Cliffs at Glassy

While I edit pictures from a wedding I have this goofy grin on my face. You see, I am a romantic. And I have said many times that I would get married five more times (to the same man of course!) if it weren't such a ridiculous idea. (And for those of you that don't know, I actually did marry my husband twice; once in NC and another time in Sweden) So I guess I sort of live through the bride I am photographing during her special day. Well I have to say I had a blast living through this bride during her wedding day. She and her husband were married at the Cliffs at Glassy. Wow. For those of you brides that are trying to figure out where you should get married please google Cliffs at Glassy. There is a cozy little chapel on top of one of the cliffs, which has a window at the front of the church that makes it appear as though you are sitting in the clouds. It is stunning!
It was a full day of activities and I had such a great time working with the talented Brady Linkous of My Favorite Memory photography. (www.myfavoritememory.com) Planning the event was Nicole Riley of Verge Events. (www.vergeconsulting.net) And I can't
leave out Mike, the videographer. He works with a company called Sanctified Crack Gorilla (yes you read correctly!) (www.scgproductions.com) They are doing some really edgy stuff for wedding videos. What a great crew!

Here are just a couple of the pictures I took during the day. It was very hard to narrow it down to just these! There were so many good pictures of this lovely couple!

A couple getting ready shots...




Love the shoes!






Seeing each other for the first time.


Do you see what I mean about the view?! Just gorgeous!




And a waltz for the first dance...you two were so graceful and sweet!

Holding on to those moments

After looking at the pictures from a session I did this week, I thought I would give this post a theme. I had several pictures of this precious 11-day-old little boy in the arms of his mom and dad. So small and so vulnerable, this little one depends so much on those arms and hands to feed him, bath him, hold him and see that he gets big. So this post goes out to those arms, may they be strong and soft in the same moment; may they be supportive and stern; and may they carry on the love from generation to generation.

Shoe Fanatics

Most of you know that I lived in Sweden for several years with my husband. And it is custom there to take your shoes off when entering the house. Well now that I have moved back, I can't get out of the habit of taking my shoes off. So this morning I knew I would be at my morning session a while because they are good friends and so the shoes came off. Well a few moments later, this little guy comes in sporting my shoes!



And what one does, the other must also do!



They may not like to wear clothes, but they sure love their shoes!

Baby G

This poor little one was sleeping so cozy just out of the bath and snuggled up in a big blanket in grandma's arm. Then I showed up! Poor thing was not only woken up, but taken out of that big warm blanket to be laid out on the floor with no clothes so I could take her picture. I would have been unbearable! But not this sweet little one. She opened those big blue eyes with such grace. She looked around and even smiled every once in a while. She is such a good baby. (and beautiful!)

Blue Ridge Mountains

This afternoon we said good-bye to Martin's parents. Back to Sweden they went after a very busy visit. We saw much of this beautiful state and even a little of South Carolina. Life has calmed down now and I am able to work more. I thought I would share a few pictures from our hike yesterday in the mountains. Wow, what a beautiful day! We were a little worried when we left because it was so foggy, but we got above the clouds in the mountains and saw such a beautiful rainbow of colors. It is not quite peak season for the changing of the leaves, but it is close. I recommend a trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway soon!

On the farm

I recently did an e-session out on my great-uncle's farm. I have been eyeing his farm for a couple of months and was just waiting for that chance to take pictures out there. I finally got that chance with Lauren and Kyle. We had such a great time out in the cow pasture, walking carefully to make sure we didn't step on cow poo. Kyle got a chance to feed the cows, but I don't think he was too excited about it. He apparently didn't feed them enough because one of the cows came over to me and tried to eat my bag! That was pretty disgusting! That was the only incident, though. It was such a nice day and beautiful landscape. I have warned my great-uncle that I will be back!
I actually had a hard time picking out my favorites to post so I am posting a little more than usual. I hope you enjoy!

Senior Golf Session

Well I have been to Charlotte, back home, to Seagrove, NC, Myrtle Beach, and back home and then to Chapel Hill this week! WHEW! I need a vacation from my vacation! We are having a great time with my husband's parents. They have seen a lot and I think I have almost worn them out....I have about 5 more days to see the rest of North Carolina and I am not sure we are going to make it!

I have had opportunties to work in the midst of everything. I thought I would post some from a session I did the day they arrived so you know that I am still here! This is from a senior session I did with a great guy that is older than his age. He is such a laid-back good guy. He also likes golf as you will see in the pictures. We had a great time running around the golf course and he even got a chance to play a little (well, yeah, VERY little).

I will be posting more soon...I have to let you know about my very close encounter with a cow!











And lastly, a little Blue Steel!

Out of Town

Hi all! I will be out of town for the next couple of days showing my in-laws this beautiful state. Therefore, I will not be able to respond to emails until the end of the week. Hope all of you enjoy a crisp, fresh new week of fall! And I promise to post some pictures of the trip.

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A few from the wedding...

I know, I know...it has been a while since posting. Life has been crazy these past couple of weeks. My in-laws flew in from Sweden yesterday and before then we had so much to do! But now they are here and it is a little more calm. I have had some really fun sessions over the past couple of weeks that I will share soon! But here are a few from the wedding two weeks ago. It was my first wedding in Hickory...which is a bit surprising because I am from this area. But I have been blessed to be able to travel all over the world to photograph weddings.

And before I post the pictures I would like to let you know that May and June are almost fully booked. July is soon to be full as well. I do have a few dates open between these three months, so let me know as soon as possible if you would like me to photograph your wedding!

Until next time...