Posted by April on Jan 30, 2009
So.. It may have taken me a little while to blog this beautiful wedding, but hopefully it will bring back warm Christmas feeling that really weren’t that long ago… Seems like Christmas was months ago to me now, but Cristalle & Brian got married 2.27 and it was a very special day. It’s been a touching experience getting to know Cristalle, and some of these images may not stand out to you, but I like them because I can feel Cristalle in them. She is THE MOST positive person I’ve met in a long time & finds laughter in anything. I really love seeing that in someone - it feels familiar 
.. and when I was going through tough times not too long ago & still feeling some at her wedding, it was a huge encouragement just to be around her & see her so relaxed, chill & happy despite the rain, the stress, etc… Too, it was awesome because as soon as I got to the Hilton that Saturday, we started the couple part of the day. It’s my FAVORITE part of the day, and it was nice to do it without the pressure of rushing to a reception. So we begin before the rain started…
These two are my favorites - 1 funky & 1 really happy… 100% Cristalle
The Dark Version
The Light Version
Back to the room for drinks!!
This is Isabella - Cristalle & Brian’s little girl. Also a little happy!!
I realized I never show enough details in my posts, so I’m changing that!
The first dance wouldn’t be complete without throwing around Isabella
Also another Cristalle shot.. ahaha! This just cracks me up
Jingle Blingle
The Pied Piper was the band that night & they were very good. I always love a band
Bubble Lovin’. Beautiful day for a beautiful couple
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Posted by April on Jan 21, 2009
A couple of weeks ago I headed to my home town, properly pronounced Hen-Ah-Sun.. more commonly known by outsiders as Henderson. It’s a fabulous, small country town and it’s got some delicious photography spots. I grew up in church there with Jamie, so it was awesome to head back there to photograph her engagement photos. I feel so old!! She was a little bitty thing when I was a teenager there, so it’s surreal to see that ring on her finger! They were sweet enough to deal with some wild spots… thankfully it isn’t snake season, but there were some tall weeds!! They are so cute together & I adore how comfortable they were in front of me.
What Hot-Ness!
I love this shot even though David was terrified.. There’s a great respect/fear of Jamie’s father!! He loves his baby girl, ok?!
I love this shot because of what’s happening in the background. I was cracking up
These two are avid 4-Wheelers, so of course I was insistent on getting some action shots!
Dirty 4-Wheeler. Dirty Boots. Love it.
David, you crazy kid
Thanks for spending the afternoon with me you guys!!
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Posted by April on Jan 20, 2009
I wasn’t completely sure what I would wake up to today… but it’s true!! It really snowed!! THIS IS SO AWESOME!! I hope everyone else is having a great snow day at home!! This was Diego & Victor’s first day in the snow…
... and Diego decided right away that he wanted to make snow balls!
My hubbie Daniel wasn’t kidding around with his snow attack
Meanwhile Victor decided right away to eat the snow
Brotherly Snow Love
Brotherly Shove into the Snow
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Posted by April on Jan 19, 2009
If you were checking the number of votes, Ashley & Brandon really & truly rocked the vote!! They are the winners of Evoke Photography’s Free 2009 Wedding! May 23rd 2009 I will be in Nashville, TN and you better believe when I get back I will tell you all about it.
Congratulations you two!!
I will be doing this again in 2010, so feel free to start spreading the word & getting those nominees to me before my schedule gets out of control!
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Posted by April on Jan 18, 2009
As always, things are changing in the world of photography/album design. It is constantly changing & what has been in California for years and years is slowly making it’s way to NC. It’s been here for awhile but I am slowly transitioning into it because some of my clients find the new way a little surprising. And I must admit, it was tough to adjust my eye to it, but now I adore the new look. So, here’s the change..
Album Design has been “collages” for years, but collage style is getting really really tired.. The new wave - Simply Vera.. no collage - just simple timeless elegance. Hopefully a look that won’t look so old & trendy in 10-50 years. To me the new look is a contemporary twist on the good ‘ol traditional matted albums where your mom & pops had 5x7 prints slid into mattes. It’s hot, it’s simple - no fuss. There’s are no “effects”, no “extras” - it’s just your pure wedding images & nothing else. I love it & to me it just looks classy.. Vera baby!!
But what do you think?? Any & all feedback is greatly appreciated. I have two photos here of a collage v/s non-collage page, but I also have a wedding online that I would be super excited for you to look through. There are two designs - The first is a collage design & the second is a “Simply Vera” design (I’m using that term until threatened not to.) Go to: http://www.evokenc.com/clients -> Find the Cannady Design at the bottom & “cannady” is the password to access the design.
Pretty please let me know what you think!!
Collage
Non-Collage / Vera look
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