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Fall Wedding Photos

At summer’s end, we tend to think that weddings are a done deal, and for the most part, they are. But there are more than a few couples who prefer an autumn wedding. The temps are cooler and there are opportunities for gorgeous decorations and in beautiful venues. These are some of our favorites.

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Amanda Walling and Bonnie Hostetler On The Windfall outdoor Wedding West Jefferson NC
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Firethorne Country Club wedding charlotte NC. Whitford/Kessell wedding photography by Pixels On Paper Photographers
Blue Ridge Mountain Club, Blowing Rock NC

Fall light is decidedly NOT summer sun. It’s elegant and combined with brisk air, turning leaves and an earlier hour for shawls and fires, make autumn a perfect time to get married in the North Carolina mountains. Locations with vistas and panoramic mountain views mean that there are loads of options for getting not only great group shots, but the images of newlyweds that will one day be family heirlooms.


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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Weddings, Weddings & More

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People like Ryan and myself who are in the wedding industry, feel spring and summer rushing our way like a runaway train. It’s always fun, but it’s a busy time of year. The first day of spring was just marked off the calendar and we’re gearing up for Merlefest, prom, graduation and of course weddings of all sorts. For the next month or so, we’ll be focusing on all the aspects of the wedding season and celebrating one of life’s biggest celebrations. Today, I want to share more from our 14 years in the business of photographing weddings!

Amanda Walling and Bonnie Hostetler On The Windfall outdoor Wedding West Jefferson NC
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Whether we’re capturing the couple alone or surrounded by their crew of family and friends, the setting or the details, the rush and hubbub of a wedding is exhilarating.

Stay tuned, wedding fans, because there is much more to come on the wedding front.


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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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License All photos are ©2019 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.

Kendra & Nathan Wed at Elkin’s Barn at Blueberry Hill

On May 20th, we photographed the wedding of Kendra and Nathan as they tied the knot at The Barn at Blueberry Hill in Elkin NC. It was the first time we’ve ever shot a wedding at this venue and we LOVED it. It’s a real barn with a real barn feeling, but with air conditioning (!!) and the owner, event coordinator, setting – everything – was perfect.
What was also perfect was the couple. Even the groom’s goof made the occasion memorable.
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Kendra is a lot like me: a Type A personality who wants every single detail to be perfect. She looked gorgeous and so did her bridesmaids in this setting. The weather turned out to be perfect (it rained for 5 days straight after the couple left for their honeymoon) and the guests were so much fun. There were no dull moments!Kendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoGroom Nathan teared up watching Kendra walk down the aisle. Kendra: “Most people might have needed a tissue after seeing Nathan become a little emotional as I walked in. I luckily, did not. I had the biggest smile on my face that nothing could wipe away. Why? Because I knew I was moments away from marrying the man of my dreams. Sounds cliché; I know, but it’s true. I had waited on that day for many years and that day, the day I had dreamed about for a long time, had finally arrived.” Kendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoA highlight for the couple (and a laugh moment for the guests) was when the little groomsman just wandered across the aisle while vows were being said. Super cute!!Kendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoThese two told us that Nathan’s performance really hit the high point when he kept messing up repeating his wedding vows. The pastor finally had to turn the page with the written vows so Nathan could just read them instead of trying to repeat them. Kendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoOther memorable moments, according to the bride, groom and family include: when Nathan’s young cousin Ava walked up to the bridesmaid who’d caught the bouquet and snatched it out of her hands; when the groomsmen took over the photo booth to get shots of them wearing only their underwear and suspenders and when, coming back from their honeymoon, the TSA officer at the airport opened Kendra’s bag and those same underwear shots of the groomsmen were on display. They confiscated her belongings.
Kidding!Kendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoThe barn vibe was so much fun, along with their photo booth, DJ, barbecue and amazing desserts. There was a LOT of laughter and silliness, dancing, chatter and sheer joy. Between Kendra & Nathan’s family members, there are 303 years of marriage experience surrounding them. This bit of info was shared at the ceremony and we thought it was so lovely. We hope that Kendra and Nathan add a minimum of 50 years to that total and enjoy every moment of it. Kendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photoKendra and Nathan's Barn at Blueberry Hill Elkin Outdoor Wedding Pixels On Paper Photography NC wedding photographers photo

Kendra & Nathan’s wedding vendors:

Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal
Wedding & Reception Venue: The Barn at Blueberry Hill
Flowers: Richard Hincher
Photographers: Pixels On Paper
DJ: Kevin Carter of Dirt Road Entertainment
Caterer: Brushy Mountain Smokehouse

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the party of a lifetime ~ your wedding

When was the last time you threw a party?

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Pixels On Paper Photography Charlotte NC Wedding photography photoHow many people were there? What was the occasion?
Unless you are a rock star party thrower or professional event planner (and we know plenty of both), the biggest party of your life is probably going to be your wedding.
Pixels On Paper Photographers Blowing Rock NC Mountain Scotish High Country wedding photoBoone Blowing Rock NC wedding photographers Pixels On Paper Lansing NC On The Windfall Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoWhen in your life do so many people who love you gather to celebrate you? Seriously. Think about it. And they don’t all know each other. YOU ARE THE REASON they’re there: relatives, coworkers, college buddies, favorite teachers, high school teammates, childhood besties, neighbors, your parents’ friends and new friends you’re inheriting because you’re getting married all show up to celebrate you ………… and party.
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We notice unexpected meetings and connections at every single wedding we photograph. It never fails. Two or more people are seated together at the ceremony or the reception and the only context they have to connect them is you. And then stories are swapped, jokes are told and there are moments of “oh, so you are THAT Jennifer!” or “you’re the gramma who sent the box of banana bread during exams.” Your childhood babysitter sits next to your college roommate and sparks fly! Just kidding. Well,…. maybe… But the point is, this is not a rally with a cast of thousands and it’s not your retirement party 40 years from now. It’s a blow-out love fest for you and your beloved.

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We’re not going to throw shade at amateurs. Your friends and family are going to take their own photos anyway. But we’ve heard the stories of regret from those who’ve let their friends “take pictures” and there’s no do-over. For the party of your life you need photographers who are experienced; who know what to look for when people cluster and when they separate; photographers who can tell which moment is going to be epic; who understand lighting regardless of location or setting; who’ve done this long enough to anticipate every single photo that you’re going to share on social media, frame and return to 25 years later.

Couples who hire us have spent time with us and we’ve focused on them, understand the vibe and theme of the wedding, know what to capture and are ready. We are getting the photos you want from your wedding, but we’re also eagle-eyed during the reception because we know what to look for and what will matter to you when you view the photos later.

There are all sorts of parties, but those with a purpose have a unique magic. Your wedding celebrates the beginning of your lives together and those who love you want to be there. Get ready, start your list and give us a call. We’d love to capture the party of a lifetime.

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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katie & tim’s twickenham house wedding

“We were so happy to see cousins we hadn’t seen in a long time, friends from Hawaii, Seattle, Colorado, all hanging out, chattering and later playing music for the ceremony. We loved our DJ, photographers and how much love we felt surrounded with. If we were to give a couple advice about their wedding, we’d tell them to get married in the mountains and make the wedding a full weekend, an inclusive event.” Pixels On Paper Photographers Twickenham House Jefferson NC wedding photoPixels On Paper Photographers Twickenham House Jefferson NC wedding photoPixels On Paper Photographers Twickenham House Jefferson NC wedding photo

Katie Speights and Tim Mahon were married at Twickenham House in Jefferson, NC on June 18 this year and it was one of our all time favorite weddings (and they are one of our all time favorite couples to have ever worked with). Katie is a wedding planner in Charleston, SC and she applied all her expertise to her own wedding. Everything was on schedule, flowed seamlessly, looked amazing and everyone was relaxed and having fun the entire day. The extra touches were, quite frankly, inspired – and Tim was a part of one of the sweetest. He wrote a note on the bottom of Katie’s shoes (see above) that she only noticed when she was getting ready.

Pixels On Paper Photographers Twickenham House Jefferson NC wedding photoPixels On Paper Photographers Twickenham House Jefferson NC wedding photoWe photographed their engagement portraits at The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC so clearly these two adore the mountains. Even their sweetheart of a dog is named Saluda (google it). The wedding was small, intimate and personal. It focused on marriage, family and friends, the most important aspects. The day was an intersection of both elegance and personal touches: Katie’s Mom made the cakes, using recipes passed down through generations. A close friend of Katie’s “did” everyone’s hair and makeup. The same friend undercut her own hair with the couple’s initials surrounded by a heart.
Tim & Katie wrote the table assignments on their snowboards and a canvas candid photo of the pair with an I Love You message was used as the guest book. Finally, an artist friend drew and designed their can cozies to include Saluda’s profile. Those were only a few of the thoughtful details, gang. Katie plied her trade, big time.

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Twickenham has an overlook on the side of a mountain. Photographing Katie and Tim there was a must on our to do list. We snuck them away from their reception to make the climb. That climb itself is a blog, but we keep our couples counsel close and quiet. <insert smile here>. The two were so beautiful and happy relishing in the moment while we captured images that may very well be some of our all time favorites.

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We’d be nuts not to mention the other vendors who contributed to this amazingly cool wedding.
Katie’s gown: Jean’s Bridal – Charleston, SC
Wedding and reception venue reception: Twickenham House and Hall
Flowers: Flowers by Desi
Music/DJ: Dan with On Target
Caterers: Gadabouts

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 babies and kidsengagements 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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