Itzel & Salvador//Engagement
I know the weather is starting to warm up & it’s finally SPRING..but I couldn’t forget to post these wintery engagement photos that I did of Itzel & Salvador back in January!!! Itzel messaged me and asked if we could do their photos at Max Patch, which I’m always excited/eager to do!! Except, the only times I had ever been there were in April, August & October. This was my first time up there in the winter..and boy did it surprise us!!!
The second we started driving up the mountain, we started seeing all this SNOW. And when we got to Max Patch & walked to the top, there was literally feet & feet of snow!! These two were such troopers and trekked through all the snow and ice and mud to get these photos. I’d say it was well worth it :) These two were extremely kind & I had so much fun getting to know them during our session. Plus, they are literally the MOST attractive couple ever. Salvador also pulled off this cowboy hat better than anyone! It was such a fun & adventurous day with these two!!
Miranda+Braedon // Asheville Elopement
When Miranda & Braedon first contacted me about shooting their elopement, I knew that this would be a DREAM couple & wedding to photograph. And I was 10000% right about that. Its not every day you get a couple that will climb to the top of a mountain in their wedding dress & tux, not stress about the rain, and who will dance in front of hundreds of strangers in the middle of a drum circle.
These two, along with some family members, flew all the way from North Dakota to North Carolina to elope at Chimney Rock State Park. Their entire family was so sweet & welcomed me in as part of the family right away. Miranda & Braedon were SO laid back & didn’t stress about anything, even when it decided to POUR rain right before their couple photos. They were willing to go the extra mile (up a mountain at that) to make sure they got the best photos. Im always grateful to couples who are willing to walk through the grass or don’t care if their dress gets a little dirty or climb a mountain or sneak away from the reception to get photos in front of the sunset. These moments are some of the BEST & no couple will ever regret being adventurous in order to get the best view, lighting, or scenery in their photos.
At the end of the night, Miranda & Braedon decided to do their first dance in the middle of the drum circle in downtown Asheville. Chris and I stumbled upon the drum circle last summer and I was absolutely mesmerized by it. Its just a huge group of drummers that all come together & just make music together for hours. Anyway, these two were WAY more brave than I’ll ever be, and forced their way to the middle of the circle and danced their hearts out. Everyone cheered for them & they immediately won the crowd over. It was hands down THE most epic first dance ever. Their entire day was full of fun, beauty, and adventure. So thankful for the Internet and how it allows me to meet new people, even all the way in North Dakota. Braedon & Miranda, I’m extremely thankful you guys chose me to be a part of your special day! You two were such a blessing & Im excited for more adventures next year during your anniversary photos ;)
