I had been dying to shoot this rusty old car that Chad pointed out to me when we first started dating, but none of my clients were too keen on the location…until Jesse and Leigh Ann- they were up for anything! There were a ton of dogs fenced in just behind the car. They were going CRAZY while we were there- it was a little distracting to say the least! I almost lost the wires to my pocket wizards! I don’t think I’ll be returning to that location anytime soon but we got some fun shots while there.
Doesn’t she have the most amazing legs!?!
Category Archives: ENGAGEMENTS
Leigh Ann & Jesse - Charlotte NC engagement
Charlotte NC Engagement photography- Kelly & Mike
Kelly and Mike are getting married at the Mint Museum in Charlotte next October. We scheduled their session just in time for their engagement party last month. Kelly teaches in Iredell county. I work with a lot of teachers and nurses- they are the BEST! I was super excited when I found out they decided to book me for their big day! I can’t wait! What a ca-ute couple! =D
Vatsla & Curtis Charlotte engagement pictures
On the way to meet Vatsla and Curtis for their engagement session in May, I passed the coolest truck- I was ecstatic when I found out that it belonged to Curtis! There was no question about it- we had to incorporate it into their pictures. Bring on the vintage trucks and cars if you have them….they are great for pictures! These two are so adorable together- I hope to find time to blog their wedding soon.
Audrey & Lyle engagement pictures Charlotte NC
Mutual friends were determined to set up Audrey and Lyle so they arranged a meeting at Lyle’s workplace over 3 years ago. Their friends’ intuition was right on. Within weeks, they went on their first date and they have been together since! On their two year anniversary, Lyle proposed under a star-filled sky on the top deck of a cruise ship. How romantic is that!? We photographed their engagement session at Audrey’s parents’ house. Their property was so beautiful, I could have gone on shooting forever!! Golden fields, an old barn, and a pond provided the most amazing backdrops:
Laura & Justin Lake Norman NC engagement
Laura and Justin are getting married next July. Next month, they are leaving friends and family behind to move to Memphis where Laura will be attending opthalmology school. I’m sure it is going to be exciting and intimidating to leave everything behind for the new city, but at least they will have each other! =) During our consultation, they told me that they prefer classic, traditional portraiture. I was thrilled that they could pinpoint their photography style so I could strike the right note during their session. I think we were able to pull it off with a few fun shots as well. A few favorites from their session:
Laura has the most amazing skin! No retouching required.
Couldn’t resist!
How cute are the kids in the background?!
Have I said how much I love photographing dogs? Scout was precious!
Katlyn & David- Charlotte engagement
When I photographed Katlyn’s senior portraits, I had NO idea that just a few years later I would be photographing her wedding! She and David attended Appalachian State together. Both plan to teach. They make the CUTEST couple!! We had a lot of fun during their engagement session!
The sign really reads, “Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band!”
Nikki and Brian, uptown Charlotte engagement
My first impression of Nikki was that she was the most organized bride I had ever met! There was not a single question that she forgot to ask during our consultation. She kept notes as we covered everything from equipment to computer platforms! I had no idea that she and Brian would become one of the most fun couples I had ever worked with! There was nothing they were not willing to try during their engagement session.
It was fun, but a bit challenging to include their dogs, Sylvester and Bella. Thankfully, they remembered to bring treats!! I’m a dog lover so I’m always happy to include dogs in portrait sessions. Here are a few favorites from their session….Their funny faces had me cracking up!
Angela & Josh
Finally…the perfect day for a shoot! It usually takes some effort to find good lighting outside, but on this day the light was so soft everywhere we went. Angela and Josh are getting married this fall. I always look forward to my November weddings because the weather is mild and the foliage is stunning…It’s the perfect time of year for a North Carolina wedding. Angela and I went back and forth on engagement session locations. We finally settled on uptown. I’m glad we did because the location was the perfect compliment to their personalities!
Anna & Jett engagement portraits in Charleston, SC
We spent Labor Day weekend in Charleston, where I met up with Anna and Jett for their engagement session. I tried to convince Chad to join me during the shoot since I got him a 40D for his birthday last year, but he was more interested in laying out on the beach. I love being behind the camera so I schedule sessions even during vacation. It’s the computer-related work that is agonizing! I gladly leave the PC behind but the camera goes everywhere. The humidity in Charleston was unbelievable! The poor palm trees look a little haggard! We had fun running all over the city, despite the heat. Thanks to Anna and Jett for missing the first half of the game for our shoot! ;)
Blaire and Bucky, Lake Norman engagement pictures
It seems that the third weekend in June is the most popular wedding date among teachers. Blaire got dibs on the date for ‘09. You will be seeing more of these two next summer, but this may be the last time you see one of my favorite locations! The weather finally cooperated for us and everything was going as planned…and then along came a 6-foot-long snake! I froze when I saw it at my feet. Blaire and Bucky were right behind me. After it slithered into the weeds, I expected them to be ready to move on to the next location, but instead they told me it was “just” a black snake. Just? It was taller than I am!! LOL…a few from their session:
