Charlotte is about a month early. Her mama wasn’t due to have her until September 6th. Luckily she came early since her daddy really wanted to meet her. To second that luck the whole family was able to hang out with me on Sunday. Thanks for taking the time out of your limited days to spend with me. Now on to Baby GaGa (her in womb name which I might steal when I pop’m out.) She was 6 days old when I finally got to meet her.

Chad, I know youre going to hate this photo because of the missing ring(and i love it!) but Y E S ladies, he is taken!I made this quilt for her as a baby present. It thrilled me that she wanted to use it for the photos!!

I have been wanting to photograph a baby hanging for quite a while, yay for parents being game! love those little rolls.no wonder this kid is so cute.

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here meet charlie, she’s new here. | goldsboro newborn photography.

I met Holly at Gabby & Will’s wedding and she was a bridesmaid. We instantly clicked so I was excited when she contacted me about her wedding in March. I met up with them to talk about their date and the most fun part of the wedding packages the engagement session! She and Craig mentioned they wanted to use their car as a prop. Of course I was excited. Holly also explained her love of cats to me. Craig actually proposed in their new house using one of their cats.  I found it a little funny that during out session a kitty cat followed us around the whole time, although I dont think I got a photo if the little guy. :( Okay! on to the goodies!

We started out at the Kenly Tobacco Farm Life Museum. They are lovers of antique things so it was a perfect setting to start out at.get it craig!I love how excited they are to be going nowhere. Ok ok, I told them to look excited.

you wouldnt believe how bad it stank on this road. they were troopers!

yowwwwww owwwww!

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here holly + craig | are engaged!.

These first two images are my second shooters images. I was a fan of these over my own. Maxine is awesome.

I really enjoyed the Rosedown Plantation. It had a ton of interesting rooms to go through and they all had awesome, antique beds and furniture in it. I think the coolest thing about it was the “bachelors house” except for the decor inside it. I think they should to some updating to it to make it more “man friendly” but I really liked that. Plus the owners were nice, that’s always a plus.

Also, that second dress photo, Maxine’s I couldn’t resist blogging that awesome flare!This cake from The Cakery in Selma was probably the best cake Ive had in a while. I was a bit hesitant to try it because of the fondant but Nikki worked her magic and it was scrumptious!

Her flowers for the wedding were magnolias so I thought it fitting to have the rings on it. None of the ones blooming were that pretty so I figured the bud would work out just fine.

When you entered the reception space it smelled like grape koolaid. What a GREAT idea for coloring the water!? This next one is Maxine’s.

Will wrote Gabby a letter.Gabby read it.All the girls wore magnolias in their hair

Gabby’s favorite part of the day was actually getting to marry her best friend.

favorite photo from the whole wedding is next!

Max’s shot. I need to get me a good wide angle lens. Its next on the list.

Gabby’s advice for the future bride: Dooooon’t worry about stressing out over every detail. Hire good vendors, give them a general ideas and kind let them do their thing. they are the professionals. Also, if you are feeling a little iffy about a vendor, don’t hire them to cross them of your list. Pick people that fit you, and a palm pilot never killed anyone :)

You guys rock. I hope you had a blasty blast in Europe.

Makeup artist: Nikki Mauldin

Wedding dress: David’s Bridal

Florist: Selma Flower Shop

Ceremony venue: Rosedown Plantation

Reception venue: Rosedown Plantation

Ceremony music: Molly Olah and her strings

Caterer: Catering By Design

Cake: The Cakery

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here gabby + will | the wedding! |smithfield wedding photographer.

and a few from the wedding…

My second, Maxine got that shot of the bridal party. They were a fun bunch.

I hope you two have an awesome time in Europe. How jealous I am of you two.

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here sweet tease! gabby + will !.