Monthly Archives: July 2017

quinton’s outdoor portrait photography photos

I find myself reminding friends, family and clients not to drop off into no man’s land with professional portraits when their kiddos head off to elementary or middle school only to resume them when they graduate from high school. Snapshots are awesome and we know you parents out there are handling those with your 35mm cameras and smart phones. But professional portraits allow us not only to control lighting and help with posing, location and mood, but we’re capturing memories and creating family heirlooms. All the change you see when you look back at picture albums or the walls of your home can be chronicled in portrait sessions. They are also of a quality that can be placed on canvases, hung on walls and passed down for generations.NC Mountain Outdoor Portrait Photography and Family Photos by Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers photoNC Mountain Outdoor Portrait Photography and Family Photos by Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers photo

This handsome young man is Quinton Roberts and he’s the proof in the pudding that taking portraits over a period of time is valuable. We have been photographing his family and their family business, Brushy Mountain Dental, since 2010. He’s the eldest sibling in the family and graduated in May from Wilkes Community College. His mom wanted portraits of him upon his graduation, and while most guys at Quinton’s age are less than thrilled to have their photo taken, fortunately for us, he wanted to make his mom happy.

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Quinton photographed in 2010, 2013 and 2017

See what I mean about the importance of getting photos along the way? Look how much Quinton changed in just 7 short years! This latest shoot was really easy, because we’ve built a great relationship with him over the last 7 years. He was comfortable with us and we with him. He really is a great guy and from a wonderful family.

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If your kids are in that age of constant growth, be it early, middle or later teen years and you want portraits of them, please contact us. We would love to be the ones to photograph those milestones for your family.

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Madi and Preston’s Jefferson NC Mountains Outdoor Wedding

Madison Ball and Preston Roberts made it official on July 8th of this year in a small ceremony followed by an epic, large reception. The ceremony was intimate and romantic, and on the groom’s family farm in Warrensville, near a bend in the river, surrounded by 30 or so of their nearest and dearest. No rain, but some tears while they were saying their vows. The reception with 200 guests was held later at Jefferson Landing Country Club in Jefferson, NC and included lots and LOTS of dancing, drinking, karaoke and laughter. 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Every item was thoughtfully planned and held special meaning. Preston’s family’s farm has been in the family for several generations, so it was saturated with memories. In fact, Preston’s gift to Madi was a horseshoe that he found while preparing the property for the ceremony. Family members believed that it probably belonged to his great-grandfathers’ mare. They plan to hang it in their home for continued good luck. Madi’s gift to Preston was equally thoughtful and cool: she gave him a hand-crafted watch, made from wood with a special inscription on the back. The beautiful details were everywhere. What was not at the wedding were their rings. They’d been left behind in someone’s car. So they improvised and used Preston’s father Tom’s ring for him and Preston’s sister Meghann’s ring for Madi. It was too funny – and sweet!Roberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoFavorite memories of this day for the bride and groom include when they were reading their vows, first seeing each other when Madi and crew made their gorgeous river side entrance and when Preston sang the song he wrote for Madi. Karaoke, drinking and dancing were obviously on the list as well. The reception was an absolute celebration.Roberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoMadi told us that they wouldn’t change a thing about their wedding day. In fact, she said her only advice to future brides and grooms would be to make the party last longer and do not hesitate to take it all in. “It flies by!” We’re so happy for you guys! Thanks for letting us a be a part of what was a truly great day and part of your family. We love you two!

Interested in their vendors? Here’s a list:
Wedding Gown: New York Bride and Groom, Charlotte, NC
Hair: Jamie Ball, Shear Shakti, Boone, NC
Makeup: Lorna Vega, The Cutters Edge, West Jefferson, NC
Reception Venue: Jefferson Landing Country Club, Jefferson, NC
Flowers: Four Gals and A Florist, West Jefferson, NC
Flowers: Nic Ball, High Country Greenhouses, Jefferson NC
Cakes/Desserts: Ugga Mugga Bakery, Blowing Rock, NC
DJ or Band: John Hawkins, Boone, NC
Caterer: Jefferson Landing Country Club, Jefferson, NC
Videographer: Honey Dew Films, Greensboro, NC

 

 

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A Bride by any other name | pixels on paper bridal portraits

… is still as sweet and will always be the focus of her wedding day, at least for part of it. People will remember the dancing, the toasts, the goof-ups and sweet moments, but her entry happens one time and all eyes are on her. Maybe this is why bridal portraits are so important. You get more than one look at her in her dress and in a meaningful setting that will last forever in prints and on film. We photograph weddings pretty much all year, but wedding season is really summer. As this summer rolls along, I looked back at some bridal photos that we’ve taken over the last decade. I realized how it’s true that every bride – like every baby – is beautiful. The gown, the setting, the glow are all offshoots of the glorious woman about to start a new chapter. Brides – we celebrate you!©2016 Pixels On Paper Photographers. http://www.pixelsonpaper.net Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark. photo

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Pixels on paper photography, charlotte, charlotte wedding photographers, wedding photographer, wedding photographers, wedding photographs, wedding photographer, charlotte wedding blog, wedding photos , photoGowns and settings are as signature as the brides we photograph. They are classical, modern, some want to be princesses, some want to look like photographs of their grandmother, one incorporated book pages into her bouquet, others repurposed brooches or lace or another memento, some seem like complete originals and others timeless. Capturing that is the fun part.


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Consider a bridal portrait along with your wedding photography package as a way to experience a “trial run” before your wedding day. It’s a perfect way to try a new hair style and see how your makeup will look. It’s also a fun girl’s day with Mom, your best friend or maid of honor. The setting and season can be totally different from that of the wedding and the environment and timeline is typically much more relaxed giving us extra time to capture those magazine style covers you’ve dreamed of. Sometimes the session is for Mom to have the large portrait of you that she wants to display on the wedding day and then for years to come in her home to share with loved ones and friends. We are happy to help you plan and create the vision of beauty that defines you as a bride.

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Don’t Waste Time & miss the little stuff

We have a dear friend who recently suffered a blow to his health: swelling of the brain. He’s been touch and go and he’s rallying with the right care and attention and prayer. We pray. Our pals pray – and it has been a reminder of how much love is shared in our various circles of friends, coworkers and family. While he is on the mend, it got me thinking about lost moments, little hugs or tender exchanges, laughs, cuddles and the peace that is sometimes in a micro-moment. Don’t waste time waiting on the big moments. When they happen, great. Celebrate the little stuff too, though. Make time for it. That’s our goal as a couple, as photogs and as parent-to-be.
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We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddingsbrides, and special events and portraits  of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.

SUMMMMMMMER!!!

Summer 1963. Artwork by Roy McKie.

Some days, this is all I want to feel like. And I find that I’m grateful every time I do. It’s crazy-happy, fireflies, unbridled silliness, rocking in a rocking chair at twilight, watching the sun burn off the dew over morning coffee, wandering barefooted to check the garden for new veggies …… summer. This is the last summer Ryan and I will have as a family of 2. It’s precious in that it’s our last and it’s beautiful in the anticipation of our son joining us.

I’ve been thinking of the photos we take each summer of families, weddings, babies, etc and how they are unmistakable. It’s as if every person has that feeling that Roy McKie drew in the early sixties. We have another month or 2 of summer to celebrate, so whatever your plans, breathe it in. Let yourself go sock and shoeless, take a beat to feel the sun’s heat and the relief of A/C, as we southerners do. Here’s to summer!

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I mean, seriously. Look at little man Brock. You know that he knows summer is awesome. He’s practically applauding it.
Pixels on Paper Photography Summer 2016 BirthdaysAnd so are we! Last year, on my birthday, we were having a summer celebration. We did again yesterday to celebrate Ryan’s 40th. We had no idea then that we’d be preggers at this point. Summer is special, you guys. We love you and hope yours is perfection!

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