Charlotte NC Wedding Photographer

FINALLY!!!! Brooke is married and currently honeymooning in Greece, so NOW I can post her bridal session images from NYC! Whew…been DYING TO!

Little words are needed to describe how Brooke lit up the camera – SIMPLY AMAZING! The camera adores her and it is quite evident below. From the moment we met she repeatedly told me how much she loved Audrey Hepburn and that whole era. It was then I knew we would need to pull off something significant – so we decided to NYC was it!

NY Bride called to say the dress was ready (hello – can you say, Cymbeline ROCKS). Amanda Benson was ready for hair & makeup (ummm…WOW). Flights were booked. Hotel was booked. GAME ON!

Brooke was a trooper! Walked MILES in those HOT, HOT shoes (you’ll see more of those once I post wedding day images), rode the subway looking like a big ole’ marshmallow (had to protect that dress – wrapped a white sheet several times around her) and managed to work that camera in front of The Plaza in 15 seconds (literally! before security asked us to leave)!

I’m dedicating this blog to MY HUSBAND! Eight years ago today, we tied the knot at the PIMA COUNTY COURTHOUSE! Yes, you heard me right – the PCC! How crazy is that!?!?!

Long and uninteresting story, but Ken was still playing ball and there just simply wasn’t any time to plan a wedding. So – after arriving in Tucson, AZ for the start of an invitation only fall league camp, we woke early Monday, September 25th and headed down to get married. I donned a khaki skirt and polo shirt, Ken in his infamous wearing t-shirt and cargos. We asked a random attorney and police officer to act as witnesses (hello…important detail…sorry mom’s and dad’s), the judge asked Ken to remove his hat and I instantly started crying. I thought, “HOLY COW…am I REALLY doing it like this?!?!?! And Ken, you have the WORST case of hat head I’ve ever seen!”

To this day, I cannot tell you what I committed to – but it is the one of the BEST MEMORIES I have. It is COMPLETELY unique to us and reflective of how we live our lives…SPONTANEOUS! We’ve never been afraid of risk – feet first and we’ll figure out the rest later!

I love my husband more today than yesterday. He is the most genuine, patient, kind-hearted man I know. He is the father of my precious babies – a stay-at-home daddy at that! There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t thank The Lord above for blessing me with a thriving and healthy family. I feel like the richest woman alive!

I only intended on posting a couple of pictures, but as I started filtering through I couldn’t narrow down so many special moments we’ve shared in the last year. Between dressing up as Santa to surprise his mom’s ‘Sister’s Weekend’, helping with photo shoots, his love for cooking and bonsai’s, a glass of wine, a couple beers, his evident love for our children…ugh…can’t stop crying! Had to do a SLIDESHOW!

I love you beyond words, punkin! Thank you for loving and sharing your life with me!

Dinner with friends in NYC.

A fun train trip!

What a great stand-in!

He lugged our gear up and down NY for two days! LOVE HIM!

Concert at Verizon.

Shortly after the twins were born.

HOLY MOLY! Can you say, SUPERMODEL!?!?! Lindsay absolutely TORE UP the camera! Even Blake (her fiance) made a comment while changing wardrobe, “I didn’t know I was marrying a supermodel!” HOW DARN SWEET IS THAT!

We are beyond thrilled to be part of their lives during this special time. There is a little talk about heading down the islands to shoot the bridal session…we’ll see if it comes to fruition. Praying that we can work out the details.

Can’t wait til May 30th at which point we’ll see these hotties tie the knot!

Enjoy the slideshow! Thanks to Heather at The Look for wrangling Milly. We’re also glad Blake was able to grab a little cat nap!