Monamie+Sam...

The Indian culture has a huge variety of traditions that the bride can choose from... so researching for this wedding was almost futile. In the end, I did what I always do best; observe and seek out the moments and beauty. I loved being a part of this, and documenting it. I have to admit that I worked harder than usual, as there was so many various activities happening at once in different locations, so many details, so many things I wanted to shoot and I kept getting pulled away! I am still very proud of my coverage and can't wait to share all the image with the families and friends of these two gracious and beautiful newlyweds. Thank you and many blessings!

Monamie +Sam: coming soon!

My very first Indian (Hindu) ceremony a couple weeks ago and still no blog post. This morning I finally found a moment to mark my favorites and will post as soon as I can and talk about this most amazing experience. It was truly a joy to the eye!


For now just the one tease.

Have a great Sunday!

Heidi & Adam wed in Chapel Hill!

I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Heidi and Adam again (click for the e-session) just a couple weeks ago. They started their day with a 'first sight' and jumped right into portraits before the ceremony. No getting ready pictures this time!

This flower girl booked down the aisle, then turned to get the younger flower girl.

Of all details, I am showing this one because I really love a church that allows you to drop petals. :)

The cocktail hour featured a blue-grass band playing in the corner. You can tell everyone just wants to have fun!

I adore how she tells him to behave, and he does. She looks mighty pleased. :)

There was a lil' scuffle for the garter belt. Men behaving badly. lol

Heidi honored her Grandparents with the bouquet. Sixty five years of marriage! That's wonderful.

Their DJ now has my vote as favorite ever. He LOVED himself some music, trust me. And he had a great way of working with the crowd. Here, they 'group hug' the couple when they hear 'That's Amore".

Adam lifts his bride in times of trouble. :)

Congratulations newlyweds! I had a wonderful time-- what a bunch of fun-lovers you are. :) More pics coming soon!

Fashion: Trash the Dress

Couple weeks ago John photographed Laura in a post-wedding trash-the-dress way. I was blown away!

I love a great moment...my favorite:

Looking like Robin Wright-Penn from Princess Bride:

reminding me of Tori Amos discography:

My other favorite...

And here's where I go crazy with post-processing someone else's images. dang, this is hawt:

...maybe I should just start out-sourcing everything to John. Good job, babe.