Love on the Lake

Congratulations to Barb and Vern

Wedding Date: May 15, 2010
Wedding Location: Lake Wheeler
Here is a sneak peek of their engagement session!












How we met:
Six years ago, I walked into a Raleigh Concert Band rehearsal with my bassoon in hand. I barely knew how to put it together and didn’t know a soul... Turned out, he was the band president, and was an accomplished percussionist.

How we got engaged:
Our lives gradually grew together, cemented by music, good friends, volunteer work, and lots of laughter (he’s a very funny guy). And the more we learned about each other, the more we wanted to know. The more time we spent with each other, the harder it was to be apart. And now, this confirmed bachelorette of 21 years, can’t wait to put her single life behind her, share her four-footed Golden companion, and begin a new life with this singularly warm, loving, and nurturing man.

Our favorite things to do or places to go:
Bird walks (Vernon has been leading them at Lake Crabtree for over 10 years), volunteering in the Discovery Room at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences (he’s been doing that for over 20 years), tagging along to his many band rehearsals and gigs, hiking in the mountains, and, of course, playing in the Raleigh Concert Band.ying in the Raleigh Concert Band.

Award Winning Images for WPS

Okay...sooo many exciting things happening I can hardly keep up!! The First Quarter Competition results were delivered last week. I am very pleased to announce that 3 out of 4 images submitted placed in 3 different categories.

So many talented photographers in this area and as a member of WPS I am proud to stand with them in representing the EAST COAST COMMUNITY!

1st Place Portraits Category - Nancy Thomas - Q1 2010 WPS Image Competition

JUDGES COMMENT:

More on the conventional side, however the location and vantage point really opens it up. The character of the couple is felt in this shot: light, airy, natural, fun.
Simple, clean and beautiful. The lower angle helps give you a sense of space and great use of available light on the couple. This is a photo which I know they are going to enjoy for a very-very long time. Well done.
First off, excellent exposure! The slight boost of light on the couple and the darkening of their surroundings lets the viewer know that, without question, this image is about the people; the depth of field seconds that motion. Now that it has 100% for technical merit, the people having the perfect pose and pleasing facial expressions puts this image into the realm of “ideal.”

3rd Place Artistic Category - Nancy Thomas - Q1 2010 WPS Image Competition

JUDGES COMMENT:

They just look so happy to be married. This image makes me smile and I’m sure they have this hanging in their home. Wonderful image that captured the moment of the couple heading from the church to the reception.

Fun and fun with the bubble guns! This photo makes me smile and the bubbles make for an interesting design element. The shallow depth of field really helps to bring the bubbles out, too. I want to reach in and pop them.

2nd Place PJ Category - Nathan Clendenin - Q1 2010 WPS Image Competition

JUDGES COMMENT:

A candid moment that is both charming and compelling. The camera tilt is a nice touch.

Larson-Ferralli Wedding at the Sheraton Raleigh

Congratulations Jenn and Phil! Your wedding day was perfect...from tears to laughter and lots of high energy on the dance floor!! We even survived the most hazardous Sparkler Send off in History. I took a few hits blazing the path for you but it was all for the glory of the moment:)

Here is a [Sneak Peek]

Engagement at North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Congratulations to Jennell and Marty as they Celebrate their engagement at the NC State Fair!

They tie the knot on December 5, 2009 at 1705 Prime in Raleigh.

Justin and Velvet Wedding Highlights

Congratulations to Velvet and Justin who tied "the knot" on 09-05-09 at Bass Lake.
See the highlights here:

LuAnn and Pong [Sneak Peek]

LuAnn and Pong were married on August 23rd, 2009 at HighGrove Estate, and had one of the most elaborate weddings of the year. Lucky for us we were there to capture it all!

The morning started with a Tea Ceremony, and continued with a Thai Water Ceremony, a Wedding Ceremony and a DANCE-TASTIC Reception...and all in one day!! Each of the ceremonies were absolutely beautiful, but none of them even came close to being as stunning as LuAnn. We have officially put her down in our books as one of the luckiest brides ever. Not only did she get to marry the man of her dreams, but she got to wear 5 completely different, but equally spectacular dresses!! Way to ROCK it!!

Hsiupei and David [Sneak Peek]

Congratulations to Hsiupei and David who tied the knot on July 18th, 2009.

Here is a look at our favorites. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did!