We're moving...

... to a new blog, that is.

If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, 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 new blog is where I'll be posting all my new content and updates! Don't forget to check out my new website as well. You'll find new galleries, tons of photos, and lots of information!

Don't forget to leave some comments (on the new blog) and let me know what you think of the re-design!

A 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.

:(

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 again, retouching again, and resizing again.

I'm trying to finish by Sunday so I can reveal before Brides on Tour . 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 ;)

P.S. Brides on Tour 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!

And because posts aren't fun without photos, here's one of my dog that cracks me up.

Snow 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 Songbirds 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!

The details :
Dress - Songbirds Consignments
Veil - Voulez Veils by Renee McCardell
Bracelet and flower hairpieces - Petal Pushers Jewelry
Hair and makeup - Carla White

The story begins with our sweet Snow White...





She is lovely, and kind...





...and incredibly beautiful...









Mirror, mirror, on the wall...







... who is the fairest one of all?





Isn't she pretty?









Snow White has been offered a poison apple...





Will she take a bite?











She contemplates ...





... and takes a bite ...







Here is where the story changes a little. Snow White wakes up a little darker ...





... a little more wild ...













Will someone else take the apple now?





... maybe you will take a bite?









Mirror, mirror, on the wall... Now who is the fairest one of all?



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!

Snow White Bride. Bridal Session.

More to come from this amazing styled bridal session. Stay tuned...

Caroline + 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 feels 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 Greenwood Bed & Breakfast in Greensboro... full of fun women, smiles, and beautiful light.

The details . . .
Ceremony venue : Living Way Christian Fellowship
Reception venue & catering : Starmount Country Club
Brides dress : Myline Bridal
Brides hair : Glen Hampton House
Florist : Sedgefield Florist
Cake : Buy Me Cake
DJ : Jason Barnes, Massengale Entertainment

I love this sweet moment between sisters...







I absolutely love this photo of the sweet flowergirl, Kealee. She was so patient and quiet while everyone was getting ready!





Caroline was so happy while getting dressed! She was definitely ready to start walking down the aisle!











We saved a few minutes before heading to the church to do some portraits of Caroline alone. . .





Caroline glanced in the mirror while walking out the door and had to stop for a last look at herself. Gorgeous!





Caroline's dad stopped in for a look at his daughter :)







I love these photos of two proud dads watching their beautiful daughters!





Caroline's sister had the best reaction while watching Caroline walking down the aisle...







Married!







I just think this is the cutest photo. A nice little candid in the middle of family formals.



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!



This is definitely one of my favorite bridal party photos...





Some reception detail...



...and some dancing...



Billy and Caroline had one of the best first dances that I've ever seen. It was choreographed and everything!















Showing off that ring!



Oh, you want to see the ring?



Stunning, isn't it?



A few romantics in the Country Club before I had to leave . . .









Congratulations Caroline & Billy!