August 4, 2014

Bridal | Preview Merrimon Wynne

My little cousin, Autumn is tying the knot in September, and I got to do her bridals on Friday night at the Merrimon Wynne house in downtown Raleigh…. holy cow she looked amazing… and the house (a brand new venue) was killer!!!! A photographers dream! I cannot wait to share all the images after her wedding day…. until then you can oogle her sparkly engagement ring, her garter (from my Aunt Susan’s wedding day!), Tiffany earrings & beaded purse from her soon-to-be-mother-in-law… her lacy shoes and edge-trimmed veil!    
July 30, 2014

Family | Wardrobe

It’s always a common question…. “What should we wear?” Yesterday I stopped in JCrew Factory to pick up a gift, and started to notice several items that would look great together in a family session. A great general rule when looking for outfits is to start with one patterned/multicolored piece (with jewel tones) and build from there. JCrew is really great at putting out collections that cover the entire family…. you can easily walk in & out with coordinating outfits. Below I started with the girls pineapple top and used those colors for everyone else’s look. All these items are currently available on JCrew’s Factory website, but I know the pineapple top & green dress were both cheaper in store. I’m now booking fall family sessions…. great for that Christmas-card-worthy-photo! *I have 4 nieces, so I just did sisters instead of boys… but this shirt, with this vest & these jeans would be an adorable addition!