Summer family portrait photographer Lake Norman NC lakeside sunset casual photos.

Chris and Rome ask for an urban terrain romp for their engagement photos and so we head to the NoDa arts district of Charlotte NC where we have railroad tracks, graphitti walls, and spray painted murals for backgrounds.

If you’re not a DIY type, then we will work with you for creative shoot ideas that show your relationship, make your friends and family laugh as they post your picture to their refrigerators and cubicles! We can print your Save The Date project on: business cards magnets postcards folded greeting cards bookmarks any shape, [...]

What does a relationship look like? It’s a theme we blog about as we observe love being made real in the ceremonies and events that we photograph.  Today’s theme is about grandparents. And hugs. I suppose that the quality of the hug is a nice visual clue as to the quality of the relationship, and [...]

Why am I made to be a good wedding photographer?
A few of the answers might be endurance, for working 12+ hour days: Drive, to find unique moments every time – deal with new environments each wedding – and zest to grab life by the horns and ride. Most people like a steady job, with usual, predictable tasks – unfortunately I’m not made like that….or fortunately for you, I’ve found my niche and calling to marry the low attention span with high levels of challenge in a job that forces me to be my best – every time. It’s wild fun and I love that I’m perfectly made for it!

Amy and Bryan at the Chautauqua Institution for a beautiful fall wedding: Thank you guys for an amazingly fun and golden western NY fall day! Bridal Hairstyling by Shear Style in Mayville NY Wedding Ceremony at the Hall of Philosphy Chautauqua Institution Wedding Reception at the Athenaeum Hotel Wedding cushions, necklaces, and details by Amy [...]

Take a look at Greatchen and Dan’s wedding album! Here’s Gretchen’s comments from the design process – which she gave no input on – just let me do my thing: First, THANK YOU! It’s even more perfect than we imagined!!! I’m all misty. Second, we have exactly ONE change to request: Dan would like to [...]

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Deanna finally approves her wedding album! Sweet success indeed for this well planned, wonderful event.  Catch the blended storylines in this intricately designed and textured wedding album design. Here are a couple of my favorite speads: Here Deanna is coming down the isle (which is a narrow row of cedar bushes) and my three shots [...]

A fine art portrait set with Eden I love all things Asian, and so love a chance to photograph that mysterious beauty and exotic flair!

Enjoy this slideshow from a winter wedding held at night inside a cosy chapel in downtown Charlotte: Lauren & Tyler had a wonderfully mild January night for their intimate wedding evening in uptown Charlotte.  Congratulations and thanks so much for having me.  I’ll let the pictures do the talking in the flash slideshow above. Wedding [...]

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It all started with a small poke: Innocent and normal enough But it set off a smile And turned into a kiss

Here’s a little summary of past fall engagement projects and some highlight photos: Save the date for Heather and Dave Skaneateles NY engagement portraits : wedding guestbook signature journal Waxhaw Weddington family and couples portrait photographer NC Lake Norman cove engagement shoot Sherrill’s Ford North Carolina Fall leaves and the Genesee Country Museum Custom designed [...]

Heather had a lot of great help putting together her wedding:

Samantha did Heather’s makeup – www.PotionBeauty.com
Wedding Ceremony music by the Carolina Chamber Players
Lake Norman waterfront wedding site at Jetton Park
Wedding reception in the wine cellar room of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse Charlotte
bridal bouquet and decorations by Huntersville Floral Design
Desert from Cake Expressions by Lisa
Wedding hairstyling by Bella Lago Salon & Spa, Mooresville, NC
Wedding dress shopping and fitting by The Lily Rose, Cornelius, NC
Wedding Planning and ceremony by Patrick and Dottie Maloy – Calm Blue Water