Welcome Mr. and Mrs. Bond... now that has a nice ring to it doesn't it? This beautiful couple, Lindsey Lee and Tate Bond, were married at St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, NC. Following a lovely ceremony the wedding party (*Lindsey especially!) took it up a level as the DJ played an awesome high energy set of dance tunes. The evening was topped off with a shining exit in a classic Rolls Royce. It was truly a joy to photograph this special day. 

These wonderful lovebirds had the most gorgeous Fall wedding in the sun-shadow of Hanging Rock in North Carolina at Camp Sertoma. Both of their families joined together to create a beautiful wedding with so many DIY touches. In the morning, groomsmen were stringing lights and parasols from the ceiling of the big wooden hall, and in the evening everyone gathered around tables draped with family quilts and hand-bunched flowers. One of my favorite parts of the day was watching these two families DANCE! Never have I seen so many skilled dancers of all ages at a wedding.  As the night grew long, eventually everyone trickled out to their sleeping cabins on the property, bringing a loving day to a natural close. Lauren and Stefan are destined to have a warm and happy future together.  

Meet Courtney. Hailing from Lancaster Pennsylvania / Absolutely gorgeous / And the prettiest ginger locks around.

I had the pleasure of going home to Asheville last week and got to see my adorable nephew Evander who is growing up so fast! Here are a few pics of this little superhero :) 

Meg and Joe celebrated their marriage after a with a beautiful ceremony held in Nags Head, North Carolina along the Outer Banks. Their wedding reflected the relaxed and joyful nature of these two individuals and the support of their family came through in so many of the beautiful details that were everywhere one looked... homemade pies, hand sculpted and initialed pots, custom signs for corn-hole and I Do's, a pool side bin of sandals for guests to 'Relax'... It was such an honor to be a part of such a lovely and intimate wedding! Meg and Joe, I wish you the very best!

It was such a pleasure to photograph the wedding of Carrie Vann and Lance Renes in downtown Asheville. The bridal party had some fun and cruised around Asheville on a Party Bus prior to the ceremony for some photos at the Asheville Botanical Gardens as well as the historical Thomas Wolfe House. It was wonderful spend time with Carrie and Lance and witness how wonderful they are together; they share a strong love and also know how to have a good time! The wedding was held at the new Pack Square Pavilion with a reception at the Pack Tavern. Here is a glimpse from this special day. 

I traveled to Southeast Asia last year and I wanted to re-visit some memorable places from this journey since it is far too easy for pictures to get left in the dark recesses of hard drives. This particular set is from 30 minutes north of Siem Reap, Cambodia by way of taxi motorcycle; there is a wide river delta where the fisherman and their families live amidst wooden houses with a foundation of water and a platform of stilts.  It is an incredibly unique landscape and lifestyle; however it is also incredibly poor as many basic needs are left unmet. There is a pit full of crocodiles yet no school, transportation to the city is time-intensive and expensive and a lack of clean hygiene and living conditions mean greater chance of disease and illness.  However, for many individuals who were born on the water, fishing is part of their blood and for that reason they will never move. 

It is with much delight that I post these photos featuring the engagement of Jennifer and Chris! They are a perfect match for each other... and have been since they met freshman year at UNC Chapel Hill. (South Campus had its perks!) Several years later and in true Tarheel fashion, Chris proposed to Jennifer at the Old Well... met with a definite YES!, Chapel Hill's campus seemed like a perfect choice for an engagement shoot. It felt like we had the summer campus all to ourselves as we traveled from one location to the next.  I have nothing but high hopes for this duet; they are like salt and pepper shakers- each one awesome individually but better together!

Carrie Furr of Wilmington, NC is the entrepreneur behind the newly emerging Southern Mermaid Vintage Design Company.  Her home furnishings, custom designed bedding and accent pieces are an eclectic blend reminiscent of Anthropologie meets L.L. Bean during the 1900's for a soft summer picnic. Stylish, functional and one of a kind pieces are what you will find with Southern Mermaid.
http://thesouthernmermaid.com

Welcome Betsy and Jerad Hand... two of the most warm spirited and joyous people who have ever found each other and fallen in love. Their wedding, held in Columbia, SC was a true testament of this. I still find it hard to believe that Betsy and Jerad are both fighter pilots... what a match! They truly are a couple of love birds.