Zack and Sarah – pt 2

Couple touching foreheads at Wing Haven Garden in Charlotte NC

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To round out this week, we have Zack and Sarah’s full blog post, these two were married last weekend in the midst of some of the rainiest weeks I have ever experienced in Charlotte. Luckily, I fear no weather so the wedding turned out amazing (photos from that coming soon). Their engagement session was full of light, laughter, and love, which is really a reflection on their relationship.

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Maternity: Amy

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

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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

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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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The World Has Changed

Charlotte Wedding Photographer - Nathan Abplanalp (15)

Charlotte Wedding Photographer - Nathan Abplanalp (15)

Hi everyone! I wanted to say thank you to all who have voted for me during the public voting portion of the Dedpxl 07 Assignment.
Your support has been more than appreciated and I could not have come this far without the hundreds of people who have voted for my
image. If you have not voted yet, please go over to http://dedpxl.com/dedpxl07-vote-for-the-finalists/ and vote for my image (#8).
Remember, you can vote from computer, smartphone, and tablets. Every vote counts and make a huge difference!
You have until tomorrow evening (Nov 25th) to get your votes in.

Again, thank you to everyone who helped and worked so hard on this project!
Thank you to Reema Abdellatif and Nick Mozea for modeling, Casey Nelson Lombardi for hair and makeup,
my lovely wife Rachel Abplanalp and our good friend Isil Dohnke for assisting and holding reflectors,
and Caroline at FROCK Shop for providing the wardrobe!

Makeup & Hair: Peaches and Glitter
Location: Wing Haven Gardens
Wardrobe: FROCK Shop Revival
Models: Evolution Talent Agency

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dedpxl 07

Charlotte Wedding Photographer - Nathan Abplanalp

Charlotte Wedding Photographer - Nathan Abplanalp

My image has made it to the top 10 for the Dedpxl 07 assignment!
I am so excited to see how far it has come in the critiques
and would love if you went over to Dedpxl and cast your vote! and cast your vote!
Thank you for all your support!

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