Nikki you are such a gorgeous bride, thank you so much for your choosing me to be apart of your special day!!! P.S. Her wedding photos are coming to the blog soon!!!

Oh my goodness, isn’t Nikki a model!!!!

She wore her cute pink stilettos, the same ones she wore for the engagement session.

Loved the way the light was coming through the trees. 

I actually made the bouquet myself! The flowers are from Bi-Lo. 

One of my favorites!

Isn’t she so cute!!

The back to one of her earings actually feel off right after we started, but thankfully we had an eraser somewhat handy….

You know you have got some amazing clients when they help you carry your very large props. Thank you Nikki for your sweet heart!!

And to answer the question as to which dress she went with…….drum roll please…….She went with the one in the very first picture!! Although were absolutely stunning on her that on is my favorite. Their wedding pictures are coming to the blog soon! 

Dress Designer: Mori Lee Bridal

Dress Purchased from:  Debbies Bridal (Gaston, SC)

Location of shoot: privately owned farm in Lexington, S.C.

Florals: Bethany K

Props: Bethany K

“Backstage” Assistance: Besty Dodds

The view from outside of the window. It was a nasty rainy day.I love this of the jewelry. I really like this chair. There was one on either side of the wall, so I figured I would include b0th. They have a beautiful balcony, so I stepped outside to snag a few of her through the window. I love this laugh. The stairs were a little dark, so that is why this picture is grainy, but I still like it.
Such a beautiful bride!!! 

 Bride: Paige Helms
Location: The Lace House
Florals : Publix + Dattoma Studios
Dress: David’s Bridal
Make up: Christine at Merle Norman
Hair: Zena at Zena Hair Salon
Jewelry: Premier Designs

So I saw that Katelyn was running a special for her workshops (which I had been dreaming of going to for so long) so I called Benjamin, and said in the sweetest voice (even though I didn’t have to), “Do you think maybe I could go?” Of course he said yes, because he spoils me something awful. Really he is the best thing that has ever happen to me! I am so thankful for him! God is so good to me!!

So before I knew it, February 8th was here and I was in the car driving up to VA to meet Katelyn and learn everything I could from her!!! I thoroughly enjoyed getting to photograph Tori + Aaron from Marvelous Things Photography. They did a splendid job at being our models for the day and it was such a treat to meet her as well, since I follow her work too! Katelyn did such a good job of putting everything together and giving so much of herself. She didn’t even eat lunch that day so she could make sure everything was perfect. And it was.

Below are  a “few” of my favorite images from the day. Believe me I wanted to post more, so I’m proud of myself for culling through them as much as I did. I am trying to get better. :) Enjoy! I will post a few behind the scene images soon!

P.S. If anyone is ever thinking of doing the workshop with Katelyn, doesn’t hesitate, go!!!! It has helped me grow my business and given me a boost of confidence!

Workshop Leader and Organizer: Katelyn James Photography

Floral design and Fashion Styling: Janie Medley Flora Design from The Bride’s Cafe

Creative Direction and Styling: Dana FitzGerald

Dress: Ivy and Aster from Bella Bridesmaid in Richmond, VA

Cake: Candy Valley Cake Company

Makeup: Emily Hudspeth

Invitations: Page Stationery

Venue: Historic Mankin Mansion

Models: Tori + Aaron of Marvelous Things Photography

Flowers: Fifty Flowers