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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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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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Outdoor Portrait Season is Here

Portrait session locations are chosen and scheduled based on the clients wishes, of course, except for those occasions when we’re asked to make suggestions or create specific looks. With the temps rising a bit, and the rain making everything so lush and gorgeous, we’re getting calls from families with reunions planned, newly engaged couples, parents with new babies and even best friends who meet annually to celebrate their friendship.

There are so many perfect spots in North and South Carolina from which to choose that we are excited for this season of outdoor portraits on location and with people – AND PETS – you love.

Arnold family maternity photos

Our Son’s Orchard Portraits

Maddie Roberts Senior Portrait Photos

Outdoor Wedding Crowd

Hon family outdoor portraits in Dobson NC

Tibbett Engagement Photo

Outdoor photos in Chapel Hill

It’s amazing what a place you love – like your alma mater, your favorite park, a tourist area downtown or in the woods – adds to photos that will someday be more than memories: they will be cherished markers of history.


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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