Camping in the Mojave Desert, Nevada
- "Damn, I could really go for a Wendy's Frosty right about now." So there we were in the middle of the desert. We had made these plans way in advance but it hadn't fully dawned on us that we were going to be there in the middle of the summer. It was July and the daily temperature was 105°. Pure dry spellbindi [...]
Elaine + Matt | Merrimon Wynne Wedding with Bohemian Flair
- You might remember these two from a while back. Earlier this year, Josh and I met up with Elaine and Matt at the Zoo for a very unique engagement session. Both of them are vets, and we wanted to incorporate something unique to them. Fast forward to this June and we have their gorgeous, equally unique wedd [...]
Sample Timeline for an Outdoor Wedding
- Here is a sample timeline from one of my real weddings at Magnolia Manor in Warrenton, North Carolina. This bride and groom planned their day to have the best possible light for their portraits and outdoor ceremony. Rachel and Chris had most of their wedding party photos done prior to the wedding. However [...]
Casey + JD | Eno River Engagement
- Casey and JD came to this Fall engagement session ready to have some fun! These two are planning a wedding for next spring and we are so happy be their photographers. They chose to do their engagement session at Eno River State Park in Durham, North Carolina. The fall colors were at their peak and the weather was just [...]
The Carolina Inn Jewish Wedding |Katie and DJ
- Carolina Inn Wedding Photographer Wedding Ceremony at The Carolina Inn What have we learned after photographing this wedding? We LOVE the Carolina Inn! So much symmetry, color, and beautiful classic architecture. Katie and DJ had both their ceremony and reception at the Carolina Inn- a lovely Chapel Hill venue locate [...]
Danielle + Ian | Holden Beach NC Wedding
- Danielle and Ian live in Minnesota and planned a destination wedding in Holden Beach, North Carolina. Their friends and family joined them, some even driving here, for a long weekend celebration. Even their dog came along! For having traveled so far, these two didn't spare any details when planning their wedding. Ian's [...]
Tyler + McKenna | Downtown Raleigh Urban Rustic Wedding
- Tyler has a handlebar mustache, McKenna has a platinum blonde mohawk. He wore a white tux, she stunned in a pink mermaid gown. Tyler and McKenna have so much style, and it's obvious to see that these two were totally made for each other! Josh and I had so much fun photographing this wedding in Raleigh. The event was a [...]
Camping in Joshua Tree, California
- "What a place to see the sunset...." When I started the travel section of my blog, I started it a bit backwards. I posted my Mojave Desert experience on here first because it seemed most relevant to my site. After all, that’s where we came up with this whole great idea of living tiny. But the time we spent [...]
Sarah + Brian | Fun and Colorful Durham Wedding
- Note: We've expanded! Please visit our Raleigh-Durham based company Michelle Elyse Photography HERE How much awesomeness can you cram into one wedding day? This wedding had bubble guns, a ceremony selfie, colorful details, and even enchiladas (yes- you read that right). After photographing their off the wall [...]
Sarah + Roger | Sarah P. Duke Gardens Wedding
- Duke Gardens Wedding Note: We've expanded! Please visit our Raleigh-Durham based company Michelle Elyse Photography HERE First Look at Duke Gardens You might remember Sarah and Roger from one of our previous blog posts. These two met up with us last fall in Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia to hike with the w [...]