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pixels on paper photo booth partners with wilkes smart start program
On Saturday, March 17, Pixels On Paper participated in the Wilkes Smart Start Magic Show. Smart Start had several informational booths set up around the Stone Center for parents to pick up information on finding and paying for child care, starting a home child care facility, as well as nutrition information, and fun and games. The event wrapped up with a magic show for all the kids (both young and old.)
We were able to join in on the fun by setting up a small photo booth where the kids were able to put on magician hats, wave magic wands and make rabbits appear! It was truly a fun morning getting to be a part of such a wonderful program. We captured some fun moments of budding magicians.
Photos taken of the participants at the event are available for purchase on our site, click here to access the gallery. There is a $25 minimum order with proceeds benefiting Wilkes Smart Start. Thanks for letting us be a part of a great community event!
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wilkes wedding expo | pixels on paper future trophy bride photo booth
We always have so much fun at the bridal shows we participate in. Our philosophy is that we have fun doing what we do, and we love to show that to people. That was never more evident than at the Wilkes Wedding Expo held at the John A. Walker Center in Wilkesboro on Sunday, March 11.
From the time the doors opened, despite the large crowd, we were able to spend some time with brides-to-be (and grooms too!). They were able to browse through all of our sample albums, get pricing information and check our available dates. Misty had people lined up just to get in to see all of our work. It was almost difficult at times to see everyone because it was so busy. If we met you at the show and haven’t already scheduled a one-on-one consult with you be sure to call or email us to set that up.
We also had our Future Trophy Bride contest going on in full effect. The photo booth was set up with more props than should be allowed in one space. All of the Brides that signed up were given our awesome Future Trophy Bride pink t-shirt, given free run at the props, and asked to jump into the photo booth for a few photos. There were some absolutely crazy things going on in the booth. No one around was safe from being pulled into a shot, future-mother-in-laws included!
Big congratulations and thank you to Kelly Shumate with Bridal Traditions Wedding and Prom Attire for organizing and hosting such a successful event. The turn out was amazing, and all of her hard work certainly showed. We hope that all the wedding vendors in attendance experienced a successful show.
And last but not least, we cannot forget to mention Misty’s mom, Kathy. She was invaluable with the booth at the show. She managed to keep Ryan in line with the photo booth, even when there was a long line forming for people wanting their chance.
Anyone planning a wedding will get another chance to visit our wedding photo exhibit booth and get a free t-shirt if you participate in our photo booth this Sunday, March 25th, for the Association of Consultants and Events Services (ACES) High Country Wedding Expo. The expo will be at the ASU Summit Trail Solarium on the Campus of ASU in Boone, NC. Admission is $5 or 5 canned goods. Parking is free Sunday in the College Street / Library Parking Deck. Fashion show begins at 2 p.m. We look forward to meeting many new Brides!
Wilkes Wedding Expo: http://wilkesweddingexpo.weebly.com/
ACES High Country Wedding Expo: http://www.a-c-e-s.us/
Bridal Traditions Wedding and Prom Attire: https://www.bridaltraditionsnc.com
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lauren and joshua | wedding photo gallery | pixels on paper
It seems like only yesterday that Misty was volunteering on the Trinity Baptist Church middle school youth beach trip and came to know Lauren who was a student on the trip. It was easy to see that she had an amazing passion for people and for God even then. Throughout years of youth trips and service projects her passion only grew greater. As did Misty’s friendship with Lauren and her wonderful family, where Lauren obviously learned to love.
Fast forward 10 years later, and imagine the awesome surprise of getting a phone call out of the blue from Lauren asking us to photograph her wedding. How is that possible? She was just in middle school! And who is possibly good enough for “our Lauren?” The answer, undoubtably is Joshua. You can not only see it but feel it when they are together.
After the consult, the realization was that they are not only madly in love with each other and are a perfect fit, but that they share and incredible passion for God and were focused not on the wedding but on God’s covenant. We were honored to have been a part of the wedding. When you are witness to a love like this, there is just something about it that radiates through everything, including the photos. There were multiple occurrences for us on the wedding day that included goose bumps and tears.
The ceremony, held at Baptist Home Church in North Wilkesboro, was genuine and started as many others do, but their deep faith was shown to all in attendance as the ceremony was drawing to a close. After they had been pronounced husband and wife, and had their first kiss they did something very special that left very few dry eyes in the church, including ours behind the cameras. It is such a simple act, but one that helps demonstrate the love they share. They simply knelt facing each other, head to head and quietly prayed together while the church sang praise and worship. Such a simple, but very powerful and passionate act.
Following the ceremony, despite the temperatures in the low 30’s and winds gusting around 20 miles an hour, Lauren and Joshua were determined to go to Main Street North Wilkesboro for a few additional fun photos. They literally stopped traffic with one of the most picture-perfect dip/kisses we have seen, right in the middle of the street!
The reception kicked off as they descended the steps into The Bassment at Talia’s Espresso where they mingled with friends and family. Jordan, Lauren’s brother, surprised the newlyweds with a slideshow packed with memories from their childhoods. The theme of praise and worship continued with Jenny, the Matron of Honor playing guitar and singing some of Lauren and Joshua’s favorite worship songs.
Joshua and Lauren, we wish you nothing but the best in your marriage. Lauren, you are in great hands!
Ceremony Venue: Baptist Home Baptist Church
Reception Venue: The Bassment at Talia’s Espresso
Dress: David’s Bridal
Men’s Attire: Men’s Wearehouse
Hair Stylist: Lisa Gaillard
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prom photos | pixels on paper | portrait photography
We are ready to offer unique and creative portrait photography for the 2012 Prom season. Forget about those horribly traditional photos made at your prom where they might actually make you say cheese and place you in a pose that is in no way shape or form natural or flattering. Instead reserve you session the day of the Prom with Pixels On Paper and have a blast getting great photos that make you feel and look like a Rock Star or High Fashion Model.
Most of the time you only wear that dress, tux, or creative attire once so why not capture the way you look in it the best way possible. Going to prom with a group? We will photograph everyone in a way that you’ll never forget! Watch prom pics slide-show and then give us a call to make sure you don’t end up with lame and cheesy prom portraits.
We will also be on hand taking deposits and booking sessions during the upcoming All About Prom Event on March 3rd at Bridal Traditions Wedding & Prom Attire. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to save on everything from dresses, accessories, hair, makeup, and nail appointments for the big night out. And witness all the latest trends in a runway fashion show. There will also be a Free Dress Giveaway! Learn more at www.tinyurl.com/AllAboutProm.
Photos By: Pixels On Paper
Dresses and Accessories Provided By: Bridal Traditions & Prom Attire
Hair By: Style54 Hair & Tanning Salon
Makeup & Nail Design By: Blossom Salon & Butterfly Boutique
Floral Accessories By: Innovative Occasions
All service providers will be offering their expertise to Prom goers. Book your appointments now!
bennett family photography | pixels on paper creative photography
The Bennett family holds a special place in our hearts for many reasons. We got to know them through our work with the Charlotte Checkers Hockey Team and have considered them part of the family ever since. We were thrilled when they wanted us to capture their memories during a family photography session and we recently made it happen!
The Bennett’s story is beyond remarkable. They moved to North Carolina from New York last year following their favorite hockey team which also moved from Albany to Charlotte. This might seem a bit extreme for even the most serious of sports fans but to truly understand it, you must witness it. Danielle and Zach Bennett (or “Bug” as the hockey players call him) have neurofibromatosis. Zach and the entire family simply love the team that helped them through some tough times including 20+ surgeries, extended hospital stays, and the simple struggles that come with every day life. When the team, the integral encouragement system, moved South the Bennet family knew they had to as well. A bonus was that the medical care in Charlotte, NC is better and closer than where they were living.
Take a few moments to watch this awesome video featuring the Bennett family as captured last year by ESPN 360. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L78sf_-Kc_s
Being a part of the Charlotte Checkers family of staff never meant more to us than it did during the moments that we were able to know and love the entire Bennett family. The strength that is displayed by the family is part of what makes us love them so much. Through everything that they have experienced, they manage to pull through it together. They are an inspiration in that through out life you have a choice to take the bad and either let it get you down, or face it head on and tackle it, or better yet to “check it” into the boards and come out a winner!
The Bennett’s are running full steam ahead into a new set of challenges. On January 31st Mom Danielle will be having amputation surgery. Danielle says that her strength comes from Zach. But knowing and loving Danielle the way we do we would say they all four gain strength from each other. What goes around definitely comes around and in this case their strength is contagious.
The day of our family photography session was a cool winter day, but not cold enough to put the shoot off. In fact, Danielle had to get in a jab or two about it not being cold at 45 degrees in January. And that southerns didn’t know what true cold was until they had endured NY winters. We photographed a great family and had a ton of fun with them. Despite the pain and difficulty moving they were determined to have a photograph of all four family members standing together without the wheel chairs. It was a powerful moment. And a moment that was more of a blessing to our lives than they will ever comprehend. It was a justification that God gave us these skills and gifts for a purpose and that we are right where we are supposed to be, doing exactly what God wants us to be doing.
Thanks Randy and Danielle for allowing us to photograph these memories, we are truly inspired by you and your family and love you guys so much! We are happy to call you friend.
Jenna has a special place in Misty’s heart, and as we were packing up, Misty saw a shot that she had to capture. She pulled Jenna aside and photographed some stunning shots that we will treasure as much as the Bennetts will.
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