“Everything great that ever happened in this world happened first in somebody’s imagination.”
– Astrid Lindgren (author of Pippi Longstocking)
True. So, we ask you: What on earth was happening in her imagination when we took this photo?
Usually, we’d give our kingdom to know, but in this case, it’s counter to the mystery and fun of life.
And anyway, she’s clearly cracked the code. You can see it in her eyes and mouth.Natalie Overby is one of our favorite subjects to shoot, because she is polite, poised, and incredibly photogenic. We hope she always has the tender passion and beauty in her that is so apparent in her photos. She has a poetic face and sensibility you pray is never interrupted by tragedy, but only enhanced by life’s nuances and adventures.
We also photographed her little brother Eli that day in our favorite orchard. His mom specifically asked that we capture his gorgeous blue eyes. Eli is a typical boy and would rather be playing in the dirt than sitting still for photos. He is charming, but restless and we couldn’t blame him. Spring… outside… sister’s there to hang with. It’s a recipe for play and soaking up sun.
“There comes a time in every rightly constructed boy’s life when he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure.” -Mark Twain (author of Tom Sawyer) …. And Eli is thinking about when to make a break for it…
Natalie takes great care to watch out for her little brother, but she was also incredibly present in each moment. It’s an interesting combo in such a young kid and heartening to watch. There’s a lot going on in that girl’s imagination and brain and Eli is the same.
There’s a quote that goes something like, “having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of… you know whatever you do, she’ll still be there.”
And there’s another great quote about siblings that says, “sisters and brothers just happen; we don’t get to choose them, but they become one of our most cherished relationships.” -Wes Adamson. We love our siblings, both those by blood and those found through this life and we hope that Natalie and Eli will have the same solidarity and trust, laughter and adventure, mayhem and memories that we have with ours.
Keep it up you two.
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 kids, engagements and weddings, brides 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.
Mothers, Fathers, Couples, Babies, Children, Siblings, Grandmothers, Grandfathers, Cousins, Aunts and Uncles.
Mommy, Daddy, Gramma, Grampa, Mamaw, Papaw, Gigi, Nona, PopPop, Nana, Sissy, Bubba, Bro, and on and on the names and terms of endearment go. There are as many descriptors and tags for us as there are types of people. And it’s trite, but you know where I’m headed with this…… they all make up Family. I recently heard someone say that we don’t wake up each day thinking, “this day will be filled with drama,” and the next, “this day is going to be fun and filled with comedy.” I believe this. It’s always all of it – replete. The same is true of families. Looking through the buckets and buckets of family photos Pixels has taken over the years brings into sharp relief how much we love taking family portraits and just how many versions of “Family” there are….too many to count and each one miraculous. What’s below barely scratches the surface. We are currently booking portrait sessions in our favorite orchard, but you need to book yours ASAP. We cannot wait to see you!
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 kids, engagements and weddings, brides 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.
Angela loves photos and takes advantage of having every moment captured in a snapshot. Andrew, like most guys would prefer to not be in front of the camera but understands how important these engagement memories are as they draw closer to their wedding day and would do anything for Angela. Spending time with these two before we photograph their September wedding was precious time together. The natural location with the NC Blue Ridge Mountains as the backdrop seemed perfectly appropriate at putting Andrew, a professional landscaper, at ease. And of course we couldn’t pass up the opportunity during the engagement session to include their fur babies, Mia and Duke, who are also going to have roles in the wedding ceremony.
We are so thankful for the opportunity to capture these memories and cannot wait to photograph their September wedding day at Beech Mountain Alpen Inn. In the meantime, take a peek at Angela and Andrew’s engagement photos.
Interested in learning more about Pixels On Paper wedding photography, engagement photos or portrait photography? View our website at www.pixelsonpaper.net or call to schedule a visit to our portrait studio in the beautiful NC Yadkin Valley in Wilkesboro.
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We had the opportunity again this year to be the sole provider of photography and participate along with other outstanding vendors in Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro NC during the 3rd annual All About Prom campaign. Beginning in December eligible representatives from each of five Wilkes County high schools competed to be ambassadors and later prom models. Prom Model winners were given a full day of glamour, pampering and the high fashion model experience in exchange for representing all the event sponsors and their services.
Each girl was fitted with a complete glamorous wardrobe by Bridal Traditions Wedding and Prom attire that included dress, shoes, and jewelry accessories. Kristin Lyall of Stillwaters Salon & Day Spa transformed each girl with glamour makeup, that was uniquely created to coordinate with the formal dresses they would be wearing. Claire Powell also of Stillwaters Salon styled each model’s hair using fashion forward techniques that were ahead of the trends. The finishing touch added to each model were unique floral accessories designed by Denise Brooks of Innovative Occasions. Denise took the old tradition of corsage and boutonnieres to a whole new level.
Watch the video below to experience our day in motion!
With this year’s photo shoot campaign being later in the season than our previous events, portraits were photographed both inside the studio and outside on-location throughout Wilkesboro. Ryan and Misty both took turns all day photographing each model and making each one truly experience the Pixels On Paper Photography difference both on set and later when seeing their final photos.
Pixels offers unique and creative portrait photography. Forget about those horribly traditional photos made during prom where they make you say cheese and place you in a stiff traditional pose. With prom and Senior portraits alike, Pixels will makes sure you have a blast getting great portraits that make you feel and look like a Rock Star. Call Pixels On Paper Photography at 336-990-0080 to schedule a Portrait Session now! Visit our website www.pixelsonpaper.net or send us and email at mail@pixelsonpaper.biz for more information.
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Take a peek at Lauren and Patrick’s engagement photos taken in the North Carolina Mountains near Boone in West Jefferson. Lauren is very sentimental so we photographed their session at her family’s mountain home, also the same location where their wedding will be held in just a few short months. Patrick’s recent return from military duty made these moments with them even more precious.
We are so thankful for the opportunity to capture these memories and cannot wait to photograph their June wedding day.
Interested in learning more about Pixels On Paper wedding photography, engagement photos or portrait photography? View our website at www.pixelsonpaper.net or call to schedule a visit to our portrait studio in the beautiful NC Yadkin Valley in Wilkesboro.
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