You may remember their awesome surprise wedding back in March... it was a marvelous affair. Well, their "engagement photos" were originally postponed due to Philip's broken collar bone and then somehow life happened and I can hardly believe that its been 7 months! We finally got around to having them play in front of my camera as an ole' married couple, and I have to say that being married looks really REALLY good on them. Gosh they are good looking and just ridiculously fun to photograph.
Dan Allander
Whitley and Parke were destined to be together and I am honored and humbled that somehow I got placed smack in the middle of their love story! Literally weeks apart I shot Parke's sister's wedding (Jenny + David) and one of Whitley's best friend's wedding (Reagan + Todd). Amazingly, it was only a matter of weeks after those 2 weddings that Whitley and Parke connected and their divinely blessed whirlwind relationship began!
That being said, what an absolute joy it was for me to watch these two celebrate their marriage, and I honestly don't know if I've ever seen so much downright "giddiness" at a wedding! Whitley was literally glowing... and smiling ALL day long. And Parke....well, Parke's infectious laughter is reflected in almost every image that I captured! I hope and pray all the best for these two remarkable individuals who I know will share an even more remarkable life now that they are united as one through marriage!
Amy, you've done it, again! You capture such natural and sweet shots, it really is like reliving the moments by looking at your pictures. What a blessing to your clients! Well done, friend!
(10.22.10 @ 07:50 PM)These are beautiful! Whitley's brother is in my community group up here in NYC!!!!! Small world!
(10.26.10 @ 09:48 AM)awesome pics Amy!!!
(10.28.10 @ 12:19 PM)Well done! How do you make a building of that size look so romantic and quaint?????
(10.29.10 @ 12:42 AM)"Ever since I was young, I never really understood anything about the world. And I never understood anything that happened in my life. The only thing that ever made any sense to me was you. And how I felt about you. That's all I've ever known. And that's enough for the rest of my life."
Nick and Tina were blessed with the most gorgeous day to get married outside at the Angus Barn Pavilion in Raleigh, NC and I have to say that I fell in love with the venue. It's perfectly tucked away behind the main restaurant and feels like a destination in and of itself. This is one of those unexpected venues that strikes a unique balance between elegant and rustic, and it just sets the stage for an event to remember!
And this was most certainly one of those unforgettable nights... the sun set perfectly behind Tina and Nick's ceremony and they were able to celebrate with their friends and family well into the sublime North Carolina Fall evening.
Love the photos!!! Soooo pretty!! I love the one of your first dance :)
(10.20.10 @ 06:44 AM)Love the photos!! So pretty!! I really love the one of the first dance!!
(10.20.10 @ 06:45 AM)the photos are beautiful!!
(10.22.10 @ 01:08 PM)the photos are beautiful!!!
(10.22.10 @ 01:09 PM)Beautiful setting, stunning bride and handsome groom, all the pictures capture the love in their hearts.
(10.24.10 @ 10:50 AM)Beautiful setting, stunning bride and handsome groom, all the pictures capture the love in their hearts.
(10.24.10 @ 10:50 AM)Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Claire is a woman who loves and lives passionately... her life has been shaped by these loves, but now most of all by her marriage to her best friend and the best man...James Griffin. Claire and James tied the knot this past weekend in Washington, DC and it was the perfect fall weekend to celebrate them! I have known Claire since we lived together in college and it was SUCH a high honor for be to be IN the wedding, rather than shooting it (but I did loooove watching Jen and Chris Hunt in action!!!). I have been anxious to share her bridal portraits from our session earlier this fall in Chapel Hill and I feel like these are just such a beautiful reflection of who Claire is as a person and who she was as a bride...stunning, breathtaking, and so FULL of life. Just one look at her laughter brings a smile to my own lips. So without any further ado, here she is in all her bridal beauty....
Amy - These shots are beautiful! Where is that cute bakery located?? I love it!
(10.19.10 @ 09:36 AM)I LOVE me some Claire! :) These are beautiful Amy..I adore the last two.
(10.19.10 @ 09:37 AM)STUNNING! the bride AND the photography!
(10.19.10 @ 09:51 AM)nooners.... LOVE THEM!!!! seriously every single one. the sugarland bakery shots are so "fresh and hot" :) can't wait to see the wedding pics!
(10.19.10 @ 10:03 AM)Love LOVE! Ames, you are so talented and Claire is Hotty Hothill. Beautious!
(10.19.10 @ 10:45 AM)i confess i got a sneak peak of these ahead of time, but i say that to comment that we had the same faves! i love these. you are as talented as Claire is beautiful. good team :)
(10.19.10 @ 08:14 PM)amy, these are BEAUTIFUL. what an exquisite bride she is. i love the entire sugarland series. love the pop of color. nice...
(10.20.10 @ 05:14 PM)Stunning. And my fave is still the bell tower shoot. Ames...way to capture Claire's beauty! It was SUCH a fun morning!
(10.22.10 @ 04:39 PM)Ames - LOVE these pictures!! What a fun and special day it was! You are so FREAKIN' talented and it was an honor to romp around in front of your camera. Love you!
(10.29.10 @ 08:37 AM)As expected, this was an amazing wedding celebration and watching Alison and Nick commit themselves to each other with all their family and friends surrounding them in loving support... well, that is why I do what I do. Thank you Alison and Nick for letting me be a part of your amazing day!
Amy- these photos are amazing! What a wonderful sneak peak... can't wait to see all of them:)
(10.09.10 @ 07:53 AM)wow! this couple is lovely and the chapel is absolutely perfect. great work!
(10.14.10 @ 12:11 AM)Magnificent artistry work in your photography! Looking at the pictures makes the day special all over again.
(10.17.10 @ 04:44 PM)beautiful...my daughter was one of the bridesmaids and the lovely little girl in the black and white is my grandaughter! Can't wait to see more!
(10.17.10 @ 07:18 PM)
Love that turquoise door (and the subjects, too, of course)!
(10.28.10 @ 06:32 PM)Amy- simply put... you are awesome.
(10.28.10 @ 09:20 PM)It is SO unfortunate that they are so unattractive. Really. Gosh...
(11.24.10 @ 08:52 PM)Simply marvelous.
(12.14.10 @ 01:09 PM)