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Madison’s NC Mountain Outdoor Bridal Photos

Madison Ball (Madi) married her sweetheart Preston Roberts 2 days ago. Yep! They are brand-spanking newlyweds! We’ll share those as soon as we can, but let’s start with Madi’s bridal portraits we took on May 27th in Glendale Springs and Jefferson, NC. Beautiful day, beautiful girl, beautiful gown – all of it was picture perfect. Madi Ball Pixels On Paper Photography Bride Outdoor Bridal portrait photography West Jefferson NC photoMadi Ball Pixels On Paper Photography Bride Outdoor Bridal portrait photography West Jefferson NC photoMadi Ball Pixels On Paper Photography Bride Outdoor Bridal portrait photography West Jefferson NC photoMadi Ball Pixels On Paper Photography Bride Outdoor Bridal portrait photography West Jefferson NC photo

This was a fun shoot for a number of reasons. Madi was excited on this day. She was dressed as a bride for the first time completely and the trial run was sort of her first opportunity to feel all bride-y. She was practically jumping out of her skin.

Secondly, this young woman is an only child, which I “get” entirely. I am one too and watching her mom get chocked up during the session took me back. Her mom shed tears multiple times and made me think about my own mom – how critical that relationship is and how much we’ve shared and will share in the years ahead. I loved watching them relate as bride and mother of the bride – that mix of unbridled excitement and nostalgia.

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Madi’s dress: New York Bride & Groom, Charlotte NC
Hair & Makeup: Shear Shakti, Boone NC

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A Leatherwood Mountain Resort Outdoor Wedding for a Princess and Her Engineer

Katie Vance loves Disney Princesses and Patrick Carlson is a computer engineer and self proclaimed geek. Together they are absolutely perfect for each other and their wedding was perfect too. Perfect location, perfect weather, lots of sentiment and love, laughter and tears. It’s what you hope for when you decide not to elope.

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The couple told us that their favorite moments were the toasts from the maid of honor and best man, watching Katie’s dad try to keep it together while dancing with her and Patrick dancing with his mom.  Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Family and friends from all over and from various cultural backgrounds came to Leatherwood to celebrate with these two and boy did they ever. The dance floor was jumping. The DJ and vendors they chose are listed at the end of this blog and everyone worked well together to keep the stress to a minimum — something Katie shared with us that she was so grateful for. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo. Katie Vance and Patrick Carlson Leatherwood Mountain Resort Wedding. Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro, Boone, Blowing Rock NC Photographers Photo.

Katie arrived to walk down the aisle and the couple departed in Katie’s Dad’s classic muscle car, a Supersport Nova. Not bad, huh?

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Location: Leatherwood Mountain Resort
Wedding Gown: David’s Bridal, Charlotte
Wedding Planner: Abbie Hanchey
DJ: Soundstorm DJs – Boston Bobby Cavanaugh
Catering: Woodlands BBQ
Cake and Desserts: Lowes Foods
Another big shout out to our close friends Anna & Devin Ulery of Boone Photobooth.

CONGRATS to the newlyweds! We wish you nothing but happily ever after!

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Autumn Outdoor Bridal Portraits at Leatherwood Mountain Resort

Just a few weeks ago, we shot another June wedding. Katie Vance married Patrick Carlson at Leatherwood Mountain Resort. We photographed Katie’s bridal portraits on November 4, 2016 at this very same spot. Katie wanted photos at Leatherwood both in the fall as well as in the summer to show off the various scenic views. Katie's Leatherwood Mountain bridal portrait by Pixels On Paper NC wedding photographers photo Katie's Leatherwood Mountain bridal portrait by Pixels On Paper NC wedding photographers photo Katie's Leatherwood Mountain bridal portrait by Pixels On Paper NC wedding photographers photo Katie's Leatherwood Mountain bridal portrait by Pixels On Paper NC wedding photographers photo Leatherwood – a place we love and have shot many times for brides and grooms – is a favorite for its bucolic setting and rustic atmosphere. Katie chose it to showcase the opposite. She is more princess than country bride and loves to sparkle. Even the Vans she wore with her gown had purple glitter on them. Katie grew up in Boone and loved being in the glorious mountain views that surrounded her all year. She loved how the mountains could be so massive and still be charming in the details. Her challenge to us was not to photograph the farm’s rustic style but instead to capture the more elegant natural surroundings. We were happy to oblige. Katie's Leatherwood Mountain bridal portrait by Pixels On Paper NC wedding photographers photo Katie's Leatherwood Mountain bridal portrait by Pixels On Paper NC wedding photographers photo Katie's Leatherwood Mountain bridal portrait by Pixels On Paper NC wedding photographers photo Katie's Leatherwood Mountain bridal portrait by Pixels On Paper NC wedding photographers photo Katie's Leatherwood Mountain bridal portrait by Pixels On Paper NC wedding photographers photo Wedding photos are coming soon! If you’re interested in Leatherwood, here’s more about this venue from us.

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Exposed Photography Retreat | Part 2

Last time, I blogged I wrote about a photography workshop and retreat I attended in late March and the pay-off was not only that I learned about natural light and how to manipulate it for photography shoots, but about how – through exercises, conversation and the community and sharing of other photographers – I had some light shined on aspects of myself that needed my attention. Elly’s Photography – and specifically Elly – hosted this retreat, aptly called “Exposed” and in 4 days I learned so much. It was the shot in the arm I needed.
The photos in this blog showcase artificial lighting techniques, including the use of off-camera flashes, gels, and fairly unrealistic kelvin settings.

In case you missed part 1 of this blog post, catch up on it here.
Exposed Photography Workshop and Styled Photoshoot Photos by Misty McGuire Case of Pixels On PaperExposed Photography Workshop and Styled Photoshoot Photos by Misty McGuire Case of Pixels On PaperExposed Photography Workshop and Styled Photoshoot Photos by Misty McGuire Case of Pixels On PaperExposed Photography Workshop and Styled Photoshoot Photos by Misty McGuire Case of Pixels On PaperI mentioned in that last blog that I love using artificial light at photo sessions and that Ryan teases me. You know, if two lights are good then 12 will “really get me what I want.” LOL. For these shots, I practiced with different angles of light and exposure settings, as well as perspective. Some of these techniques I had knowledge of, but suddenly I was able to manipulate them in a way that I never had before. Others were completely new and opened an exciting new world of possibilities for my photos and our clients. My mind was focused, but part of it was note-taking for sessions to come.
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I learned that I can only go so far alone. And I learned that I was ridiculously supported during this adventure.Exposed Photography Workshop and Styled Photoshoot Photos by Misty McGuire Case of Pixels On Paper

We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddingsbrides, and special events and portraits  of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.

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april anniversaries | celebrate love & spring

Caroline & Andy – 4 years April 6th

“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” – Rainer Maria Rilke
And amen to that. Spring is for poetry and love and poems about love. Musicals with singing birds and otherwise sane people bursting into song, etc, etc. The key is not to waste it. Sometimes winter feels like months of interminable chill and spring more like a single afternoon.
These couples are celebrating April anniversaries and we had the pleasure of being the documenters of their favorite spring day.

Jill & Brent – 9 years April 11th

Kristen & Dustin – 6 years April 16th

Michelle & Bradley – 7 years April 17th

Anna & Brad – 8 years April 18th

Ashley & Phillip – 4 years April 20th

Rachel & Brandon – 10 years April 21

Lisa & Charlie – 8 years April 25

Sabrina & Brian – 9 years April 26th

Bailey & Phillip – 5 years April 28th

Ernest Hemingway – not known for his poetry, or his gravitas for that matter – wrote: “When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest. The only thing that could spoil a day was people…” LOL!! These sweethearts didn’t have that problem, clearly.
CHEERS to you all! Ryan and I raise our glasses on your behalf and to decades more springs together.

We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddingsbrides, and special events and portraits  of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.

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