An intimate ceremony took place under the trees in the backyard of the elegant southern estate - Ritchie Hill in Concord, NC. Family gathered on a beautiful October day to celebrate Matt and Monica's wedding. I had the pleasure of meeting this couple while second shooting for the incredibly talented Rivkah of Rivkah Fine Art Photography. I met Rivkah at the Forest and Falls Workshop at Fall Creek Falls State Park. One of the highlights of the workshop was connecting with other photographers, and I'm flattered to have had the opportunity to work with her.
The ceremony is always a highlight for me when photographing a wedding. There wasn't a dry eye during Matt and Monica's ceremony as Monica walked her mother down the aisle to give her away to Matt. After the vows were exchanged, a family style meal was shared and heartfelt toasts made on the picturesque wrap around porch. A lovely fall wedding to witness!
DOUBLE THE LOVE WITH TWINS
I met Amber and Caleb at a Tree Farm when they were weeks away from welcoming their two little boys into the world. What a treat it was to be invited into their home and meet the boys when they turned six months old! They are identical but sported their own little individual personalities. They cuddled on the bed, showed me their precious nursery, and showed off their squishy rolls for the camera. I could hang out with these guys all day!
INDUSTRIAL STYLE | THE FOLEY FAMILY
A smile filled my face so far my cheeks hurt, and my heart filled with joy. That's how I felt when I received a text from Teigan after sending her the gallery of images from their family session -
"Jenni, these are incredible. I cannot thank you enough! This is ten million times more beautiful than I ever could have imagined!"
We spent a rainy evening together running through empty halls, peeking through oversized windows, dancing with bubbles, story time, and puddle jumping. The girls are free spirits and their awesome parents invited me to capture this fleeting stage of their lives.
"Some people feel the rain - others just get wet." The Foley family embraced our rainy evening and weren't the least bit worried about getting wet. Letting go and embracing the elements makes for the best memories.
SUNSET FIELD | CHRISTINE MATERNITY
Christine greeted me with a hug and arms that felt like ice! She had blasted the AC in her car ride to the field to prepare for the heat! With temperature predictions of close to 100°, I thought for sure Christine would prefer to postpone our session together. Not only did she eagerly agree to continue as planned, she showed up with ice packs, bottled water for days, and a cooling towel! A smile never left her face - even when fire ants decided to join in our session.
Christine and Zach cuddled and danced effortlessly in front of the camera. I have no doubt their new addition will have a fun and joyful life with these two for parents!
Christine has an amazing eye for vintage must-haves. Check out her collection available for rent at Carolina Charm!
RAINY & ROMANTIC | AMBER + CALEB MATERNITY
A little rain didn't keep these two from running through the field and dancing in the trees! Only weeks away from welcoming two baby boys into their lives, they soaked up the these moments together.
Congratulations, Amber and Caleb! You two are going to be wonderful parents.
OPEN FIELD & TREE FOREST | PAIGE MATERNITY SESSION
This sweet family will be welcoming a boy in May! We had the perfect winter day (that actually felt like Spring) to capture this special time.
We traveled to a grove of trees that I have been eyeing for years! It was the perfect location for this stylish family. We read Where the Wild Things Are in the woods and then frolicked in a nearby field before the sun set.
Everette is going to be an amazing big sister.
The only thing better than one flower crown is two!
