Yearly Archives: 2012
mercedes & nathan | leatherwood mountain | outdoor country wedding
We always enjoy getting to head to Leatherwood Mountain for a wedding, and Mercedes and Nathan are the most recent wonderful couple to allow us to photograph there. With the wonderful NC mountains in the background, Leatherwood knows how to make your event great, and with the personal family and creative DIY touches, this outdoor wedding delivered stunning images. And we loved every detail filled minute!
Mercedes and Nathan chose to hold their ceremony in front of the chimney at the old cabin on the grounds at the entrance to the resort. What a stunning backdrop for a touching ceremony. The skies were full of soft fluffy clouds and the temps were just perfect.
The reception was held in the covered riding ring, and was full of all sorts of yummy details that make our heads explode with the possibilities for photos. Mercedes’ mother Rita went all out in making sure this was a day to remember. From a candy bar straight out of an old general store with candy sticks, and all sorts of classic candies, to the hay bails surrounding the dance floor, and the delicious whole pig BBQ pit served up by Gadabouts Catering, no area of the riding ring was left out. There was even a table set up with some props to allow the guests to take their own funny photo booth pictures, which stayed busy most of the night.
When the night was winding down, Mercedes and Nathan hopped on an old tractor that Nathan restored to drive off into married bliss surrounded by family with sparklers.
Congratulations Mercedes ad Nathan!
Vendors Used
Photography: Pixels On Paper
Gown, Veil, and accessories: Bridal Traditions
Tuxedos: Bridal Traditions
Wedding & Reception Venue: Leatherwood Mountains Resort
Hair: Clara with Tranquility Falls Day Spa
Stationary: Wedding Paper Divas
Music: DJ Grooves
Videography: Hayzens Productions
Catering: Gadabouts Catering
Rentals: A&J Rentals
Wedding Decor & Design: Rita Roman, When In Rome
Wedding Coordination: Abbie Hanchey, Leatherwood Mountains
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halloween mini sessions | pixels on paper portrait studio | nc mountain children’s photographer
Hard to believe that Fall is here and Halloween is literally just around the corner. It’s OCTOBER ALREADY! In regards to some aspects we’re blown away with how quickly this year has gone by but then it seems a little slower with regards to others (think studio construction).
The BIG news? We are only a matter of weeks away from officially moving into the new studio! We’ll still be shooting on location anywhere and everywhere you can imagine. But the best part is that we will not be in search of indoor locations during the winter months. And we’re really really excited about all the cool backdrops we get to design and stuff that’s going to be re-purposed.
The new studio address:
1198 Curtis Bridge Rd., Wilkesboro NC if you use GPS 1198 Johnson Lane seems to be the key.
Note that initially we will be open by appointment only.
Since we’re already working at the studio, and it’s Halloween time, and you have cuties dressed as a vampires, zombies, princess, super heros and some of you have fur-babies dressed as hot dogs, ghosts and Yoda (you know you’ve seen that one) or whatever they may be… bring them to the Pixels On Paper portrait studio on October 31st between 3pm-7pm for a quick mini-shoot! Sessions will be outdoors (just like the ones in the picture) and be about 15 minutes in length. The fee is $15 for up to 3 children. More than 3, the fee is $10 per additional child. You will receive online viewing of the pictures, and a special 10% off print rate.
Rates for Halloween prints before the discount:
Set of 8 wallets: $10 | 5×7: $12 | 8×10: $20 | 11×14 mounted on styrene: $40
Want to know the best part? Simply bring in your receipt from the session when you reserve your spot for your family session and you will receive $25 off your session fee for your family portrait session! Essentially, you are getting this Halloween session free!
The fine details: First come, first serve. Children and pets must be in costumes. This is not a family session, sorry. No additional discounts apply.
You are welcome to just show up, but it would be much easier if you could either call us 336-990-0080 or email misty@pixelsonpaper.biz to reserve your spot so we know how much treats to have for the kiddie-o’s!
We look forward to seeing you!
sneak peeks | pixels on paper wedding pictures
While you’ve been waiting for the next big blog post we’ve been moving straight from the Summer wedding season into the rush of Fall wedding season. And since honestly it’s more important to get our beautiful Bride & Groom’s wedding photos edited than it is to keep up with blogs, we thought we’d tempt you with some little glimpses into the weddings that we’ve been photographing. Don’t worry we’ll be filling you in on all the lovely details for each of these weddings as soon as we get a breather and can reflect back. Stay tuned!
Mia & Andre
Mercedes & Nathan
John & Ruth
Maren & Gordon
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ostendarp family portraits | then and now family photography
Pixels On Paper had the honor of photographing the entire Ostendarp family, three generations and four families within the family, in Charlotte, NC six years ago. From the moment we captured a particular image of the grandkids walking and running across the bridge at Freedom Park and circling around our lens, we knew that one day we would HAVE to recreate these moments. Well, recently we had the chance to do just that.
Lois Ostendarp and her husband Ken have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. When Lois asked us to capture the extended family in August 2006, we were thrilled and dove in head first. When they saw the photos, everyone commented on how neat it would be to photograph the youngest generation again years later to see how all of the grandkids had changed.
Six years later, what Lois did not know was that her children had not forgotten that wish either, and when it was time to celebrate a milestone birthday for Lois, her daughter-in-law Courtney reached out on the family’s behalf and put into motion the surprise gift of a lifetime that involved Pixels On Paper family photography. It took a few tries to get the schedules coordinated between all of the 7 grandkids’ sports, camps and other activities, but we nailed down the time and everything was set.
Ostendarp grandchildren August 2006
Ostendarp Grandchildren June 2012
What came out of the family portrait session was nothing short of amazing. We brought the original images and recreated 3 different photographs. When we compared the pictures, it was crazy to see just how much each grandchild had grown and changed. The youngest generation still remembered that moment from six years ago, the fun they had and the memories that were captured with their cousins. Even now while some have become teenagers they were just as eager to capture another moment that would bring pure joy to their Grandmother.
Ostendarp grandchildren August 2006
Ostendarp Grandchildren June 2012
The family was able to present Lois with the new photos at her birthday celebration. We would have loved to have been there to see the look on her face, but prior engagements kept us away. What was incredible was the message we received from Lois a few days after:
“Misty & Ryan ~
Just wanted to drop you a note to say a great big thank you for being so flexible in helping the kids to put together a 5-6 year later retake of that wonderful photo coming across the bridge at Freedom Park. Misty, you always said you wanted to take that shot again in 5 years! What a wonderful surprise, and it was probably the best birthday gift I have ever received. AND they are resolved to do it one more time when the kids will range from 16-21 years old. Yikes! Anyway, it is beautiful and so is the second photo take ‘from the ground up’ of all of them. What a treat and what a thrill for me.”
Ostendarp grandchildren August 2006
Ostendarp Grandchildren June 2012
Ostendarp Family Portrait August 2006
We look forward to the day when the phone rings again asking us to take the next round of photos. It will be an honor for us to keep the tradition going!
If you would like family portraits, we are booking sessions all the time, just send us a message through the contact form or call 704.641.1131.
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meghan and jeremy’s charlotte wedding | big chill reception
Jeremy and Meghan were married on what turned out to be the hottest day on record in Charlotte, a measly 106 degrees. That did not put a damper on the wedding day though, like true champs they both pushed through and we were able to capture stunning photographs of the amazing couple even in the outside heat. The ceremony was held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in uptown Charlotte, and was a great blend of traditional and loving family touches. Both Meghan’s brother and father sang solos during the ceremony completely filled with emotion that brought chills. Family figured in other places as well with their nieces as flower girls and their nephew as ring bearer. When the ceremony concluded, just prior to the big kiss, the couple were greeted by a bag piper in the aisle who was there as a surprise for them as homage to their Irish background. Once outside the church, in lieu of a late night exit, the celebration continued as they were greeted by family and friends with pompoms in the wedding colors of purple and gold.
The wedding party ventured over to The Green park next to St. Peter’s to wrap up photos before heading over to the Big Chill to start the wedding reception. Tyler Lee with the Big Chill knows how to put on a well-executed reception and with the wedding party primed, the party began. Personal touches were everywhere, from the marriage license of grandparents on display, to lots of family photos around the room all the way to the table settings that continued the Irish theme with the Celtic Knot as table numbers. Meghan’s parent’s had several surprises for the newlyweds, including having a congratulatory message for them on the marquis of the restaurant next to The Big Chill.
From the moment that Jeremy and Meghan stepped onto the dance floor for their first dance, we knew that this was going to be a fun and beautiful night. The love they have for each other spread throughout the room among their guests.
One last touching moment came late in the reception when Meghan’s father and brother along with a family friend were handed microphones and began to serenade the couple with the best impromptu “Carolina on My Mind” ever sang. For having had only a few minutes of practice together, the group was right on point and left very few dry eyes.
Somehow Meghan and Jeremy’s amazing engagement photos escaped a blog post. It’s a must that their UNC Chapel Hill portrait session get some attentions since it was nothing short of breath taking. Check out these photos that we captured of the two love birds on and around their old stomping grounds, the UNC Chapel Hill campus.
We wish Meghan and Jeremy all the best in life, and a huge congrats!
Vendors:
Portraits & Wedding Photography: Pixels On Paper
Cake: The Wow Factor Cakes
Flowers: Lily Greenthumb’s Floral Artistry
Gown: New York Bride
Hairstylist for wedding: Angie from Valeria SalonValeria SalonMusic/Entertainment/Booking Agency: Z Brothers DJ’s
Ceremony location: St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC
Reception location: The Big Chill
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