Charlotte Wedding Photographers: Uptown Charlotte Engagement Session

Romare Bearden Engagement Session: Nick and Katelyn

I knew when Katelyn showed up wearing that red dress, that this would be a great session! When Ludwing and I parked nearby at a parking deck, I mentioned heading up there depending on what the light was like and what they we wearing, since we hadn’t met prior to their session.

We decided on Romare Bearden Park in downtown Charlotte since these two live right across the street! (Which was very convenient for an outfit change.) We started on top of the parking deck, which I mentioned earlier, and it was the perfect spot to have her red dress pop! Side note: If you’re thinking of wearing a red dress to your session.. do it! These are some of my favorite images because of how much the color pops.

These two did amazing, and were so fun to meet and photograph! Enjoy a few of our favorites from their uptown Charlotte engagement session.

Charlotte Wedding Photographers: Classic Wedding Day at WinMock at Kinderton

Jordan and Dylan

Coordination: ABBA Design

Florals: ABBA Design

Hair/Makeup: Carla White Beauty

Catering: Providence

Cake: Dewey's Bakery

Entertainment: 815 Events

Dress: Rosa Clara, Traditions by Anna

Suits: Men's Wearhouse/ Jos. A Bank

Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Invitation: William Arthur- The Write Image

Video: James Wiley, Aerial Advancements 

Where to even begin with these two?! They are some of the sweetest people I have ever met. From the beginning, Jordan and Dylan were so appreciative and trusting of us. We traveled to Raleigh to shoot their engagement session last fall, and I could tell from the short time we spent together that these two were just meant to be! They made each other laugh, they encouraged each other, and truly had one another's back. 

Something that I love about these two, is their love for the Lord and their families. you can tell that their families are so important to them, and were honored many times during their wedding day. They also honored the Lord, during their ceremony, and even had In Christ Alone sung beautifully by their friends. I may have even shed a few tears... behind my camera of course! 

It is always a pleasure to photograph a couple that truly loves the Lord, each other, and their families. It makes our jobs so easy and enjoyable! We really felt like we were a part of their celebration that day, and I couldn't ask for anything better. 

ABBA Designs blew it away with her stunning florals and installations throughout WinMock. If you want a planner and a florist in one, look no further! Tonya is a work horse and will exceed every one of your expectations on your wedding day. 

I hope you enjoy looking through just a few of our favorites from such a special day at WinMock at Kinderton! 

Morning Glory Farm Wedding, Monroe, NC

Esteban and Elizabeth are the type of people that instantly make you smile after being around them just for a short time. All my fellow wedding photographers can agree with me that nothing beats a happy couple genuinely excited to get married to each other!

Their wedding took place at Morning Glory Farm, a beautiful wedding venue located just outside of Charlotte in Monroe, NC. It was definitely a warm day, which is typical in North Carolina in June, but these two didn't let it get to them. There were no complaints that day- just lots of joy and laughter! 

There were so many special touches throughout the day, from the first touch between Elizabeth and Esteban, an amazing first dance (Elizabeth is a dance major), a flash mob put together by the groom and his family for Elizabeth.. guys, this wedding was just so much fun to be a part of! 

The wedding party and family showed us nothing but love all day, and they all truly were SO excited for the new Mr. and Mrs. Mendieta! It was so hard to narrow down our favorites from this wedding, because there were just too many good ones to choose from! Enjoy just a small preview from Esteban and Elizabeth's beautiful wedding day at Morning Glory Farm!

Thanks to all the fellow vendors who played a part! 

Venue: Morning Glory Farm Weddings and Events

Hair/Makeup: Simply Beautiful Artistry

Dress Designer: Stella York

Dress Boutique: Wedding Dress Me

Suit: Kenneth Cole

Groom’s Shoes: Cole Hann

Entertainment: Split Second Sound

Florals: Picasso’s Florals

Cake: cake!

Caterer: Union Street Bistro

Videography: Ashley and Jake Mecimore (Video coming to blog soon!)

Film Lab: Photovision Prints

Charlotte Wedding Photographers: The Dairy Barn Engagement Session, Anne Springs Close Greenway

Kyle and Lexi

Film Scans: Photovision Prints

Charlotte, NC Wedding Photographers: Leslie Alford Mim's House Wedding (Holly Springs, NC)

Kelsey and Zack

We didn't get to meet Kelsey and Zack until their wedding day, but I felt like I had already known them. Kelsey and I had several conversations prior, and something that always stood out to me was how excited she was about her wedding day and the vision of the day coming together. We seriously have such similar taste, that I knew it would be easy for me to capture the day the way that Kelsey had envisioned. 

The day started out sunny and bright, but of course in true Carolina fashion, lots of humidity. I am always one to keep an eye on the forecast, so I was checking the weather pretty often to make sure we were getting what we needed before the rain came. While we were taking bride and groom photos after the ceremony, I saw a large dark cloud coming quickly and knew that our time was short. We went as fast as we could to get as many portraits in before the rain came, and sure enough it started to come down.

We went inside to escape the rain and decided to shoot some moody portraits, since there are so many good locations inside! I would say that the rain came at a perfect time. We had finished all the other pictures we needed, and were able to have some quiet time of portraits with the couple, away from all of their guests. We even had a rainbow show up during the reception, and the evening ended beautifully! 

Enjoy just a few of our favorites from Zack and Kelsey's wedding day! 

Anniversary Session at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Ever think about doing an Anniversary session? Well this session might leave you wanting to get dressed back up in your wedding attire for an anniversary session. Emi contacted me a few months ago, asking if we would be able to do an anniversary session with her and Hunter, and of course we said yes! Their style and connection is something fierce, and we loved getting to take these portraits of them. 

We love anniversary sessions, but this one is great because they got dressed back up again, and it was such a fun time talking about their wedding day with them as we walked around Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. 

Enjoy a few of our favorites, and if you ever have any questions about booking an anniversary session. please feel free to shoot me an email at sarah@clickawayphoto.com.