by Kim | May 9, 2011 | Bridal |
Congrats go out to Kelli and David who tied the knot Saturday at the Thomas Bennett House in Charleston! It was a glorious day for their beautiful wedding. There will be wedding pictures coming up at a later date, but I am always excited for the wedding to get here so I can show off the bridal portraits. Here are just a few of the many shots we took all over the grounds and throughout the house. The Thomas Bennett House is one of my favorite spots in Charleston, as you can see we have so much historical prettiness to work with. Thanks for being so great to work with Kelli!...
by Kim | Apr 5, 2011 | Bridal, Weddings |
When I look at my 2011 calendar, I am overwhelmed with this huge sense of gratitude for the clients I get to work with this year. Happy, fun, artistic and altogether delightful people. This wedding….well, this couple…they truly kicked off my season in a glorious way. First of all, the weather was so unbelievably warm and sunny….it was on the miraculous side. I mean, perfect weather in February? So God smiled down on them from the start. And speaking of smiles, Jennifer gives them out freely and liberally to everyone. That would have to be one of the first things you’d notice about her. She glows all of the time, not just on her wedding day. So….Jennifer never gave me a list of pictures, not one request or order. She just had the time of her life and let it all unfold to be documented naturally and easily. Can I get an “AMEN”?! : ) It’s not just Brett and Jennifer that made this wedding so special. We had our dream team, a.k.a. Luke Wilson Special Events, involved from the day they were engaged. Luke and Megan did what they do so well, that is, make it look effortless. But even better, since they were such good friends of the bride, I got to photograph LWSE breaking it down on the dance floor later that evening. It was a treat!! Maybe they’ll forgive me for posting all those dancing shots later. All the event rock stars were in attendance. The floral designs were by Katie Bell of Timeless Designs; Fish catered the event; Lowndes Grove served as ceremony and...
by Kim | Mar 11, 2011 | Weddings |
Not every story is easy to tell. Some stories leave such an impression that words don’t seem adequate. It’s every photographer’s hope to help tell these stories with meaningful photographs. This couple briefly stepped into my world and I can not stop thinking about them. Their story is still somewhat of a puzzle to me, one where I have only a few of the pieces. First, they are the youngest couple I have ever photographed being wed. He is a sailor. Old enough to serve our country but too young to celebrate the marriage with even a champagne toast. She is a college freshman living on the opposite coast from her beloved, still at home with her mother. She wore an anchor charm around her neck and came down the stairs barefoot to meet her groom, not a bit of makeup on her clean face. He never uttered a word until he was asked to give his vows, just stood there with his hands folded and face a little red. I’ve never seen a young man so nervous or hold his breath so long. Her mother was in attendance and their only witness, other than the officiant and myself, to the wedding. I’ve named them Romeo and Juliet for a few reasons. His father does not approve of their relationship….too serious at too young an age. He is someone of importance in the film industry in Hollywood, and I imagine he has his own expectations for his son. They intend to keep their marriage a secret until they feel it is appropriate to announce it. Or to recreate it...
by Kim | Mar 5, 2011 | Weddings |
PART 2 OF 2: The personal touches and the family stories really made this intimate wedding special. Heidi had beautiful miniature wedding cakes designed, one for each guest, instead of the traditional single larger cake. Heidi’s mother is an excellent seamstress. She crafted a hair piece, bridal purse and bouquet adornments from the extra rosettes left over after Heidi’s dress was fitted. Sunil’s parents spent almost 24 hours in airports and on planes traveling from India to be at their son’s wedding. The families met here in Charleston for the first time. It was interesting to see the cultures and family traditions mingle in such a sweet way. And I fell head over heels for Heidi’s little boy, who reminded me so very much of my own little red-headed freckle-faced son. The couple started off with a “first sight” before the ceremony so that we could utilize the grounds for pictures before the sun set. I love having that freedom beforehand to spend time with the couple getting all the portraits their hearts desire….without missing a moment of their reception! The Wentworth Mansion served as ceremony site and the guests moved their celebration over to Circa 1886 for the dinner reception. Nancy Russell was the officiant. Heidi’s hair and makeup were courtesy of Whispers on Wentworth. The Cake Stand provided the miniature cakes and created the cake display. All floral arrangements and the bride’s bouquet were created by Ginny Severs of Charming Inns....
by Kim | Mar 4, 2011 | Bridal |
Jennifer is back on the blog with her bridal portraits, soon to be followed by her wedding photos, all shot on location at beautiful Lowndes Grove. The setting is perfectly classic Charleston…a waterfront plantation, surrounded by live oaks, and lots of historic grandeur. Jennifer has such a classic Southern look, from her dress to her hair to her pearls and garden roses. I couldn’t imagine a better place to showcase all that prettiness. We managed to snag a slightly cool (occasionally sunny) day in February for these portraits, which is no small miracle during the rainy week we’d had. Many thanks to the coordinating skills of LWSE, the staff on hand from Lowndes Grove, the bride’s bouquet from Timeless Designs, and Jennifer’s hair and makeup by Stuart Laurence...
by Kim | Jan 26, 2011 | Weddings |
Jennifer and Travis are…. fun, perfect for each other, compassionate, sweet, smart, funny, down-to-earth, and a match made in heaven. Jennifer was voted “Teacher of the Year” for Dorchester County Schools and is in the running for the state award. Travis has played some serious football in his time(betcha couldn’t guess that, though). Parents love them, kids love them, I love them… Jennifer has a DIY streak. She knew what she wanted and set about making it happen. There are lots of personal touches…like the vintage family photographs displayed beautifully in the antique deli counter. And the antique homemade quilts that lined the candy bar. Their “B” monogram graced the tea cakes to the coffee stirrers. She even convinced the very manly men of the family to hoist a Christmas tree over the serving table, having it dangle upside down by cables. The trees were decorated with ornaments that served as personalized favors for the guests. This fun-loving couple didn’t let the cold or the rain dampen their day. The smiles were plentiful as guests indulged in a warm and hearty brunch of lowcountry favorites. It was served by the groom’s parents who own the restaurant that hosted the reception at Main Street BBQ. Another insight into Jennifer and Travis’ spontaneous and carefree nature, they shot all of their photos in the rain without a fuss. Boy, they made me proud! We had planned months before the have an elaborate outdoor shoot at the old train station and under the live oaks…something I must admit I had my heart set on. But these two suggested we go around...
by Kim | Oct 21, 2010 | Weddings |
Jessie and Scott were married at St. Luke’s chapel in downtown Charleston. The reception followed at the Rice Mill building set against the Charleston harbor. If there is one time of year I appreciate an air-conditioned indoor venue, it is July and August. It’s the time of year my colleagues and I joke about freezing our *ahem* undergarments before heading to an outdoor shoot. I usually pack a change of clothing for days like this one. But my dear Jessie was not inclined to “glisten” for her wedding portraits, so she thankfully opted to shoot mostly indoors. The always fabulous Luke and Megan of Luke Wilson Special Events provided some of the decor and were on hand to make sure the day went perfectly. Katie Bell of Timeless Designs created the bouquets and all the floral decor. The beautiful cake was another splendid creation from Lauren at The Cake Stand. The guests danced through the evening to live music from Soul Fish. That look says what we were all thinking… it is HOT out here! This little cutie was trying on the “princess” shoes while we waited those last few moments before the ceremony began. I just love how every single picture of the bride and groom, from the processional to recessional, they were grinning ear to ear at each other. It is beautifully evident what they were feeling right here. This was a pretty sweet and normal cake cutting up until this moment. We have undeniable proof here who started the cake smashing! And I spared the couple by not showing the last dozen shots in this...
by Kim | Oct 20, 2010 | Bridal, Weddings |
Congratulations to Stacie and Justin who tied the knot on the very popular 10-10-10! Look for their full wedding post in the next few weeks. Now to post some of Stacie’s oh-so-pretty bridal shots from back in August! You may remember the rustic farm shots from Stacie and Justin’s e-session on the farm. And they also chose a very rustic venue to wed. Well, these bridals are anything but rustic. Stacie got to show off her sophisticated and elegant side…and she did a superb job of it! Stacie’s beautiful makeup was compliments of Laura Pascazio, Independent Arbonne Consultant. Her hair was courtsey of Kelly Johnson at Serenity Salon and Spa. And bridal bouquet, as well as wedding day florals, were created by Frankie Turner of Flowers by...
