http://evokenc.com/index.php/blog/details/ en april@culturepilot.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-26T17:21:41+00:00 http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/happy_birthday_baby/ http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/happy_birthday_baby/#When:16:21:41Z {summary}Today is my youngest son’s birthday… which makes me so sad in a happy kind of way! He is 3 today - my baby isn’t much of a baby anymore! We celebrated his big day yesterday at my mom & dad’s house and he had such a wonderful time! One of his favorite people is my dad, so he was in heaven being with my dad, family, his race cars, all the gifts & birthday cake! We were sad that my sister (another favorite person!) couldn’t be there but we were so happy to have all of the rest of my family there to celebrate! It’s a big day for him today… and for me (I’m a sappy mom today!)... So, just thought I would share some of the fun we had yesterday! 2010-07-26T16:21:41+00:00 http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/amanda_jason/ http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/amanda_jason/#When:17:02:51Z {summary}I am so excited because this weekend is jammed pack with Amanda & Jason activities! We got together a couple of weeks ago on an incredibly hot evening and captured some images of them being all cute & sweet together! They are so funny - which I’m sure you’ll be able to see in their images. They told me that they like old-fashioned things, old barns & the country. So, some spots came right to my mind immediately for them! So, on to the cuteness! Youngsville screams old fashioned to me 2010-07-22T17:02:51+00:00 http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/mr_mrs_monaghan/ http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/mr_mrs_monaghan/#When:12:09:05Z {summary}On May 29th I had the extreme pleasure of photographing Alan & Amanda’s wedding at Haywood Hall in downtown Raleigh. These two are just so wonderful & so beautiful together. They are beautiful people but there’s also an incredible serenity that rests on them that drew me in. They had so many special things about their big day… and you will see a couple of them. They mingled in very important items & people & it was just a really gorgeous day! I also love that these two pay very little attention to me when I photograph them - haha.. but they are so focused on one another it makes their images delicious. If you haven’t, you should check out some of their engagement images in my engagement gallery! 2010-07-13T12:09:05+00:00 http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/catching_up/ http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/catching_up/#When:12:38:54Z {summary}Being away for a week is a little crazy this time of year for me, but I will be returning all emails & be pushing out post production hard this week… Thanks for bearing with me & here’s a little Sneak Peek from my July 4th wedding in Playa del Carmen, Mexico! More blogging will be happening soon-ish! 2010-07-07T12:38:54+00:00 http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/adios_usa/ http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/adios_usa/#When:15:35:05Z {summary}I’m back from Mexico & there will be a Sneak Peek up shortly… but I thought I’d mention I’ve been blogged Story Photography’s Blog Here’s an AWESOME shot that my dear friend Ashley with Story Photographers took of me & mine! It’s just too cute not to share. Thank you Ashley!! 2010-06-30T15:35:05+00:00 http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/mr_mrs_whapham/ http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/mr_mrs_whapham/#When:22:41:33Z {summary}On May 22nd me & my good friend Beth took a trip down to Wilmington to photograph Kelly Ann & Brent’s wedding at Shell Island. We knew it was going to be some good times, but wow - it went beyond our expectations! Not only was it drop dead beautiful with perfect weather, it was A LOT of fun! They had their ceremony on the beach, which was awesome. And then we went inside the Shell Island Resort ballroom for the reception. These two are just so beautiful - they aren’t hard to look at at all, but also they are so precious. Their families are wonderful & it was just so touching to be around all of them. So - Thank You Whapham’s for allowing me to be a part of this new beginning in your lives! I had such a great time! If you want to see the slideshow with more images of their wedding, go to: Whapham Slideshow So to start it all off… a little gift from Brent and Kelly Ann got exactly what she wanted - a little David Yurman treat! I loved this moment of her hoping that he picked up on her hints. 2010-06-25T22:41:33+00:00 http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/free_stuff/ http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/free_stuff/#When:17:58:10Z {summary}Ladies - I need 3 ladies for July 18th at Seven in downtown Raleigh for some boudoir deliciousness!!! SO - if you can book your boudoir before the end of June for a July 18th boudoir, you will receive a FREE 5x7 album! Email me asap! april@evokenc.com 2010-06-10T17:58:10+00:00 http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/im_back1/ http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/im_back1/#When:14:05:17Z {summary}I’m back from the beach… sort of.. I woke up in my own bed this morning just a little confused, but I’m trying my best to get the sand out of my brain! We had an INCREDIBLE time - we went to the Aquarium, we rode race cars, we got on a boat & saw some dolphins & of course LOTS of time at the beach, the pools & the water park. It really was an awesome time and we’ve decided to do this more often! It was great! So, now I’m getting back to work. I’ll be jumping on emails today & hitting the post production process once more. Thanks for being patient with the emails & voicemails! Here’s a glimpse into our little family vacation 2010-06-08T14:05:17+00:00 http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/vacation_or_bust/ http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/vacation_or_bust/#When:13:56:30Z {summary}Last week I told Diego we were going to the beach this week & he said “OH - is that what I see on tv? With the waves and stuff?” Nope, I’m not winning any awards… Last year was so wild for me that we didn’t take more than two 1 night runaway’s & before that Victor was too young for us to venture out much.. So, this is our first official family vacation! We are leaving this afternoon & will be back Tuesday the 8th!!! We are super excited & I am so thrilled to be going on vacation with my little family!! Diego is 4 & Victor is 3 & it’s just awesome feeling the excitement through them. AND I am NOT taking my Blackberry. SO - I will not even be seeing emails, no texts, no Facebook, no nothing. I promise I will hit the computer when I get back, but I’m making this vacation 100% family focused. YEAH!!! I’ll be back in touch next week!! 2010-06-03T13:56:30+00:00 http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/mr_mrs_cruickshank/ http://evokenc.com/index.php/site/mr_mrs_cruickshank/#When:23:41:09Z {summary}It’s wild how Facebook brings people together.. I photographed a boudoir, made a friend on Facebook & while looking through her photos, found an old WONDERFUL college roommate from Meredith. She was my suite mate actually for 2 years until I transferred to NCSU.. I just really adored her & we had some crazy adventures that still make me laugh. HARD. SO, when I saw a picture of her on Facebook, we immediately re-connected. And then she got engaged and I became her photographer… Isn’t life just AWESOME like that!?! So, now, here’s the story of Alan & Jennifer! They met, they fell in love & got married a couple of weeks ago. The day was so gorgeous - from Jennifer, to the dress, to the weather, to the church & Cafe Luna.. Gorgeous. SO.. just check it out yourself ‘cause it’s awesome… and it’s happy! 2010-05-27T23:41:09+00:00