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be our valentine

2012-02-13T00:10:00.000-05:00

With Valentines Day just around the corner, we thought we'd share some love - book any ready-made wedding package (or build your own!) by the end of February & receive a $200 discount! For more details, shoot us an email: info [ at ] incontrastimages [ dot ] com.

mary grace + patrick // wedding . louisburg nc

2012-02-12T20:33:00.001-05:00

Mary Grace & Patrick might possibly be the sweetest couple on the face of the earth & they were both SO excited to be marrying each other on their wedding day - it was awesome to witness so much love & happiness packed into a single afternoon. I don't know how we always manage to get the chance to work with such amazing clients, but weddings like these make us feel so lucky to be doing what we're doing!

Some of our favorites from Mary Grace & Patrick's happy day at [ Hudson Manor ]:

venue:
ceremony + reception . [ Hudson Manor ]

vendors:
makeup . Erin at [ Garden Salon ]
florist . [ A Daisy a Day ]
DJ . [ Damien Maass ]
catering . [ Hudson Manor ]
cake . [ Cinda's Creative Cakes ]

jenny + ryan // wedding . wrightsville beach nc

2012-02-08T04:58:00.002-05:00

In the time leading up to the big moment when Jenny would walk down the aisle to marry the man of her dreams, it seemed that things were going wrong at every turn. A couple weeks before the wedding they were notified they would not be able to have their wedding at their original venue due to extensive building damage from hurricane Irene which had hit the coast several weeks before - it just couldn't be fixed in time. They were lucky enough to have their venue changed to the [ Surf Club ] at the last minute, so would still be able to have their wedding on the beach as they had envisioned. The wedding day came with another storm on the horizon & they had to make the decision to move the ceremony to a more sheltered location - the wind was just too strong to set up the ceremony on the beach.

For many couples, these kinds of last-minute obstacles could have the potential to put a real damper on the day, but not for Jenny & Ryan. They took the news with unbelievable calmness & grace, never once letting things get them down or distracting them from the real reason they were there that day - to marry the love of their life. In the end, Jenny & Ryan had the most amazing day full of so much fun & love with the people they care about the most. When it's all said & done, I just don't think a wedding day can get more perfect than that!

You may recognize one of the bridesmaids, Christie, from [ her wedding a couple years ago in Wilmington ]. So glad she hooked us up with Jenny & Ryan! :)

Their sweet ceremony took place out under a tent on the deck & was jam-packed full of love & laughter.

There was still a gust of wind here & there, but we couldn't have asked the weather to cooperate with us better for photos on the beach after the ceremony. The sun was peeking out of the clouds just perfectly!

When the DJ asked them about their vision for the reception music, Jenny & Ryan said to "bring the club to the wedding" & [ Active Entertainment ] did just that! ;) This was one of the most fun receptions we've been to in a long time. Love when everybody gets on the dance floor & has such a great time!

The bridesmaids found some wheelchairs to roll the newlyweds out in after their big exit. Guess Jenny & Ryan are getting a real head start on that whole "growing old together" thing! ;) And from what we saw of their amazing won't-let-anything-stand-in-our-way attitudes on their wedding day, I'm sure they most certainly will! :)

venue:
ceremony + reception . [ Surf Club ]

vendors:
hair . Crystal Cameron
catering, cake, + coordination . [ Shell Island Resort ]
DJ . [ Active Entertainment ]
videographer . Nate Lee with [ No Such Thing Productions ]

dawn + brian // teasers

2012-01-08T17:32:00.002-05:00

A sneak peek of a few photos from Dawn & Brian's drop dead gorgeous wedding on Bald Head Island this fall - can't wait to share the rest!! We've still got some catching up to do on a few more blog posts from fall weddings & a couple engagement & bridal sessions from 2011 that never made an appearance on the blog, so stay tuned for more blog goodness to come soon!

dawn + brian // wedding . bald head island nc

stephanie + bill // wedding . tulsa ok

2011-11-17T01:01:00.002-05:00

From the start, we were excited about the idea of flying out to Oklahoma to shoot Stephanie & Bill's wedding, & even more so when we found out what GORGEOUS venues they'd be using. Then, once we finally got to meet these two in person at their [ engagement session ] & got to see what an awesome couple they really were, we just knew this was going to be an amazing wedding. :) So excited to finally share the photos from their beautiful day!

The day began with preparations at the historic [ Mayo Hotel ] in downtown Tulsa.

[ Holy Family Cathedral ] is the most incredible church! Seriously gorgeous. Why can't all churches look like this??

As if the inside of the cathedral wasn't amazing enough on its own, check out the massive facade with its awesome doors & windows! Love it. Can't beat a good petal toss, either! :)

During the cocktail reception, the trolley driver was nice enough to act as our tour guide & chauffeur us all around downtown Tulsa for photos of the wedding party.

Then we headed back to [ the Mayo ] for some more photos in their awesome lobby.

Love the entrance & view from the rooftop, too!

Back inside the ballroom, [ Jane Butts ] did a beautiful job on all the decor & floral arrangements, with a fabulous cake from [ Anne Keller Cakes ].

The super sweet & crazy adorable [ Nicole & Tony ] who made it all happen! Love these guys. :)

Stephanie & Bill - thanks for flying us out to share your big day & for showing us a fabulous time! :)

Be sure to check out the [ wedding slideshow ] to see more photos:

venues:
preparations . [ The Mayo Hotel ]
ceremony . [ Holy Family Cathedral ]
reception . [ The Mayo Hotel ]

vendors:
wedding planner . [ Jane Butts ]
hair + makeup . Shawna Burroughs
ceremony florist . [ Petal Pushers ]
reception florist . [ Jane Butts ]band . [ Dave & The Wavetones ]
caterer . [ The Mayo Hotel ]
cake . [ Anne Keller Cakes ]

erica + ted // wedding . corolla nc

2011-11-11T19:48:00.009-05:00

We've got lots of blogging to catch up on after this busy wedding season, so I figure there would be no better way to get started than to share Erica & Ted's 9.10.11 Outer Banks wedding. Pretty fitting wedding to share on 11.11.11, if I do say so myself! ;)

Erica's gorgeous bouquet is by [ Renee Landry Style ]. Loved that they incorporated the fish hook Erica's dad always wore on his hat in his memory. So sweet!

The clouds rolled in just in time to create the perfect light for the photos of the newlyweds - love when that happens!

Erica & Ted's reception was full of all sorts of DIY details - loved all the signs & the hanging lanterns!

The tables were named after all the bands Erica & Ted have seen perform together - such a cute personal touch!

To go with the music theme, they even created a mix CD with songs from each of the bands as a favor for the guests. LOVE the custom illustration they used for the CDs! So cute!!

Our photo booth set up! :) Costume photo booths are always so much fun & are a great way to get guests involved & keep them entertained during the reception.

Thought this kids table was so cute!

[ Ocean Boulevard Bistro ] catered the event & the food was to die for! SO good!

[ Dean Fields ] came down from VA to play during the cocktail hour & did such an amazing job. Definitely worth looking into if you are looking for some live entertainment for your wedding!

Love when people have slideshows during their reception - always get such sweet reactions from the couple & their guests. :)

And the dancing begins - everyone had such a fun night!

Last but not least, the photo booth!

ceremony + reception . [ Beach House ]

vendors:

hair . Beth Brickhouse at [ Eden Day Spa & Salon ]

florist . [ Renee Landry Style ]

musician . [ Dean Fields ]
caterer . [ Ocean Boulevard Bistro ]

fall '11 // teasers

2011-11-09T22:49:00.008-05:00

We've got tons of photos to share from all of our fall shoots, so wanted to show a quick peek of some of the wedding goodness that will be coming to the blog soon! It has been a crazy, wonderful wedding season & we've been a little bit of everywhere - from the city to the country, all up & down the NC coastline, out to a [ dairy farm ], & even made the trek halfway across the country to Oklahoma. Can't wait to share it all! :D

erica + ted // wedding . corolla nc

stephanie + bill // wedding . tulsa ok

jenny + ryan // wedding . wrightsville beach nc

mary grace + patrick // wedding . louisburg nc

elizabeth // bridal . raleigh nc

elizabeth + drew // wedding . cary nc

katie + patrick // wedding . cary nc

2011-10-25T03:33:00.006-04:00

We had a great time with Katie & Patrick at their [ engagement session ] in Raleigh earlier this year, so were excited for their big day to finally arrive. Katie, Patrick, & their families were so warm & welcoming to the both of us - couldn't have asked for a better group to work with! :)

Katie's dad surprised her with an Essex Super-Six Coach from [ Classy Transportation ] as their ride to the country club. This car was amazing - loved its suicide doors!

The ceremony was at [ Prestonwood Country Club ] & took place on the gorgeous grand staircase.

A few shots of the newlyweds around the country club during cocktail hour:

The ballroom all decked out for the reception with florals by [ The English Garden ], & catering & cake by [ Prestonwood ].

Thanks for everything, guys!!

venue:
ceremony + reception . [ Prestonwood Country Club ]

vendors:

hair + makeup . Kim Beebe

florist . [ English Garden ]

DJ . [ Damien Maass ]
caterer . [ Prestonwood Country Club ]
cake . [ Prestonwood Country Club ]

transportation . [ Classy Transportation ]

katrina + steven // wedding . clayton nc

2011-10-18T19:27:00.007-04:00

We always feel lucky that we have the most amazing clients, but this season it just seems like every wedding we shoot, we get the chance to work with the sweetest people on earth! Katrina, Steven, & their families were certainly no exception! It's always a treat when we get to spend such a special day with people who are so genuine, kind, & totally in love. Thanks for everything, Katrina & Steven!

As always, beautiful flowers by [ The English Garden ] in Raleigh.

Their ceremony took place at [ St. Ann Catholic Church ] in Clayton. Love the look on their faces when Katrina & Steven first laid eyes on each other! :)

Then we headed to [ The Clayton Center ] for the reception, where we took photos of the newlyweds out on the lawn.

Gorgeous cake by [ Clayton Bakery & Café ], catering by [ Morning Glory Inn ], & music by Eric Hodgden of [ All Around Raleigh DJ Company ].

The guys ducked out of the reception for a little bit to smoke some celebratory cigars:

Thanks again, guys!!

venues:
[ St. Ann Catholic Church ]
[ The Clayton Center ]

vendors:
hair . Lea Hansen
makeup . Courtney

florist . [ The English Garden ]

DJ . Eric Hodgden with [ All Around Raleigh DJ ]
caterer . [ Morning Glory Inn ]
cake . [ Clayton Bakery & Café ]

mike + maria // wedding . raleigh nc

2011-09-26T02:49:00.008-04:00

I could tell from the instant I met Mike & Maria that they were amazing, kind-hearted people & would be wonderful to work with. Between the lovely couple, awesome venue, all of the sweet personal details (like Maria's grandmother's gorgeous wedding dress from 1953!), & their great group of friends & family, we really couldn't have asked for a more perfect event to photograph. Mike & Maria, thank you again for inviting us to be a part of your big day!

Beautiful bouquets by [ The English Garden ].

While we have shot at [ Cobblestone Hall ] before for receptions & love the venue, we were extremely impressed with what a beautiful venue it makes for ceremonies, as well. It was a great space with lots of beautiful natural light streaming in for the nuptials. Loved it!

During the cocktail hour, we took photographs of the newlyweds & their wedding party downtown around the venue & across the street at Moore Square

Back inside [ Cobblestone Hall ] the reception area looked fabulous with more beautiful floral arrangements by [ The English Garden ].

Loved the wish tree full of all these cute little tags!

Yummy dessert by [ Kelley G Cupcakes ].

The grand entrance & first dance as Mr. & Mrs.

Such a fun night! As always, Randy from [ Joe Bunn DJ Company ] did a fantastic job of keeping everybody on the dance floor, singing & dancing their hearts out. :)

Thanks again guys!!

venues:

preparations . [ Raleigh Marriott City Center ]
ceremony + reception . [ Cobblestone Hall ]

vendors:

officiant . [ Reverend Barbara Lodge ]

bride's hair . Kellie Beezley of [ La Therapie Spa at Preston ]

bridesmaid's hair . Rachel Gilbert of [ La Therapie Spa at Preston ]

florist . [ The English Garden ]

DJ . Randy Bennett of [ Joe Bunn DJ Company ]
caterer . [ Rocky Top Hospitality ]
cake . [ Kelley G Cupcakes ]

vanessa + justin // wedding . wallace nc

2011-08-30T23:37:00.009-04:00

Vanessa & Justin tied the knot at the [ River Landing Clubhouse ] in Wallace, NC one sunny, beautiful, laid-back afternoon this summer. Vanessa, Justin, their friends & family were a great group to work with & we were so glad we got to be a part of their big day!

Vanessa & Justin's first look:

+ a few onlookers ;)

Since they opted for a first look we had loads of time to take photos of the two of them & their wedding party together before the ceremony. Always love when that happens. :)

We were blown away by these gorgeous custom program fans by [ Julia's Poppies ]!

The ballroom at the [ River Landing Clubhouse ] was full of beautiful flowers by Patricia of One Thousand Roses, with catering provided by [ River Landing ] & music by the couple's uncle, DJ Ernie Johnson.

Vanessa & Justin had one of the most incredible dessert tables we've ever seen, complete with all sorts of authentic Brazilian treats handmade with love by Vanessa's grandmother. Amazing!

Their gorgeous cake was also made by a family friend, Ann E McMahon.

Thanks again, guys!

venue:
[ River Landing Clubhouse ]

vendors:

florist . Patricia of One Thousand Roses

DJ . Ernie Johnson
caterer . [ River Landing ]
cake . Ann E McMahon
videographer . Alex Barnette

film:
Kodak Portra 800
Fuji Pro 400H
Ilford Delta 400
Kodak TMAX 3200

michelle + brandon // wedding . wake forest + cary nc

2011-08-24T01:44:00.009-04:00

We are so glad [ Jessica & Josh ] referred Michelle & Brandon to us! We had such a great time with them at their [ engagement session ] this spring & photographing their gorgeous wedding this summer at [ the Umstead ] in Cary. As an added bonus, we even got to see adorable little [ Donut ] again! :)

Hair & makeup by [ Rodney Robledo ].

The ceremony took place at [ St. Catherine of Siena Church ] in Wake Forest.

Then we headed back to [ the Umstead ] for photographs & to get the party started!

The ballroom at [ the Umstead ] was all decked out with amazing table settings full of tons of gorgeous flowers from [ Watered Garden Florist ], the in-house catering team put together a great meal & amazing cake, & [ Brian Pate Entertainment ] kept everybody dancing all night long. All in all the perfect recipe for a fabulous evening!

Loved this wish tree where all the guests could leave the bride & groom a special note with their best wishes.

Thanks again for inviting us to be a part of your big day, Michelle & Brandon!

venues:
preparations + reception . [ The Umstead Hotel + Spa ]
ceremony . [ St. Catherine of Siena Church ]

vendors:
wedding planner + coordinator . Jennie Davidson
hair + makeup . [ Rodney Robledo ]

florist . [ Watered Garden Florist ]

DJ . [ Brian Pate Entertainment ]
caterer . [ The Umstead ]
cake . [ The Umstead ]

film:
Kodak Portra 800
Fuji Pro 400H
Ilford Delta 400 + 3200

madison + blaise // wedding . hatteras nc

2011-08-23T07:13:00.008-04:00

We spent the day with Madison, Blaise, & their closest friends & family for their wedding at a beach house in Hatteras this summer. They are two of the kindest clients we could ask for & couldn't have made us feel more welcome. So glad we got to be a part of their big day! :)

The first look! :)

Madison is a graphic designer, so of course was super creative in putting together all sorts of fantastic DIY details. Love these colorful fans & pinwheels!

The waves filled with kite surfers made an amazing backdrop for the oceanside ceremony.

After the ceremony, they had a laid back beach party at the house with lots of drinks, dancing, & great food by [ Kelly's Restaurant ].

Maddie & Blaise had a dessert table filled with all their favorite family dessert recipes & a cake by [ Providence Divine Cakes & Pastries ] out of their hometown of York, PA.

Loved this cute card-making station - guests each crafted a special note for the bride & groom.

We made a special point to head back down to the water for a few more shots at sunset. I'm so glad we did - the light was beautiful & a walk on the beach made for a perfect end to a perfect day!

Thanks again for everything, Maddie & Blaise!

venue:
ceremony + reception . [ Hatteras Hi'd Away ] with Surf or Sound Realty

vendors:

florist . Sunflowers Florist

caterer . [ Kelly's Restaurant ]
cake . [ Providence Divine Cakes & Pastries ]
rentals . [ Ocean Atlantic Rentals ]

film:
Kodak Portra 800
Fuji Pro 160S + 400H

summer '11 // teasers

2011-08-09T14:19:00.000-04:00

This summer has been non-stop & totally jam-packed full of weddings, so we have tons of photos to share! Here's a quick peek at what we've been up to lately - & be sure to check back for full posts of these weddings (& more) to come soon!

madison + blaise // wedding . hatteras nc

michelle + brandon // wedding . cary nc

vanessa + justin // wedding . wallace nc

mike + maria // wedding . raleigh nc

katrina + steven // wedding . clayton nc

jessica + josh // wedding . raleigh nc

2011-08-05T01:29:00.005-04:00

We knew Jessica & Josh were going to be an amazing couple to work with once we shot their [ engagement session ] in downtown Raleigh last summer, but the more we got to know them the more we realized what a truly special couple they are. I think Jessica & Josh have to be two of the sweetest, most genuine people we have had the pleasure of working with thus far - plus, they are gorgeous, have amazing taste, & are SO in love! We are so glad we got to be a part of their big, beautiful, happy day!

Now for a huuuuge post of images! :)

Their sweet first look in the [ Raleigh Rose Garden ]:

Jessica & Josh planned the day so that we had lots of time both before & after the ceremony for photos of the wedding party, family, & bride & groom - always so nice when we don't have to rush through the portraits!

Our favorite! Love these rows of beautiful trees in the gardens.

The grand entrance into the reception at [ Cobblestone Hall ]:

Jessica & Josh worked with a great set of vendors, including [ Premiere Catering ] who did an absolutely phenomenal job on the food. The stations were themed around foods of different regions - lobster salad on a brioche bun with a cup of clam chowder for the North, pulled pork & slaw over jalapeno corn cakes in homage to the South, & the East with a huge array of sushi, dim sum, & stir fry. They even had a late night snack of ahi tuna burgers & mini milkshakes as a nod to the West coast. So cute & the food was amazing!

Loved the idea of his & hers cocktails - skinny margaritas & ginger mint juleps!

The beautiful cake by [ Cinda's Creative Cakes ]:

They even had a costume photo booth set up by [ Celebration PhotoBooth ] - so fun!

And last but not least, [ Hipshack ] kept the party going with an awesome live performance.

Jessica & Josh - we can't thank you enough!

venues:
preparations . [ Sheraton Raleigh Hotel ]
ceremony . [ Raleigh Rose Garden ]
reception . [ Cobblestone Hall ]

vendors:
coordinator . Isabel Moss
hair . [ Stephana MacDonald ]
makeup . Jenny Raele of [ Make-up Art by Jenny ]

florist . [ English Garden ]

band . [ Hipshack ]
caterer . [ Premiere Catering ]
cake . [ Cinda's Creative Cakes ]
photo booth . [ Celebration PhotoBooth ]
transportation . [ The Raleigh Trolley ] + [ Raleigh Rickshaw Co. ]

film:
Kodak Portra 800
Fuji Pro 400H
Ilford Delta 400 + 3200

natalie + ramesh // wedding . chapel hill nc

2011-07-26T02:41:00.008-04:00

Ever since Natalie & Ramesh's [ engagement session ] last year, we have been dying for their VERY big day to finally arrive! Since Natalie & Ramesh each come from different backgrounds, they had not one, but two ceremonies, with the rest of the day jam-packed with all sorts of other fun & festivities. Get ready for a long post! :)

The Christian ceremony:

The Baraat - so much fun! I wish every wedding had one of these. :)

And the Hindu ceremony:

venue:
ceremony + reception . [ Sheraton Chapel Hill ]

vendors:

florist . [ Tre Bella ]

dj . [ DJ Hawk ]
caterer . [ Sheraton Chapel Hill ] + [ Bombay Grille ]
cupcakes . [ Baby Cakes ]

elizabeth + drew // engagement . raleigh nc

2011-07-03T17:36:00.002-04:00

A few favorites from Elizabeth & Drew's engagement session at the [ North Carolina Museum of Art ]. Can't wait till the wedding in Cary this fall! :)

darcie + ahmmad // wedding . cary nc

2011-06-24T00:15:00.005-04:00

Darcie & Ahmmad's beautiful outdoor wedding at [ the Umstead ] = love!

venue:
ceremony + reception . [ The Umstead Hotel ]

vendors:

shoes . [ Badgley Mischka ]

hair + makeup . Ashley Womble of [ Born to Rock Hair Design ]
florist . [ Tre Bella ]

officiant . [ Reverend Bill Scott ]
dj . [ Danamare Productions ]
caterer . [ The Umstead Hotel ]
cake . [ Sweet Memories Bakery ]

film:
Kodak Portra 400 + 800

kelly + michael // wedding . clayton nc

2011-06-23T02:25:00.005-04:00

Kelly & Michael are good friends of [ Abbie & Patrick ], so we knew from the start they were going to be wonderful people & a lot of fun to work with! Some of our favorites from their wedding at the [ Wagner House ] in Clayton:

Thanks again, guys! :)

venue:
ceremony + reception . [ Wagner House ]

vendors:
hair + makeup . Holly Mason
officiant . Jim Kelly
florist . [ City Florist of Clayton ]
band . [ The Central Park Band ]
caterer . [ Brenda Avent Katerers ]
cake . [ Brenda Avent Katerers ]

film:
medium format color . Portra 400
35mm color . Portra 800
black & white . Ilford Delta 400

jessica + clint // wedding . chapel hill nc

2011-06-19T02:36:00.010-04:00

As I'm sure is obvious, we have been completely terrible about keeping up with the blog lately - a true sign that we are right in the middle of wedding season! Things are beginning to calm down around here a bit from all our traveling for shoots & non-stop editing, so there should be lots more to come on the blog soon. Be sure to check back!

First off, we will start with Jessica & Clint's gorgeous wedding at the [ Carolina Club ] in Chapel Hill - a perfect afternoon wedding, a lovely setting, & a group of wonderful people. You really can't ask for more than that!

Love the necklace Jessica's brother Jason made for her & her amazing up-do by Michael Peele.

Flowers by the always fabulous [ University Florist ].

Love this shot! The wind in her veil is just perfect. :)

The [ Carolina Club's ] in-house catering team put together a delicious meal & gorgeous cake:

Jessica & Clint are both musicians in the Navy, so had karaoke during the reception as a nod to Japan, where they met while overseas. Such a cute idea & so much fun! :)

Thanks again, Jessica & Clint!

venue:
ceremony + reception . [ Carolina Club ]

vendors:
hair . Michael Peele
jewelry . Jason Hatfield
dress . custom made by [ Mary's Bridal Annapolis ]
officiant . [ Shay M Crenshaw ]
florist . [ University Florist ]
dj . [ Sounds Good! ]
caterer . [ Carolina Club ]
cake . [ Carolina Club ]

film:
medium format color . Portra 400
35mm color . Fuji Pro 400H
black & white . Ilford Delta 400

michele + raphe // wedding . durham nc

2011-05-21T05:49:00.007-04:00

We had a great time shooting [ Michele & Raphe's engagement ] last year, so were super excited to work with them again at their wedding in Durham this spring.

Michele & Raphe started the day with a tea ceremony where they served tea to their family & received all sorts of gifts. Michele was totally coated in jewelry before it was all said & done. :)

After the tea ceremony, Michele made a wardrobe change into her gorgeous wedding gown.

As always, we were excited that Michele & Raphe opted for a first look. Love capturing these sweet moments when our couples first see each other!

The ceremony took place at [ Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church ], located near downtown Durham.

Our next stop was [ King's Daughters Inn ], where we escaped the rain & headed inside for a few shots in Raphe & Michele's suite. SUCH a gorgeous hotel!

It was our first time shooting an event at Duke's [ Nasher Museum of Art ] & we couldn't have loved it more - what an amazing venue!

With reception coordination by Samantha Kozub & floral arrangements by [ Tre Bella ], everything turned out beautifully! Catering by [ Durham Catering Company ] & music by [ All Around Raleigh DJ ].

The beautiful cake by Michele's friend [ Alison Turner ] :

Everyone had a great time in the photo booth by [ Carolina Photo Booths ].

Thanks for everything guys!!

venues:
ceremony . [ Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church ]
hotel . [ King's Daughters Inn ]
reception . [ Nasher Museum of Art ]

vendors:
wedding coordinator . Samantha Kozub
hair + makeup . [ Bella Trio ]
florist . [ Tre Bella ]
dj . Eric with [ All Around Raleigh DJ ]
caterer . [ Durham Catering Company ]
photo booth . [ Carolina Photo Booths ]
cake . [ Alison Turner ]

stephanie + bill // engagement . durham nc

2011-05-18T18:36:00.004-04:00

We always love shooting engagement sessions, but they are that much more fun when we get to work with a couple as awesome as Stephanie & Bill! Turns out awesomeness must run in the family, because Stephanie is a cousin of one of our other amazing engagement clients, [ Tony & Nicole ], who we loved working with just as much. :)

Stephanie & Bill both went to [ Duke ], so we started our shoot on campus. I couldn't be more in love with all of the beautiful architecture!

Naturally, our next stop was [ Sarah P. Duke Gardens ], where we managed to grab a few shots in between the swarms of people out at the gardens enjoying the beautiful spring weather.

And finally, we ended our shoot at [ the American Tobacco Campus ].

Love this spot!

And seriously, how cute are these two? I think this has to be one of my favorite shots. :)

Thanks again, guys! Can't wait to see you in Tulsa for the wedding this fall!!

film:
Fuji Pro 400H

mary grace + patrick // engagement . chapel hill nc

2011-05-11T08:36:00.002-04:00

We spent the afternoon with Mary Grace & Patrick taking engagement photos at the [ UNC Chapel Hill ] campus, [ Coker Arboretum ] & [ Forest Theater ]. These two are super sweet & we can't wait till their wedding at [ Hudson Manor ] this fall! :)

michelle + brandon // engagement . raleigh nc

2011-04-26T04:31:00.019-04:00

Michelle & Brandon wanted a modern setting for their engagement photos, so we suggested the [ North Carolina Museum of Art ] as a potential location & I am so glad we did! It wound up being an awesome spot to take photos & even has a pet-friendly [ park ] so we could include Michelle & Brandon's little fur baby in a few shots, too.

Donut is such a cutie!! :) And this field of purple flowers could not have been more perfect.

Loved the morning light streaming into [ Lowe's Park Pavillion ].

And no trip to the museum would be complete without a few shots at the Gyre, of course.

We were most excited about getting the chance to shoot around the museum's new [ expansion ]. The building is covered entirely in aluminum & glass, which reflected the light beautifully, & all the great geometry & lines of the building added a really interesting graphic element to the photos. I'm pretty sure this has to be one of our new favorite locations to shoot!

Love this giant tree sculpture!

We just had to stop by Rodin Garden so we could incorporate this great bamboo into some shots.

Michelle & Brandon were so much fun to work with - as you can tell from these next few images. :)

And again, gotta love these aluminum walls!

It doesn't hurt that these two are easy on the eyes, either... ;)

We were happy to find that the guards were super nice about allowing photography inside of the museum, so for our last stop we headed inside for some photos around the lobby. The museum was really beautiful with all the light filtering in from the windows & skylights, bouncing off all the white walls. Loved it!

Thanks again for such a great time, Michelle & Brandon! We can't wait till the wedding!! :)

film:
Fuji Pro 400H

jessica + clint // teasers

2011-04-07T18:36:00.003-04:00

We shot Jessica & Clint's beautiful wedding this past weekend at the [ Carolina Club ] in Chapel Hill. They are both musicians in the Navy & Clint is going to be deployed tomorrow, so we wanted to be sure & share a few images from the day before he ships out.

Best wishes for your travels, Clint! Hope you guys enjoy the sneak peek! :)

jessica + clint // wedding . chapel hill nc