Monthly Archives: June 2011
erica | bridal photos | outdoor wedding pictures
We’ve been absolutely beside ourselves wanting to share Erica’s bridal photos since the very moment we began shooting them. We knew when that first shutter clicked in this breath-taking setting and the preview panel on our camera confirmed what was happening, this session would deliver images that would blow our minds.
Erica requested that we shoot her bridal photos in a high-fashion style, yet in a natural mountain setting that would not easily lend itself to what others consider a backdrop for couture fashion. During our pre-session conversations Erica described her dress as “fabulous” and oh my was it ever. Purchased and perfectly fitted by the amazing staff at The Lily Rose her Pronovias gown was stunningly fabulous. The silk and ruffles added drama to the majestic ambience we captured. Erica trusted us fully, not only to keep the dress perfectly clean and safe in some of the most precarious positions but also with the unusual poses and body contortions we asked her to perform, giving us total creative photography freedom. We hope you find the outcome in these outdoor wedding pictures as breath-taking as we do.
Much thanks to The Lodges at Eagles Nest for allowing us the use of their facilities and amazing environment. If you are looking for a unique location for an outdoor wedding in the North Carolina High Country be sure to check out their many options for wedding services.
Keep watching for a future post on Erica and Andrew’s wedding day. Or view more of our photos on our website.
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ashley and kevin | engagement photos | pixels on paper | creative photography
Ashley and Kevin are getting married on September 30th. Never have they been more glad to be getting married later in the year than on the 90 + degree June day we photographed their engagement photos. Even though we started early in the morning the heat was on, both in and out of the photos. But these two were troopers and Kevin kept us in hysterical laughter throughout the session. We teased Kevin about being the center of attention but as the pictures show Ashley certainly knows how to steal his show. We look forward to stepping up with more creative photography for their wedding pictures in September at the Holiday Inn Center City Charlotte.
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erin and brad | wedding photos | pixels on paper
Congratulations to our first annual Charlotte Trophy Bride Contest Winners who are now married! Back in April 2010 Erin and Brad were the first winning couple of our fun contest, racking up a total of 223 votes and new Pixels On Paper facebook fans. It was a sure sign of how much fun we were going to have with these two along with their friends and family over the next 15 months. Words can’t even describe how much we love this couple.
They came to us specifically requesting photos that captured their style, a preference of more contemporary rather than traditional. Including more architectural and modern backdrops rather than natural landscapes. This was an easy task based on the surroundings of their uptown Charlotte ceremony and reception locations and our love for this style as well. We found several new spots where we had never photographed before and successfully accomplished a few new techniques that delivered our style of creative photography for their wedding photos all while having a lot of fun.
All the details surrounding the entire day of course came together with the help of some amazing local wedding vendors. A huge shout out goes to Rachel Samuelson and her staff at the Holiday Inn Center City Charlotte, Kelsey Bunzey for makeup, Amanda Pagano of Isabel’s Corner Videography and Beth with All The Right Grooves.
Photography is technically all about capturing light and shadows. During a wedding we have less opportunity to look for that perfect light as we would during a portrait session primarily due to the fast pace and set time-line. However occasionally when the fates are smiling on us we get to see an un-orchestrated moment just like the one below. When a story unfolds in the perfect light.
A beautiful ceremony at Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Photographers and videographers are not allowed downstairs during the ceremony at Covenant and only allowed to take minimal photos from the balcony during the ceremony. The above stunning shot came just in time before the doors were quickly shut with the light hitting Erin perfectly.
Unlike any other exit we have ever photographed, Erin and Brad received a rally towel send-off in true Tar Heel fashion.
View their uptown Charlotte engagement pictures and Erin’s bridal photos.
Dress – David’s Bridal
Tuxes – New York Bride & Groom
Hair – Nicole Bartlett
Make Up – Kelsey Bunzey
Cake – Cloud 9 Confections
Ceremony Location – Covenant Presbyterian Church
Reception Location – Holiday Inn Center City
DJ – All The Right Grooves
Videography – Isabel’s Corner
Photography – Pixels On Paper
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sneak peeks | pixels on paper | creative photography
Wedding season is definitely among us and we’re having a hard time keeping up with the blog posts. Just to tie you over, here are a few gorgeous sneak peak photos from some of our recent sessions. Full posts and many more coming soon!
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erin | bridal photos | pixels on paper
There are so many things we love about Erin, most of which is her gorgeous smile and just being in her company. It’s contagious. She has this energy about her that makes you feel at ease and smile right along with her. She even managed to get us caught up in the daily wedding count-down! The opportunity to photograph her bridal photos gave us that much more time to feel her joy and her excitement. She was positively glowing from the moment she sat down in the makeup chair and then radiating even more joy when she slipped into the dress.
On her own, Erin opted for a more natural photo location knowing that she had chosen modern and urban settings for their engagement photos and wedding day. Mikah Leon at the US National Whitewater Center gave us free reign to do our thing. If you are around Erin any length of time you will find out she is a huge HUGE Tar Heels fan. She came to our shoot with more Carolina Blue props than I could even imagine along with a special little Lady Bug that now holds a very sentimental place in our heart.
Since Erin married her “Sugar Butt” on Saturday we can now happily share our creative photography style in these bridal photos. Thanks Erin for sharing your joy. Enjoy!
This next bridal photo was Erin’s favorite that she displayed at the wedding reception.
Erin and Brad had rally towels custom printed for wedding guests to use during their wedding reception exit. Wait until you see the photo of them in use!
Erin’s makeup was done on site by the wonderful Kelsey Bunzey. In case you missed our earlier post on Kelsey’s work, check it out again here.
Other thanks go to:
Mikah Leon at the US National Whitewater Center for letting us shot on location and photograph many of their weddings.
Hair: Nicole Bartlett of Nicole BartlettDress: David’s Bridal
Photography: Pixels On Paper
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