jpg" alt="015" height="545" width="648" /><br /><br />Colin and Tressy walked each other down the aisle during the ceremony... so cute!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5301503964_0d215081cb_b.jpg" alt="016" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5301504158_7c55ed631a_b.jpg" alt="017" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5301504412_ba2e1abc3f_b.jpg" alt="018" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5301504308_3fbc4a97fc_b.jpg" alt="019" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5300909087_ae32bbe003_b.jpg" alt="020" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />There was a short cocktail hour after the ceremony while the reception was getting set up. I think it's great when the bride and groom get to hang out with guests in such a casual setting.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5005/5300910863_1f9e0790fe_b.jpg" alt="021" height="972" width="648" /><br /><br />We also stole a few more minutes for some portraits in the dark.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5301504688_c1ede29e6b_b.jpg" alt="022" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />When I talked with Tressy before the wedding she told me how much she loves silhouette photos, so I made sure that we got a few!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5301506176_d9c452b179_b.jpg" alt="023" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5301506436_f5981cca2a_b.jpg" alt="024" height="704" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5300909387_528d69411a_b.jpg" alt="025" height="432" width="648" />Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-7064048109223891712010-12-08T09:12:00.004-05:002010-12-08T10:28:54.593-05:00Elisa + Josh. An Engagement Session.Josh and Elisa's engagement session was my last for 2010 - unless someone else wants to brave the below freezing temperatures that have now settled on NC!<br /><br />I have been blessed with the most amazing couples this year. They've been fun, sweet, kind, and totally in love which makes my job easier :) I'm so excited to see what 2011 has for me! I'll be shooting one more wedding this year, the week before Christmas, but before that I'll be in front of the camera with my hubby for a change! It rained the entire day of our wedding so we're packing up our wedding outfits and leaving tomorrow morning to visit the West coast and have an anniversary session done with the amazing <a href="http://www.mibellephotography.com/">MiBelle Photography</a>. I interned with MiBelle in my very first years of photography and got tons of amazing experience (including <a href="http://blog.mibelleinc.com/us-weekly-magazine/">this</a> wedding). They are definitely the reason I felt prepared enough to start my business right out of photography school. I can't wait to see them again!<br /><br />Now, I think Elisa and Josh have the coolest story... they met at my wedding! Josh is <a href="http://alexasphoto.blogspot.com/2010/11/rachel-steve-burlington-nc-wedding.html">Rachel's </a>younger brother and Elisa played violin while we all walked down the aisle. Many people try to take the credit for setting them up together but seriously, if I hadn't gotten married and invited them... ;) <br /><br />Really though, I love these two. Even if you didn't know them, you can just tell that they were made for each other! They are both really sweet and sentimental so they brought along lots of props to tell their story...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5244042086_c67a9044a5_b.jpg" alt="001" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Josh and Elisa explained to me that the night they exchanged phone numbers at a bonfire, they were both bitten by a snake! They brought Elisa's pet snake, Joey, for a few shots.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5244041954_7bb68aa8fb_b.jpg" alt="002" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5244042310_6131454749_b.jpg" alt="003" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/5244043812_a9a6cb2ac2_b.jpg" alt="004" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5244042384_63a65a9086_b.jpg" alt="005" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />The roses that we hung on this door were from Josh for their 6 month and one year anniversary. I love that Elisa kept and dried them!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5243445461_1b2b09d9ea_b.jpg" alt="006" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5204/5243447003_38de850da1_b.jpg" alt="007" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5244042584_918a429cef_b.jpg" alt="008" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />They love having fun together. . .<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5005/5243445653_3fb890a09c_b.jpg" alt="009" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Elisa painted these cute canvases with their soon-to-be-shared last name!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/5243445745_07bc531575_b.jpg" alt="010" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5210/5244044186_093d1621a9_b.jpg" alt="011" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5244042900_1bf7ef2794_b.jpg" alt="012" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5244043174_b3cf63b8e3_b.jpg" alt="013" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />We found this awesome park on the side of the road while driving to Burlington. It looked like it was still under construction but we took advantage of this crazy walkway arch. Love the colors!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5244043054_5bf9040334_b.jpg" alt="014" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5244042814_8466c5eed7_b.jpg" alt="015" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5004/5243446313_2002ec1672_b.jpg" alt="016" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5244043352_6ca1949fa3_b.jpg" alt="017" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Elisa was so excited about shooting at this carousel in Burlington but when we arrived at the park, they had just closed! Thankfully, the man in charge was willing to turn off the alarm, turn on the lights, and reopen the carousel so we could shoot there for just a few minutes.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5244043440_6eff6b5f06_b.jpg" alt="018" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />One more outfit change and we stopped in downtown Burlington to shoot with the street lights. . .<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5244043576_f44a745d02_b.jpg" alt="019" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />I think these black & whites look like they're from an old movie . . .<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5244044276_6c3360ea00_b.jpg" alt="020" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5244043708_7ed7db3c76_b.jpg" alt="021" height="432" width="648" />Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-82865411793113257512010-12-04T12:43:00.003-05:002010-12-04T13:05:25.202-05:00Kayla + Chris. A Fall Engagement Session.Ok, completely unrelated to this post . . . it's snowing right now! I love living in North Carolina. It was still in the seventies in mid-November, our leaves changed and looked amazing, and now it's snowing! I think we get the best of everything :) This is extra fun because our puppy, Luke, has never seen snow. He's so confused! It's adorable watching him look out the window while I work.<br /><br />Now, on to Kayla and Chris' engagement session... They are getting married in Ohio next year but are both living in NC right now so I had the pleasure of shooting their engagement pictures!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5231518597_3431e6ed5e_b.jpg" alt="001" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Aren't they cute?<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5231518759_4ed8fc100a_b.jpg" alt="002" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5231518869_4ffaba8099_b.jpg" alt="003" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5232110882_17b6a61e4a_b.jpg" alt="004" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />I hardly ever use a wide angle lens while shooting portrait sessions, but it just seemed right for this situation.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5231519273_8be6c3533b_b.jpg" alt="005" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />This is the "you're getting married!" face. Chris is extremely excited to marry his lady :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5232111214_d13de9c82c_b.jpg" alt="006" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5231519677_9ac779a309_b.jpg" alt="007" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5231519885_2ffb2199b8_b.jpg" alt="008" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5232112126_1382060dfd_b.jpg" alt="009" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5231520207_18472efac0_b.jpg" alt="010" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5166/5231520499_290d8c5f1d_b.jpg" alt="011" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5232111736_92691d87c9_b.jpg" alt="012" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />Kayla and Chris are sweet and romantic...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/5232114402_4e0f57c09b_b.jpg" alt="013" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />But they are also silly...<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5208/5231520647_ff46ecf843_b.jpg" alt="014" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5231520805_7b3a6eb9df_b.jpg" alt="015" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />I love the color of this truck we found downtown!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5232112852_206f79d611_b.jpg" alt="016" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5231521135_827726d47f_b.jpg" alt="017" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5231521335_90284329e9_b.jpg" alt="018" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5232114574_61d5979596_b.jpg" alt="019" height="335" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5232113278_c882abc937_b.jpg" alt="020" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5208/5231521595_90efbd0f38_b.jpg" alt="021" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />After we played downtown, we stopped at a park to find some fall leaves. Kayla originally wanted to get married in the fall but the dates didn't line up, so we made sure to get lots of nice fall color in the photos!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5231521855_0d8cca0013_b.jpg" alt="022" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5248/5231521979_23b1c37dc5_b.jpg" alt="023" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />We had to break up the serious, romantic shots with a leaf fight. Kayla got a free shot at Chris . . .<br /><br /><img src="http://i.picasion.com/pic33/e16c9e58ae130925d48f849233af8bc5.gif" alt="make a gif" border="0" height="267" width="400" /><br /><br />Kayla and Chris got a free shot at me . . .<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5232113900_b71208e511_b.jpg" alt="024" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />And Chris got an even better free shot at Kayla. . .<br /><br /><img src="http://i.picasion.com/pic33/3d683d58acd87986b1aa897b4ad32917.gif" alt="make a gif" border="0" height="267" width="400" /><br /><br />But they kissed and made up . . .<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5210/5231522373_3ee831990a_b.jpg" alt="025" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5001/5232114208_6e8e0ea16c_b.jpg" alt="026" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5232114788_0afdc67a3d_b.jpg" alt="027" height="490" width="648" />Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-90231790382950659422010-12-01T11:43:00.004-05:002010-12-01T12:19:30.753-05:00Liz + Swayze. A girl and her horse.You may remember the post of <a href="http://alexasphoto.blogspot.com/2010/05/liz-travis-thomasville-nc-wedding.html">Liz's lakeside wedding</a> from earlier this year. Well, she has a new man in her life now and I couldn't wait to photograph them together. But don't worry, she's still married to Travis :)<br /><br />Meet Swayze. He is strong, tall, and handsome ... and wears nice white socks ;) I've never photographed a horse before so I was a little nervous at first, but Swayze is very calm and well behaved. Plus, we had lots of treats on hand for bribery.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5126/5224161748_6720745052_b.jpg" alt="001" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5223563931_dc281c3812_b.jpg" alt="002" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5224165198_9d57b6a0f0_b.jpg" alt="003" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br />Liz really loves Swayze. They just entered a horse show and Swayze did awesome! I know she's really proud :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/5224161992_ef60751ffd_b.jpg" alt="004" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5223564245_a81a1c546a_b.jpg" alt="005" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5223564407_b30170c669_b.jpg" alt="006" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5223567401_315a79f021_b.jpg" alt="007" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5223564505_e7610f69eb_b.jpg" alt="008" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />One of my favorites :<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/5224163142_4158a28a85_b.jpg" alt="009" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5224162718_b6c1274413_b.jpg" alt="010" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5248/5223564659_2ce41c9fc6_b.jpg" alt="011" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5224165914_19ba867042_b.jpg" alt="012" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5223564945_635f3030ea_b.jpg" alt="013" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5223565073_e494fe2641_b.jpg" alt="014" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />I love this series of Swayze. I think he's laughing at us.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5223568081_117f3b5daf_b.jpg" alt="015" height="315" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5223565419_c74c3dc635_b.jpg" alt="016" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5166/5224163450_49ff35eed2_b.jpg" alt="017" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5224166562_27f0738ed6_b.jpg" alt="018" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5224163588_86aea6963d_b.jpg" alt="019" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Check out the beautiful light in this field!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5224163724_d8ea8710c1_b.jpg" alt="020" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5248/5223567145_0166c8e983_b.jpg" alt="021" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5224164208_df4da96754_b.jpg" alt="022" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5204/5224164048_2a5dcb6b5c_b.jpg" alt="023" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />Gorgeous! This seriously needs to be a large print somewhere.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5223565961_b3ab56d6e5_b.jpg" alt="024" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5224164338_32a892b7cf_b.jpg" alt="025" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Isn't Liz gorgeous? I love her eyes in this photo.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5223566571_911d9fe06c_b.jpg" alt="026" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5223566869_1934b608ef_b.jpg" alt="027" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />This one cracks me up every time!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5223567007_ca34f48b48_b.jpg" alt="028" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5208/5224166700_c5aa0eef28_b.jpg" alt="029" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br />We finished the session right as the sun set and Swayze was getting tired of being in front of the camera. Thanks for a great shoot, Liz!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5224164698_f097595773_b.jpg" alt="030" height="432" width="648" />Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-44375650643341503522010-11-30T16:49:00.004-05:002010-11-30T17:19:32.661-05:00Erilyn C. A Senior Session in High Point, NC.Erilyn is another senior from <a href="http://www.wesed.org/">Wesleyan Christian Academy</a> in High Point. I love shooting Wesleyan seniors. . . they've all been sweet and nice and good looking! Erilyn is definitely no exception. She was so fun to work with and is great in front of the camera!<br /><br />We shot at <a href="http://www.highpoint.edu/">High Point University</a> - one of the most beautiful college campuses I've ever seen! Erilyn plays softball so we started on the softball field at HPU... I was immediately smitten with Erilyn's eyes.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5222095556_517b4cb261_b.jpg" alt="001" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5222095378_ddc9385a7d_b.jpg" alt="002" height="972" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/5222095916_b6ccd0bc71_b.jpg" alt="003" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />Erilyn wanted to incorporate the softball theme but still be girly. I think she did a good job :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5221497735_fa0dea7a91_b.jpg" alt="004" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5166/5221496337_e904446b8a_b.jpg" alt="005" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />I love this umbrella that she brought for the shoot. Jonathan and I used one like this at our wedding because of the rain. It reminds me of Dr. Seuss!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5221497897_64c69a71d5_b.jpg" alt="006" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5221497095_a00847b084_b.jpg" alt="007" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5222097616_3d8e2a5841_b.jpg" alt="008" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/5222096204_e4ffac88e9_b.jpg" alt="009" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />Beautiful.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/5222096046_156eaf1028_b.jpg" alt="010" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5087/5222096320_3cca3b0768_b.jpg" alt="011" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Check out these sweet shoes! I love that all the colors in this image go together so well!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5222096642_039cb08e40_b.jpg" alt="012" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5222096934_bccb7699ea_b.jpg" alt="014" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />I love laughing pictures.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5221498229_e35369e62f_b.jpg" alt="015" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5221497573_9ae40aa810_b.jpg" alt="016" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Right near the end of the session, Erilyn asked to show me some dance moves. Um, yes please! I think this little series is so fun!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/5221498403_d24d83da2a_b.jpg" alt="017" height="871" width="648" /><br /><br />Erilyn, you are fantastic. I hope your senior year is great!Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-46482109821318567732010-11-28T21:59:00.006-05:002010-11-29T17:43:33.877-05:00Sarah B. A Senior Session.Fall is my favorite season. I love the leaves, the cold air, the sweaters and scarves, chai tea, and Thanksgiving is my favorite! I had an awesome holiday weekend with family but I've been shooting a ton these past couple of weeks while the leaves have been at their peak color and I've got lots of blog posts coming up. I'm also working on a new website and blog, which I'm super excited about! You can expect larger images, more information, and vendor recommendations... I'll keep you updated :)<br /><br />Sarah won the Senior Session Giveaway that I had this summer but she wanted to wait until the leaves had changed to do the shoot. We started the shoot at <a href="http://www.uncg.edu/">UNCG ...</a><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5216777356_7cb344fd79_b.jpg" alt="001" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5216776644_2f90e1d2d5_b.jpg" alt="002" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5216776472_2cc3f80c43_b.jpg" alt="003" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5216191667_43c1bee8cc_b.jpg" alt="004" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br />Seriously, you don't get fall color like this everywhere! I love North Carolina.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5216776886_6bb0a90828_b.jpg" alt="005" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5216188819_a53060c56d_b.jpg" alt="006" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5216777634_838af176d1_b.jpg" alt="007" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5216188497_7dc9f4489d_b.jpg" alt="008" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Sarah, you are super pretty :)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/5216189669_bcda69a8f0_b.jpg" alt="009" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5216778088_161fbeeb37_b.jpg" alt="010" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />This is not an easy tree to climb but Sarah did it - and in sandals, too! She's awesome.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5216191873_67355659b4_b.jpg" alt="011" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5216778262_f0cdb328d2_b.jpg" alt="012" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />Sarah is good at jumping and looking cute at the same time.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5216778716_89dea37ed9_b.jpg" alt="013" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5216190301_9eca04622d_b.jpg" alt="014" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5216778520_bf741b4914_b.jpg" alt="015" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5216778824_d8dcaa1a00_b.jpg" alt="016" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5216779008_f31e84646c_b.jpg" alt="017" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5216191427_8c46d2abbf_b.jpg" alt="018" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5216191163_1c8b618316_b.jpg" alt="019" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Sarah brought some chalk to play with and it took us forever to find somewhere to use it! But totally worth it. . . so cute!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5216779570_fe6ed18d17_b.jpg" alt="020" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5216191999_7665bd0477_b.jpg" alt="021" height="490" width="648" />Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216849622470888800.post-32876531996623488482010-11-24T21:37:00.004-05:002010-11-24T21:56:47.635-05:00Sarah D. High Point Senior Session.Ok, I am really in love with these images from Sarah's senior session. She's so beautiful and such a natural in front of the camera. See for yourself!<br /><br />We shot Sarah's session in downtown High Point. I love the buildings in the city!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5205862126_54960fe46c_b.jpg" alt="001" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5205863510_94e46c0d93_b.jpg" alt="002" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />I think this is a gorgeous portrait of Sarah. I love the colors . . . and check out her awesome ring!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5205863142_001c0c7e72_b.jpg" alt="003" height="1024" width="683" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5205864982_12bb3023d9_b.jpg" alt="004" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5084/5205265405_c2e0e01188_b.jpg" alt="005" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5205265507_6c88f267ae_b.jpg" alt="006" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br />Sarah has a great smile :<br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5205266941_e81b6d3ecb_b.jpg" alt="007" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />And she is super stylish :<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5205863450_0c19fcb877_b.jpg" alt="008" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5205266187_208834635b_b.jpg" alt="009" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5205865060_67e3a1d5b9_b.jpg" alt="010" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5121/5205863584_8ca12dec55_b.jpg" alt="011" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5248/5205863682_70793a5d7c_b.jpg" alt="012" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5205267253_39a6e8edaa_b.jpg" alt="013" height="490" width="648" /><br /><br />Sarah wants to be a fashion designer later in life ... I had her sit in this window and took a few shots before I realized the stickers on the windows!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5205265953_1f8922f181_b.jpg" alt="014" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5205266341_0c5ac45d03_b.jpg" alt="015" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5205266029_1607d6f661_b.jpg" alt="016" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5205266103_11a12ba574_b.jpg" alt="017" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5205864178_a1a27bce03_b.jpg" alt="018" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5205266427_04bce68e95_b.jpg" alt="019" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5205266525_6b276f0950_b.jpg" alt="020" height="648" width="432" /><br /><br />Definitely my favorite shot. I asked Sarah to flip her hair in front of her face and this is what she gave me. A-mazing.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5205266595_23d5011b9e_b.jpg" alt="021" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5205864642_15980a02c4_b.jpg" alt="022" height="432" width="648" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5205266779_357621a65e_b.jpg" alt="023" height="432" width="648" />Alexa's Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05691081802089948198noreply@blogger.com0