Charlotte Wedding Photographer
Are you searching for the world’s best cookie? Seeking confectionary enlightenment? There is a not so well kept secret circulating the Charlotte area that there is a baker with sugar in her fingertips, flour in her hair, and the ability to melt butter and hearts with her passion for the humble cookie. This week, you will be taken into her world. A world of where the most noble and pompous of us are brought to our knees in adoration of a circular pastry. Heed the call and join The Cookie Cult.
Photographing photographers is always a tall order and though some may be a bit nervous to do so, I find it exhilarating as they know what will look good for the camera. The Petrinos of Charlotte Photography allowed me to photograph them and their newborn daughter Makenzie in their home. I feel that the photos of new parents interacting with their precious baby are so valuable to them as a family, more than just the posed (if not overposed) photos that we typically see on Pinterest of babies. I really enjoy capturing the genuine love and joy of new parents.
A father and daughter’s hands. I love how Makenzie’s little face is peeking into the frame.
Classy and action packed are rarely both used to describe a reception but Will and Rackin’s wedding had oodles of it. The Carmel Country Club was the perfect venue offering plenty of space for dancing and elegant decor arranged by Dina Blazek.
Cake: Kathy Allen Fine Cakes
Flowers: In Bloom, Ltd.
Makeup: Erin Ashley Makeup
Hair: Valjeta Vala Mati
Ceremony Location: Myers Park United Methodist Church
Reception Location: Carmel Country Club
Stationary: Debra Hall – Olive Paper
Music: Six Stylez Band – Sam Hill Entertainment
Planner: Dina Berg Blazek Events
This week, I will finish up with the reception photos from Will and Rackin’s wedding. One of my favorites by far, the setting was beautiful and the people got down!
Zac has been a friend of mine for the last couple years since I photographed the band he is the bassist for, Bruised But Not Broken. He might be the happiest and most passionate person I have ever met in my whole life and it really shows with his love for Emily. He is all about her. Emily is such a compliment for Zac. She is sweet, has great style, and a mean artistic streak. They wanted their engagement photos to be taken in a natural setting that was not ostentatious or overly dramatic (at least from the photos standpoint). With a simple backdrop and them both being very willing subjects, we set out to let our ideas run free. I am so very pleased to be their photographer and their complete trust really shows though in how genuine they are in these photos. Thank you, Emily and Zac!
I am a firm believer that the location should reflect the couple. Zac and Emily both love the soft colors and environment that we have here in the south. I wanted to take this photo beyond just them with the tree as a backdrop. Thinking that the two of them could be part of the nature they were in, was the idea. The sunset was dipping just below the tree line and it bathed them in beautiful light. This photo ended up being a sort of hero shot with the two of them looking out towards the light.
I am excited to share images from Zac and Emily’s engagement session this week. I love this image especially as it really sets the scene for the rest of the shoot. A wide open field bathed in the glow of a sunset with a couple in love below the hanging branches of an old tree. Perfect.
I love this image. the fact that there is a little motion blur that gives the photo an ambiance and enhances the feeling that Will and Rackin are moving forward as husband and wife. The little Fuji x100s is an amazing camera for capturing these kinds of moments.
Will and Rackin walking upon the green at the Carmel Country Club in Charlotte, NC.