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15 Years of Pixels On Paper – Pt 1

It’s true. We’ve been at this professional photography thing for 15 years! Feels like we should celebrate, huh? It’s hard to know when some part of your childhood will help define not only your developing passions, but also your professional life. With hindsight being what it is, I can easily look back and say that Ryan and I were meant to open Pixels On Paper.

What we both experienced as kids was a parent who always had a camera in one hand. My mom loved photography and took courses, learned to develop from 35 mm film to prints and took the time to experiment with it when I was a girl. I remember her waking me before dawn to hike to a vista where she would photograph waterfalls, the sunrise and the views at first light. Those are such fond memories.

A tradition from Ryan’s childhood was a posed shot on the stairs on Christmas morning of him with his siblings. In the Case family, his dad was the documentary photographer and loved the tradition of getting an updated image each holiday.

In the early 2000s, Ryan and I lived in Charlotte and were active leaders with our church youth group, acting as chaperone’s and guides for activities and big trips. We also photographed everything, but with no agenda really. During a conversation with a good friend, Sandy, she mentioned that she loved our pictures and asked that we photograph her upcoming wedding.

We thought she was joking.

“Pittsburgh Project” Youth Mission Trip photographed by Misty 2003

She wasn’t. We came home early from a youth group mission trip (our one little rolling camera bag pre-packed and in tow) to capture Sandy’s big day. Before long we were taking courses, going to conferences, and being asked to shoot more and more weddings. Suddenly, a few weddings became weddings in the double digits and we booked sessions for folks who wanted a milestone captured or a family portrait done.

Out of state conferences allowed us to travel and expand our understanding of light in new settings, hone our business skills, and learn from fellow and veteran photographers. I’m so grateful for both the theoretical and hands-on education we got during the those first 4-5 years.

It wasn’t long before we realized that Pixels really was a business and a passion that needed nurturing as we moved forward. Pixels might provide a way for us to move out into the country and be closer to family. More on that to come in part two! Meanwhile, I’m beyond nostalgic thinking about these beginnings and how far we’ve come…


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 newborns and families, 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.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States LicenseAll photos are ©2020 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.

Wedding Season is closer than you think – think photography!

Schultz Crestwood Resort Blowing Rock NC High Country Wedding

We know that we get excited and prepared for wedding season earlier than most – unless you’re a wedding planner. It’s our job to be ready to listen to your requests, learn about the location – if we don’t already know it intimately (we’ve been around a while, ya’ll) – get to know you and your story and be a part of your dream team. It takes a lot of coordination and we want to be in the background, capturing moments, but still part of your support army on your big day.

Outdoor weddings, especially in our part of the country, are perhaps more popular than church weddings, but we love doing both. We also love learning your history, about the various choices you made and most especially what details, faces, dance routines, micro-moments, comedic surprises and acts of love we need to get on film so that you have memories and heirlooms for life.

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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Late Summer | Photos of an Outdoor Southern Wedding

Engaged couples everywhere: If you’re planning a wedding for summer of 2018 (or spring or fall, for that matter), take note. This couple did it well, or as we say in the south – did it right! Alex Sohl and Dan Goldman brought family from all over North Carolina and Kentucky to their outdoor wedding at River Run Farm in Banner Elk, NC for barbecue, dancing and vows in a gorgeous setting. The day, the ceremony and the details were outstanding. If you’re looking for ideas and inspiration or just a smile for the day, check out Alex and Dan’s July 29th wedding.Pixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoAlex’s entrance was beautiful. Everyone was assembled in a stand of trees and it felt like country weddings from another time… when two families would come together on a farm, gather to watch the exchange and then sit down to dine together. It was casual and incredibly sweet.Pixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoThe key ingredient for Alex and Dan was for everyone to feel comfortable and to enjoy the day. There was no fuss, no pomp, just a lot of people playing games, chatting, dancing and enjoying the late summer eve.Pixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoFun and games was their theme – brilliant idea – and everyone had a blast gabbing and competing and getting to know each other. The bride changed her dress and after walking up from the river, everyone enjoyed the barbecue and danced. Their send-off with bubbles and applause was a perfect ending. Many happy returns you two!Pixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoThe vendors for this wedding were superb and to help those of you planning, here you go!
Wedding Planning and Coordination: Kelsey Fidis of The Whole Shebang
Venue: River Run Farm, Banner Elk NC
Hair & Makeup: Christy & Co Hair Design, Boone NC
Caterers: Woodlands BBQ, Blowing Rock NC
Rentals: A&J Rentals, Wilkesboro NC
Cupcakes: Ugga Mugga Bakery, Blowing Rock NC
Trolley: Air Haven Limousine, Boone NC
Music: Spinboxx, Boone NC

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 ©2017 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.

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best of 2016 wedding day photos

HAPPY NEW YEAR, everyone! As we ease into 2017, we thought we’d share some of the best of our wedding images from 2016. Looking back at these, it really was a great year to get married and we loved being a part of these and many other important occasions in your lives. CHEERS to all and for those of you tying the knot in 2017, we cannot wait!

What’s a little rain and snow with the right lighting?

Gorgeous views and gorgeous couples.

 

A pirate-themed wedding for a couple who’ve been together long enough to really celebrate.

Autumn weddings outdoors!

 

A church wedding in Fort Mill SC and fabulous reception (above).Amanda Walling and Bonnie Hostetler On The Windfall outdoor Wedding West Jefferson NC

Bonnie & Amanda Walling
Our first but hopefully not last same-sex wedding. Truly beautiful. (above)

Outdoor wedding with a cigar bar at the reception (above).Caudill / Orozco Elkin wedding photography by Wilkesboro NC Photographers Pixels On Paper

Ashley & Oscar Orozco
Our last wedding of 2016 with this couple who met on a youth activity trip.

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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Cheers to Our december anniversaries

While December weddings are not as common as, say, June weddings, they do happen and they are so much fun. There’s that extra element of celebration in the air that bleeds over from the holidays and wraps the whole event in more joy, more hope, more love. This month we are photographing several weddings and look forward to capturing that same feeling for the brides, grooms and their families and friends. In doing so, we also want to take a moment to say Happy Anniversary to the couples whose weddings we had the pleasure of shooting in years past. We love you all!

Becky & Jackson 8 years December 6th

“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.” – James M. Barrie

Andrea & Eric 4 years December 22nd

“A happy marriage is about 3 things: memories of togetherness, forgiveness of mistakes and a promise never to give up on each other.” -Surabhi Surendra

Shanna & Seth 3 years December 6th

“The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest.” – unknown

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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