Will & Rackin

Guests waiting in sanctuary at Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte NC

Charlotte NC Wedding Photographer - Nathan Abplanalp (17)
I love classic wedding ceremonies. Will and Rackin’s was one of those. The backdrop of the Myers Park United Methodist Church only enhanced the feeling.

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

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Maternity: Amy

Expectant mother stands in front of bamboo forest at Wing Haven Gardens in Charlotte NC

Charlotte NC Wedding Photographer - Nathan Abplanalp (13)

Amy approached me about photographing her maternity session at Wing Haven Gardens. I jumped at the opportunity as Wing Haven is by far one of my favorite locations in Charlotte and Jim and Amy are such a fantastic and photogenic couple. The soft natural setting matched the look Amy wanted her maternity photos to have and we were blessed with gorgeous light that day as well.

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One Frame: Amy

Expectant mother poses for maternity photos at Wing Haven Gardens in Charlotte NC

Charlotte NC Wedding Photographer - Nathan Abplanalp (1)

Another photo of Amy in the midst of the gorgeous greenery of Wing Haven Gardens. It suited her well as she wanted to really have a vibrant location to mirror her little boy who would be arriving soon. I love the soft natural textures that bolster the maternity session.

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Ban

Bride on brick stairs of the Duke Mansion in Charlotte NC

Bride at the Duke Mansion in Charlotte NC
The Duke Mansion is a bit of a fairy tale location in Charlotte. There is not too much like it available to the public and the fact that we were able to photograph Ban’s Bridal Session there was extremely exciting to me. Ban was graceful in front of the camera and suited the location to a T.

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