Allie--Bridals

I recieved a call maybe 4 months ago from my wonderful cousin who announced she was getting married and wanted me to be the photographer. Color me excited! I could not wait. I went to lunch with her and some of our family and she told me all about her soon to be husband- Hunter. He was a marine, super gorgeous and the nicest guy anyone could ever meet. She was in love and glowing from it. It made me happy just seeing her so happy.

We decided to do bridal portraits because their schedule is so chaotic. They both lived in North Carolina and since he was a Marine..well he worked tons! So we just scratched the engagement and did a bridal shoot. And Allie was stunning.

Did I mention she's a ballroom dancer? She's so tall and graceful and beautiful. I cannot express how beautiful she truly is--inside and out. She has modeling experience and rocked it for the camera!

Allie's wedding was just yesterday and I'm still buzzing from all the excitement from it. I can't wait to share the photos but in the meantime look at these photos of my wonerful, beautiful, graceful and funny cousin!

























TO SEE A SLIDESHOW OF ALL OF ALLIE'S PHOTOS PLEASE CLICK HERE

Arcadian Flashback

Sometimes I forget to blog. Ok, I admit it! Mainly because I think hey no one reads it anyway but that is not the way to think! So I'm trying to catch up with blogging by posting semi old pictures! But at least this time you'll get to read the lovely story that accompanies them.
Ok so my husband, Matt, the dear man that he is...is to talented. No really. Oh Matt play that song for me on the guitar? Sure no prob! Wait...the drums too? No prob! The tuba? No prob! So not only is he a computer genius make that a music genius too! Feel all the jealously ooze out of me. Shame on me.
His band is named Arcadian Flashback. Where the name comes from, only the drummer knows, so you might have to ask him. They are a Christian rock band and are pretty amazing! I know all his band mates personally are they are my friends as well as his, so this shoot was just a fun time! We wandered around downtown Suffolk and found some cool things! Enjoy!

Love the textures and grittiness in this wall!




The one thing I love about discovering a new location is the things you find! While we were walking around we spotted all these things behind a building, how cool is that?


The gorgeous female singer, Shannon Smith



Lovelovelove this photo!








Have an Amazing Sunday!

Engagement-- Alicia && Carlo

When I first met Alicia I knew I would love her. Why? Because two days prior to our meeting she emailed me and let me know she so lovingly put as 'stalked' my website and saw my section on things I love which included Harry Potter and Gilmore Girls. Which she also loves. So needless to say when Alicia and I talked I felt like we had known each other for years!
The engagement shoot was stunning..I would say perfect but I like the word stunning so much better! The love that Alicia and Carlo have is storybook. The way he looks at her adoringly, the way he laughs as she sings random songs at completely random times.
Alicia is an office worker who loves books and tv shows and fashion, just check the photos! The girls got major style! Carlo is a cook at a restaurant who loveslovesloves cooking. They work so well together and I cannot wait to capture their wedding in May. And here's to hoping Carlo will teach me how to cook..and I'm sure Matt will agree!


TO SEE MORE OF ALICIAI'S && CARLO'S SESSION...CLICK HERE!

*song credit goes to Jimmy World-Always Be










I love when they just laugh with each other! So darling!


So beautiful Alicia!


Fav. Photo from the day!


Yummm bokeh!





Fierce!


I love gritty walls and putting a couple in front of them! Looks so stylish and fun!












Love the boots..see great style!

I asked Alicia to bring some props and she of course brought a Harry Potter book and he brought a cook written by a famous chef. I think this photo is so lovely because they may have very different interests but they are still perfect for one another!