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engagement photos + guitar + travel and a return to home land
A Play of 50 First Dates….
The Setting: The Glendale Springs Inn in Glendale Springs, NC
The Players: Micala Bare and Tyler Rash
The Scene: a wedding proposal from Tyler, playing a song for Micala and then asking for her hand.
Tyler and Micala were having dinner at the Glendale Springs Inn with Micala’s entire family and Tyler pre-arranged for a separate room where he could pull her girl away and then sing to her – and propose. You’ll be shocked – SHOCKED – to hear that she said Yes. Of course, she did. This pair is crazy cute and completely in love and they knew from their first date.
But that was not Act 1. [harp music here]
Their first date was “an unsuccessful fishing trip” after a mini-introduction on Snapchat. It ended with them looking at views on the Blue Ridge Parkway and with Tyler playing his guitar for her. Micala told her mom after that first date, “I can’t think of a reason why we wouldn’t get married!” Pretty intense and pretty sure of “it.” After that, they were together constantly.
Act 2: They headed out west to Oregon to travel and get to know each other better. There’s something about traveling with no strings, no extra friends and no worries that can reveal a person to the other. This was true for Micala and Tyler.
Act 3: They were done looking and wondering. Tyler “put a ring on it” and they set a date for fall of 2015. We asked them, “if you two were a movie, you’d be….?” Their response – 50 First Dates. This makes perfect sense, at least to us and to them. Fall in love on the first date and then hit replay again and again.
Tyler works in radio and so they find themselves at concerts and it’s one of their favorite spots to be together – listening to music, cracking up and growing closer. 
Micala and Tyler hope to have a traditional ceremony, move back to Tyler’s land in Ashe County and start a family.
“We would like our families to know that we are extremely grateful for all the love and support that they have shown throughout this entire process, and special thanks for sticking by us as we upped the wedding date TWICE.”
See other engagement blogs at pixelsonpaperblog.com. Whether you’re in cowboy boots in a field or on a greenway in downtown Charlotte, we’d love to grab the shots that begin your journey together.
~ Amanda, Rich & Madelyn Terpstra ~ love, marriage, baby, love, life, us, yes!
We know we took this photo, but is it copacetic for us to say that we love it? Not so much our part, but because it’s one of those that speaks volumes about a couple. He’s so happy that he got THE Girl. And he’s probably relieved that the ceremony is behind him (who’re we kidding…. relief is part of getting married….. that moment of “phew!! DONE. HONEYMOON!”). And SHE is drop dead gorgeous. Not only was she a bride that day, she became a wife.
Amanda and Rich made great photo subjects, but now, after 6 years of knowing them and seeing changes in their lives — they are a great family.
Because along came Madelyn.
The maternity shots were taken in our outdoor portrait garden and sweet Madelyn’s photos were taken at their home in Rock Hill, SC. We have to say – having families travel to work with us is such an honor and pleasure, but we also love capturing families in their homes, among the things they love. The Terpstra’s come to us twice a year for shoots and we love seeing them roll up in the driveway. Here are some faves.
Look at that little bright light – foot kicked out – styling in her jeans, gesturing and talking (she had a lot on her mind that day…) and ready for the world.
At Pixels, our greatest joy is being a part of your lives. And we mean that. Whether it’s newborn or baby portraits, engagement, bridal and wedding photos, your kids or family story, we’re in. Can’t wait to meet you!
leigh ann & jason’s wedding | elkin creek vineyard nc | pixels on paper wedding photographers
Seeking a destination wedding venue in the NC Mountains, Leigh Ann and Jason (eastern NC natives) wed at a hidden gem and one of the most beautiful vineyards in North Carolina, Elkin Creek Vineyard. It was a picture-perfect day and setting for vows that were shared under a grapevine arbor in the wooded junction of where two mountain streams intersect. Their entire wedding party consisted of only Jason’s daughter. It was refreshingly intimate. From the first minute to the last, every guest and all involved enjoyed this day of celebration and love as a very special couple said I do. Take a look at some of our favorite wedding photos and the new Mr. & Mrs. Moffitt. As always, we’re blessed and extremely grateful they trusted us to capture these memories for them.
angela & andrew’s wedding | alpen inn beech mountain nc | pixels on paper wedding photographers
I knew I adored Angela from the moment we met. She loves the mountains, photography, caring for people, and has a special fondness for large and small four-legged fur babies (to name just a few of her fantastic qualities). When we first met at our studio to discuss her and Andrew’s wedding, we spent hours talking about plans for their big day and everything else involving life in general. Over the course of the next year and a half we spent much more time together with her and Andrew, talking, photographing and connecting. Watching what began as ideas and a concept take shape and being there to photograph them over such a period of time leading up to their wedding day was priceless. The wedding at Alpen Inn atop Beech Mountain in North Carolina was beautiful. When deer are grazing on the lawn while you say your vows, you know it’s picture perfect. As we’ve said dozens of times before, for us, it’s about more than taking pretty pictures. It’s about being witness to one of the most intimate days of a couple’s lives. It’s about building lasting relationships and from that being able to anticipate even the smallest significant moments before they occur. I believe that we did just that and I also believe that we’ve added to our list of people that we not only call clients but also call friends.
In case you missed it, be sure to view Andrew and Angela’s engagement photos that were taken in Blowing Rock and were featured in Carolina Bride magazine by clicking here.
Learn more about our wedding photography packages in the NC Mountains, Asheville, Blowing Rock NC, Boone NC, and the NC High Country and packages for NC Mountain destination weddings by calling our studio at 336-990-0080, visit our website www.pixelsonpaper.net or send us and email at mail@pixelsonpaper.net.
amy + tom | chetola resort at blowing rock, nc | high country wedding guide
We are so excited to announce that Amy & Tom’s Chetola Resort wedding in Blowing Rock, NC is going to be featured in the latest issue of High Country Wedding Guide! The magazine which is in the final stages of design now will be available by late December. If you or someone you know is planning a NC mountain destination wedding or a wedding in the NC High Country you definitely want to get your hands on this helpful resource that’s filled with beautiful real weddings. 
Learn more about our wedding photography packages in the NC Mountains, Asheville, Blowing Rock NC, Boone NC, and the NC High Country and packages for NC Mountain destination weddings by calling our studio at 336-990-0080, visit our website www.pixelsonpaper.net or send us and email at mail@pixelsonpaper.net.