Growing Up: Niya. Kiawah Island, SC Children's Photographer

Such a joy photographing Niya and her sweet family. Around my studio she has fondly become known as "ice cream parlor baby"...you will why in a moment. Niya's mom wanted something fun and fresh that really allowed her little one to be captured just being herself. Speaking my language for sure :). We started at an old time ice cream shop before heading out to the beach. I wish this precious family lived closer! Niya's mom is from England and her accent is delightful and her personality so charming. I was fortunate to document this stage in Niya's life while they vacationed here in the lowcountry. Oh her beautiful brown eyes will just melt your heart.  Enjoy some of my favorites ! 

Growing Up: Bowman. Rock Hill, SC Children's Photography

I have had the joy of photographing sweet Bowman since birth. She gets cuter every time I see her! Oh her smiles are so unbelievably sweet and her personality is starting to blossom.  Thank goodness Mom and Dad are so patient and willing to schedule shoots around my wedding travels so we could document this stage in Bowman's life. Enjoy some of my favorites!! 

 

I Do: Austin & April. Hendersonville NC Wedding Photography

Dreamy. Seriously the best word to describe this wedding. The temperatures cooled...the leaves had started to turn colorful shades...autumn arrived just in time for Austin and April.  The ceremony was held at Camp Greenville's "Pretty Place"- truly fitting. It overlooks the mountains and inscribed upon the beam stretching the length of this outdoor chapel is the verse "I lift up mine eyes unto the hills" - really takes my breath away every time.  The reception followed at one of my favorite Hendersonville eateries- Hubba Hubba- even the name makes it fabulous! Austin proposed to April there as they talked about what a fun reception location it could be for a wedding one day. This place is oozing with character- and if that wasn't enough the food is amazing. My favorites from the day- fire grilled bread (yum!), fruit salad infused with ginger and honey (Melissa would eat this at every meal), and of course their bbq and potato salad. I have to say though, Austin and April really set the tone for the day so well. They are easy going, thoughtful, and filled with so much joy. The day was a celebration of this couple, friends, and family. A few favorite details and moments from the day- 1. Most exuberant flower girl ever- I have never seen petals thrown quite like this-love! 2. Old Coke bottles- who wouldn't love that. 3. April and Austin's invitations- complete with roosters-cows and pigs- all wrapped up in twine. 4. Ring bearer complete in baby tux. 5. A fabulous barn backdrop- still cannot believe that sweet woman let us invade her property! 6. And of course the re-appearance of red balloons from April and Austin's e-session. 7. Ooh and one more- the band deserves a serious shout out- "Melonbelly" they were amazing! Ok I promise I am going to get to the images now. Enjoy!

Melissa & Erin

I Do: DJ & Lori. Charlotte, NC Wedding Photography

So there is quite a story behind how I know these two fabulous people. DJ was my old next door neighbor when my husband and I lived in Charlotte. I walked outside my house one day to see him walking with a girl that looked strangely familiar...could that really be Lori? Yup sure was.... so Lori and I have known each other for probably more than 20 years. That makes me feel old- wow. We used to twirl around ballet class together as kids...and eventually played on the same club volleyball team in high school. Small world really that these two would end up together! I love them both. It was so exciting to be a part of such a special day for two dear friends. The venue of this outdoor wedding was beautiful- praise the Lord the skies cleared and the rain held off!!! The ceremony was so sweet. Lori walked down the staircase to her Daddy waiting below- I really got emotional all over again looking at the photos of him giving her away- just precious. It was so beautiful and the reception truly as wonderful. Such an elegant ballroom- oh and the cake was awesome! I think I took like 15 photos of it- no really I did. Melissa and her husband Graham joined me for the day- which as always was amazing. I know Lori and DJ have been waiting so patiently to see some of our favorites so without further delay- enjoy!!! 

Melissa, Erin and Graham