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Autumn Family Outdoor Portraits

 

Autumn in North Carolina is pretty gorgeous and while we’re a little ways out from leaf season (it’s still August for Pete’s sake), it’s good to get a jump on scheduling outdoor portrait sessions for your seniors in high school and for your family.
Hatfield Photography, Family portrait photography by Wilkesboro NC Photographers Pixels On Paper photopixels-on-paper-child-family-fall-portrait-photographer-photopixels-on-paper-child-family-fall-portrait-photographer-photoOur lenses have focused on too many rocks and trees and rivers to count, but we love the fall for that reason. We love the changing seasons, the shock of cool air, the wool sweaters, the boots and the memories created that AREN’T beach, sea and sand. Get out your calendars, choose your location and clothes and give us a call! We’re ready when you are!


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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Family Reunion Portraits – Pick Your Spot and Let’s Go!

We know that the temptation with family gatherings, especially with the vacation season already here, is to use your phone to grab little candid moments in photos that are impromptu and casual. They don’t always turn out that way though. Not everyone ends up being happy with the results. As pro photographers, our instinct is always to be capturing memories where people really do feel like they look their best. We make our subjects feel comfortable, we love to laugh, learn the little relational connections and inside jokes, and we absolutely – ABSOLUTELY – understand the family dynamic.

This is our case for scheduling a family portrait session this summer season. Pick out your duds, your location, who you want included (WE LOVE A FULL ON FAMILY REUNIONS) and let’s create a moment on film where everyone looks and feels awesome. You’ll be glad.

Here’s to families!

Family: A social unit where the father is concerned with parking space, the children with outer space, and the mother with closet space.” – Evan Esar 

My family is really boring. They have a coffee table book called Pictures We Took Just to Use up the Rest of the Film.” – Penelope Lombard

Some family trees bear an enormous crop of nuts.” – Wayne Huizenga

Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family… in another city.” – George BurnsThe other night I ate at a real nice family restaurant. Every table had an argument going.” – George Carlin

Obviously, if I was serious about having a relationship with someone long-term, the last people I would introduce him to would be my family.” – Chelsea HandlerSo, the jokes are because laughter is ultimately what keeps us together, but we seriously love day in the life photo shoots, posed portraits and outdoor gatherings of family. Tis the season to get everyone around a place or a day you love and let us capture some images of 2018 that will last long after this season is over.


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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Our Merlefest 2018 – Part 2

So much of being event photographers and particularly musical event photographers means being flexible, running around like a crazy person, knowing when stop, drop and roll and when to snap…. not like a maniac, but when to snap a moment. Sometimes it’s random and lucky, sometimes it’s absolute precision and experience and sometimes it’s a function of the reverie of music, memory and fun.

Ryan and I happen to be big time music fans which comes in handy when asked to return as Official photographers for Merlefest and asked to spend a long weekend capturing singer-songwriters, trios or bands we love. We can find the right moment to capture their instruments, collaboration or groove. We’re aware of our jobs, but transported by the music too, you know? As a job, it doesn’t suck. We love the lighting, the venues, the crowds and all the angles that allow us to bring these portraits to you.

Here are more of our favorites from 2018 Merlefest. See 2018 Merlefest Part 1 here.

We Banjo 3

We Banjo 3

Mandolin Orange

Town Mountain

Robert Earl Keen

The Mavericks

The Barefoot Movement

Jamey Johnson

Cliff Ritchey

This year’s Merlefest was not only a blast of great tunes, it allowed us to watch some favorites, see some new faces and capture dynamic moments and crowd-pleasers.

Doolin’

Misty McGuire Case’s photo of Rhianon Giddons performance on Saturday at MerleFest is featured on the Wilkes Journal Patriot.

Ryan Case’s photo of the band Doolin’ caught in mid air at MerleFest is featured on Wilkes Journal Patriot.

The Barefoot Movement on the Watson Stage


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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Amber’s prom in sizzling red

So, this is Amber Souther, a Junior at West Wilkes High School and for prom season, we photographed her and her date in our outdoor portrait garden a couple weekends ago. A few years ago, we photographed Amber’s sister Laura, who is equally gorgeous. It’s prom season and the gowns in the 21st century are incredibly elegant, original and unique.
Amber’s gown got me thinking: women, even young women, in red is a pretty striking thing. Red is known as the color of power, the color of hearts, Valentines and love. It’s also the signifier of danger, daring and certainly glamour. This child PULLED IT OFF. She looks amazing.

Pixels On Paper Photography Amber Souther prom portrait photography photo

“When in doubt, wear Red.” – designer Bill BlassPixels On Paper Photography Amber Souther prom portrait photography photoPixels On Paper Photography Amber Souther prom portrait photography photo“There’s a shade of red for every woman.” – actress and icon, Audrey HepburnPixels On Paper Photography Amber Souther prom portrait photography photoPixels On Paper Photography Amber Souther prom portrait photography photoPixels On Paper Photography Amber Souther prom portrait photography photo

“You know a woman means business when she puts on red lipstick.” – anonymousPixels On Paper Photography Amber Souther prom portrait photography photoPixels On Paper Photography Amber Souther prom portrait photography photo“Your eyes will always go to red, which is why there is a lady in red in all my shows.” – American costume designer, Florence KlotzPixels On Paper Photography Amber Souther prom portrait photography photoPixels On Paper Photography Amber Souther prom portrait photography photoPixels On Paper Photography Amber Souther prom portrait photography photo


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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All photos are ©2018 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.