The H family

We started planning this in March. I had no clue if anyone would schedule a session, but it's something I really wanted to do so I took a chance and hoped it would all work out. Reservations on the house with Village Realty went smoothly, everyone in the family stayed healthy, and we even dodged a bullet with Hurricane Irene. But as soon as we arrived in the OBX on Saturday, the bottom fell out. It has rained every day, and was non stop Saturday and Sunday with weather channel calling for 6 inches in that time frame.
Sunday morning around 9am we finally caught a break. I had 45 minutes with just sprinkles here and there to photograph the Harris family. Soon as we walked off the beach it poured again. Just in time! The weather was awful but they kept on smiling! They were awesome! Cindy said even a bad day at the beach is better than a good day at home. Since we're from Warren county, I have to agree with her.




Love this in a 10x20 crop



I can't tell you how thankful I am that God has blessed me with such wonderful people to work with. I mean it when I say I have the best clients ever! Thank you so much for supporting me. For making the drive down here, those of you who made it, those of you who planned on making it and couldn't due to a chunk of HWY 12 missing, and those of you who will be here later this week.....thank you, thank you thank you. You make my heart happy!

Yesterday OBX and Manteo

This should make it painfully obvious why I don't offer videography yet. Yesterday we visited the Elizabethan Gardens. It's filled with what I believe to be a mutant breed of mosquitoes. The only place with more vicious bugs than Warren County. But so gorgeous!







It rained, of course, within 2 minutes of paying to see the place.

Raining cats and dogs

But just after that we caught a break for a few hours. Long enough to head to the beach.





Nice and deserted! Kassi claims the water wasn't cold.


Sandi wanted me to come back and add this picture with her beloved pink snuggie. Cell phone cameras do come in handy sometimes...

Before the wedding

The bride and groom are back from honeymoon and she's seen the pictures. Now I finally get to show you more! Here's a few of my favorite photos from the bridal suite of Berry Hill .





Next time, ceremony.

2011 Christmas Cards

Are here! Most are 5x5 or 5x7, come with envelopes and are completely customizable. We'll change the colors and add your preferred photos and text! I was so excited to see the Fedex guy bringing me samples today, had to come here and share them. Have a great weekend all!

Historic Stonewall Manor Wedding Rocky Mount NC

So many pictures that never made their way here or to the website. Stonewall Manor in Rocky Mount is one gorgeous venue. Here's a few shots from a wedding there in November of 2010

August 27 wedding - a few favs

Many, many more where this came from. As always, will share more after the bride and groom have seen everything.

Yeah, I took a picture of it. Wasn't the bride's drink, she's quite the health nut. Always fun to see the "must haves" of the dressing room.

I cannot get over how much history Berry Hill Resort is filled with. Loved it! When I take a few weeks off in January, I hope Scott and I can go back for a weekend getaway.

Gorgeous curls on Dr. Upton courtesy of the super sweet Clai Rudd

Richmond Symphony String Quartet

I am just dying to show you more. You have no idea.

Lake Gaston Soccer Photos

LGSA crew - I've missed you! Kassi is playing this season after a little break and we can't wait!

Pictures will be Oct 15th and Oct 22nd will be the make-up day. As usual, they'll be on the field in South Hill. Please have your children arrive at least 30 minutes before their scheduled game time on these days. Once the schedule is released I'll be able to send out more info. Call me at 252-204-6624 or email amymatthews AT embarqmail.com if you'd like for me to send you the forms early, or if you are a coach or parent who can help spread the word. Thank you

What to wear: Senior Girls

I'm going out on a limb here with the feather earrings. At first I thought it was a little too much Ke$ha for me. The more I look at them, the more I think I'm gonna buy a pair. In pink or purple of course. And now I can't get "this place is bout to bloooowww uh uh uh oh oh oh blah blah blah" out of my head. Can a 33 29 year old get away with trendy? We shall see.



The hubster will have to help me with Senior Guys, so I'm not sure when I'll be posting that one. If it's not pink and purple and shiny, I pretty much stink at it.

What to wear: Beach Bums Edition

It seems like classic clothes and neutral colors are the hardest to shop for this season. You know I love color, but I won't complain about white on the beach. Here you go.....
And I was in a hurry and quite obviously forgot to crop around the boy's shirt in one of these. Y'all don't care do you? Cut a girl some slack. I still have 700 photos to go through from last weekend's wedding. Which I will be blogging soon I hope. :)





Don't tell anybody, but I kinda like those hot pink flip flops. They match my hideous hot pink snuggie.