I have some of the coolest clients in the world:

Tom and Tracy, searched me out for unique style that would help define their relationship.

Tom was headed to Iraq
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Suzi was our nanny in 2003 and 2004

This image was her favorite from our shoot together and really does sum up her personality very well.

Despite her pension for total adorable cuteness, we were able to work her into a bit of a sultry pose and sly expression!

Suzy wears all the facets of bridal grace with charm and poise.

Neil is available for Fashion Bridal sessions throughout North Carolina including Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilmington.

A quick fashion shoot:

I shot this fashion bridal project in time for the fall publishing cycle. Which bridal magazine will go a little dark this fall?

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I have an obsession for the past. I’m talking 1930’s-60’s when the music was swinging, life was full of dancing and Frank Sinatra was damn sexy! (I have an obsession for him too.) So when I became engaged, I knew right away I was going to have an old Hollywood-themed wedding.

But what about my dress? I needed something nostalgic, hollywood, yet modern for today. Oh geez, was this going to be worse than my first prom?

 My tenth grade year, I bought 3 dresses, returned them, had a custom dress made, then bought my final dress 2 weeks before when i was looking for gloves. I’m so indecisive. So I buried myself in my endless library of bridal magazines and surfaced with a beautiful dress from Badgley Mishka, a classy designer inspired by 40’s Hollywood. Perfect! 

Now generally I’m carefree about my looks, except for my nose. It’s bigger than I’d like, but I’m not going to knife it for $5,000. Think of the wedding favors I could blow that on instead! Well, I’m thankful it doesn’t grow when I tell a lie, otherwise I’d be in trouble.

I knew I couldn’t tell my Mom the cost of the Badgley Mishka dress because she’d flip, so I fibbed a little. I also knew how important it was for her to see me try on wedding dresses and make my choice, so I promised her it would be an exclusive trip for both of us. Did my nose just swell?

I just happened to be visiting my Maid of Honor, Laura,  in Boston a month later, where we scheduled an appointment to try on bridemaid dresses. Well wouldn’t you know, this shop happened to carry the Badgley Mishka line! I couldn’t try on dresses without my mom, she would be heartbroken, but it seemed silly to drive 7 hours and not get a peek! I swear this is where the devil took over.

When we arrived at L’elie on Newbury St., I was greeted by the shop owner.

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