Downpour or not, the show must go on! The Farm in Canton, thankfully, has loads of back up spots so that no one’s got to get wet if you want to stay out of the rain. I seemed to be the only one pushing to work out in the drizzle, but then… I wear combat boots or Van’s for basically every wedding, not gorgeous heels that might sink into the gown, and definitely not a beautiful formal gown- Brooke’s looks like it was made just for her!
Both were teary- Brooke before the walk and Christian as soon as he saw her walk toward him at the alter. In fact, it seemed to me he could hardly catch his breath and was completely enamored with her. In their personal vows to one another, he shared that he knew as soon as they met that she would be the one.
Someone wants to see exactly what I’m doing while their owner finishes getting ready.
Brooke and Christian’s very sweet good boy stole the show quite often. I LOVE dogs at weddings- as unpredictable as children, but adding licks, jumps, beauty- who does not relax as soon as they pet a dog? If you have a dog at your wedding, expect me to include them EVERY time they step between the camera and you.
I was so wrapped up in the emotions between Christian and Brooke I completely forgot that puppers would be running down the aisle with Dad.
I COULD color correct for the variance in temperature between indoor and outdoor lighting, but it also makes a splashy image for a natural variation. If you did not know, there’s a huge difference where natural daylight is more blue than tungsten lighting (which most of us still use, thankfully- I am not an LED fan). Also a rare cameo of me on the right window. Hi!
Joyful wedding! Photography has brought me so much in life, I cannot begin to express it to you. I have witnessed so many different families and all of their joy and emotion and this image really speaks, doesn’t it?
… love… I knew I had time with the couple after the reception, toward sunset, but just in case the sunset was also rained out, I insisted we spend 15 grabbing a few portraits of just them not far away. The ground wasn’t terribly wet, and the couple was very much about it. Stunning couple and the most romantic Asheville wedding photography, if I do say so myself!
Thankfully, it was NOT raining during the sunset time we saved for portraits, although it was also not a sunset glow. However.. the moody view of the black mountains, clouds kissing the summits, was also quite spectacular and we made good use of the time!
I’ve said it on my Instagram, too, but I’ll say it again.. Shannon, the coordinator and director at The Farm in Canton, went above and beyond by loaning her slip on kicks when the brides boots weren’t nearby at the time for this. I am a firm believer in not making you traipse through fields and weeds in heels- although of course I can’t stop you. For the most part, no one will know what you had on under the gown, and if you do show your feet in a pose, bare feet work great if boots aren’t handy.
The Farm is a popular local venue for brides and grooms that is able to have MUCH larger crowds under their covered cocktail and reception venue. They offer a gazebo spot for outdoor weddings or the indoor by-the-fireplace for weather situations. Onsite cabins, fields and farm animals are also right there. And.. I dont have proof of this because I forgot to take a picture of my food but they presented me an exquisitely plated dish with the best farm veggies I’ve had in a long, long time.
A parting photo with the reception venue behind the glowing wedding couple. I love my job.