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2011 Weddings {contest}

Friday, February 3, 2012

Let the voting begin! Here’s a recap of our 2011 weddings, which are all up for vote. Be sure to check out the full wedding posts (links attached) for any you’re considering voting for. Each session is up to win an 11×14 gallery wrap of the image of their choice.

To vote, leave your comment on this blog post with your selection. One vote per person, but you are welcome to spread the word and have friends and family vote for your favorites! Voting ends Monday, February 6th, at midnight.

Meigan and Jeff’s classy, bold Charlotte, NC wedding:

Chad and Jenn’s destination wedding in Mexico:

Enya and Darik’s lovely Castle Ladyhawke wedding in the NC mountains:

Nate and Kate’s Rock Quarry, white sand beach wedding in Mooresville, NC:

Lisa Dawn and Dominick’s crazy, creative DIY wedding at Vanlandingham Estates:

Chris and Jill’s Southern, military-inspired wedding:

Miriam and William’s local, laid back wedding:

Emily and Matt’s Symmes Chapel wedding in the NC mountains:

Lauren and Sam’s southern, private barn wedding:

Jason and Kristen’s Biltmore wedding in Asheville, NC:

David and Rachel’s stunning Asheville, NC wedding:

Brigette and Andrew’s Shelby, NC wedding:

Matthew and Lauren’s stylish, elegant Raleigh, NC wedding:

Ashley and Spencer’s creative DIY wedding in SC:

Abbey and Steve’s Waxhaw, NC family farm reception:

David and Lacey’s lakeside ceremony:

Allison and AJ’s classy Orangeburg, SC wedding:

Erin and Burke’s Old Salem, NC wedding:

Phil and Courtney’s Dairy Barn wedding:

Wes and Lisa’s Peninsula Yacht Club wedding:

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February 3, 2012 - 6:48 pm Brigette Boyd - Of course my vote goes to Andrew and Brigette! Love this idea!

February 3, 2012 - 6:53 pm Andrew Boyd - I vote Brigette and Andrew! Such an awesome ceremony and GREAT pics too!

February 3, 2012 - 7:15 pm Natalie - My vote is for the lovely Lauren & Matthew, Raleigh NC wedding!

February 3, 2012 - 7:23 pm Stephanie - My vote goes to the lovely Brigette and Andrew Boyd! :)

February 3, 2012 - 7:39 pm Mari - My vote is definitely for Lauren & Matthew!

February 3, 2012 - 7:39 pm Lauren Yates - Lauren and Matthew all the way :)

February 3, 2012 - 7:43 pm Emily - Well, I've gotta vote for Emily & Matt :) What a fun contest!

February 3, 2012 - 7:45 pm Tari Markowski - I vote for LD & Dominick!!

February 3, 2012 - 7:46 pm Hilda Love - I vote for Matthew and Lauren's pictures

February 3, 2012 - 7:49 pm Eleanor Large - My vote goes to David and Lacey's Lakeside Ceremony! Whispy and lovely!

February 3, 2012 - 7:51 pm Beth Blount - I vote for Lacy and David lake side wedding...

February 3, 2012 - 7:58 pm Lindsey - Love love love Matt and Emily's photos!

February 3, 2012 - 7:59 pm liv - voting for emily & matt!

February 3, 2012 - 8:02 pm Michael Caudell-Feagan - Go Emily and Matt. Go - That is a great portfolio of pictures

February 3, 2012 - 8:03 pm Gita - I vote for Emily & Matt!

February 3, 2012 - 8:06 pm Calvin - Emily & Matt!

February 3, 2012 - 8:07 pm MCD - +1 for Emily & Matt:)

February 3, 2012 - 8:08 pm leigh - Matt and Emily!

February 3, 2012 - 8:08 pm Emilee - I vote for Chad and Jenn's pictures! The colors are beautiful and everyone is having so much fun! Love it!

February 3, 2012 - 8:09 pm Woody Yates - Proudly, my vote goes to the fabulous Lauren and Matthew Yates! Congratulations!

February 3, 2012 - 8:10 pm Ingrid - Emily and Matt, all the way!

February 3, 2012 - 8:12 pm Char - Chad and Jenn's destination wedding in Mexico!

February 3, 2012 - 8:13 pm Char - So cute!

February 3, 2012 - 8:17 pm AO - Emily and Matt!

February 3, 2012 - 8:18 pm Amo - My vote goes to Emily and Matt!

February 3, 2012 - 8:22 pm Carla Logan - Matt and Emily should win, no doubt about it! :-)

February 3, 2012 - 8:23 pm Carla Logan - Hurray for Matt and Emily!

February 3, 2012 - 8:24 pm Deanna - Team Jenn & Chad! :)

February 3, 2012 - 8:33 pm K - Matt and Emily

February 3, 2012 - 8:34 pm Carla Logan - Whoops, I should have said Emily and Matt!!!

February 3, 2012 - 8:34 pm Steve - My vote is for Chad and Jen's mexico wedding!

February 3, 2012 - 8:44 pm Jessica - I vote for Emily & Matt. What a beautiful wedding!

February 3, 2012 - 8:47 pm Casey - I vote for Emily and Matt!

February 3, 2012 - 8:50 pm Tina Shaw - Andrew and Brigette

February 3, 2012 - 8:51 pm Kathy - Vote for Matt and Emily

February 3, 2012 - 9:05 pm Jill pruett - My vote goes to my daughter brigette and my son-law Andrew their wedding was beautiful.

February 3, 2012 - 9:10 pm Freda - Brigette & Andrew! Beautiful!

February 3, 2012 - 9:11 pm Vivian Keller - Just beautiful.

February 3, 2012 - 9:14 pm Steve Whitley - My vote goes to Wes & Lisa... What a wonderful day!

February 3, 2012 - 9:15 pm Joyce Bettini - I vote for Wes and Lisa!!!

February 3, 2012 - 9:35 pm dorothy - Emily & Matt had a gorgeous wedding up at Pretty Place - your photo in this contest doesn't do it justice at all.

February 3, 2012 - 9:35 pm Courtney - Lauren and Matthew!

February 3, 2012 - 9:36 pm Jessica - I'm voting for Matt & Emily!

February 3, 2012 - 9:38 pm Aidan - I choose Emily and Matt - what an absolutely beautiful wedding!

February 3, 2012 - 9:46 pm Pete Zuhhut - Emily and Matt

February 3, 2012 - 9:46 pm Penny Simpson - My vote goes to Wes & Lisa

February 3, 2012 - 9:52 pm Jennifer - I choose - Emily and Matt!

February 3, 2012 - 9:57 pm Candi clark - I vote for David and Lacey

February 3, 2012 - 9:59 pm Alicia Helms - WES and LISA!!! All the way!! :-)

February 3, 2012 - 10:02 pm John - I vote for Emily & Matt!

February 3, 2012 - 10:03 pm Allyson - Emily and Matt- ALL the way!!!

February 3, 2012 - 10:22 pm Betsy - Matt and Emily!

February 3, 2012 - 10:31 pm Rebekah - Emily & Matt!

February 3, 2012 - 10:33 pm Amanda Shell - I am voting for Chad & Jen's wedding in Mexico!

February 3, 2012 - 10:35 pm Kaydence - Brigette and Andrew!

February 3, 2012 - 10:35 pm Annie - I vote for Matt and Emily!!

February 3, 2012 - 10:36 pm Fritz the Gnome - Hola, I would like to vote for my dear friends Chad & Jen! I shed a tiny gnome tear at the beauty captured in their photographs.

February 3, 2012 - 10:36 pm Keyshia - My Vote goes to Brigette & Andrew!

February 3, 2012 - 10:37 pm Kelly - Chad & Jen look like they are having a blast! I love it :-)

February 3, 2012 - 10:41 pm Nancy - I cast my vote for Emily & Matt - beautiful wedding & beautiful wedding!

February 3, 2012 - 10:42 pm Amanda Shell - My vote is for Chad & Jen's wedding in Mexico!

February 3, 2012 - 10:48 pm Debbie - I vote Brigette & Andrew!!

February 3, 2012 - 10:49 pm Claudia S - I vote for Lauren & Matthew

February 3, 2012 - 10:52 pm Pam - Matt and Emily's has to be the most beautiful wedding ever!

February 3, 2012 - 10:54 pm Kim - Brigette and Andrew

February 3, 2012 - 10:57 pm Betsy - Emily & Matt

February 3, 2012 - 10:59 pm Ashleigh Howell - My vote goes to Brigette and Andrew Boyd.

February 3, 2012 - 11:19 pm Holly - Emily and Matt

February 3, 2012 - 11:37 pm Jenny - definitely lauren and matthew!!

February 3, 2012 - 11:41 pm Katie Young - Emily and Matt all the way! The rest of their album is gorgeous!

February 3, 2012 - 11:59 pm Margo - Lauren and Matthew for sure :)

February 4, 2012 - 12:09 am Haleigh - Brigette and Andrew!!

February 4, 2012 - 12:09 am linda james - Emily & Matt

February 4, 2012 - 12:27 am Dennis Logan - Matt and Emily....great photos!

February 4, 2012 - 12:28 am Elizabeth - Lauren and Matthew!

February 4, 2012 - 12:49 am Courtney - Brigette and Andrew!!

February 4, 2012 - 12:50 am Stephanie - Voting for brigette and Andrew!

February 4, 2012 - 12:51 am Barry - Brigette and andrew

February 4, 2012 - 12:52 am Marty - Andrew and brigette get my vote!

February 4, 2012 - 12:55 am Ken - Brigette & Andrew!

February 4, 2012 - 12:57 am Warren - Brigette & Andrew! Hope they win!

February 4, 2012 - 1:23 am Barbara - Emily and Matt....what a beautiful wedding!

February 4, 2012 - 1:26 am Karen - Matt and Emily

February 4, 2012 - 1:30 am Denise Simon - Matthew and Lauren Yates are the best, for sure!!!

February 4, 2012 - 1:36 am Josh - Em & Matt!

February 4, 2012 - 1:51 am Stephanie Yates - Lauren and Matthew's wedding is my choice. Beautiful!!

February 4, 2012 - 2:10 am Amanda - Andrew & Brigette!

February 4, 2012 - 2:11 am Andrew - Brigette & Andrew

February 4, 2012 - 2:11 am Perry - Andrew and Brigette

February 4, 2012 - 2:27 am James Thompson - What a great day! Brigette & Andrew!

February 4, 2012 - 2:33 am Susan S. - Def. Brigette & Andrew!

February 4, 2012 - 2:34 am Corey - BRIGETTE AND ANDREW

February 4, 2012 - 2:36 am Brittany - Even though I couldn't make it to the wedding they still have great pictures! Voting for Andrew & Brigette!

February 4, 2012 - 2:36 am Tanzza - Andew and brigette

February 4, 2012 - 2:39 am Richard - Bridgette and andrew

February 4, 2012 - 2:41 am Mary Beth - could not have been more beautiful!

February 4, 2012 - 2:42 am Amanda Brendle - Brigette and Andrew! :)

February 4, 2012 - 2:42 am Mary Beth - Emily & Matt, of course

February 4, 2012 - 2:58 am Kim - Emily and Matt!

February 4, 2012 - 3:26 am Chelsea Farmer - Brigette and Andrew!!!!

February 4, 2012 - 3:39 am Shae Wooten - I vote LD & Dominick!

February 4, 2012 - 3:54 am Alex M. - My vote goes to fellow Pirates, Andrew and Brigette! Arghhh!

February 4, 2012 - 4:08 am Alisha Pressley - My vote is for Matthew and Lauren.

February 4, 2012 - 4:09 am Andrew Pressley - My vote is for Matthew and Lauren.

February 4, 2012 - 4:13 am David - Matt and Emily

February 4, 2012 - 4:50 am Haley Whitley - Wes & Lisa!!!!!!!

February 4, 2012 - 5:43 am Kayla Parker - BI vote Brigette & Andrew

February 4, 2012 - 7:14 am Mandy P. - Matt and Em and their beautiful DIY wedding!

February 4, 2012 - 10:06 am Marki - Matthew and lauren

February 4, 2012 - 12:13 pm karrie - Brigette and Andrew. :-)

February 4, 2012 - 12:46 pm Isadora - Lauren and Matthew Yates!

February 4, 2012 - 1:12 pm LD Thompson - I'm gonna have to go with LD & Dominick! :)

February 4, 2012 - 2:13 pm Kat Crawford - I vote Lisa Dawn & Dominick!!!

February 4, 2012 - 2:20 pm Dom - Team LDom for the win!!

February 4, 2012 - 2:23 pm Sarah Nolin - Andrew and Brigette's picture is simple, brilliant and romantic. My vote is for them!

February 4, 2012 - 2:27 pm Katie - Vote for Lisa dawn and Dom

February 4, 2012 - 2:34 pm Mariel - Of course my vote goes to LD and Dom!

February 4, 2012 - 2:40 pm Erin - Matt & Emily!!

February 4, 2012 - 2:46 pm Jennifer - I vote for LD and Dominick

February 4, 2012 - 2:57 pm Kristen Laramie - I vote for LD & Dominic!!!

February 4, 2012 - 3:10 pm Gena Koehler - I vote for LD & Dom!

February 4, 2012 - 3:40 pm Janice Blackley - My vot is for Wes & Lisa's beautiful wedding. From the most blessed mother and mother in-law in the world!!!

February 4, 2012 - 3:53 pm Karan Schwencer - Brigette & Andrew, have my vote, my handsome nephew! Shelby,NC

February 4, 2012 - 3:57 pm Tony - Brigette & Andrew!!

February 4, 2012 - 3:58 pm Gabriel - I vote brigette & andrew!

February 4, 2012 - 4:02 pm Stacy - My vote goes to Brigette & Andrew!

February 4, 2012 - 4:04 pm Kelly Delph - I vote for LD and Dominick!!

February 4, 2012 - 4:04 pm Crystal - I vote my niece! Brigette & Andrew!

February 4, 2012 - 4:05 pm Joel Delph - Dominick and LD have my vote!

February 4, 2012 - 4:08 pm Kaye - Brigette & Andrew - great picture !!

February 4, 2012 - 4:08 pm Melissa - I vote Brigette and Andrew from Shelby!! Gorgeous!

February 4, 2012 - 4:15 pm Mandy - I vote Brigette & Andrew!

February 4, 2012 - 4:27 pm Janice - I vote for Emily & Matt

February 4, 2012 - 4:35 pm Jeanette Champion - My vote is for Brigette & Andrew

February 4, 2012 - 4:36 pm Blair - Boyd wedding!

February 4, 2012 - 4:36 pm Nicole G. - Easy vote: Emily and Matt! Gorgeous!!

February 4, 2012 - 5:00 pm Kyle - Brigette & Andrew!

February 4, 2012 - 5:01 pm Ashley - Andrew & Brigette

February 4, 2012 - 5:02 pm Joy Davies - Gotta vote for LD and Dom!

February 4, 2012 - 5:03 pm Michele - Andrew & Brigette!! :)

February 4, 2012 - 5:04 pm Andrew - My vote goes to Brigette & Andrew!

February 4, 2012 - 5:28 pm Emily Perkins - Emily & Matt :)

February 4, 2012 - 5:32 pm Melissa Ferland - Emily and Matt!

February 4, 2012 - 5:42 pm Charlie Ban - Emily and Matt

February 4, 2012 - 5:44 pm Connie Roberts - I vote for Brigette & Andrew!!

February 4, 2012 - 5:55 pm Drew - I vote for LD and Dom!

February 4, 2012 - 5:58 pm katherine - Emily and Matt

February 4, 2012 - 5:59 pm Tanya - My vote is for Jen & Chad. BEAUTIFUL PICS!!!!

February 4, 2012 - 6:44 pm Ashley - Matt and Emily!

February 4, 2012 - 6:51 pm Courtney Stearn - Andrew and Brigette!!!!

February 4, 2012 - 6:54 pm P Logan - Andrew and Brigette!

February 4, 2012 - 6:55 pm Stephanie H. - Bridgette and Andrew

February 4, 2012 - 6:56 pm Megan Sneed - Brigette and Andrew!!

February 4, 2012 - 6:56 pm Erin - Emily & Matt!!!

February 4, 2012 - 7:02 pm anna miller - Emily and Matt!

February 4, 2012 - 7:09 pm debbie mcnamara - Beautiful Wedding,Wonderful Couple!

February 4, 2012 - 7:10 pm debbie mcnamara - Brigette and Andrew

February 4, 2012 - 7:16 pm Megan - Emily and Matt!

February 4, 2012 - 7:37 pm Mike - Fellow Pirates! Brigette & Andrew!

February 4, 2012 - 7:41 pm Lindsey Noblitt - I vote for Brigette and Andrew!!

February 4, 2012 - 7:48 pm christin - Brigette& Andrew have my vote! :)

February 4, 2012 - 7:50 pm christin - Brigette & Andrew :)

February 4, 2012 - 8:08 pm Amanda - Brigette & Andrew!

February 4, 2012 - 8:09 pm elisabeth - The lovely Andrew & Brigette!

February 4, 2012 - 8:09 pm Katie - Brigette & Andrew!!!

February 4, 2012 - 8:14 pm Keith - of course, Brigette & Andrew!!

February 4, 2012 - 8:17 pm Kayla S. - Brigette & Andrew!!

February 4, 2012 - 8:18 pm Matthew - Matthew and Lauren of course!

February 4, 2012 - 9:09 pm Aunt Sissy - I vote Brigette and Andrew. Buetiful wedding

February 4, 2012 - 9:11 pm emibug - i vote Brigette and Andrew

February 4, 2012 - 9:16 pm Sissy - I vote Brigette and Andrew

February 4, 2012 - 9:27 pm nanafaye - Brigette and Andrew

February 4, 2012 - 9:29 pm Jon - Andrew & Brigette!

February 4, 2012 - 9:37 pm Becky Flaherty - Casting a vote for Emily & Matt! What a beautiful couple!!

February 4, 2012 - 9:51 pm Derek - I vote for Chad and Jen!

February 4, 2012 - 9:52 pm D-M$ney - Definitely Chad and Jenn!

February 4, 2012 - 9:53 pm Ryan - LD and Dom!

February 4, 2012 - 9:56 pm Gayle Hollins - I vote for Lisa & Dominick!

February 4, 2012 - 9:56 pm Howard Hollins - I vote for Lisa & Dominick!

February 4, 2012 - 9:59 pm Gayle Hollins - I vote for Lisa & Dom

February 4, 2012 - 10:01 pm Patrick - Dominick and LD!

February 4, 2012 - 10:01 pm Eric Hyde - LD and Dom

February 4, 2012 - 10:07 pm Hatch - Great Picture's Lisa and Dom, you all look perfect

February 4, 2012 - 10:09 pm Lynne - Matt and Emily!!!!!

February 4, 2012 - 10:10 pm Erin - Ld&Dom's DIY wedding! FTW.

February 4, 2012 - 10:12 pm Brett - Matt and Emily!!

February 4, 2012 - 10:16 pm Charissa Gotcher - LD and DOM!

February 4, 2012 - 10:17 pm Mark - Lisa Dawn and Dominick get my vote

February 4, 2012 - 10:20 pm Laura - LD and Dominick have my vote!! :)

February 4, 2012 - 10:20 pm Addison - Ld and Dom

February 4, 2012 - 10:21 pm Sharon - Beautiful picture! My vote goes to LD and Dominick.

February 4, 2012 - 10:22 pm Whitney - LD and Dom for the win!

February 4, 2012 - 10:25 pm John - Such a great picture LD and Dominick!

February 4, 2012 - 10:28 pm Micaela - LD and Dominicks picture!

February 4, 2012 - 10:29 pm Joh Evans - Lisa Dawn and Dominick Thompson.

February 4, 2012 - 10:30 pm Chad Z. - Lisa Dawn (aka LD) and Dom all the way!

February 4, 2012 - 10:31 pm Stephanie - Ld and Dominick

February 4, 2012 - 10:37 pm Kristi D - Hands down LD & Dom!! Beautiful people!!!!

February 4, 2012 - 10:37 pm katy moss - brigette and andrew!!!

February 4, 2012 - 10:38 pm Farran - Brigette and Andrew! All the way!

February 4, 2012 - 10:38 pm Greg - Brigette and Andrew~!

February 4, 2012 - 10:38 pm Will - Andrew and Brigette

February 4, 2012 - 10:39 pm DB - LD & Dom

February 4, 2012 - 10:40 pm Warren - Andrew and Brigette always!

February 4, 2012 - 10:42 pm Alisha - Brigette & Andrew!!

February 4, 2012 - 10:43 pm Dana - Brigette and Andrew

February 4, 2012 - 10:45 pm Brittany - Andrew & Brigette!!

February 4, 2012 - 10:46 pm Gina - I vote Andrew & Brigette

February 4, 2012 - 10:47 pm Heather - Brigette & Andrew! Beautiful!

February 4, 2012 - 11:01 pm Allison - My vote is for LD and Dom!!!

February 4, 2012 - 11:01 pm Alisa - LD and Dom!

February 4, 2012 - 11:02 pm Jason - LD and Dom!!!! woo hoo

February 4, 2012 - 11:02 pm Steve - LD and Dom…great picture!

February 4, 2012 - 11:21 pm David McGuire - Lisa Dawn and Dominick Thompson all the way!

February 4, 2012 - 11:22 pm Winnie - Emily and Matt's wedding has my vote!

February 5, 2012 - 12:09 am Kathy mitchell - I vote for Kristen & Jason's fairytale wedding!

February 5, 2012 - 12:21 am Lindsey - Brigette and Andrew!

February 5, 2012 - 12:25 am donna platt - My vote is for Andrew & Bridgette!!!

February 5, 2012 - 12:39 am Sydney - My vote is for Andrew and Brigette :)

February 5, 2012 - 12:40 am Deloris - Brigette and Andrews picture!

February 5, 2012 - 12:42 am Deanne - Andrew & Brigette!

February 5, 2012 - 12:43 am Jeremy - Brigette & Andrew should win!

February 5, 2012 - 1:06 am Ryan Frankeny - LD and Dom!!

February 5, 2012 - 1:07 am Keith McGregor - Dominick and LD !

February 5, 2012 - 1:10 am Tim Thompson - No contest - Dominick and LD!

February 5, 2012 - 1:37 am Gloria Thompson - I vote for Dominick aka Chris and LD Thompson!!!!!

February 5, 2012 - 2:28 am jaime Bowman - Brigette & Andrew :)

February 5, 2012 - 2:51 am Emily Hole - LD&Dom!!! Amazing wedding and couple.

February 5, 2012 - 2:52 am Joyce M - LD and Dom!!

February 5, 2012 - 2:53 am Maunone Tanner - Brigett & Andrew -- great pictures, great couple. I also like their dog.

February 5, 2012 - 2:53 am David - LD and Dom!

February 5, 2012 - 2:53 am Heidi Austin - Lisa and Dominick

February 5, 2012 - 3:02 am Kitty Austin - Lisa and Dominick!!!!

February 5, 2012 - 3:03 am Bonnie Young - Emily and Matt The mountain setting was beautiful and they wre a gorgeous couple!

February 5, 2012 - 3:33 am Katie Smith - I vote LD and Dominick!

February 5, 2012 - 3:35 am Bob Akers - Lisa Dawn and Dominick, for sure!

February 5, 2012 - 3:36 am Karen G. - LD and DOM!!!

February 5, 2012 - 3:38 am Melody C. - Brig & Andrew!

February 5, 2012 - 3:39 am Jennifer B. - I vote for Andrew & Brigette!

February 5, 2012 - 3:40 am Kristin - I vote for my friends Brigette & Andrew!!

February 5, 2012 - 3:43 am Ian Duncan - I vote for Dominic and Lisa Dawn!

February 5, 2012 - 3:45 am Mike - LD & Dom top the cake!

February 5, 2012 - 4:00 am Alison Gris - LD and Dominick!

February 5, 2012 - 4:00 am Ali Griswold - Dom and L.D.

February 5, 2012 - 4:12 am Jen Schubert - LD & Dom rock! I vote for them - do you know all the creativity that went into their wedding?!

February 5, 2012 - 4:14 am Jason Schubert - Vote for LD & Dom!

February 5, 2012 - 4:27 am Amanda Herndon Thompson - I vote for LD & Dominick

February 5, 2012 - 4:31 am Rob Koehler - I vote for LD and Dom!

February 5, 2012 - 4:44 am Ruth P.Perry - I vote Chris and LD Thompson!!!!!

February 5, 2012 - 4:46 am Sabrina W. White - I'm voting for Chris & LD Thompson

February 5, 2012 - 4:48 am Ruth P.Perry - I'm voting for Dominck aka Chris and LD

February 5, 2012 - 4:50 am Sabrina W. White - I am voting for Dominick and LD!

February 5, 2012 - 4:59 am Ruth P.Perry - I would like to vote for LD and Dominick aka Chris Thompson

February 5, 2012 - 7:50 am Samantha - LD & Dom!!

February 5, 2012 - 7:51 am Adam - LD and DOm!!!

February 5, 2012 - 7:54 am Samantha - I vote for LD & Dom!!

February 5, 2012 - 11:07 am Vivian Keller - Matt and Emily's wedding was so beautifull.

February 5, 2012 - 11:46 am David - L.D. and Dom should win!

February 5, 2012 - 11:49 am Darrien staton - Lisa Dawn & Dominick!

February 5, 2012 - 11:52 am Brent garrison - LD & Dom all the way!

February 5, 2012 - 12:29 pm Artur Yakimenko - LD and Dom!

February 5, 2012 - 12:29 pm Alex Maldonado - Dom and LD rock!!!

February 5, 2012 - 12:31 pm Evie Theys - Dom and LD :)

February 5, 2012 - 12:31 pm Holly Shivadecker - Lisa dawn and Dom rock!!!

February 5, 2012 - 12:34 pm Geoff Schultz - Dom + LD = winners in life and in this contest

February 5, 2012 - 12:34 pm Lindsay Franklin - Lets go LD & Dom!

February 5, 2012 - 12:47 pm Krysta Johnson - We love Team LDom!

February 5, 2012 - 12:55 pm David Kelly - I have enjoyed getting to know ld and Dom while volunteering with them at church. They have great energy and enthusiasm and work great together.

February 5, 2012 - 3:40 pm AJ - Voting for Brigette & Andrew!!

February 5, 2012 - 3:41 pm Charlie - Andrew & Brigette! Arrrgh!

February 5, 2012 - 3:42 pm Will - Brigette & Andrew

February 5, 2012 - 3:43 pm Brandon - Brigette & Andrew FTW!

February 5, 2012 - 3:45 pm Kathy - Sweet Couple, Brigette & Andrew!

February 5, 2012 - 3:45 pm jessica ivanitch - I vote for Andrew and Brigette

February 5, 2012 - 3:47 pm Kristin S. - For Sure, Andrew & Brigette! :)

February 5, 2012 - 3:48 pm Don Hudson - Brigette & Andrew!

February 5, 2012 - 3:49 pm Christine - I vote for Brigette and Andrew!

February 5, 2012 - 3:49 pm Shawn - Brigette and Andrew!

February 5, 2012 - 3:50 pm Alex S. - Brigette & Andrew should win!!

February 5, 2012 - 3:54 pm Justin - Brigette & Andrew!

February 5, 2012 - 5:22 pm Stephanie - gotta vote for Emily and Matt in NC. what a cute pic!

February 5, 2012 - 6:08 pm Colleen Hole - I vote for LD and Dom Thompson!!!!

February 5, 2012 - 6:08 pm Jonathan - LD and Dom Thompson are the best!

February 5, 2012 - 6:15 pm Ruth Akers - Voting for LD and Dom's DIY wedding -- it was an incredibly beautiful day -- captured by a great photographer!

February 5, 2012 - 6:50 pm Dalaine Bartelme - LD & Dom's DIY wedding

February 5, 2012 - 6:56 pm Beth Paul - Vote for LD and Dom - and look how great the little bird's nest looks in the photo

February 5, 2012 - 6:58 pm Scott - I vote for Brigette & Andrew!

February 5, 2012 - 6:59 pm Bailey - Brigette & Andrew's wedding was so much fun! I vote for them!

February 5, 2012 - 7:00 pm Julia - Andrew & Brigette!

February 5, 2012 - 7:29 pm Trent Haston - LD and Dom!!

February 5, 2012 - 7:31 pm Ben Mandon - Dominick and LD's are awesome!

February 5, 2012 - 7:34 pm Riley Boyd - Andrew and Brigette!

February 5, 2012 - 8:02 pm Kate Sweeten - Chad & Jen, for sure :)

February 5, 2012 - 8:07 pm Kristina - Emily and Matt!!

February 5, 2012 - 8:22 pm Jordan - Brigette & Andrew!! :)

February 5, 2012 - 8:28 pm Jackie - I vote for Chad and Jenn!

February 5, 2012 - 8:31 pm Brandon - Chad and Jenn

February 5, 2012 - 8:32 pm Jen P - My vote is for Team Chad & Jenn!!

February 5, 2012 - 8:48 pm Joyce - Emily & Matt

February 5, 2012 - 8:58 pm Caroline B. - LD & Dominick!

February 5, 2012 - 9:02 pm Pam c - Chad and Jens wedding!!! Awesome pics of an awesome couple!

February 5, 2012 - 9:11 pm caroline - Lisa Dawn and Dom :)

February 5, 2012 - 9:11 pm Chris - Lisa Dawn and Dom

February 5, 2012 - 9:15 pm Mike - I like LD & Dom's wedding. What a lovely couple.

February 5, 2012 - 9:19 pm Kimmery - LD and Dom Thompson!

February 5, 2012 - 9:20 pm Kimmery - LD and Dom Thompson are my favorites!

February 5, 2012 - 9:48 pm Hannah - Lisa Dawn and Dominick Thompson have my vote!!!!!

February 5, 2012 - 10:03 pm angie - Brigette & Andrew Boyd!

February 6, 2012 - 12:50 am Beth Bechler - Am not sure how to do a blog as my wedding was 42 years ago...that's right there w/the iceman but my vote, if this goes through, is definitely for Chad and Jenn. They look so happy and the photography is so gorgeous. Plus, I've known Jenn since she was born and she deserves all the happiness in the world!

Contest winner

Friday, February 3, 2012

Congratulations to the adorable Baby Boone who took the win by just a handful of votes!

It’s not difficult to see why, with those chubby cheeks, bright blue eyes, and two tiny teeth poking through that big huge smile of his. To see a little bigger glimpse into his life, check out his full shoot (and be ready for his chubby little cheeks in a Santa suit that will rock your world!)

Posted in contests, kiddos | Tags | boone, contest, NC child photographer

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2011 portraits {contest}

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

It’s that time again! Here’s a recap of our 2011 portrait sessions, which are all up for vote. Be sure to check out the full session (links attached) for any you’re considering voting for. Each session is up to win an 11×14 gallery wrap of the image of their choice.

To vote, leave your comment on this blog post with your selection. One vote per person, but you are welcome to spread the word and have friends and family vote for your favorites! Voting ends Thursday, February 2nd, at midnight.

Note: wedding contest coming soon.

Andrew Daniel:

Sasha and Larry‘s stylish engagement session:

The adorable Oosterman family:

Philip Christopher:

Darik & Enya‘s engagement:

Lindsay & Mackenzie:

Max:

Fabio & Annina‘s maternity shoot in Switzerland:

Precious little Raleigh Grace:

Miriam & William‘s engagement session:

Sweet little Reid’s family shoot:

Newborn Juliana and her big brothers:

Nate & Kate‘s wine-lovin’ engagement session:

Chris & Jill‘s Waxhaw engagement session:

Jenn, Chris and Kayna‘s family session:

Levi’s infant shoot in Durham, NC:

Luke & Emily’s engagement session:

The Smith family:

The adorable Abbey and Steve’s engagement session:

The fun-loving Hicks family:

Laura & Gaetano‘s Philadelphia engagement:

Kristen & Jason‘s New York City engagement session:

The giggles of Addison:

Jamie and Dan’s creative southern-inspired session:

The model-esque baby Boone:

Pilar & Rob‘s engagement session:

The Dudley family:

Ryan & Cristina‘s Zurich, Switzerland session:

Jeff & Meigan‘s Charlotte engagement:

Posted in contests, portrait | Tags | 2011 portrait contests, charlotte, charlotte family lifestyle photographer, destination wedding and lifestyle photography, fine art photographer, NYC

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January 31, 2012 - 10:46 pm Elizabeth H. - Baby Boone!

February 1, 2012 - 3:32 pm Jessica - Baby Levi! :-)

February 1, 2012 - 3:45 pm Shannon - Fabio and Annina

February 1, 2012 - 3:50 pm Sara H. - Baby Levi!

February 1, 2012 - 3:52 pm Lauren - Levi!

February 1, 2012 - 3:53 pm Tabitha - My vote goes to Baby Levi! These are all really great, though! :)

February 1, 2012 - 3:58 pm Kassie - Baby Levi!

February 1, 2012 - 5:01 pm Josh H - Levi, without a doubt.

February 1, 2012 - 5:35 pm Julie Powell - LEVI!!!!

February 1, 2012 - 5:46 pm Ann Marie - Baby Boone of course!

February 1, 2012 - 6:08 pm Emily Leonard - I vote Baby Boone! :-)

February 1, 2012 - 6:08 pm Jenn Houston - Im gonna have to go with Chris, Jenn & Kayna family photo shoot in honor of Coen's 1st bday! ;) theyre all wonderful though! What a fun idea!

February 1, 2012 - 6:16 pm Kristen G - I vote for Boone!

February 1, 2012 - 6:28 pm Lisa - Baby Boone!

February 1, 2012 - 6:39 pm Clark - BOONE

February 1, 2012 - 6:51 pm Stephanie Callaway - Boone:)

February 1, 2012 - 6:52 pm Julie - Definitely baby Levi!! :)

February 1, 2012 - 6:57 pm Anne Presley - Baby Levi :)

February 1, 2012 - 7:01 pm lana shaw - Tough choice between Lindsay & Mackenzie and the Reid family shoot (I'm a sucker for little girls in sunflower fields). But I vote for the one with the two women, it's lovely and I love the natural, vintage, feminine, friendship emphasis.

February 1, 2012 - 7:15 pm Kim - Boone!!

February 1, 2012 - 9:02 pm Dona Foster - Levi gets my vote!

February 1, 2012 - 9:04 pm Rebekah - Boone!

February 1, 2012 - 9:15 pm Carol C. - Baby Boone!

February 1, 2012 - 9:42 pm Emily S. - Baby Boone!!!

February 1, 2012 - 10:12 pm Amanda Lowry - Boone....obviously!

February 2, 2012 - 12:17 am Jon - Levi. Maybe a little biased. :)

February 2, 2012 - 12:40 am Lois - Levi :)

February 2, 2012 - 1:23 am Josh P - Baby Boone!

February 2, 2012 - 1:43 am Carla - Boone!

February 2, 2012 - 1:46 am Zach G - Boone!

February 2, 2012 - 2:14 am jason - levi

February 2, 2012 - 2:20 am LT - Levi ftw

February 2, 2012 - 2:22 am Mike Masterson - Levi

February 2, 2012 - 2:23 am PROBEE - Levi’s infant shoot in Durham, NC

February 2, 2012 - 2:26 am Loren B - I'm voting for Boone! He has the best baby boy expressions!!

February 2, 2012 - 2:27 am Bruce Powell - LEVI

February 2, 2012 - 2:29 am Boone - The most adorable smile!!!

February 2, 2012 - 2:29 am Landon B - Boone has my vote!

February 2, 2012 - 2:32 am Loren B - Boone is the best!!

February 2, 2012 - 2:39 am annemarie - levi

February 2, 2012 - 2:47 am Paula - My vote is for Boone!!!

February 2, 2012 - 2:50 am Katie - Boone!!!!!

February 2, 2012 - 2:56 am Holly Z. - Baby Levi!

February 2, 2012 - 3:07 am Brittany - levi :P

February 2, 2012 - 3:15 am Brock - Baby Levi

February 2, 2012 - 3:19 am Eric - Levi!!

February 2, 2012 - 3:22 am Joel P. - Levi for sure!

February 2, 2012 - 3:41 am Melissa Welch - Levi! :)

February 2, 2012 - 3:51 am McBride Rogers - Boone!

February 2, 2012 - 3:54 am emily - Levi!

February 2, 2012 - 3:58 am April P - Levi!

February 2, 2012 - 4:32 am Chad - Boone!

February 2, 2012 - 4:56 am Mary Allison - Baby Boone!!! Cutest baby everrr

February 2, 2012 - 5:33 am Mary - Baby Levi!

February 2, 2012 - 10:42 am family lanz - Fabio and Annina of course ;o)

February 2, 2012 - 10:54 am Barbara - Boone!!!

February 2, 2012 - 11:09 am Peter - Levi for president. :)

February 2, 2012 - 11:34 am agal - baby Boone!!!

February 2, 2012 - 11:35 am agal - I vote for baby Boone!!!

February 2, 2012 - 12:47 pm Al Burchett - Baby Boone!

February 2, 2012 - 12:50 pm Kimberly - Boone!!!

February 2, 2012 - 12:51 pm Rob - Boone

February 2, 2012 - 12:55 pm Amy S - Baby Boone!

February 2, 2012 - 1:00 pm doug gardner - Baby Boone is the biggest and the baddest, and the bestest!

February 2, 2012 - 1:25 pm Sandy - Baby Boone is the cutest!

February 2, 2012 - 1:41 pm Monika - Boone!!!!

February 2, 2012 - 1:42 pm Rachel Meitl - Loving Levi!

February 2, 2012 - 1:52 pm Ralph - Boone!!

February 2, 2012 - 2:29 pm Leslie Monteith - BABY BOONE!!!!

February 2, 2012 - 2:35 pm Matt - Boone for sure!

February 2, 2012 - 2:39 pm Mark - Baby Boone

February 2, 2012 - 3:35 pm kathy giff - Baby Boone!!!

February 2, 2012 - 3:58 pm Amy Wolfe - I vote for little Levi, he is the best! Happy Birthday, Levi!

February 2, 2012 - 5:04 pm Clayton - Levi!

February 2, 2012 - 5:22 pm Michelle - Levi!

February 2, 2012 - 6:57 pm larissa - Levi :)

February 2, 2012 - 7:03 pm Renee McCoy - Baby Boone is beautiful!!

February 2, 2012 - 7:40 pm Kim - Lovin' the Levi pics!

February 2, 2012 - 8:10 pm Chris - Levi!

February 2, 2012 - 8:20 pm Jenna Amaral - Kristen and Jason!!

February 2, 2012 - 8:31 pm Allison - I vote for a New York wedding with Kristen and Jason!

February 2, 2012 - 8:36 pm Angela - Kristen and Jason!!! such a wonderful couple! and fab shoot in NYC!

February 2, 2012 - 8:53 pm Casey - Baby Boone! so cute!

February 2, 2012 - 9:02 pm S - Raleigh Grace

February 2, 2012 - 9:08 pm Elizabeth Mac - Kristen & Jason of course!!

February 2, 2012 - 9:16 pm Melissa Porter - I vote for Kristen & Jason because they were super-fabulous clients :-)

February 2, 2012 - 9:30 pm Kathy mitchell - I vote for Kristen & Jason showing the love!

February 2, 2012 - 10:03 pm shameka - Oh my goodness those babies are just adorable! But I'm gonna have to go with Levi...such a cutie!

February 2, 2012 - 11:52 pm Brandi Pittman - Baby Levi!!

February 3, 2012 - 1:08 am Jeremy - Levi!

February 3, 2012 - 1:38 am Mackenzie - I vote for Boone!!

February 3, 2012 - 1:44 am ashleigh - Boone!

February 3, 2012 - 1:48 am Carolyn Hauck - I vote for Jason and Kristen!!

February 3, 2012 - 1:58 am Rachel - Baby Boone!

February 3, 2012 - 2:11 am Amy - levi

February 3, 2012 - 2:33 am Anna - Boone!!

February 3, 2012 - 2:35 am Lori - Boone!

February 3, 2012 - 2:38 am Carson B - Boone is the absolute best!

February 3, 2012 - 2:40 am CRB - Boone!!

February 3, 2012 - 2:41 am LCTRIV - Boone all the way, Babee!!

February 3, 2012 - 2:42 am Joe Pollard - Baby Boone!

February 3, 2012 - 2:43 am LTB - Baby BOONE!!!!!!!

February 3, 2012 - 2:55 am Corey - Levi!!

February 3, 2012 - 3:41 am Kristen - Baby Boone!

February 3, 2012 - 3:42 am Terry - Boone!

February 3, 2012 - 2:19 pm Millie Telenko - Baby Boone!

February 3, 2012 - 3:10 pm Bryn - Baby Boone!!

Jeff & Meigan {wedding} – Charlotte, NC

Friday, January 13, 2012

Ceremony venue: Dilworth United Methodist

Reception venue: Myers Park Country Club

Dress: Nicole Miller, J Majors

Shoes: Manolo Blahnik, TOMS

Bridesmaids dresses: Rachel Pally

DJ: Split Second Sound

Cake: Cheesecake, etc.

Flowers: The Blossom Shop

DIY items: All decorations and bridesmaids bouquets

Posted in wedding | Tags | charlotte, charlotte wedding photography, christmas wedding, dilworth united methodist church, fine art weddings, jeff, meigan, myers park country club, nc

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Meigan {bridal} – Charlotte, NC

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Posted in bridal portrait | Tags | bridal, charlotte, fine art wedding photography, meigan, nc

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Jenn & Chad {Destination Wedding} – Cancun, Mexico

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Here are a few favorites from the amazing time we had with Jenn and Chad for their gorgeous destination wedding in Cancun, Mexico. April and I had the honor of spending the week with Jenn, Chad, and their closest friends and family at the gorgeous, amazing El Dorado Maroma where we were spoiled with so much beauty, fun, delicious food and tasty beverages.

Posted in wedding | Tags | cancun, chad, destination wedding photography, fine art wedding photography, jenn, mexico

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Jamie & Dan {J&J Photography} – Dunn, NC

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Meet the lovely team of J&J Photography, based in Dunn, NC. Jamie and Dan were looking for some updated images of the two of them for their website and for their home, and I was honored to capture this stage of their lives together. Be sure to check out their site, see their wonderful work, and read a bit of their story! Don’t forget to leave them some love, too.

Jamie dreamt up all the fabulous details of this shoot. She wanted to capture who they were with their southern soul and creative taste. From sweet tea to homemade apple butter from grandma’s apple tree to biscuits and mason jars, she had it covered.

Fine art wedding photography in Charlotte, Asheville, Chicago, Indianapolis.

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Enya & Darik {wedding} – Castle Ladyhawke, NC

Friday, December 23, 2011

Enya and Darik were married this Fall at one of the loveliest hidden treasures in the mountains of NC – Castle Ladyhawke, a re-created Scottish border castle filled with European furniture personally collected by the former owner. Every corner of the castle is filled with elegance and style.

We couldn’t have been more delighted to take a trip to the NC mountains for this Fall wedding.

Congrats, Enya and Darik. Your wedding was absolutely gorgeous and we were delighted to be a part.

Enya’s mom is a talented hair stylist and did a fabulous job on Enya’s hair, along with all the bridesmaids.

So sweet and tender.

The ceremony was cozy and intimate.

Rustic, gorgeous details everywhere.

They brought their entire collection of beer steins that have been in the family for years and years, and invited guests to choose one to use for the evening.

Posted in wedding | Tags | Asheville wedding photographer, castle ladyhawke, darik, enya, NC mountains, wedding

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Pilar & Rob {engagement} – Charlotte, NC

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Meet Pilar and Rob, and their two adorable pups. We can’t wait for their wedding this Spring!

Posted in engagement | Tags | charlotte wedding photography, engagement, fine art photography, pilar, rob

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Nate & Kate {wedding} – Rock Quarry at Carrigan Farms, NC

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Being in the wedding industry, my life is often surrounded by the celebration of love between two people, and I delight in the opportunity to rejoice with two individuals deeply in love, making the choice to pursue a life together. Rarely, though, do I get to attend or be a part of the weddings of my friends and join in the celebration with them (I often have a wedding already booked.) Nate has been a very good friend of mine over the last few years and I can’t say how excited I was to see him and Kate falling in love.

I was honored to even know that the engagement was coming, and to get a play by play of how Nate hoped for the day to go. Kate obviously said yes, and when they decided on a date that I had available, we began dialoguing about options that would allow me to be able to capture their big day but also get to enjoy the reception as a friend and guest.

A big, huge thanks to my talented friend, Jenna, of Red, White, and Green Photography who teamed up with me for the day and allowed me to find the perfect balance, allowing her to take over once the reception started.

I can’t say enough about this happy couple. Take a peek into the beauty and fun of their wedding day, which was held at the Rock Quarry in Mooresville at Carrigan Farms.

There were so many adorable kids running around the whole day that made the day so much fun.

… And so many fun, crazy friends!

Thanks to the talented, hilarious, fun-loving Rodney (above, right) of Rodney Scot Photography for grabbing my camera and snapping these next few of me! There were so many talented photographer friends and this wedding, and I can’t thank Rodney and others enough for helping me to feel comfortable enough to relax during the reception and know that they were grabbing amazing shots. It was a treat to get to enjoy some time with friends at a wedding for once! Thanks, Rodney, for making that possible.

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almondleafstudios.com

Welcome to the Almond Leaf Blog!

2011 Weddings {contest}

Contest winner

2011 portraits {contest}

Jeff & Meigan {wedding} – Charlotte, NC

Meigan {bridal} – Charlotte, NC

Jenn & Chad {Destination Wedding} – Cancun, Mexico

Jamie & Dan {J&J Photography} – Dunn, NC

Enya & Darik {wedding} – Castle Ladyhawke, NC

Pilar & Rob {engagement} – Charlotte, NC

Nate & Kate {wedding} – Rock Quarry at Carrigan Farms, NC