The Wedding of Bessie and Allen!!!

On July 11th, at Wytheville Baptist Church, Bessie and Allen tied the knot! It was a hot day outside, but inside everything was perfect! Then after wards, it was off to the reception at the Wytheville Meeting Center for a reception to remember! What started out as a couple's first dance to Kenny Chesney, went wild when the bride and groom broke out into the chicken dance followed by every popular dance from the twist to Thriller! We had such a wonderful time getting to shoot their wedding! Hope you all enjoy some of our favorite images!

Dance lessons at the Moving Arts Center

The fall lesson schedule has been posted by Samra (Iara Kendrick). If you're looking for something new and exciting, give this a try. My daughter and I take belly dancing from Samra and it's fantastic! It's fun and much easier than you would think!

FALL DANCE SCHEDULE AT MOVING ARTS CENTER

99 Coulson Church Rd, Woodlawn, Va (behind Heritage Shop) www.movingartscenter.weebly.com

Mondays: Zumba 6:00pm
Belly Dance for ages 55 and over 7:00pm
Private Lessons by appointment 8:00pm
Wednesdays : Kids and Grown-ups creative movement 4:00pm
Zumba: 5:00pm
Belly Dance Intermediate: 6:00pm
Private Lesson by appointment 7:00pm
Thrusdays: Belly Dance Children 5:00pm
Belly Dance Beginners 6:00pm
Belly Dance Advanced 7:00pm

COST: $30 PER MONTH; (4 consecutive classes)

$25 for over 55 class and children

Kids and Grown-up class $40 for both

PRIVATE LESSON start at $25 per hr.

GREAT DISCOUNTS FOR GROUPS, SEASONAL PURCHASE AND IF REGISTERED BY JULY 28. REGISTRATION IN PERSON ON MONDAY, JULY 27 or by appointment or on first class. Drop in:$10 per class. On line, get form from www.SamrasExpressions.com or request one via email. Paypal accepted to samra40@netzero.net (5% must be added)

Call 276-236-4533 for more information or to book class or performance. CLASSES BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 8

Melissa's Maternity Session...

This is Melissa! And meet her baby bump, Morgan Grace! This morning we shot her maternity session and we had a ball! Melissa is working on finishing her RN and is now expecting little Morgan in about 4 more months. Thank you so much for working with me! You were such a trooper and you were game for anything! Hope you enjoy this little preview.

The Wedding of Jessica and Kyle!!!

A couple weeks ago, we had the pleasure of getting to photograph the wedding of Jessica and Kyle! We started out the day at the salon, worrying about how the weather was going to hold out. Then it was off to Wytheville Church of Christ to get married and then to the Wytheville Meeting Center at WCC for the reception. Everyone always said that Jessica has Kyle in the palm of her hand, and by the look on his face as I'm going through all these images, they are all correct in that assumption! Here are a few of my favorite shots from their wedding day.

What does your wedding photographer wear?

So I notice some of the people who look at my blog are other photographers who are trying to find out what they should wear to a wedding they are shooting. But I also thought that this is an important thing for anyone who is hiring a photographer to know.

Here is what we normally wear at a wedding...

Me - I normally wear black. A long or short sleeved black dress shirt and solid black or pinstriped slacks. If it's a formal affair, I would wear a black dress. Flat, comfortable shoes are a must, however, I usually kick mine off during the ceremony, this allows me to get around faster and quietly. Now, I have on occasion worn a lighter colored blouse for an outdoor wedding if it was going to be hot. Black just won't do in 90 degree weather when the humidity is up!

Brandon - My husband normally wears a dark dress shirt and tie and either black or khaki slacks. Of course for a formal affair, he also has a dress jacket and tuxedo attire as well. Comfortable black shoes is a must for guys as well.

Now, I have actually attended weddings wear the photographer was wearing jeans. Your photographer should blend in or be dressed slightly better than your guests. So, if you are having a wedding in which there is a dress code, make sure you inform us about it as well.

Jessica Y's Bridal Session...

I had a great time this evening at Grassy Creek Caboose's this evening shooting a bridal session for Jessica. If you've never seen them, you'll have to check it out! Jessica's family own's Grassy Creek Cabooses, and they are just so neat! Great for a weekend getaway and just off the Parkway. Well, Jessica's wedding isn't until August 1st. So, you'll just have to wait a few more weeks. But in the mean time, check out their website! http://www.grassycreekcabooses.com/

Thompson-Harris Family session...

As all photographers know, Mother Nature isn't our best friend. Today was no exception. We fought pouring rain, and direct sunlight with no clouds in sight today while I shot my kids summer portraits. Not so thrilled with how few turned out, but hey, I can redo them any time. This isn't always the case. So, keep in mind that when you schedule your portraits, Keep the weather in mind.