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Duke Gardens Bridal Portrait :: Lauren

When I met Lauren and her mom Kelly at Duke Gardens for her bridal portrait session, I gasped when I walked into the room and the bride-to-be turned around. She literally took my breath away! Her white satin gown had the most gorgeous asymmetrical pleating on the bodice. So one-of-a-kind, just like Lauren. She has a truly infectious laugh and her smile has a life of its own! I quickly learned that this was one bride who would not be giving me any of the angsty-fashionista pouts that seem to be so common these days in bridal portraits -- she was going to smile and smile big. I think the third photo down is one of my all-time favorites. I just love a bride who's so happy she can't help laughing!

 

 

Springtime bridal portrait session at Duke Gardens in Durham NC

 

 

 


Duke Gardens Bridal Portrait: Jessie

How about a little beauty, grace and style to start off your Monday morning? With the wedding behind us, I can finally showcase Jessie's bridal portraits on the blog!

 

Jessie in front of hydrangeas in the white garden

 

 

The bridal portrait

 

 

Close-up of Jessie with beautiful light

 

 

My favorite!

 

My favorite portrait of Jessie

 

 

Black and white portrait of Jessie with bridal veil

 

 

Jessie chose to wear a veil that has been in T.J.'s family since the early 1900's. It was absolutely beautiful.

 

Veil blowing in the wind

 

Thank you, Jessie, for the privilege of photographing you!