Raleigh Engagement Photographer: Jen+Leo

Jen and Leo had just returned from a trip to Australia with a bad case of jetlag when we photographed them in downtown Raleigh, but they made the best of it! :D Jen and Leo are pretty into downtown Raleigh. Jen was born in Illinois but has since made Raleigh her home… especially after meeting Leo here. He runs the popular blog on downtown Raleigh, The Raleigh Connoisseur, while Jen is also a professional writer and organizer. Since they’re all about the city, they wanted photographs around the Capitol as well as with the skyline for their engagement photos. Their wedding is taking place in Nash Square with their reception at Cobblestone Hall next year, and we are definitely looking forward to it! Enjoy!

Raleigh Wedding Photographer in Katy, TX: Katie+Blake

It was so, so cold when Geoff and I shot Katie and Blake’s engagement session in February in Raleigh. At the time, Blake had moved from Houston, Texas to be stationed in Fort Bragg as he took classes to become a medic in the military. Katie stayed behind at her accounting job in Texas, both of them waiting to see where Blake would be stationed later this year. They planned their wedding to be in Katy, Texas… just a little outside of Houston. I was under the strict understanding that no, they did not need a wedding photographer, they just needed their engagement portraits done for Save the Dates. So we did them. And found out shortly thereafter that we’d be coming to Texas for their wedding. ;) I’m not sure a photographer can receive a higher compliment than when “No, we don’t need you for your wedding” turns into, “Can you we fly you to Texas?”.

Literally everyone at their wedding treated us like family. It was my birthday and they got me a card with a cat on it (how did you know?!). We felt so utterly appreciated in a job that can be occasionally a tad thankless that I called my parents from Texas gushing, “Everyone’s just so nice!!” Katie and Blake are now married and have moved to Nashville where Blake is stationed in nearby Kentucky. I was sad they didn’t end up in North Carolina, but maybe someday. ;) I hope you enjoy their wedding pictures as much as I do… and thank you so much, Katie and Blake, for everything you’ve done for us and giving us this amazing opportunity. Congratulations again x2000 and we hope we soon you again soon. :)

Date: October 7th, 2011

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Tuscany Villa // Katy, Texas

Officiant: Rev. Rebecca Wilson

Flowers: Dream Bouquet

DJ: LG Entertainers

Cake: Edible Designs by Jessie

Cupcakes: Crave Cupcakes

Raleigh Pet Photographer: Belle

Say hello to Belle! She is a Havanese doggy diva belonging to a wonderful family. When Belle’s mother contacted me to take her picture, I was informed that the 1.5 year old pup is very loved, very spoiled, and very much the center of the household… and indeed she is, and rightfully so. :) She is surrounded in these pictures by her identical twin bothers, John and Christian. Good luck telling them apart – inside their house are several portraits on their wall, and John and Christian can’t even identify themselves! :D The boys and Belle are super adorable, and I had a great time getting to know them. I send Belle’s mom this recommendation for her Halloween costume afterward as I think Belle would demand a costume that would highlight her assertive nature. ;)