Hmmm where to start.

Lynne and I went to high school together. We were/are friends. We played soccer and I think we played the same position (which meant she played and I sat the bench!) She even had me over for Christmas dinner in high school. THEN she dated my ex boyfriend and I was mad at her for a while. Something terrible happened and said boyfriend ( lets call him Drew) was in a car accident and didn’t make it. We became close again. Its strange how close death can make you feel towards someone else. She knows exactly how I feel about Drew and she feels the same I am sure. I think because of him we’ll always be close even if we dont talk that often, because of that link. That bond we have. Anyway, because Ive known her for T E N Y E A R S now! I figured I’d show a few old school Lynne and Hilary photos. Unfortunately I cant find any of my old albums to scan in pre 06 stuff from high school but there’s a few fun images from after 2006 I dug up. Oh, and in the photos there’s a few other beautiful ladies in the photos those are also Drew’s ex girlfriends. We’re all friends. LAHM.

Green was Drews favorite color.

This is us with Drew’s beautiful mama Esther.Ok ok. Now for the good stuff.

Ben and Lynne met at summer camp. They were both counselors. He is funny and she is very smart (I’m sure he’s smart too) I think they are a great pair together. Ben is going to school in North Carolina at South Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Lynne is a kindergarten teacher (and I cant imagine her doing anything else but teaching.) I would want her as Jack’s teacher cause I bet she’s awesome and comes up with all sorts of fun things to do. Since Ben is studying in NC it made sense for Lynne to come up to NC for photos since I was going to be there too. It also worked out pretty good in timing so I’m glad she could fly up. This was my first time meeting Ben and I like him. He made myself and Lynne laugh and he’s a lot taller than I anticipated. I like him. We started out at his college because well, it’s pretty.raleigh wedding photographyRaleigh engagement photography

Quick photo of us all. :)raleigh wedding photographysince I liked both.Raleigh engagement photographyI am not sure what I love about this last one. But I do love it.

Melody and Andrew are such a fun couple and are quite famous in my old town of Pine Level, North Carolina. When I first met them we were stopped at least 3 times by someone they knew1 Now that I have gotten to know them a bit more I know why everyone likes them too. Cause they are awesome and fun. So that’s exactly how their wedding was. They got married at a cute little church in Fremont, NC the Fremont Missionary Baptist Church. Melody really enjoys church architecture and this church was just screaming her name. Black grooms ring

pop of blue heel on building

I love her dress swaying in the wind. Thanks to her Uncle Randy for being on standby for me in case the dress took a drop. Luckily it stayed up!dress blowing in the wind hanging at the churchFremont Missionary Baptist ChurchBride getting her makeup doneBrides hand poking out from her dressgroom dressed in all black putting his tie ongroom getting dressed in ladies roomGroom before ceremonygroom waiting at the church for his bridebouquet with cross attached

Right before she walked down the aisle…right before bride walked down aisleBride walking down aisle escorted by her fatherbride and groom holding hands during ceremony

 

bride smiling at groom during ceremonyblack and white sand in mason jar

They walked together to the Imperial March from Star Wars… right? It was that one right Andrew?  Either way, it was the bomb.

Everyone that attended the wedding!All the guests gathered for a photo

love those heels and the black on black chucks.Black converse for the groombride dips bride in front of churchbride on church steps

Melody, You’re absolutely stunning.adorable bride posesbride and groom in the reflection of a doorgroom eating brides shoulder11.11.11 wedding

Best send away ever! Paper Planes! They flew super awesomely as well.bride and groom exit to paper planesPaper planes for the couples exit

Seriously you two are great. Thanks for being awesome your two.

Sarah married Todd last Saturday the 18th in Bailey, North Carolina. It was a beautiful, hot, bright and sunny day. The only thing bad about the day were those darned Bailey no’see’ums! Having cans of Off! on each table was super smart on their part.

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Autumn got this sweet ring shot while I was toying around with her shoes.20110618-DSC_817620110618-DSC_819120110618-DSC_813320110618-DSC_8225

yes, i saw this on pinterest and fell in love with it.

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while I was with the ladies Autumn took the guys down the road and had a little fun.20110618-DSC_8393 copy20110618-DSC_844720110618-DSC_847420110618-DSC_8383

Sarah.. youre GORGEOUS girl!20110618-DSC_841720110618-DSC_858120110618-DSC_860120110618-DSC_860920110618-DSC_8635

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I love this cupcake setup.. the mason jars filled with beans were an awesome touch!20110618-DSC_901820110618-DSC_904320110618-DSC_908620110618-DSC_902120110618-DSC_913320110618-DSC_9056

The lovely folks that helped put this wedding together!

Hair| Whitney Whitehurst |Total Concepts Salon
DJ |  Kevin Majoros | KM DJ Company
Minister |  Rev. Dr. Robert Dowen | Joined Together Weddings
Dress | David’s Bridal
Suit |  Belk
Flowers | The Green Turtle Florist, downtown Wilson, and the couples backyard :)
Ceremony | Reception | Catering | The Leaning Tree | Bailey, NC
Associate Photographer | Autumn Harrison | Reminiscing Moments Photography

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Recently I entered a few of my photographs into a photo contest held by The Wedding Photographic Society and surprisingly two of them got 2nd place! WOOTIE WOOT!2nd Hilary Mercer(2)This one got 2nd in the Artistic category!2nd Hilary Mercerand this one got 2nd in the Framing category!

Congratulations to all the winners! Go see them all h e r e

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Sarah and Todd are getting married in June here in NC. They might look a little familiar as this was their second engagement session with me. Their first was in an antique store. It was a pretty awesome session. But, they also wanted something outside too so we met up here in Smithfield and had some fun. It rained a LOT the day before so it was a little muddy but we did what we could. It was an absolute gorgeous day.20110410-DSC_063620110410-DSC_067920110410-DSC_0713

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Sarah has awesome skin… I know.. thats a random comment but still.. true :)20110410-DSC_087220110410-DSC_090020110410-DSC_0918