Kelly + Will | Levine Museum of the New South

September 28, 2010 Posted in Wedding Day

Meet Kelly + Will…

“An Uptown Romance…”

I can honestly say that the journey with Kelly and Will will be unforgettable in my mind.  It all started with a sweet referral from the oh-so-talented, Cheyenne Schultz (congrats on their new baby boy, Boone!!).  Kelly and I immediately started collaborating on ideas for their engagement session.  Ahhh…I loved every bit of that session!  Fast-forward to September 18th.  I became very. very. very. ill.  I do not recall ever being that sick.  Childhood, perhaps?  At any rate (by the grace of The Lord above) I found strength (and Thera Flu) to muster through.  My wing man, Steve (THANK THE LORD FOR HIM TOO!) came in with another photographer (Thanks, Garrett!) to cover me so that I could take it slow.  And we, as a team, did it!!  PRAISE GOD!!  I concentrated on the details and the moments – the boys got my people!!

After a trip to the doctor’s the following day, I learned that I had a terrible case of Strep.  Oh I do not wish those body aches or razor blade throat on anyone.  Give me another multiples birth ANY DAY over that agony!!

It sounds as though Kelly and Will avoided my illness and had a BLAST in ARUBA!!  Another reason to be SO THANKFUL!!  Gosh – I would have felt TERRIBLE had I known I passed it along.

CONGRATS to this very special couple.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.

~xoxo

Special thanks to the following:  Levine Musuem, Lindsey Regan Thorne,  Orangerie Events, Split Second Sound and WOW Factor Cakes, The Place for Flowers, Classic Party Rentals.

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Tiffaney - I came across your site while looking at Junebug’s Photobug and I am so happy that I did. I think that your images are amazing.October 1, 2010 – 2:35 pm

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Emily | Charleston Bridal Session

September 27, 2010 Posted in Bridal Session

Meet Emily…

“Bliss…”

Congratulation to Emily and Matt who were married this past weekend!

Wishing you a wonderful honeymoon week!

~xoxo

** Photographed on location in Charleston, SC.  Hair and Makeup by, Lindsey Regan Thorne **

Typically, I photograph the shoes on wedding day…but I couldn’t resist these beauty’s having a Charleston moment!

A perfect summer day…

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deb hall - Fun weekend with beautiful pictures to show for it!September 27, 2010 – 12:06 pm

Richard Israel - utterly gorgeous !!!September 27, 2010 – 5:26 pm

Fun Engagement Shoots With Kristin Vining Photography | Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog - […] You can see even more of the beautiful Emily in her bridal shoot on Kristin’s blog ~ here! […]November 8, 2010 – 9:01 am

Serena - I love Emily’s dress and the belt, Would you mind sharing who the designer is (especially the belt – I must have it!). I can’t wait to see photos from the wedding!November 8, 2010 – 9:51 pm

Sarah - Hi, I know this is a rather random request, but would it be possible to get the brides contact info? I would love to find out where she purchased her dress. Thanks!November 9, 2010 – 5:37 pm

Emily Kirchner - Girls.. The dress was bought locally in Charlotte at NY Bride {a fantastic shop}. The dress was designed by Justin Alexander and the belt is by Lezu! Hope this helps!November 10, 2010 – 6:28 pm

cindy cheek - team shannon and cindy-emily wore those light pink beauty’s!December 18, 2010 – 8:38 am

Crystal Grant - team shannon and cindy-emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 8:47 am

Jessica Jones - Team Shannon and Cindy- EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 8:51 am

Colene Newman - team shannon and cindy – emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 9:04 am

Jonathan Church - team shannon and cindy-emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 9:09 am

Tiffany Church - team shannon and cindy-emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 9:09 am

Lindsey McDole - Participant: Emily wore the light pink Badgley Mischka shoes.December 18, 2010 – 9:11 am

Talitha Mills - “team shannon and cindy-emily!”December 18, 2010 – 9:21 am

Ginger Smith - team shannon and cindy-emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 9:53 am

Abel Martinez - Team Courtney and Abel – Emily!December 18, 2010 – 10:12 am

Courtney Morgan Martinez - Team Courtney and Abel – Emily!December 18, 2010 – 10:12 am

Michelle Wilson - Team Abel and Courtney – Emily!December 18, 2010 – 10:20 am

Betsy Wilson - Team Abel and Courtney- Emily !December 18, 2010 – 10:21 am

Michael vinton - Team Abel and Courtney – Emily !December 18, 2010 – 10:23 am

Michael Wilson - Team Abel and Courtney -emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 10:25 am

Ashley Jacobi - Team Courtney and Abel -Emily!December 18, 2010 – 10:28 am

Elizabeth DeLeon - Team Courtney and Abel – Emily!December 18, 2010 – 10:30 am

Rachel Henin - Team Rachel and Jonathan: EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 10:47 am

Jon - Team Rachel and Jonathan: EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 10:48 am

Megan Weissler - Team Courtney and Abel – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 10:49 am

A B Martinez Sr. - Team Courtney and Abel – Emily!December 18, 2010 – 10:55 am

Ellen - Team Rachel and Jonathan: EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 10:57 am

Barbara Burkhead - Team Rachel and Jonathan: EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 10:58 am

Harry - Team Courtney and Abel – Emily!December 18, 2010 – 11:32 am

Diane Thompson - Team Courtney and Abel – Emily!December 18, 2010 – 11:32 am

Melinda Soliz - Team Courtney and Abel – Emily!December 18, 2010 – 11:37 am

Jessica Reinsch - Emily!- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 11:42 am

Jessica ruiz - Team Courtney and Abel – Emily!December 18, 2010 – 11:50 am

Martha - Team Courtney and Abel-EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 11:53 am

John - Team Courtney and Abel-EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 11:54 am

Erica - Team Courtney and Abel-EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 11:56 am

Sally Seger - Team Courtney and Abel! – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 12:01 pm

Wes P - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 12:02 pm

Kelly Higgins - Team Jessica and Scott- EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 12:06 pm

Kyle - Team Courtney and Abel – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 12:21 pm

Dave - Team Courtney and Abel – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 12:22 pm

Teresa - Team Courtney and Abel – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 12:23 pm

Rhonda Phillips - Team Shannon and Cindy – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 12:25 pm

Susan kirk - Team Jessica and Scott- emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 12:31 pm

Steve kirk - Team Jessica and Scott emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 12:32 pm

Nina Maheshwari - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 12:39 pm

Rachel - Emily. Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 12:43 pm

Tuan - Emily- team Jessica and scottDecember 18, 2010 – 12:44 pm

Tuan - Team Jessica and Scott- EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 12:46 pm

Tuan - Team Jessica and Scott – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 12:47 pm

Nick Wagner - Team Courtney and Abel-EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 12:49 pm

Nancy Fallwell - Courtney and Abel****EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 12:50 pm

Laurel Brown - Team Courtney and Abel – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 12:52 pm

Iliana - Team Courtney and Abel – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 1:22 pm

Lindy Humphrey - Team Courtney and Abel – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 1:23 pm

Bethany reavis - Team Jessica and Scott- EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 1:23 pm

Shana Markwis - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 1:27 pm

Crystal Catoe - Team Jessica and Scott-EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 1:33 pm

Leslie Silcox - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 1:47 pm

Michael Snell - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 1:47 pm

karil Karpiel - team shannon &cindy-emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 1:52 pm

RENE A. HERRERA - Team Abel & Courtney – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 1:53 pm

RENE HERRERA - Team Abel & Courtney – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 1:54 pm

Sandra B. Martinez - Team Abel & Courtney – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 1:55 pm

Jim Reinsch - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 2:01 pm

Gail Reinsch - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 2:02 pm

Kelly Jackson - Team Jessica and Scott: EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 2:02 pm

Stacy Kirk - Answer: Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 2:04 pm

Bryan Reich - Answer: Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 2:05 pm

emily hagan - Participant Emily Hagan: EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 2:13 pm

chad hagan - Team Chad & Emily: EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 2:13 pm

Stacey - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 2:34 pm

Renee Thomas - Team Jessica and Scott….EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 2:35 pm

Cole Conner - Emily – Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 2:36 pm

Crystal Rowe - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 2:56 pm

Nicole Polan - team nicole and john-EMILY!!December 18, 2010 – 3:12 pm

TAYLOR PELICK - TEAM NICOLE AND JOHN= EMILY.December 18, 2010 – 3:12 pm

Neil Hudspeth - team shannon and cindy-emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 3:26 pm

Jennifer Hudspeth - team shannon and cindy-emily!December 18, 2010 – 3:26 pm

Kristin Woodall - Team Nicole & John ~ EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 3:26 pm

Hallie Coleman - Team Jessica and Scott – emily!December 18, 2010 – 3:38 pm

geoffrey polan - TEAM NICOLE AND JOHN- EMILYDecember 18, 2010 – 3:38 pm

andy polan - TEAM NICOLE AND JOHN- EMILYDecember 18, 2010 – 3:38 pm

Sarah Machen - Team Lucky – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 3:43 pm

John Huddle - Team Lucky – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 3:45 pm

Melanie welsh - Participant for team Nicole and John- Emily!December 18, 2010 – 3:46 pm

Jimmy holland - Participant for team Nicole and John- Emily!December 18, 2010 – 3:47 pm

Kristen Machen - Team Lucky – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 3:49 pm

Michael Callaway - team shannon and cindy-emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 3:52 pm

Gwen Callaway - team shannon and cindy-emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 3:52 pm

jill hewett - Team nicole and john~ emily!December 18, 2010 – 3:57 pm

Cortney Nelms - Team nicole and john…emily.December 18, 2010 – 3:59 pm

natalie oleary - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 4:13 pm

Paul O'Leary - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 4:13 pm

Debbie Naranjo - Beautiful pics. Love the beach backgrounds.December 18, 2010 – 4:13 pm

Debbie Naranjo - Beautiful pics. Love the beach backgroundsDecember 18, 2010 – 4:14 pm

Charley - Team Rachel and Jonathan: EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 4:20 pm

Courtney McAuliffe - Team Courtney & Jason: EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 4:33 pm

Jason Jones - Team Courtney & Jason: EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 4:34 pm

Andrew Rowland - Team Lucky – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 4:41 pm

Whitney Rowland - Team Lucky – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 4:42 pm

Brenda Ferguson - Team Jessica and Scott- EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 4:49 pm

James Puerner - Team Courtney & Jason- EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 4:50 pm

Jennifer Faires - Team Jessica and Scott- EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 4:50 pm

Jamie Faires - Team Jessica and Scott- EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 4:51 pm

Jaci Irwin - Amazing pics!! You have such an imagination that comes to life in the engagement sessions too!December 18, 2010 – 4:53 pm

Neely Malone - Team Jessica and Scott- EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 4:53 pm

Cline Beam - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 4:53 pm

Jaci Irwin - Team Jessica and Scott!!December 18, 2010 – 4:54 pm

Logan Webb - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 4:54 pm

Scott Peterson - Team Jessica and Scott :)December 18, 2010 – 4:55 pm

Mara Puerner - Team Courtney & Jason- EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 5:04 pm

Angela Aletto - Team Courtney & Jason- EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 5:06 pm

John Pelick - Team Nicole and John: EMILYDecember 18, 2010 – 5:21 pm

Jason Flake - TEAM NICOLE AND JOHN- EMILYDecember 18, 2010 – 5:21 pm

Cindy Benson - Team COurtney and Abel – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 5:45 pm

Jackie Bernal - Team Courtney and Abel—-EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 5:46 pm

Hallie - Team Courtney and Abel – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 5:47 pm

Chantal - Team Lucky- EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 5:54 pm

jacqueline zehe - Team Courtney & Jason: EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 6:00 pm

Maria Tutterow - team shannon and cindy-emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 6:48 pm

Niki Panos - Team Lucky – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 6:56 pm

kenzie - team shannon and cindy-ryan proposed to ashley in a parkDecember 18, 2010 – 7:37 pm

heather praet - team shannon and cindy-ryan proposed to ashley in a parkDecember 18, 2010 – 7:38 pm

Chris praet - team shannon and cindy-ryan proposed to ashley in a parkDecember 18, 2010 – 7:40 pm

Brittany Shepherd - team shannon and cindy-emily!December 18, 2010 – 8:29 pm

Francis Wagner - Team Courtney and Abel – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 8:31 pm

Denise F. - Team Courtney and Abel – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 8:32 pm

Gail Poplin - “team shannon and cindy-emily!”December 18, 2010 – 8:37 pm

Sarah Poplin - “team shannon and cindy-emily!”December 18, 2010 – 8:37 pm

Amary Grubb - Team Jessica and Scott – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 8:42 pm

Myra Brooks - Team Whitney Brooks—–Emily wore light pink shoesDecember 18, 2010 – 8:42 pm

Myra Brooks - Team Whitney Brooks–answer EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 8:44 pm

joey - team shannon and cindy-emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 9:08 pm

cassa - team shannon and cindy-emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 9:08 pm

Lowell Johnson - team shannon and cindy-emily!”December 18, 2010 – 9:18 pm

Alleta Johnson - team shannon and cindy-emily!”December 18, 2010 – 9:18 pm

leah kate - Team Courtney & Abel- Emily!December 18, 2010 – 9:35 pm

Elise Watson - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 9:38 pm

Graham Watson - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 9:39 pm

Andrea Both - Team lucky- EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 9:44 pm

Toby - Team Courtney and Abel – Emily!December 18, 2010 – 9:48 pm

Beth H. Cook - team shannon and cindy-emilyDecember 18, 2010 – 9:57 pm

Amanda - Team Courtney and Abel – Emily!December 18, 2010 – 10:09 pm

Michael Wilson - Team Abel and Courtney – Emily!December 18, 2010 – 10:10 pm

Michelle Wilson - Team Abel and Courtney – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 10:11 pm

Joyce Wilson - Team Abel and Courtney – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 10:13 pm

Linda Fallwell - Team Courtney & Abel-EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 10:24 pm

Holly Chandler - Team Jessica and Scott- EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 10:40 pm

Ted Viveros - Team Jessica and Scott- EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 10:41 pm

Kariann Ellis - Team Jessica & Scott – EmilyDecember 18, 2010 – 10:44 pm

Christina Royal - team shannon and cindy-emily!”December 18, 2010 – 10:57 pm

Scott Kirk - Emily!- Better late than never. Team Jessica and ScottDecember 18, 2010 – 10:57 pm

Kelly Gutierrez - Team Courtney & Jason: EmilyDecember 19, 2010 – 10:32 am

Kristin Madden - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 19, 2010 – 11:40 am

Danna Jones - Participant Danna Jones – EmilyDecember 19, 2010 – 1:21 pm

Mackenzie - Team Jessica and Scott- EmilyDecember 19, 2010 – 3:10 pm

Tom Fallwell - Team Courtney and Abel – Emily!December 19, 2010 – 3:56 pm

Rachel - Emily-team Jessica and ScottDecember 19, 2010 – 9:39 pm

Hollie Crisler - Team Courtney & Jason: EmilyDecember 20, 2010 – 8:42 am

Kathy - Team Jessica and ScottDecember 20, 2010 – 9:23 am

Kathy - Emily- Team Jessica and ScottDecember 20, 2010 – 9:28 am

Emily + Matt | Happy 1st Anniversary! » Charlotte Wedding Photographer - […] BRIDAL SESSION IMAGES AND STORY. […]September 25, 2011 – 6:05 am

A beautiful decade…

September 24, 2010 Posted in Personal

Happy 10th Anniversary…

“His deep spoken voice, gentle touch and quiet ways swept me…”

On September 25th, 2000, we said our “I do’s.”  Nothing fancy.  Just us.  And an Arizona courthouse, judge, attorney and police officer (we needed witnesses!).  After our two minute ceremony commenced, we picked up our first wedding gift (a roll of toilet paper) then headed to celebrate.  Chili’s will always hold a special place in our hearts!  We were two young kids chasing dreams, living carefree and soaking up all that life had to offer us.

Ten years later…

I’ve witnessed his dream come true.  He is witnessing my dream come true.

I was there when he decided to close a chapter in his life that he had lived for the better part of 25 years.  He is here as my chapter continues to grow.

We patiently waited for more than three years before being blessed with the most precious twins, Bray & Addy!

We are parents.

We are best friends.

We have great times.  We have hard times.

We are each others greatest supporters.

We laugh.  We cry.  We fight.  We makeup.

We are husband and wife.

~ I love you, Ken Vining.  Happy 10 years, babe!

****  Special thanks to Sir Richard Israel and the lovely, Liz Connolly for capturing these images!  ****

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tara mauldin - this post took my breath away…i am so happy for the two of you, you both deserve it! love love love…tSeptember 24, 2010 – 2:54 pm

Tiffany - Awwww, so sweet. I love my Vinings! Happy Anniversary to you guys. Love you oodles!September 24, 2010 – 2:54 pm

Lindsey Regan Thorne - Sending lots of love your way… so speical and so sweet! Happy Anny to two of my faves! Love to you both! Cheers to romance! LRTSeptember 24, 2010 – 3:05 pm

Charlotte - mmm. this made me cry a little. marriage can be such a beautiful thing. you’re amazing kristin!September 24, 2010 – 3:24 pm

Cheyenne Schultz - so awesome – happy anniversary!! xoxoSeptember 24, 2010 – 3:54 pm

jaeni han - You guys are so beautiful in every way, Gods greatest gift to eachother.September 25, 2011 – 7:00 am

kristinvining - Awww…thank you love! xoSeptember 25, 2011 – 7:02 am

Marissa @ Southern Weddings - Aw, happy anniversary to you two! Congratulations! xoSeptember 26, 2011 – 8:37 am

kristinvining - Thank you sweet, Marissa!! xoSeptember 26, 2011 – 4:43 pm