Posts Tagged: Pixels On Paper Photography
Wonder Women | Moms
Lately, we’re thick with superhero movies and remakes and I see no end in sight. Comic books characters, the heroes and villains who distract us from their real life counterparts, are an amazing escape. They inspire us to be bigger, to be the people we want to be and they give us a sort of boost.
With the recent release of Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot (and Oh Holy Crap, if you haven’t seen it, rent it asap!!), I’ve seen and felt a surge in girl power and we can never have enough of it, in my humble opinion. As I await the arrival of my son, motherhood and moms have been on my mind. They give so much, carry so much, love so much, share, guide, hurdle, forgive, strive, turn the other cheek, increase the joy around them and I’m so grateful for my own mom and the examples of other mothers I know.
Here’s to the power – the near superhuman power – of mothers. I thank God that He protects and helps us as we create little humans while holding on to our own identities.
I could write and share mom photos for weeks – and just might – but for now, I’ll just ask that you do one thing for me please: if you can, call your mom today. Call your gramma today. Call your mother-in-law. Call a mother you know and tell her that she’s a card-carrying rock star… that she’s seen and appreciated beyond words. If you can’t for whatever reason, take a minute to think of a mother you know and say a little prayer or meditation of gratitude. It won’t go unheard.
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 weddings, brides, 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.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License
All photos are ©2017 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.
Family Portraits at Chapel Hill
Every state in the US has it’s schools and teams and naturally North Carolina is no different. The rivalries and passions around them are intense and whether you participate or not, you’re aware. And really, it’s pretty fun to watch and nice to see loyalty and pride played out on some level. This family is passionate about UNC Chapel Hill where both parents – Carisa and Bradley attended and are proud alums.
Naturally, when it was time to shoot a new family portrait session, they turned to the hallowed grounds – and it wasn’t necessary to bribe their kids who are absolute tarheels. 
The campus grounds were a perfect place to shoot Carisa, Bradley and their children Slater and Alarie. We’ve photographed this family before and they have such a lively joy about them, the shoot itself was a breeze. While walking from one place to the next parents were able to share stories with the kids of their time there. The family goes to athletic games on campus as often as they can. Slater was particularly excited to go to the school book store after our session so that he could get championship memorabilia.
We always love to oblige families that have a particularly important or beloved venue for their session. Whether it’s a family home, a stadium, by a river or with mountain views, we’re in if you are.
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 weddings, brides, 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.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License
All photos are ©2017 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.
A Full Circle
We want to believe that “things come full circle.” In fact, we say it with a spirit of hopefulness. There is continuity in life: births, deaths, struggles, triumphs, remembrances, redemption, connection and repatriation. It takes age, wisdom and being observant to realize it and I would like to believe that Ryan and I are those people. We certainly try to be!
There is also the idea of creating a large and full circle of people around you: those who inspire and challenge you, have your back, love and celebrate with you and hold you up when you just cannot do it alone. Ryan and I have both in our lives: that sense that things are coming full circle as we prepare to be first time parents AND that we’re surrounded, literally and figuratively, by people ready to help, support and love us in this new chapter.
Over the last 14 years, we’ve been blessed to be a part of your lives (and we have no plans to stop). But as we get ready to greet our son (the full circle in my belly at the moment), I’m reminded of all the chapters of your lives we’ve captured on film and those chapters we’re about to embark on ourselves. We’ve learned so much watching you all.
We’ve photographed engagement portraits in all sorts of settings, celebrating the beginnings of new marriages. We’ve taken bridal portraits inside and outside with brides in sneakers or cowboy boots, in gardens, in tiaras, on staircases and in the woods. Those moments absolutely take us back to our own engagement, wedding and first years together.
And the weddings themselves we’ve photographed – too many to count – where there is the crush of emotion and relief and joy and then “let’s get out of here and go on a honeymoon!”
Children. This one is particularly tender for obvious reasons, but watching you all as we took maternity photos, newborn portraits, first birthdays, new siblings and the growth of your families has been the best. You hunker down during the hard stuff and laugh out loud during the silly bits, but your commitment to family is something we understand completely.
We love living our lives in the open amongst such amazing friends, colleagues, and family – those by blood and those forged from common interests, trust and deep connections. While we may need to hibernate a bit when our little man arrives, we’ll be happy to share stories, ask questions and continue to watch our lives come full circle. We love you all so much and thank each of you for the part you play in our lives.
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 weddings, brides, 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.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License
All photos are ©2017 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.
Christmas Portraits – time to schedule
Buckle up, buttercups and get out your calendars. Before you can say, “it’s time to throw out the last of the Halloween candy,” it will be time for Christmas portraits. The time to schedule them is RIGHT NOW.
This year, we are offering two options from which to choose. The first are the in-home documentary sessions just as we did last year. We shot several of these and we, and they, LOVED the experience. We’re excited to do it again this year. In-home sessions can be scheduled from the time that a family’s home is decorated (or being decorated) until December 10th.
Holland Family In home Lifestyle Christmas Photos 2016
The Holland and Minick families were two from last year and each shows the joy and reality of family Christmases. You can decorate all you want but life goes on and those images make some of the best portraits and the best memories.
Minick Family In home Lifestyle Christmas Photos 2016
You still gotta eat, even during the holidays and with two young kids, the Minicks invited us to capture their daily life in the kitchen as well.
We’re not changing our pricing for 2017! Here are the details:Studio sessions will be Friday-Sunday November 17th – December 10th.
For only $125, we will provide 5 digital images for families with up to 3 children. This includes the printing rights along with the option to purchase prints, cards, and gifts. Pets and additional children or family members are welcome for an additional $25.
Our fee is due when you make your reservation.
The Pixels’ studio is located at 1198 Curtis Bridge Rd. Wilkesboro NC 28697.
Call 336-990-0080 to reserve or email inquiries to mail@pixelsonpaper.net.
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 weddings, brides, 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.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License
All photos are ©2017 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.
October Anniversaries ~ all the best to these couples
Kristen and Jason Lavender, 6 years October 1st
“What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like.” – St. Augustine
Augustine was a smart man. He was a saint, a Christian, a philosopher and a studier of men and their relationship to each other and to God. I like this quote, because while it can apply to every single person who loves well, in a marriage, it describes what bride and groom, husband and wife, father and mother will need to keep the family together: hands and feet ready to help and carry, eyes to see both pain and joy, ears to listen to stories that are exhilarating or boring (don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about) and a big heart that wants to jump in no matter what. And it’s just a start. Happy Anniversary to the couples who married in October – all of you – and most especially to the ones we’ve photographed over the years. We love you. Keep celebrating and showing each other what love looks like.
Mickey and Ben Strope, 4 years October 4th
LeighAnn and Jason Moffitt, 3 years October 4th
Amanda and Rich Terpstra, 8 years October 10th
Melissa and Bob Paradis, 7 years October 10th
Katie and Josh Minor, 2 years October 10th
Mary and Gilbert Joseph, 9 years October 11th
Megan and Jeff Barnhart, 4 years October 12th
Lucy and Glen Klamer, 5 years October 13th
Bonnie and Amanda Walling, 1 year October 14th
Addie & Matt 7 years October 16th
Amy & Bobby Pruitt 8 years October 17th
Jamie and Daniel Harrison, 2 years October 17th
Annette & Omudhome 9 years October 18th
Laura and Michael Chumah, 6 years October 22nd
Christine and Adam Kessell, 1 year October 22nd
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 weddings, brides, 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.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License
All photos are ©2017 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.