What can I begin to say about Rima and Darren? It's so hard to play favorites with clients, because its as if they're all my favorite, but the story with these two is unique because we actually met on a mission trip in Brazil. When they found out I was a photographer and saw my work it was arranged and they flew me up to Toronto for one hell of a wedding! I didn't feel I could do the images justice without sharing a ton, so please, grab a coffee and enjoy Rima & Darren's story with some music.
Read MoreWe had an awesome time photographing Tamsyn and Austin’s wedding in Charleston SC
Read MoreSo this wedding is really special because I was kind of in it. So while there are probably photographers who can both be in a wedding and photograph it, I am not one of them :)
So my family and best friend flew to Colombia to spend some time on the front and back end of the big day for the total of a little over a week. The headlining image for this blog was from the last day of our trip when I did a session with Nico & Diana all dressed up in the wedding attire a few days after the wedding.
Because that session was at the end of our trip I've posted to the rest of the images from it at the end of this blog, but I want to show you chronologically just a few of our excursions from our South American Adventure :)
This wedding was particularly close to my heart, because Nico is one of my very best friends who's wedding I'm actually going to be in THIS WEEKEND!!! We fly out to Bogota, Colombia in just two days where him and Diana will be covenant-ing themselves together. These photos are the documentation contractual marriage as recognized by the state. And it's an absolute honor to be a part of.
Read MoreHaving gotten to spend just a couple hours with these two makes me sad they're not local to Wilmington. It was sooooo fun shooting their wedding. They clearly adore each other and surprisingly it was my first time having the opportunity to photograph a court house ceremony :)
Read MoreFor it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.
Read MoreThis one's a long one, so grab a coffee and enjoy :)
Read MoreOnce upon a time there was a boy who loved a girl, and her laughter was a question he wanted to spend his whole life answering.
Read MoreThe Open House at the Barn at Rock Creek was SO MUCH FUN!!! I don't work with models often, I'm used to giving direction and working with normal people (like me) who don't spend a lot of time in front of the camera. So this was like playing in a playground of photographic fun-ness!!!
Lesley at The Barn is responsible for bringing this whole thing together. Of the people involved, if you're reading this and I didn't mention you, please reach out to me with your info so I can add you to the list :)
Venue: The Barn At Rock Creek
Hair and Makeup: Maria Blair + Jamie Warzel
Models: Kimberly, McKenna, Caroline, Hindsdale, Kerry, Seth, Alek, Robert
Videography: Morgan @ Mod Wedding Films
Rentals: Martha My Dear Rentals, Event Works, Party Suppliers, Provision Design Method
Cake: One Belle Bakery
Catering: Middle of the Island, Art Catering
Vintage Gowns: Ida Lou Weddings
Wedding Gown: Coastal Knot
Custom Rove & Roam: Edge of Urge
Harpist: Christina Brier
Drape & Lighting: Event Excellence
Floral & Design: Designs by Amber Lanier
Read MoreThe Engagement Session might as well be called a Pre-Wedding Session. I had so much fun working with Kyle and Kristin. It felt more like a hangout :) This session is EPIC!!!
Read MoreI have known Elsie since ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!!! Seriously, its almost surreal. One day we're in language arts in 3rd grade and then the next day I'm doing their engagement portraits! They are incredibly fun to photograph and spend time with. I can't wait for their wedding :)
Read MoreCaitlin & Jason are amazing. You can tell in their photos, but the emotion and the connection everyone at this wedding shared was special.
Read MoreFrom their engagement session I knew Justin and Janna's wedding was going to be awesome. They're so sensitive towards each other and genuinely make each other happy. The chemistry between them made my job very easy :)
Read MoreLove recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.
Read MoreKate & Myles are SO MUCH FUN!!! You can tell in their engagement portraits, so I'll stop writing and let you just look at pictures :)
Read MoreOlivia & Matt had an incredibly beautiful wedding in uptown Charlotte at Foundation for the Carolinas. I feel so honored to have been a part of their day :)
Read MoreThis wedding holds a special place in our hearts. Yes Liz and Jeremy are friends of ours and we love them, but also, Erin and I were ourselves married at this exact same venue!!! Lots of memories and a beautiful location where we couldn't have asked for better weather!
Read MoreIt feels like we've been hanging out with Sydney & Tyler for years :)
We had the privilege of being the photographer for their wedding when they eloped in topsail beach in 2014.
And we were super excited when they asked us the very next year to photograph their family!
So we were honored when they asked us to shoot them AGAIN this year to celebrate their 2nd year anniversary with a couples session!! And they are friggin amazing!
We love you Sydney & Tyler, and we look forward to more years of epic photos with you!
-Michael & Erin
Read MoreJanna and Justin each went to rival schools. Justin to UNC and Janna to Duke. So when they asked me if we could do an engagement session that took place on both campuses I said heck to the friggin' yes!!! The Image pictured above was one of the last of the night on Duke's campus.
Read MoreWedding Venue: Wilmington Convention Center
Cake: Creative Cake Design by Tammy Hodge
Flowers: Beautiful Flowers by June
DJ: Active Entertainment