I love to laugh, drink coffee, and play on facebook! I am a photographer of fabulous people! Capturing the emotion behind the moment is what intrigues me.
I have an awesome support network and I thank god everyday for the blessings he has given me.
Today I’ll be photographing a sweet intimate wedding at the Southern Belle Farm in McDonough, GA. I love photographing outside weddings! The freedom to move around, to embrace nature, and the natural light……living in a modern world and embracing our roots with trinkets from the past always finds a place in my heart and feeds my soul.
On the 26th of March Tye and Kamania knew the day would bring more than they could have anticipated. More joy, more happiness, more love.
Nothing could stop this AMAZING couple from enjoying their wedding day at the Twelve Hotel in Atlanta. The grey clouds ominously hung over their wedding, but that did not stop their love from pouring out. (Nor did it stop the rain.) Tye and Kamania, however, were joyful, loving, and content the entire day, serving as the truest testament of optimism. Whatever came their way—pouring rain and wind, a sick bridesmaid, and red eyes from allergies —they were all smiles and truly in love. This is indicative of something deeper in Tye and Kamania’s relationship: they can weather storms together and remain truly ecstatic on the greyest of days.
Something tells me they’re going to be able to stand the test of time.
Tye and Kamania, thank you for reminding me what true love looks like. It looks like kisses in the rain. It looks like the both of you. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day and I can’t wait to hear of all the amazing things the future holds for you!
Flint Hill is a fabulous wedding venue near Atlanta, GA. Last Sunday, Charles and Tracy’s day finally arrived and both were so ready to get married, it was Adorable!!! Tracy looked like a princess! I can’t believe how fast time passes. I just blogged about their engagement in November, and now here they are Married! I know they are probably still on their honeymoon, but I wanted to give everyone a sneak peek at the wedding photos:)
Tracy and her mom were so sweet together!
Flint Hill, Atlanta GA (Tracy and her mom)
And check out these cute flower girls! They ran down the isle during the wedding giggling and dropping flowers…too cute!
Flint Hill Atlanta, GA (Tracy and flower girls)
And Tracy as a princess….
Flint Hill Atlanta, GA
Tracy was surrounded by great friends and family. Her bridesmaids were ready to have fun with her on the wedding day!
Flint Hill, Atlanta, GA
Let’s not forget about the boys:) They hung out and watched sports in the “Groom’s Lounge” until I made them strut their stuff for the camera:)
Flint Hill, Atlanta, GA (Charles and Groomsmen)
Charles was stunning in his tux!
I came across the blog below while browsing for wedding trends and thought I’d share it with you. I’m excited about many of the colors for the new year! Especially the Honeysuckle and Blue Curacao!
By Susan Southerland
The statement “I’m not sure where to begin” is often the first thing we here at the Perfect Wedding Guide hear from our readers who are, just like you, tasked with (gulp!) planning a wedding. I suggest starting with a basic vision for your big day–and what vision is complete without color? Today, I am pleased to highlight PANTONE’s Fashion Color Report for Spring 2011 as it relates to current wedding trends. I will show you just how to use this subtly luxurious, natural-yet-exotic color forecast to conjure a vision for your wedding.
Classic Romantic vs Contemporary Whimsical
Most brides fall into one of two categories when it comes to her wedding vision—a ‘Classic Romantic’ or a ‘Contemporary Whimsical’.
Classic Romantics tend to select elegant venues, make timeless fashion choices, and seek to plan a magical and memorable event akin to a fairytale. Contemporary Whimsical brides are fashion forward, open to modern yet sophisticated elements, unexpected touches, and opt for more of a talked-about, P-A-R-T-Y atmosphere for their weddings. The good news for both categories is that 2011 color trends have options that will appeal to all.
The 2011 wedding trends and colors that will appeal to the Classic Romantic are pseudo-neutrals or flesh tones like Silver Cloud, Silver Peony, and Russet. Pair them with shades of rich colors like Beeswax or Honeysuckle (PANTONE’s color of the year) for a nature-inspired color palette. The continuing trend towards incorporating vintage décor will blend well with these shades—picture your tables decorated with a shimmering Silver Cloud overlay, a mercury glass centerpiece filled with dusty Sterling roses, and pops of Lavender.
Contemporary Whimsical brides can boldly use these hues to delight and surprise their guests by layering colors together, for example—a Honeysuckle bridesmaid dress tied with a Coral Rose sash. You can also carry this color layering technique through with your table linens, cake décor, or wedding stationery. Why not use a table linen with a chair tie as a runner in your favorite color combination (Peapod and Regatta, perhaps) for a splash of added drama? Another example of this color-saturated trend is pairing Blue Curacao bridesmaids’ dresses with bouquets of high contrast, tropical colored flowers.
No matter which ‘wedding vision’ category you may fall into, here are some tips that every bride can benefit from knowing when choosing their wedding color scheme from 2011’s hottest hues:
(1.) This year, wedding color schemes are largely complimentary (as opposed to last year’s monochromatic trend). Selecting vibrant shades from opposing sides of the color wheel will give you colors that play well off of each other, for a crisp and cheerful look (which is especially fun to work with during the chill of winter).
(2.) Airy yet bold shades, like Regatta or Coral Rose, are bright enough to photograph well in natural light and result in a fresh, fun feel. Nostalgic yet vibrant shades like Russet or Honeysuckle can take on a romantic tone with amber candle light at your reception.
(3.) Although they make playful accent colors, be wary of using Peapod or Beeswax as the primary color in your bridal party’s wardrobe, as they can be tricky to combine with many skin tones.
(4.) When choosing a neutral to anchor your bolder accent colors, skip the traditional “white, black, or brown” and opt for Silver Peony, Silver Cloud, or Russet. These neutrals will add a chic, designer vibe to your wedding vision.
I know I’m long overdue for this announcement. While I went ahead and notified the winner a couple of weeks ago, I didn’t quite make it to my blog before going on vacation. There were so many wonderful stories and I am truly blessed to have contact with so many wonderful people.
Originally I was planning on displaying the entry on here so everyone could share in the “good deeds”. However, after speaking with the winner we both decided that the details should not be shared since the story is so unique and might be identifiable. Believe me though when I say it brought tears to my eyes! Amazing stuff!
I’ve decided to have a contest for a free one hour photo session give-a-way…but it’s a little different. I want to focus on “doing for others”. It’s my chance to Pay It Forward for someone who has helped out someone else. If you are interested, I want you to email me mikala@mikalacarver.com the story of a charitable service/thing you did during 2010 to help out someone that really needed it. For instance, over the holidays my family created cookie tins for the fire fighters in our county. We filled them with cookies, my son wrote a letter thanking them for their services, and my husband made a cd with a bunch of songs relating to fire; Johnny Cash “Ring Of Fire, Doors ” Light My Fire”, Jimmy Hendrix, etc. We then delivered the tins and thanked the men and women in person.
Your service may have been for a friend, relative, or charity. You don’t have to use real names. I’ll announce the winner on my blog in a couple of weeks. I’m ready to pay if forward!!!
- What a great thing to do. There should be more wonderful people like you out in the world!March 15, 2011 - 8:44 pm
The wedding day is all about the bride and groom! So why not have some fun with it? Signature pairing allows the bride and groom to personalize their wedding with some special treats the guests will surely remember. Perhaps a special signature cocktail, think pairings that pay homage to both the bride and the groom. Double the pleasure, double the fun. Imagine an apple martini for her served alongside a Manhattan for him. You can even create a special name for your cocktails. Take it one step further and personalize each drink with a fun “side”: a luscious dark chocolate truffle, and classic cigar. The combinations are endless and will certainly give your guests something to talk about—or toast to.
Decorating your wedding day can be so much fun! It can also be expensive, and all of the extras can add up quickly.
One of my favorite wedding accessories is the parasol. It’s whimsical, it’s delicate, it’s show-stopping, and it’s practical and functional! I’ve noticed more and more parasols popping up all over wedding editorials, including Martha Stewart and Brides.
While looking for parasols to use in some upcoming photos I came across these sites. There are all sorts of decorating ideas and they seems to be super affordable. Check it out!
http://www.asianimportstore.com
http://www.lunabazaar.com
I really wanted to share a couple of blogs that I think are FANTASTIC! I love reading inspirational blogs and getting cool new ideas. I’ve been married for over 10 years, and yet through these blogs and more I have managed to replan my wedding decor at least 50 more times:) Oh…only if I had enough money to have a wedding every year! It would be so much fun! So as my therapy I hope to help others get new ideas and inspiration by sharing! Enjoy!
So it’s the new year already and this year my New Year’s resolution was—To make no resolutions!! HAHA!!
I’m a “goal-oriented” type person all the time so I figured I would just stick to what I’m doing because I like myself as I am. I’m a huge fan of “Goal” boards and last year I found when I put my goals on my board (that happens to hang right beside my bed) it reminds me everyday what I’m striving for. I accomplished most of my goals within a month or two of putting them up—so this year I’m going to do the same!
One of my goals has been to update my website and blog. I like to have a fresh new look and sometimes change with the seasons. It’s like spring cleaning:) Everyone always preaches…find your style, who are you, what do you want to represent?
The thing is…I am NOT one style. I’m eclectic. I’m like water…easily flowing with my environment and being flexible when needed. I embrace aspects of all styles. I find it intriguing to venture into the new, and to hang on to some of the old! I love to find beauty in everything!
I’m so excited to be updating my website and blog with a fresh new 2011 look! So, if you happen to visit my page in the next few days and it looks out of whack…Sorry:) I will be done shortly and back to business as usual:)
by mikcarve
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