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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!

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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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Perfect Outdoor Wedding, even with some rain

Timing, place, theme, palette, overall mode, multiple details………. some couples throw it all out and just let things happen. There is magic in that. There is also magic in a beautiful, thoughtful plan and that’s what couple Brooke Davis and Joey Tibbett had for their wedding. These two were guests at a wedding we photographed last year (that of Katie and Patrick Carlson) and Brooke ended up approaching us about HER wedding. We were thrilled when they decided to hire us for their big day. Seeing it all come together was a treat, because they did it up right, as they say.

Pixels On Paper Wedding Photographers Gambill Estate Outdoor Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Wedding Photographers Gambill Estate Outdoor Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Wedding Photographers Gambill Estate Outdoor Wedding PhotoAfter our first meeting or two, we photographed their engagement portraits at Cone Manor and we could already see their sense of style and certainly their affection for each other. The wedding was absolutely amazing, though. This was the first time that we’ve shot a wedding at the Gambill Estate and it is a gorgeous venue for weddings.

Their day started off with a long, heavy downpour and even as it was letting up, there was enough rain to keep us all moving. We did our best with Brooke and her bridesmaids to stay dry and they were so lovely and such great sports. Pixels On Paper Wedding Photographers Gambill Estate Outdoor Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Wedding Photographers Gambill Estate Outdoor Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Wedding Photographers Gambill Estate Outdoor Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Wedding Photographers Gambill Estate Outdoor Wedding Photo
Even though the rain stopped just before the ceremony, we were all under cover and the setting could not have been more beautiful. I mentioned their style, Brooke and Joey’s eye for symmetry, color, and details is astonishing. I’ve rarely seen a palette more elegant, clean and pulled together. One of their nephews pulled his little sister down the aisle in a custom wagon to everyone’s delight.

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Thank goodness the rain stayed away and people were able to spill out onto the grass for lawn games and chatter. It also allowed us to get great shots of the couple and their crew and everyone enjoying themselves at the reception. It was a truly beautiful day.

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Joey’s dad has a 1968 Rambler American that they wanted to drive away in, so of course we had to do photos with the car. It was as classic as the couple, the ceremony and the day.

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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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themed weddings photographers? ABSOLUTELY.

We made our start photographing the traditional wedding. The gorgeous bride in a white gown, the handsome groom, the heart-felt vows and whether it was in a church or overlooking a mountain vista, the pictures really were worth a thousand words. What bigger day do you have than your wedding day? And capturing those memories is what we do.
But we have also had the pure, unadulterated joy of capturing weddings with a theme. Some are based on a throwback to another era. Some are based on the bride or groom’s family heritage with ancestral touches. We photographed the engagement, bridal and wedding portraits for a couple who LOVED Dr. Who. It was awesome. THEY were awesome. Others just want to give a nod to something they care about whether it’s a style or a place or a genre. Whatever your tastes, loves, origin story or favorite band, we will help capture it on film to share for lifetimes to come. Check out a few or our faves below! Above: A Pirate Wedding in the forest. What a fun group!
Below: A Rock-a-Billy Wedding done up right with every detail. 

Below: A Mexican Fiesta. …. Kidding. Scottish Highlands all the way. It was elegant and even the fog rolled in to go with bagpipes, kilts and heather.

The Scotch-Irish, and British Isles, often make an appearance. We are a country of immigrants afterall and seeing those traditions celebrated is transporting. It’s as if everyone at the wedding has gone back in time. The Fleur de Lis – so French, so New Orleans, so retro and cool. We LOVE those couples who just say, “This is WHO WE ARE. These are the things that we care about or that make us happy or brought us together and we want to celebrate and share it with everyone.” 

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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An Outdoor Wedding ~ in a casual way

Is there a penalty for saying this one was special, if it’s true more than once? We feel this way about more than a few of the couples we photograph on their big day, and this one goes in that category. While we don’t know Dylan and Elizabeth intimately, Dylan’s dad, Richard, has been a friend of ours for over a decade. Plus, who can feel cynical about the world when there is a bagpiper – IN A KILT – playing during the ceremony? Dylan’s uncle not only played the bagpipes at Dylan’s wedding, he played them at Richard’s, so this was a tradition worth keeping. Elizabeth and Dylan are a low key couple, extremely cool and fun, and so was their wonderful outdoor wedding.pixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photopixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photopixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photo

You want to know how to mix the casual with the tender? Take cues from these two. Part of the laid back atmosphere they wanted to create for their wedding and reception was to have it at their new home in New London, NC surrounded by their families and friends and their beloved dogs. Elizabeth and Dylan had only been in their new digs for a few short months and worked hard to get the place ready. While the dogs made cameos, any dog owner will tell you that getting them to pose takes more than a nod and a wink but they made it.

pixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photoOn the traditional and tender side: Dylan was given a pair of cuff links just before the ceremony that were his grandfathers as a special touch from Richard. Additionally, someone shared the old Southern tradition of burying the bourbon at the ceremony site to ensure good weather the day of the ceremony. It worked!! As the tradition mandates, the bourbon is dug up and there was a toast of bourbon with the guests after the ceremony. The groom’s sweet Grandmother made the desserts and the catering was provided by Lexington Barbecue as in THE best barbecue. Richard commented, “who knew my son was a barbecue snob?!”pixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photopixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photopixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photopixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photo

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pixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photopixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photoWe stole the couple from the ceremony late in the reception because the sunset was just too gorgeous not to get photos with. These two are so relaxed with each other, so happy and in love and their future just appears to be only filled with light and joy and silliness AND DOGS.

pixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photopixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photopixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photoWe look forward to watching these two grow their family and their lives together over the coming years and loved being a part of their big day. Our thanks to Richard and their whole tribe for letting us in! We love you guys!

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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Madi and Preston’s Jefferson NC Mountains Outdoor Wedding

Madison Ball and Preston Roberts made it official on July 8th of this year in a small ceremony followed by an epic, large reception. The ceremony was intimate and romantic, and on the groom’s family farm in Warrensville, near a bend in the river, surrounded by 30 or so of their nearest and dearest. No rain, but some tears while they were saying their vows. The reception with 200 guests was held later at Jefferson Landing Country Club in Jefferson, NC and included lots and LOTS of dancing, drinking, karaoke and laughter. 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Every item was thoughtfully planned and held special meaning. Preston’s family’s farm has been in the family for several generations, so it was saturated with memories. In fact, Preston’s gift to Madi was a horseshoe that he found while preparing the property for the ceremony. Family members believed that it probably belonged to his great-grandfathers’ mare. They plan to hang it in their home for continued good luck. Madi’s gift to Preston was equally thoughtful and cool: she gave him a hand-crafted watch, made from wood with a special inscription on the back. The beautiful details were everywhere. What was not at the wedding were their rings. They’d been left behind in someone’s car. So they improvised and used Preston’s father Tom’s ring for him and Preston’s sister Meghann’s ring for Madi. It was too funny – and sweet!Roberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoFavorite memories of this day for the bride and groom include when they were reading their vows, first seeing each other when Madi and crew made their gorgeous river side entrance and when Preston sang the song he wrote for Madi. Karaoke, drinking and dancing were obviously on the list as well. The reception was an absolute celebration.Roberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoRoberts Jefferson NC Outdoor Mountain Wedding Photo by Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro Boone Blowing Rock West Jefferson NC Wedding Photographers photoMadi told us that they wouldn’t change a thing about their wedding day. In fact, she said her only advice to future brides and grooms would be to make the party last longer and do not hesitate to take it all in. “It flies by!” We’re so happy for you guys! Thanks for letting us a be a part of what was a truly great day and part of your family. We love you two!

Interested in their vendors? Here’s a list:
Wedding Gown: New York Bride and Groom, Charlotte, NC
Hair: Jamie Ball, Shear Shakti, Boone, NC
Makeup: Lorna Vega, The Cutters Edge, West Jefferson, NC
Reception Venue: Jefferson Landing Country Club, Jefferson, NC
Flowers: Four Gals and A Florist, West Jefferson, NC
Flowers: Nic Ball, High Country Greenhouses, Jefferson NC
Cakes/Desserts: Ugga Mugga Bakery, Blowing Rock, NC
DJ or Band: John Hawkins, Boone, NC
Caterer: Jefferson Landing Country Club, Jefferson, NC
Videographer: Honey Dew Films, Greensboro, NC

 

 

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