¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Denise!

    This past weekend, I was lucky enough to shoot a birthday celebration for Victoria Sanchez's daughter's third Birthday.  It is a tradition in Mexico to have a formal celebration for a child's third birthday. Thank you Victoria, for letting be a part of such a special occasion for Denise, and your family!

   The party was held at the Penn House, in Reidsville, N.C. I had arrived about 30 minutes early to check out lighting, and everything was set up beautifully. The next few hours were filled with wonderful celebration.  I enjoyed every minute of getting to know this great family. Here is just a quick peek into the day. Thank you Victoria, for allowing me to take pictures!

        Today is actually Denise's birthday, so Happy Birthday, Denise!

Cake by A Piece of Cake Bakery, in Reidsville, N.C.

Denise waiting for her guests.

Victoria & her Birthday Girl!

The C-U-T-E party favors!!

Thanks for checking out one fun birthday celebration!

Abigail Seymour's ShutterPROS Workshop

Only one word can describe how I felt when I left Hodgin Valley Farm.

  WOW.

    I just wanted to get home to tell Ben everything I had learned. I felt like my was head full of all of this vital information I couldn't lose. In case you have no idea what I am talking about (partially because I have really slacked off of the blogging the last two weeks), I was lucky enough to attend Abigail Seymour's ShutterPROS Workshop. This workshop is for aspiring or professional wedding photographers to learn more about the marketing and business aspect, as well as actually shooting a set up wedding. 

    Abigail Seymour is truly an amazing photographer, and a wonderful teacher! Anyone who can get to chance to do her workshops should sign up for the next one! We even had a perfect couple to shoot. Jennifer Jackson & Craig Garifo. They were the beautiful couple who posed for an engagement and wedding session. They were completely awesome, thank you both once again Jennifer & Craig! Good luck on your upcoming wedding!

                    Our beautiful Bride & Groom-to-be!


    Not only was the information more then helpful,  but you really get the chance to get to know so many people just like you, who love doing this for a living. Instead of fearing your competition, you actually get to know them, and learn from one another. I was definitely surrounded by a talented and inspiring group of photographers!

    So how did this all come together? Well it wouldn't have without a whole group of vendors willing to help out. Leigh Pearce, owner & wedding planner of Leigh Pearce Weddings handled all of the wedding and design set up. Our "reception" was laid out beautifully with all great details any photographer loves.  Thank you Leigh for all of your hard work, it turned out perfect!

        Perfect table display by Leigh Pearce Weddings
                        Delicious Pies by Iron Hen!


    The Workshop was held at Hodgin Valley Farm in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina. It is a great venue for a wedding, as you can tell in the photos! Our food was from the fresh and local Iron Hen! It is located in Greensboro, NC, and serves fresh & local goodness! Boy was it delicious! All of the flowers were from The Farmer's Wife. The birdcage veils the bride changed throughout our shoot are by Renee McCardell, owner of Voulez Veils, as well as McCardell Photography! I wish I knew about these when I got married. Lastly, the attire of the wedding was picked out by Leigh Pearce Weddings, from vintage thrift stores, and Design Archives of Greensboro.

    Thanks once again to Abigail, Leigh, and all of the vendors! For more information on ShutterPROS, visit Abigail Seymour's Shuttershops here.

Credits from photoshoot: Abigail Seymour
Event Coordination: Leigh Pearce Weddings
Flowers: The Farmer's Wife (phone is 336-274-7920)
Food: The Iron Hen Cafe
Bride's Dress: Design Archives
Birdcage Veils: Voulez Veils (photographer Renee McCardell!)

Bride-to-be: Jennifer Jackson
Groom-to-be: Craig Garifo