We hate saying this. It’s the worst part of our week. The five worst words we have to say on any given day are, “I’m sorry, we’re already booked.” We hate, hate, hate saying these words to a bride! Don’t delay, book today! Hardly a week goes by when we’re not having to say those…

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We love it when couples come to the Crystal Coast from lands far off to get married or engaged! Mary & Justin are from just about the farthest point from here that they could be in the continental United States. From West to East to West Coasts. From Washington to North Carolina to Washington. Though…

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Beautiful Crystal Coast morning George Burns once commented, “Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family…in another city.” Not so for the Curkins and the Browns on June 8, a beautiful Crystal Coast morning. These families exude a happiness that truly defines the meaning of the word “family.” Their laughter with (and at) one…

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Questions to ask your photographer Have you ever wondered what questions to ask a photographer before hiring them to photograph your wedding? I’m a life-long, self-professed, perpetual collector. I have as many collections as, well, as there are collections. I collect vintage fountain pens, autographs, 1:43 scale James Bond automobiles, Don Blanding books, Taylor Swift…

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Most brides we photograph are from the USA. They arrive on the Crystal Coast for their special day from cities all over the country. Last year we photographed couples from Missouri, Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Arizona, Wisconsin, Washington DC, New York, Connecticut, South Carolina, Illinois, and California. And from all over the state of North…

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Flower girls, ring bearers, bouquet holders, oh my! Truth be told, one of your guests favorite wedding moments will involve the kids. Whether flower girls, ring bearers, or bouquet holders, bridal party children seldom disappoint. And everybody had fun, fun, fun When I was a kid, every day had but a single focus – playing.…

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An Extravagant Affair “Without you, tomorrow wouldn’t be worth the wait and yesterday wouldn’t be worth remembering.”   Some weddings are simple. Some weddings are fun. Some weddings are nostalgic. Some weddings are memorable. And some weddings are nothing short of an extravagant affair. Jenna & Graham’s special day in April was an extravagant affair.…

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  A cRaZy FuN time was had by all It’s just fitting that our first wedding of April was nothing short of cRaZy FuN wedding! Heather Rose & Steven and their Crew (aka bridal party) were high octane, no holds barred, off the wall, and spontaneous; a creative photographer’s dream come true. Heather Rose and…

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2018 wedding season is here Yes, it’s March. And it’s been less than a month since Valentine’s Day. Yes, it will drop into the 40s this weekend. And it’s still the season of coats, coffee, and cold. Yes, the 2018 wedding season is here. And the 2019 wedding season is just around the corner! At…

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A wedding planning reminder. The eight worst words we have to say on any given day are, “I’m sorry, we’re already booked for that day.” We hate, hate, hate whenever we have to say these words to a bride. We’ve already had to tell more brides that we’re booked for their special day than we…

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