Couple bringing dog to engagement session

Now that you know why an engagement session may be important to you, possible Charlotte, NC engagement session locations (that will be both meaningful and beautiful) as well as how the right clothing can pull it all together— lets chat on the day of your session and WHAT TO BRING AND WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME: […]

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What to bring to your engagement session?

Glamorous couple outfits for engagement session

What to wear for your engagement session GOAL: CAPTURE YOUR PERSONALITIES/CONNECTION (AND WHAT YOU WEAR PLAYS A PART IN THIS.) Though your story/your personalities/your connection is what we focus on during our engagement session planning. We have also learned after a decade of photographing—clothing that you feel yourself in, that you love, and feel comfortable to move/connect […]

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What to wear for your engagement session

Unique couples engagement photographs

Today we answer the biggest questions since the one in which you replied ‘yes!’  😆 Do I need an engagement photography session at all? AND How to get my soon-be-spouse excited,  if so. ANSWER:  We believe engagement sessions can be just valuable as your wedding photography experience and should be celebrated as a completely independently—not simply another ‘to do’ to rush through on […]

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Do I even need an engagement session?

Engagement session with Charlotte skyline

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: The go-to question always seems to be ‘What location is best for our Charlotte engagement session?’  First—deep breath.  We have you covered.  Along with our Pinterest boards and blog posts featuring everything from the lovely shores of Lake Norman, Uptown Charlotte rooftops, or prowling the streets of Plaza Midwood—there  are so many amazing Charlotte locations […]

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Best Locations for your Charlotte Engagement Session

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Why do I photograph?

Cass Bradley from BlueSky Studios partnered with Charlotte Wedding Magazine to help you find the best Charlotte wedding photographer for your wedding day

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How to Choose A Wedding Photographer in Charlotte, NC

I love our couples.  For whatever reason, we tend to attract a ‘certain type’ of couple we are forever trying to put into words…  They are laid-back and fun, prioritize photography as an important item on their list, they tend to be a little less ‘traditional’ (not in a ‘get-married-at-the-Renaissance-Festival kind of way. But more ‘we want to make this day our […]

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Why Couples Should Consider a 'First Look.' Exhibit A: Lindsey & Ray (Dairy Barn Wedding Fort Mill, SC)

Ever wish you could stop time for just a few minutes in your life?  Perhaps its something as simple as watching your little one brush her teeth, an afternoon coffee with your sister or a night in front of the fire with your hubby. –Things we have perhaps seen a million times over and though  not as […]

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FAQ- What is a 'Life. UnEdited.' Session??

Morning!  I have received multiple questions on this one in recent weeks as we are full-swing in the holiday season and folks look for both awesome holiday gifts and ways to make their home look fabulous.  In both scenarios–I often times recommend gallery wraps as a newly-evolved, timeless way to display your favorite images vs. traditional printing/matting/framing.   Aside from fact they are gorgeous–they […]

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FAQ-What in the heck is a 'gallery wrap' and why would I want one?

Frequently I am asked if an engagement session is truly important or just another ‘nice-to-have’ on the long list of wedding expenses.   And more candidly–‘What do we as a couple possibly need an entire set of images of ourselves 6 mo to a year before our wedding when will have ton of pictures then?’  Well folks–I am just going to be blunt here. (would you expect anything less from moi’? wink-wink.)  To me, an […]

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FAQ: Do we really need an E-session? (plus, Signature Guest Books and such…)