{ the big day } Autumn & John

Just after celebrating New Year’s, I headed down to the coast for a celebration of a different kind.  Autumn and John were in love with the idea of getting married in Emerald Isle and they certainly did it in style!  Here are a few images from their big day!

best wedding shoes ever!!!

Autumn’s dress was to die for

John getting ready to walk down the aisle

the NC Aquarium was the perfect place for the ceremony and reception

the Code F.A.D. dancers

Autumn has such great style!  I loved this coat she wore during the exit

wedding and reception:  North Carolina Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores
wedding coordination: Bridal by the Sea
gluten-free wedding cake: Kathy Canby Cakes

Penny Noell - February 4, 2010 - 1:18 pm

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Desserts, Drinks & Designer Bags

For the past three years I have been honored and humbled to be associated with Me Fine Foundation.  They are a truly wonderful organization, providing resources and financial assistance to families at Duke Children’s Hospital and UNC Hospital.   One of the big annual events is the Purse Gala and as a purse lover I am always eager to help out!

So for everyone looking for posts and studio updates, I’m terribly sorry.  I haven’t had much time to blog on my blog because I’ve been doing double blog duty!  This year’s Me Fine Foundation Purse Gala has been turned up a notch with a blog featuring most of the purses that will be up for grabs in the live auction this Sunday!

In addition to fabulous purses, Greg Warren of the Pittsburgh Steelers wil be on hand to greet and sign autographs.  This year’s event is not just for women – we will have tons of men’s items too!  So, if you don’t have any plans and need to score some points by getting an autograph or two, head on down to The Cotton Room for desserts, drinks & some designer bags!  Plus, you will have a chance to win a free portrait session AND get a super cute bag – what could be better than that????

And don’t worry – you will still have time to make it back home for the big game!

Purchase your tickets here.

{ the big day } Kristen and Paul

I was absolutely honored to photograph Kristen and Paul’s wedding late last year (yes, I’m wayyy behind on blogging!).   The Preston Woodall House has never looked better and despite the rainy weather everyone had such a great time.  Here are a few previews of the big day!

Venue: Preston Woodall House
DJ:  Ryan of Island DJ and Sound
Flowers:  Lyn Graves, Fresh Affairs

the handsome groom, Paul

Kristen was such a beautiful bride!  In fact, every time I have met her she has had a huge smile on her face and such a calming presence.  Even with the rain she was all smiles!

Fresh Affairs provided the beautiful flowers

I think Kristen looked stunning!

a few of the details!

Once the rain finally cleared, we headed out for a few more pics before the night ended

To view more images from Kristen and Paul’s wedding, head over to the gallery

martha manning - January 31, 2010 - 11:26 am

I love these, Jameka! Love your use of light -what a beautiful bride!

{ sneak peek } Kristen & Paul

A sneak peek from Kristen & Paul’s beautiful wedding at Preston Woodall House

{ sneak peek } Jill & Brian

a sneak peek from yesterday’s wedding with Jill and Brian!

Lisa Jeffries - January 30, 2010 - 6:52 pm

Jameka… the colors that you manage to capture BLOW. ME. AWAY! Same goes for the aquarium one!

{ sneak peek } Autumn & John

A little preview from my first wedding of the season with Autumn & John!

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Lisa Jeffries - January 30, 2010 - 6:54 pm

Again… amazing!

Penny - January 7, 2010 - 2:10 am

Absolutely love it.

{ lovestory } Sheena & Eric

Right after Thanksgiving, in between some of the dreary rainy days, I met up with Sheena and Eric in Durham for a fun session.  Sheena works for the Durham Chamber of Commerce and knows all of the ins and outs around Durham, so we all had fun exploring some of the alleys and paths that you usually don’t come across…

These two are so cute and they really styled it up for their session too (check out the cute accessories)!  I absolutely cannot wait to shoot their wedding at The Cotton Room next Summer!

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too cute!

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love all of the leaves and fun colors!

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