All in Portraits
Roaming around my old stomping grounds while photographing Sam in vibrant fall colors was an absolute joy! We were on a mission to find beautiful colors and flowers. We most definitely succeeded!
Her dog, Nova, did an awesome job and we were thrilled to get a smile out of her. Sam is finishing out her senior year in EUROPE, and will come home with an Architecture degree. What an experience!
The morning of the wedding was foggy and misting. While the ladies got ready in the bridal suite, a dedicated team of friends worked to create the wedding of Marianna’s dreams. Black and white with accents of deep green were scattered throughout the venue. White roses and greenery donned every table, arch, and bouquet.
Marianna and Ryan had a vision for their wedding, and seeing it come to life was thrilling! Their taste is classy, timeless, and romantic.
I’ve been taking Marianna’s photos since she was very little — back when I was playing around with a camera and didn’t know much of what I was doing. She was always an adorable and willing model! There’s almost a 13 year age gap between us, and I’ve treasured being her older sister and “pretend mom” all of these years. I’ve documented her birthdays, graduations, relationship with Ryan, and now their ENGAGEMENT!
You did it, Babe!
You completed college in record timing and absolutely crushed it. So proud of you and what this next year holds for you.
Thanks for the laughs popping the champagne — apparently it’s not as easy as it looks!
A few flights later, and I was in Boise, Idaho. A beautiful city surrounded by ranges and mountains that make the whole area quite stunning. Michael and I grew up together in Missouri and I am so happy for him and his new bride, Grace! Thank you for allowing me to capture and to be a part of your joyful day! - Jon
This sweet couple. It really was an honor to shoot this wedding for Chad and Bailey. I could tell from the moment I met them and their families that they have a very special bond. Not often (or ever) have I seen the Maid of Honor be a sibling to the groom, and the Best Man a sibling to the bride!
Mike is a friend and coworker, and it was a pleasure to be a part of his and Ana’s wedding day. The original plan included a different location with an outdoor ceremony. In typical North Carolina fashion, and what seemed like 14 out of 15 weekends of rain, the whole event was switched to indoors.
We took advantage of the brief opportunity to take some outdoor portraits during the light mist. Mike and Ana were easy going and adventurous enough to venture outside and created some fun, memorable, and timeless portraits!
The Gospel was shared, the wedding party wore comfortable (and fun!) Vans shoes, the dance floor was full, they were surrounded by supportive family and friends, and this happy couple was married on this beautiful, sunny day!
It is always an honor to be a part of documenting weddings for couples who love the Lord and desire to honor Him with their relationship and marriage. Jonathan and Bethany were exactly that.
We are excited for you both to experience the goodness of God through marriage as you learn to trust Him and follow Him in new ways!
Pops of red, burgundy, purple, and pink were scattered throughout the florals and beautiful bridesmaid’s dresses, creating a theme that resembled a colorful, spring garden. The gloomy, wet weather forecast shifted that morning to partly cloudy and breezy. What a treat it is to venture outside and explore unsuspecting locations that create beautiful and vibrant portraits! David and Dana’s wedding day was joyous, relaxed, and beautiful at the Hyatt Centric SouthPark.
You’d never know the weather was pretty gloomy, misting an hour before, and pretty gray. We were on a mission to find color and BLOOMS, even though it was mid February.
I’d say that the mission was accomplished! Jon spotted the pear tree, and we navigated thorns and mud to get there.
Joy, tears, fun, and God-honoring love — what a beautiful wedding day in the mountains of North Carolina for Dan and Laura!
How it started: A mutual friend suggested they get to know each other. Aren’t quality friends such a blessing? Dan and Laura are such a perfect match, and to see them together will definitely bring a smile to your face!
What a joy it is to take photos for friends as they enter such sweet, new seasons of life! Laura and I met in 2005 when we were serving at a camp in Asheville with Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF). We’ve followed each other’s life happenings online throughout the last many years, and I was overjoyed to see that she was engaged! A few days later, she asked about engagement photos — and you better believe we were stoked.
Here you are, Babe! Your last year in your TEENS! I loved spending time with you exploring campus and taking photos that truly display your personality.
Man, growing up happens fast, and I’m grateful for your friendship.
For those who don’t know, I called Marianna my Baby for the longest time. As she got older, Baby sounded weird, so we transitioned to Babe. That name is reserved only for her, and I’ll never call Jon Babe. ;)
I may be a year late in posting this, but that’s ok! My sister, Marianna, graduated high school and entered UNC Charlotte last year as a mid sophomore with all the credits she earned from the community college. I’m so proud of her and all she’s learned and accomplished this year: working as a barista at Starbuck’s, excelling in her studies, educating others on politics and the sanctity of life, teaching piano students, baking/cooking, dancing, all while helping me stay in style and up to date on the current trends and vocabulary.
With Derek in the Navy, he and Kaleigh decided to get married in May, directly after his graduation. Surrounded by their closest friends and family, they exchanged their vows and moved to Florida to begin their life together!
Their December wedding and reception was a beautiful vow renewal and celebration! This wedding is yet another one where God miraculously cleared the storms for the majority of the portraits! We were so grateful for small blessings like weather changes, and for the joy of telling their wedding day story through images.
