The Byrums are not only incredibly talented photographers but fantastic people to be around. They have such a happy demeanor about them that it is just infectious. Aaron loved to play it up for the camera with his “serious poses” and Kristin just looked fabulous as usual.

Danielle looks around a bent tree at her wedding in Pawleys Island, SC.

What happens next, what led them here. The master photographers know that anticipation is one of the strongest elements you can insert into your photographs. It is the question that the photograph asks you yet never fully answers. The anticipation for resolution. I think that all great photographs have some form of anticipation in them. This is why, in wedding photography, the moment before the kiss is often far more impactful than the photo of the actual kiss. It is a crescendo of emotions and movement that create a visually dynamic image.

Other photographs include it in a much more subtle way. By carefully crafting the idea in your mind you can create a photograph that creates anticipation with spontaneity. This photograph was created for a Ballet inspired fashion shoot for Charlotte Wedding Magazine. It was a spontaneous thought that I had to showcase the back of the custom dress made by Caden Couture. Obscuring the model’s face and having her pose in a manner that leans to one side created a sense of anticipation as if she is waiting for something or someone with eagerness.

On this cloudy day I bring you a bit of sunshine. Tyler and Kirstie’s sunny wedding was held at Carrigan Farms and featured many elements of their beach styled lives, from the Navy Blues to the Tommy Bahama outfits the guys wore. One of the most beautiful moments was when Tyler approached Kirstie with a blindfold to allow them to touch and speak to one another without him seeing her.

Amanda and Jeff are truly a couple perfectly fitted for one another. I am always very inspired by the way that Jeff cherishes Amanda every time that we are able to meet. This definitely translated into the wedding day as Jeff kept remarking how he could not wait for the ceremony. Their wedding was held at the Peninsula Club in Cornelius, NC, and was very family centered. It was very important to them to have a smaller guest list so that they could take the time to speak with each and every person who they invited.

The Sheltons are a wonderful, vibrant family that have possibly the cutest little boy, Issac. They were kind enough to let me take a few photos of them in Uptown Charlotte.

Chase and Tiffany are two of the warmest people you could ever meet and have a sweet southern charm about them. When I first met them, we spent several hours just talking about everything under the sun, not just their wedding. Their wedding was held at Boxwood Lodge, which is an old hunting lodge that has been painstakingly restored and can be used for weddings. With all of the rich colors and elegant decor, their wedding was nothing short of extravagant.