Charlotte Wedding Photographer | Jillian+Andy | Sneak Peek

One quick image from a really unique wedding last weekend…

Charlotte Wedding Photographer | 2011 Year In Review

As a person and as a photographer my goal is to be continually improving, pushing the limits of my comfort zone. In this spirit my hope is that each year will be better than the last one. When it comes to my photography 2011 definitely fits that bill! 2010 was all about locking in to my style. 2011 was all about locking in to the equipment I use to capture that style. Now that I’ve locked down my style and my tools I’m really excited for 2012! My 2011 weddings were really fun and really varied. I shot in churches, outside at a country club, outside at a vineyard, in a hotel, and at a train station. I’m so grateful to all of the couples that allowed me to be a part of their special day. I love looking back over all the amazing images from 2011 and remembering the great time we had. I hope you enjoy these as well!

Charlotte Wedding Photographer | Renaissance Hotel | Megan + Neil

Megan + Neil were married on 11/11/11 in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel SouthPark. I was so excited to see them become husband and wife! It was obviously an emotional day for all involved. We had lots of time before the ceremony for portraits, and boy did we make good use of it! The fall colors were at their peak and the perfectly clear day added that warm autumn light. Mix those two together with a beautiful couple and you’ve got magic.

Salisbury Wedding Photographer | Historic Train Depot | Erin+Michael

This is now my third wedding at this amazing location! It’s just a fabulous place to have a wedding/reception. Erin+Michael took full advantage of the setting with a beautiful outdoor ceremony and an abundance of autumn decorations. Sweethearts since childhood, it was awesome to see them finally joined in marriage.

Charlotte Wedding Photographer | Megan+Neil | Sneak Peek

The light and fall colors yesterday were incredible…

Salisbury Wedding Photographer | Erin+Michael | Sneak Peek

Here’s one image from Saturday’s beautiful wedding at the Salisbury Historic Train Depot…

Charlotte Engagement Photographer | Erin + Michael

I had a really fun time taking Erin + Michael’s engagement portraits! I met them last winter when they saw the photos from my sister’s wedding at the historic Salisbury Train Depot. Since they are also getting married at the train depot and loved Jeni + Lee’s pictures they asked me to be their photographer as well! It was great to get to hang out with them a little bit and get to know them some more. We found a beautiful field of wildflowers and it was a perfect location for showcasing their love for each other. I can’t wait for their wedding in a few weeks!

Charlotte Bridal Photographer | Vanessa

Man, it’s been hard to sit on these! It’s always so hard waiting until after the wedding to share bridal portraits. It was especially hard this time because I’m super happy with how Vanessa’s turned out! When Vanessa sent me a picture of her dress I knew I wanted to go for a modern/elegant look to match the style of her dress. We accomplished that even better than I’d hoped. Vanessa was great in front of the camera…I love all the “fashion shoot” looks she was giving me! As you can see, she looked gorgeous. When her husband-to-be saw her on their wedding day for their First Look he couldn’t stop gushing about how great she looked. I hope these pictures do her justice!

Winston Salem Wedding Photographer | Westbend Vineyards | Katelyn+Bryan

Wow, what an amazing wedding! Katelyn+Bryan are a couple from my church. I remember meeting them as freshmen 4 years ago on a college ministry camping trip and instantly liking them. Their love for each other was so obvious even then. Fast forward 4 years and they’ve graduated, they’re getting married, and they asked me to be their photographer! Their outdoor wedding was held at the beautiful Westbend Vineyards near Winston-Salem, NC. I loved every bit of it! I’m so grateful to have been a part of their special day.

P.S. – Friends and Family: if you would like to order prints from Katelyn+Bryan’s wedding follow this link and pre-register…if you do you’ll receive a $10 print credit! When the images are released you’ll automatically receive an email letting you know they’re ready.

Winston Salem Wedding Photographer | Katelyn + Bryan | Sneak Peek

Katelyn + Brian’s wedding yesterday at Westbend Vineyards was amazing! Here’s a quick preview…