Archive for October, 2008

All Hallows’ Eve

Just wanted to wish everyone a GREAT HALLOWEEN! I hope you have lots of treats with maybe a trick or two…. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!


Add comment October 31, 2008

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Amanda and I met at the Bass Lake Bridal Show earlier this year.  I am so glad Amanda and Jason’s busy schedules allowed for them to go to the Bridal Show for us to connect!  We had a great time working together.  Their wedding and reception all took place outside at the Stillwater Lodge Christian Retreat, in Dunn, NC - a great location!  They were married by the lake with the reception steps away under a big white tent.  The heat of the day couldn’t keep us from having fun!  They have so many cute photographs, it is hard to pick which ones to post.  Here are a few of my top favorites. Congratulations again to Amanda & Jason!!!!


1 comment October 28, 2008

The Duty of a Flower Girl

I couldn’t resist posting some of the flower girl photographs from Amanda and Jason’s wedding. Julia and Ruby always seemed picture perfect. They were so cute!


1 comment October 21, 2008

Hallowe’en at Greenfield Village

What does 800 hand carved jack-o-lanterns look like???  Well you have to go to Hallowe’en at Greenfield Village Dearborn, MI to find out.  The Village is lined with hundreds of carved pumpkins lighting the pathways. The paths leads you to different spooky scenes and Trick or Treat stations. I love when I get a chance to go to this event!  This year we had a nice size group going - my mom, Meredith, Kevin, Chloe, Meredith’s mom, Wendy, Tony, Breanna, James, and Anthony.  All the kids looked so cute in their costumes!!

The Group

Chloe the Daisy

Chloe and Mommy

Anthony the Clown and Mommy

James the Cow

Breanna the Dinosaur - showing her “RAAARRRRR”

Me and my Mom

Breanna at a Tick-or-Treat Stop


Add comment October 18, 2008

Playing around and Family Portraits

Heading to Michigan, I was so excited to see Zavier and Dante. It has been a while since I had seen Zavier and this was my first time meeting Dante in person. Dante looks just like Zavier when he was littler. It is hard to believe. They are so adorable I could eat them up! We hung out a while and played. Of course, I had to make sure to get some snaps of the whole family all together. The boys are growing so fast you don’t want to forget them at this stage! I miss you guys!

To see all the photographs from the session, follow this link.


1 comment October 17, 2008

Pretty in Pink

Each couple has their own vision of their perfect wedding day. All the planning and time pay off when the day finally arrives. It is always so nice to see the choices couples make for their location, decorations, and all the little details. I have been so blessed to work with so many great couples throughout the years. It is such a pleasure and honor to be someone’s wedding photographer. I love doing it!

Michelle and Austin were married at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, NC. What a great location - good lighting, nice windows, with some great brick walls that make for interesting and flattering backgrounds.  The reception was at Homewood Suites by Hilton.  The weather made for another perfect day for photography.  The day was brightened up even further with the wonderful smell and soft pink shade of the Lilies in the girls’ bouquets. I LOVE the pic of Michelle by the brick wall in the church! Here are some of my other favs too.

Are you friends or family of Michelle and Austin? Here is the link to see all of their photographs Forever Young Photography.


Add comment October 17, 2008

Last Train to Clarksville…ummmm….Salisbury

Courtney and Tracy picked out great locations for their special day.  Their wedding was at Salisbury Haven Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC.  The church had a gorgeous red accent wall behind the alter.  It really pops in their photos.  The wood details added a nice finish.  Check it out below.  The reception took place at Salisbury Station.  I love this location!  Courtney and Tracy have so many cute photographs from their wedding day!  I wish I could post them all!  Congratulations again Courtney & Tracy!  To view all their wedding photographs, follow the link: Forever Young Photography.

Want to see Courtney’s Bridal Portraits? Follow this link.


1 comment October 16, 2008

Salisbury Railway Passenger Station

If you are still looking for a reception location, check out the Salisbury Station in Salisbury, NC.  Great lighting, nice location, and tons of lovable architectural details.  The station was built in 1908 and has much charm.  The doors open up to a foyer with different parlor rooms and a grand waiting room where all the magic happens.  A covered concourse lets your party spill outside.  To find out more details, check this site out: http://www.historicsalisbury.org/depotrental.htm.  The pics below to give you a glimpse into the possibilities of this location.

To see more images from a wedding reception at the Salisbury, see Courtney & Tracy’s Wedding.


Add comment October 15, 2008

Getting in the Spirit

What a Pumpkin Sees

What a Pumpkin Sees

I can’t believe it is October already - my favorite month!!!! If you don’t already know, I love everything associated with fall - Halloween, changing leaves, crisp air, fall family portraits, cider mills, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, college football, apple orchards….the list goes on and on. If you are like me and are excited for Halloween, I wanted to share a Halloween Radio Station you can listen to online to get you ready for October. You can even listen to it through itunes. Just click the “Listen Now” button in the top right hand corner to have it magically starts playing in itunes.  ”Wowwww maaaagic.” Here is a link to other Spooky Tunes.

Happy October!


Add comment October 3, 2008

Just About Time to Say ” I DO!!!”

Katie and Brian are getting married the following weekend in Michigan.  I am excited to see all their hard work planning for their wedding to come all together.  We had a great time during their engagement session in the Plymouth area.  They were so easy to work with; I know we are going to have a great time together on their wedding day!  Here are some of my favs from the engagement session.  It is always so hard to just pick a few photographs to post!


Add comment October 3, 2008

Sara and Lio - That’s Amore!

…When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, You’re in love….

Sara and Lio were married at Stanford Memorial Church on Stanford University grounds in California.  A very beautiful church!  Lots of mosaics, stained glass, tiles, columns, and architectural details to make anyone drool if you have appreciation for the little details.  Sara and Lio had a beautiful ceremony and a wonderful reception at the Kohl Mansion in Burlingame, CA.  Here is a sneak peek.


1 comment October 1, 2008


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