Stephanie & Dan

Yes... I normally try & blog a day or two after a session, but Woah - it's crazy time in wedding world! So, two weeks later you finally get to see Stephanie & Dan... So, before I photograph a couple I like to do a little research & figure out how to reflect their personalities and make the images their own. Stephanie, Dan & myself talked on the phone before this but between them & me, I don't think they were expecting the immense silliness!! Every crazy idea I had, they were totally on board with & it just got me more & more excited!! Well, the session was an early morning one, so we first met for some bean juice:And then straight into some yumminess
Turn right, and go straight into crazy town
What.. crabs can bite!!
Tasty... the yin & yang of it all-
OK.. I also told them to bring props - anything that would be meaningful to them. Well.. there exists a Valentine's Day gift that Dan gave Stephanie years ago & it's not going anywhere!! Normally one may think of a sweet stuffed animal, rockstar sunglasses like Erin & BC... in this case it was a very old balloon with very old candy still unwrapped. AHHHH!! They were just begging for more silly shots.

And then when there's an opportunity to incorporate signs, I'm on it.. I'm hoping you can see the "Help stop animal cruelty" sticker
We almost kicked some others off this tire in order to get these shots, but the people that were there left & the brute force was reserved for another day..
Ok, so another prop - an old restored gold fan. Dan actually restored it himself, and it's important to them ok!!
Dan brews his own beer, but we didn't exactly have time to photograph that
Another funny story, and oh yes - there are many more than the ones told here!! Dan graduated from UNC & Stephanie graduated from Duke. There is a significant amount of ... uh.. rivalry. It could be called that.. or just complete disgust. Being a NCSU graduate myself, a fight definitely could have broken out.

Help Wanted

I am presently on the hunt for a second shooter at weddings. I need someone that can first & foremost dedicate around 20 or more Saturdays to me per year, and be comfortable in complete chaos 8-9 hours each Saturday. I need you to be extroverted, be teachable & critique-able, come shoot & hand me over your images. Email me if you're interested! april@evokenc.com

Erin & BC

YES - I know I should have blogged this a week ago!! Last Sunday I photographed Erin & BC... who initially had no intention of doing an engagement session. I'm really hoping that they are happy they did it now!! These two are so wonderful together... I mean, just a very subtle "POW". Their dynamics are so tight with each other, and being a less than subtle person, I really admired their interaction with one another. You'll see - it's a beautiful thing!! We started off with their kiddos - the two sweet puppies.
And like everyone, they have their special spots... their priorities..
My sweet friend Ashley let me borrow her dad's Rose Garden for the afternoon-
TASTY RIGHT?!?!
That's just comfy right there-
Rock star sun glasses can really bring that thang-
Being in the field like this, Erin reminded me a lot of Gywneth Paltrowe
This shot really intrigues me, and I'm not even going to explain it
Beautiful sunset to end an amazing shoot. THANKS YOU TWO!!

Mr & Mrs Corrigan

I know, I know.. I've been a bad blogger. On Saturday I photographed Traci & Stephen's big day, and Traci went all out on the details. She had bag pipers, live butterflies, horse & carriage - you name it! She had it all!! It was so gorgeous. She got ready & had her reception at the Preston Woodall House, but her ceremony was at the church across the street. It was really just a beautiful thing to hear the bag piper as her guests were coming in.

Look at her sweet mama checking in!! Mrs. McCloskey was so sweet & laid back all morning.She may kill me for posting this one, but I think it's funnyStephen was fairly RELUCTANT to be in pictures, but he was a good sport. I think a camera traumatized him as a child.
Congrats you two!! You pulled off an amazing party!!

Anna & Jay Re-Make

Last night I photographed Anna & Jay... and I had a mind's eye picture of their engagement once they told me their "first encounter". They first met in front of Stool Pigeon's & when Anna saw Jay walking down the street she went and told her friends that she just saw her husband (which was not something her friends ever heard her say before). Well, they tracked him down at Bogart's & now they're spending the rest of their life together. HOW AMAZING IS THAT?!!? I am just in awe about how life had them pass each other on the street one day, and now they're getting married!! I mean.. wow. That just amazes me!!
And could there really be a more beautiful couple?!
Jay is a huge fan of UNC & has an affection for basketball. It was kind of hard making him play romantic b-ball, and not some serious one-on-one.
Anna has some mad skills too though..
This shot is courtesy of my dad's Suburban. Anna & Jay gave me this idea actually.. they both love to just chill at home, but being out in nature makes them all mooshy & what not. So, combine the two & you get something delicious.
I really didn't need a couch to make them look delicious... and in the middle of weeds!!
This was probably the quietest I've ever been on a shoot. They both just kept doing these awesome things, and I was just there watching. Okey.. so I tried out some cool lighting while they were being awesome.
A great end to a gorgeous afternoon

I'm a Tease

I love photographing bridals, but it frustrates me so bad that I don't get to post anything about them until the wedding. Well, I can't wait until their weddings. I have photographed 3 awesome bridals within the past couple of weeks, and you get to taste them now!! Just a little something to make me & you feel better until their big days arrive...

Woah.. this makes you a little tingly doesn't it?!