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WEDDING | KINDRA + ROGER

May 20, 2016 · Leave a Comment

NORTH CAROLINA FARM WEDDING

What a beautiful wedding day for Kindra + Roger! Arriving at the rustic and quite adorable Longstraw Farms in Ayden, NC was such a treat. Sandy, the owner of the farm is such a delight and made this the perfect venue. As soon as you walk up, you are welcomed by the hand calligraphy signs. The ceremony spot under the grandfather oaks are filled with restored vintage church pews. Walking in a bit further, is Roger’s very own classic 1973 Volkswagen Beetle. This vintage themed classic couple make me swoon. Even the bride wore pearls from her great grandmother, which were purchased in Japan by her great grandfather. I knew right away that this was going to be a day to remember.

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This sweet couple were a joy. Let’s take a look at their love story. Roger’s sister in law, was Kindra’s roommate in college, were they eventually met. They quickly became best friends from the start, where they were friends for a long time before deciding to date.  Kindra fell in love with Roger before she even realized it. It took her by sweet surprise. Roger asked Kindra to marry him at a Capital Cities/ Bear Hands concert . Yes! was her immediate answer of course. After over a year of being engaged they are now here at the beautiful farm to become husband & wife with a farm full of loving witnesses.

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This memorable day full of dancing, laughter and funny toasts made for such the celebration. Ending this perfect day was a firework exit and driving off into the sunset in the grooms classic Volkswagen. Enjoy the gallery where as they say, pictures are worth 1,000 words.

{FULL GALLERY HERE}

 

Venue: Longstraw Farms
Caterer: Thee Catering Company
Cake: The Sweet Couple Bakery
Florist: Terra Ceia Farms Pantego
DJ: BTA Entertainment
Shoes: Unique Vintage Shop
Dress: David’s Bridal

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PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

February 20, 2016 · 1 Comment

This article from US Today has great photography tips on how to take great photos using your smart phone. Even though it is ideal to have a camera on you at all times, realistically most people don’t. They do however almost never leave home without their phone (it’s 2016 after all). I hope this article will help you take those great memories that happen in a flash. After all, capturing a memory as it happens is so important no matter how you do it! So whether it’s taking a selfie or perfecting a beautiful skyline..snap away.
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Selfie schooling! If you love taking selfies here are some great photography tips. The only thing is, taking a decent selfie is hard since you’re the person in front of and “behind” the camera! If you’d like to learn to take better pictures of yourself while looking totally fabulous, take note of these helpful tips on taking good selfies that you’ll be happy to show off!

First off, give yourself a once-over before you take the pic! Have you ever snapped a photo assuming your hair and makeup were on point only to find out that you have flyaways and smeared eyeliner? Of course you can always delete the pic and take another, but you might as well check yourself out first so you have lots of good selfies to pick from!

Always stand with your back against a window, if possible, for best light — Leah Marie

When you’re taking a selfie, or any photo for that matter, you have to have good lighting! You can’t show off your makeup,hair or new outfit in bad lighting because it’s distracting and unflattering! Sure, you can strategically hide a blemish with a shadow, but don’t choose lighting that’s too harsh or too dark. Even if you plan it that way, your vision might not translate well to the photo!

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Welcome to Leah Marie Photography + Stationery! You found a wedding Photographer that doesn't miss a thing. I capture it all: the laughter, the hand-squeezing, the killer dance moves, the heart-stopping portraits; and I do it from a place of wholehearted gratitude and passion.

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