Alexas Photography Blog

This may be my favorite post yet! A mixture of bridal sessions, weddings, and day after sessions featuring some of the cutest, most genuine, gorgeous, and fun people I’ve had the chance to work with. You allowed me to photograph your relationships, your families, your smiles, tears, and some of the best times of your lives. I am so grateful for all of you! This is definitely a two-part post… I didn’t want to overwhelm you all! The next post will be up tomorrow afternoon.. get excited!

If you’re not featured on this post and just stopping by, make sure to leave a comment and let me know what your favorite photos are!

Don’t worry, faithful blog checkers, I am still here! Busy season is in full swing and I have been shooting almost every day for the past couple of weeks! I wanted to give you a little update of what I’ve been doing along with some images from each session… Don’t forget to leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Lee’s senior session in downtown Winston Salem. . .

Amanda’s (my new sis-in-law!) bridal session at Hagan Stone Park. . .

Kelsey’s senior session at her horse barn. . .

Ashley + Casey’s wedding in Jamestown. . .

Melody’s senior session at an old farm in Colfax . . .

Mary Beth’s senior session in Greensboro. . .

John and Amanda’s wedding at Walnut Lane in Pleasant Garden. . .

And the photobooth at John + Amanda’s wedding. . . More info on this soon!

And Chris and Megan’s engagement session. . .

More images from each of these will be coming up in the next few weeks along with a few more that I’ll be shooting next week. Keep an eye out and leave a comment to let me know who you came here to see!

Lindsey and Jordan are very close and dear friends and I have loved being able to document different stages in their relationship! I photographed their proposal, engagement session, and finally, the wedding! They are such a sweet and amazing couple. Not to mention fun! I mean, what couple goes to Harry Potter World for their honeymoon?  Lindsey and Jordan, Jonathan and I are so blessed to know you. We love you and are so excited for this new stage in your relationship!

The details . . .

Venue : Brevard Community Church and Forge Valley Event Center

Bridesmaids dresses : David’s Bridal

Florist : Frank Hardin

DJ : Marcus Lester

I love starting out with a good pair of shoes!

Lindsey and her best friend, Gabby are so sweet. Gabby was holding back tears the whole day!

I love that all the bridesmaids were involved in helping Lindsey get ready. . .

A few final touches . . .

Everyone was so happy about this wedding. All smiles, all day!

The boys were getting ready right next door . . .

I love these moments! The men all joined in prayer right before the ceremony.

The guys needed help with boutonnieres so Jonathan (playing groomsman for this wedding!) grabbed a couple of shots while I pinned boutonnieres.

Jordan took a couple minutes to read a letter from his soon to be wife!

Recognize some of these guys? My hubby, a couple past clients and some future clients are all in this group!

Jordan did a different handshake with each groomsman as they walked down the aisle. It was so funny!

The ceremony was so sweet. I definitely heard some sniffles going on behind me.

Hugs all around after the ceremony . . .

It was starting to rain so we shot a few portraits on our way in to the reception . . .

So cute!

Instead of a huge cake, Lindsey and Jordan’s family and friends made different desserts. Love the variety!

I have been so excited to share this wedding with all of you! In addition to an amazing bride and groom we had beautiful weather, a fun bridal party, and lots of happy tears! Josh was the best man at Steve + Rachel’s wedding last November and called me as soon as he and Annie got engaged. Of course I was excited to fly out to Nebraska and shoot their wedding. How could I not be? Annie is one of the most gorgeous people I know! She’s so effortlessly beautiful, I couldn’t stop aiming my camera her way! And Josh is so kind and caring. They truly are wonderful people and are so perfect for each other! I flew in Thursday afternoon to photograph the rehearsal and dinner and when I met Josh and Annie’s families, I knew where they got their great personalities from. They immediately took me in as one of the family and made me feel so at home :)

The wedding was so personal and beautiful. Fontenelle Forest was a great location and even the ‘getting ready’ rooms were full of windows and natural light! I loved the bridesmaids and groomsmen’s mismatched outfits and the bouquets were to die for!

The details . . .

Venue : Fontenelle Forest

Florist : HyVee

Catering/Cake : HyVee

DJ : DJ ShiftD

A few of the bride’s details . . .

I love these couple images of Annie’s mom. It’s always nice to have a happy and relaxed mom of the bride!

See what I mean about Annie? Such a gorgeous girl!

I love this moment between sisters while Annie was getting laced up. Both families were so happy about this marriage!

Looove this bouquet. It smelled wonderful too!

I love the reaction of all the girls when they saw the flowergirl and ringbearer all dressed up.

While the girls hung out next door, I met up with the guys getting ready in the library. . .

A little help for the groom . . .

So handsome!

Both Annie and Josh had a time of prayer right before the ceremony. It was such an intimate and special moment for everyone.

I love these details that Annie set up! The wooden signs were painted by Annie’s brother and the flowers were from a family member’s garden . . .

Everybody lit up when Annie started down the aisle. . .

No one else could hear but I’m sure Annie will never forget what her dad said here. . .

Josh and Annie waited until the altar to share their first kiss. It was such a great moment with all the guests clapping, yelling, and whistling!

Planking. Wedding style.

I’m so glad we had a few minutes to step outside before the sun went down.

Yeah, they’re in love :)

Is anyone else in love with Annie’s red hair? Gorgeous!

Once the dance floor opened up, it wasn’t empty for the rest of the night! These guests were awesome!

A quick break to sign the marriage license. . .

. . . and back to dancing!

Annie and Josh, I hope you enjoy your wedding images! I had so much fun with you both and am excited for you to start your life together as a married couple! You will do great things together :)