Posts in Category: Portraits
ashley & kevin ellis and their corporate son isaiah
Before Isaiah (3 months old in these pics) launches his financial planning consortium, he wants to get accustomed to the garb. The kid digs a tie – just look at his face.
Isaiah to the room: “does this color work with my diaper?”
We took Ashley and Kevin’s wedding photos in 2011 and then they asked us to take pictures of their newborn. Like some of our clients, the parents want us to focus on their kids (literally) and leave Mom and Dad on the sidelines. We encouraged the Ellis’ to be a part of this shoot and they complied. We’re so happy they did.
Between the smiles, nuzzling, Isaiah’s expressive eyebrows and the way he pulled faces in front of his glowing parents, it became a memorable shoot for all of us. We LOVE this family and look forward to being a documenting element for them for many years to come. Isaiah is a study in facial expressions, by the way…
Isaiah is now 6 months old and his secretary will begin taking calls at his new offices this September. We’re encouraging him to find some pants in the meantime.
Below, see an engagement and wedding day photo featuring Ashley and Kevin. They met, fell in love and have now – multiplied!
Left: Engagement Photo June 2011. Right: Wedding Photo September 2011
a day among the blooms ~ mckenzie goff and stacie shumate ~ spring photos and milestones
Stacie under the blossoms
Last April, we got to venture into the fruit orchards near Brushy Mountains with two subjects: McKenzie Goff and Stacie Shumate (with their loving moms in tow). It was hard to decide what was more beautiful: the girls or the venue. Petals were bright and showing off, some ready to fall, but the trees were perfectly lovely and camera-ready.
And so were the girls.
At Pixels on Paper, we love outdoor settings, and when a place like this one is so replete, you seize the moment.
McKenzie was turning 13 – (Welcome to your teens!!) – and after chatting with her mom, we knew that this girlie-girl would blossom (sorry for the pun, but there it is) in this field of natural pink perfection. And of course, she did. McKenzie was not shy in front of the camera and between her smile and the setting, it was magic …. the petals in her hair, the sunset behind her, and the gaze that captured her just at that moment, but seeming to be well beyond her years.
McKenzie – young woman
McKenzie with blossoms in her hair
McKenzie Goff with a sunset
Our other amazing subject that April day was 10 year old Stacie Shumate. She is that balance of American girl – toggling between sports and “dress-up.” Her mother, like many of our clients, understands the importance of documenting milestones and moments, time and place.
The highlight was capturing a pic of her from above (it’s at the top of this post). I’d already envisioned a photo of Stacie lying on her back under the blossoms, with me in a tree photographing down through the limbs. Easy enough, right? I ended up on a ladder hanging between branches with the sun directly above. The brightness of the sun was a bit much for her. Smile: eyes closed. Eyes open: squinting. We tried several times and then her mom began cracking jokes and both Stacie and I started laughing. I laughed so hard that petals began to fall over her and that’s how we got our favorite shot of her.
As always, we loved being a part of the day, the laughter and the memories.
Stacie in repose
Stacie’s green eyes
Pink and white blooms come out the first week or two of April and only last about 5 days. Times and dates are limited, but we want to fit you in. Reservations need to be made in advance, so call to make an appointment. Sessions start at $125.
the extravagantly beautiful orchard in bloom
megan & luke | maternity photography | wilkesboro nc family photographers | pixels on paper specializing in creative newborn, baby, maternity and family photography
Megan and Luke are one of the sweetest most down-to-earth, hardest working couples that you’ll ever meet. You can’t help but laugh and enjoy spending time with them. They’ve been married for four years and are now expecting their first child, a little boy, in early October. Why do I mention the hard working part you might wonder? Because they’re farmers. Not just gardening small time type of farmers, but real, true, salt-of-the-earth, 16 hour days, year around, acre upon acre, generation after generation, full-time farmers. And the family farm, well it’s mind-blowing gorgeous. If you’ve ever seen mid-west US farms, imagine one of those surrounded by beautiful mountains in the heart of the NC Yadkin Valley. Their baby boy is going to grow up in the most beautiful of surroundings with a lifestyle that can’t be beat. We’re already taking bets on how young he will be when he learns to drive a tractor or combine.
Not only was the farm the perfect setting for their maternity portrait photography, but we’re already visualizing future family portrait photography in our heads. We’re hoping to recreate some of these photos with the addition of a little one as their family grows. These moments and memories are priceless. We are blessed beyond measure to be able to photograph them. Thank you Luke & Megan!
We hope our readers and fans will enjoy this little glimpse into their world as much as we did.
Pixels On Paper specializes in creative wedding, senior, newborn, baby, maternity and family photography. We offer full year baby photography packages and maternity photography. Learn more about us at www.pixelsonpaper.net and contact us for booking information or to reserve your portrait session. Our portrait photography studio and outdoor portrait garden is located in the Yadking Valley NC Mountains, NC High Country in Wilkesboro, NC.
Tiffany’s Senior Portraits | NC Mountain Country Farm | North Wilkes High School | Wilkesboro NC
This Class of 2014 North Wilkes High School Senior, was a dream to photograph for her senior portraits. Tiffany loves horses and spending time outdoor in the country. She gets the biggest grin whenever she spends time with animals and dreams of one day becoming a marine biologist. It only seemed appropriate to involve all the things she loves into her senior session at this beautiful farm with the NC Mountains providing a perfect backdrop.
And since Tiffany and her parents didn’t like the boring cap and gown photos taken at her school, she brought those items along and we created photos that were a lot more fun and announcement worthy. We hope you enjoy these as much as we enjoyed creating them!
Here is a look at the printed 5×7 double-sided Graduation Announcement we created for Tiffany.
Watch Tiffany’s Senior portraits video here:
Special thanks to Leatherwood Mountain Resort for this gorgeous backdrop. Interested in booking a Senior session? Be sure to see more senior portraits at www.pixelsonpaper.net and contact us to schedule a session.
all about prom 2014 | fashion | portrait photography by Pixels On Paper
We had the opportunity again this year to be the sole provider of photography and participate along with other outstanding vendors in Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro NC during the 3rd annual All About Prom campaign. Beginning in December eligible representatives from each of five Wilkes County high schools competed to be ambassadors and later prom models. Prom Model winners were given a full day of glamour, pampering and the high fashion model experience in exchange for representing all the event sponsors and their services.
Each girl was fitted with a complete glamorous wardrobe by Bridal Traditions Wedding and Prom attire that included dress, shoes, and jewelry accessories. Kristin Lyall of Stillwaters Salon & Day Spa transformed each girl with glamour makeup, that was uniquely created to coordinate with the formal dresses they would be wearing. Claire Powell also of Stillwaters Salon styled each model’s hair using fashion forward techniques that were ahead of the trends. The finishing touch added to each model were unique floral accessories designed by Denise Brooks of Innovative Occasions. Denise took the old tradition of corsage and boutonnieres to a whole new level.
Watch the video below to experience our day in motion!
With this year’s photo shoot campaign being later in the season than our previous events, portraits were photographed both inside the studio and outside on-location throughout Wilkesboro. Ryan and Misty both took turns all day photographing each model and making each one truly experience the Pixels On Paper Photography difference both on set and later when seeing their final photos.
Pixels offers unique and creative portrait photography. Forget about those horribly traditional photos made during prom where they make you say cheese and place you in a stiff traditional pose. With prom and Senior portraits alike, Pixels will makes sure you have a blast getting great portraits that make you feel and look like a Rock Star. Call Pixels On Paper Photography at 336-990-0080 to schedule a Portrait Session now! Visit our website www.pixelsonpaper.net or send us and email at mail@pixelsonpaper.biz for more information.
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