Seasons of Love: Best of 2010

It's only natural during this time of year to start reflecting on the year as a whole, evaluating how you lived these moments of 2010 that completely soared by! As I've been thinking about 2010, the song "Seasons of Love" from Rent keeps popping into my brain. 

"How do you measure, measure a year? 

In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee? 

in inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife?

In 525,600 minutes?

How do you measure a year in the life?

How about love? Measure in Love. Seasons of Love. "  

Measure in love? Yes, I think that's a good ruler to use. And by these standards, I have had an incredible year! I've been witness to so much love this year! 

I decided to pull a few of my favorite moments of the year together: 

This Spring, I started the season off with some incredible beach weddings 

Some of the more emotional moments.... 

There were some hot summer days this year!!  

I witnessed some great friends tie the knot with out all the frills of the big wedding (below). This was probably one of the most beautiful and honest expressions of the love between two people I've ever seen.  

Definitely a memorable moment (above)!! Cindy and Keith did a flawless argentinian tango for their first dance. 

This photo, below, won 8th place in the WPJAs Quarter 3 contest under the category of "Other vendors". The WPJA has members all of the world and I'm always extremely honored to place in one of their contests. 

Another extremely memorable moment came this fall at the wedding of Cassandra Cherco and Tripper Shea when Cassy (who had recently recovered from Chemo) tossed off her wig on her way into the reception!!  

I lost it during this moment (above). This was the purest and most beautiful reaction to seeing his bride walk down the aisle.  And he still had that look on his face at the end of the night (below). So much love! 

Some moments were just silly (above) 

Above, a bridesmaids hand-stiches her friend a "something blue" to be sewn into her dress. 

Measure in Love. Seasons of Love :)  

Some random snowfall in November made for a chilly day of photos (above)

This year ended with a white Christmas spent with my family in Raleigh, NC. Here's a photo of my 2-year old nephew, Wes, playing in the snow the day after Christmas. 

Measure in Love. Seasons of Love. 

I feel thankful and honored that I'm surrounded by so much love and am already excited about all the new and beautiful moments that 2011 will bring. 

Happy 2011 Everyone! 

Kristina Montuori Bridal Portraits

Last Saturday, Nov. 27th, Kate and I traveled up to Roanoke, VA for the GORGEOUS wedding of Kristina Montuori and Jon Hillman. I'm still working on the blog post for the event, but thought I'd go ahead and share some bridal portraits I shot with Kristina this October. As you can see, Kristina is an incredibly beautiful bride! More photos from the big day to come in the next day or so!  

Kristina and Jon were married at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Roanoke, VA.  

More photos from Kristina and Jon's wedding soon!! 

Ann and Dan at the Venue in Downtown Asheville

I had so much fun last weekend (Nov. 6) with Ann Pearson and Dan Whitney and their incredibly fun group of friends and family!  Ann and Dan are both teachers and just really great people all around. I could tell they were both so genuinely excited to marry each other! 

Bobby and Mark from Bobbymarks Designs coordinated the event and did an exquisite job! Every little detail was perfect! 

Here are some highlights from their wedding day, starting with this photo below which I really just wanted to include to share how remarkable the views were from the 10th floor condos everyone stayed in at the Hotel Indigo downtown (below). I couldn't believe how much of Asheville you could see from these rooms! 

Dan (above) cheeses a little for the camera while getting ready! I'm not really sure why I like this shot so much, I think because it really shows Dan's personality. 

Flowers by Bobbymarks Designs (above) 

Bride's hair and make up by L'eau De Vie Salon. 

Flowers by Bobbymarks Designs. 

Dress by Mikaella and Shoes by Stuart Weitzman.  

Ann's sister (above) peaks in while she's getting dresses!  

We set up a "first look" on one of the balconies of the hotel where Ann and Dan could see each other for the first time. 

The party started on the trolly (Asheville Trolly Tours) with champagne toasts! This wedding party was SOOO much fun! 

Ann and Dan were so cute with each other even when they thought no one was looking (below).  

Ann's sisters get shielded from the wind!! (above). It was REALLY cold last Saturday. In fact, while we were downtown, a little bit of snow started falling!!! It was very pretty but also very chilly!!!  

This was one of my favorite shots (below) of the wedding party in downtown Asheville. 

The ceremony and reception took place downtown at the Venue.  

Best Man, Robert, takes his time fishing for the rings!! (below) 

Rev. Debby Bradley did a great job with the ceremony. 

I absolutely love this photo (below) because of the way everyone is smiling so sweetly. There is a lot of love and excitement behind those smiles!!!  

Flowers and design by Bobbymark Designs.  

Cake by Tiffany's Baking Company

Dan had his own mini cake (below)!!  

Soul Train line!!! These guys had so much fun on the dance floor (and I did too!!!) 

Parents of the bride, Dennis and Julia Pearson (below) 

The groomsmen get down to some Journey!!!  

Ann and Dan, thanks so much for letting me be a part of your fantastic wedding day!!! I really can't tell you how much fun I had with your friends and family over the course of the weekend. You guys make a fantastic couple! 

Another big thanks to my assistant, Brittany, who did a fantastic job as always!!!