Lauren & Michael's Wedding in Trillium, NC

This wedding finally gave us an excuse to take the time to drive to beautiful Highlands, NC. We've heard so much about it from clients and friends and now we know what all the fuss is about. The beautiful vistas, neat shops and gorgeous buildings really are worth the insanely windy roads to get there. Lauren and Michael's wedding was nearby in Cashiers, NC at her parent's house in the immaculate development Trillium.








Absolutely love these!











A very sweet moment between Lauren and her mom.





We love this one because you can see one of Lauren's little boys doing his own thing on the far left.


Reverend Jacqui did a great job as always. If you are looking for a non-denominational officiant that can create a custom ceremony for you, give her a call.


The views along the golf course at Trillium are spectacular. And it doesn't hurt that the light was like butter!


There's no greater feeling than when the wind decides to work with you instead of against you.














This cake was a piece of art! Each flower is hand-made from sugar. Crazy!


And then it went flying!




For their wedding night, the newlyweds stayed at the Old Edward's Inn in Highlands and that's where we had their awesome Day After shoot. For anyone unfamiliar with what that is, our Day After shoots are devoted to the couple, usually in their wedding attire (or something similar), and there are no guests, no time limits and ultimate creative freedom! We can go to multiple locations and just have fun. It's the perfect solution to a wedding day that is planned too tightly to allow for much time photographing the couple. And isn't that what a wedding is all about: the couple? We often recommend this to couples that choose not to do a "First Look" since the traditional timeline for a wedding day (ie all photos of couple together are after the ceremony) does not allow much time to get a good variety. Here is just a sampling of the fun we had at Lauren and Michael's Day After shoot.













Lauren & Michael,

Thank you so much for giving us time to create beautiful images for you! Your intimate wedding was exactly what we needed after so many big, elaborate weddings with not enough time. It reminded us so much of our wedding day. We had such a memorable time, especially "getting lost" on the golf cart ride! We felt like we really got to know you well in those near death experiences. LOL!


Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

Alison & Zander's Wedding

Here's a quick sneak peek at some of the fun we had at Alison & Zander's wedding this weekend at Embassy Suites in Greenville, SC.






These girls were full of laughs. Between the "Raptor" and the "Hippopotamus Walk", we couldn't help but have fun with them.





Alison and Zander wanted to do a "First Look" before the ceremony which we just love! Many of our couples who do a First Look say they're much more relaxed because they get to spend the day together. It also makes for great shots because they're free to hug, kiss and oogle at each other...


...like so.


And then we can really have some quality photo time with the lovebirds!








Their whole bridal party was so nice and great to work with. Thanks again to all of you.


As soon as the pastor told Alison to repeat after me, she gave in to the moment and shed a few tears of joy. It was so touching.


This is where these two really surprised us with their awesome ballroom dancing skills. Later we found out that instead of super-expensive dance lessons they learned by watching YouTube videos. How awesome is that?! What a great tip for all those future couples out there.


And of course they put on a pretty good boogy as well!


We love it when couples are up for more portraits after the reception. There's no guests, no time limits, no worries about getting dirty. The perfect atmosphere to let our creative juices flow!









Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

Sydney & Sam's Rehearsal Dinner at Lake Keowee

Can we just say how much we love photographing rehearsal dinners?! Quite often they are more emotional than the actual wedding day. Between the gifts, toasts and the more intimate family and friends involved we see everything from gut-busting laughs to misty-eyed hugs. Plus they are a great chance for us to get to know the family and bridal party so on the wedding day everyone is used to us and being in front of the camera.

We had just such an occasion recently with Sydney and Sam's rehearsal dinner at Sam's parent's lake house on Lake Keowee. Here's a little sneak peek slideshow to show how much fun everyone had, including us!





Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

Baby Zoee's Mini-shoot

One of our past couples, and now great friends, Kelli and Matt were recently in town visiting family with their adorable lil' 10 month-old Zoee. You might remember Zoee from her previous appearance on this blog; link. She is growing so fast and has changed so much since we saw her last. We had them over for dinner and then did a little mini-shoot with Zoee. She is so cute we just couldn't resist.


Look at that smile!


Such a happy little baby.








We love this one. With her hand and eyes like that she looks like she's saying "honey, please" (picture a sassy southern accent).


Nothing like a little high-flying with daddy.

And a big congratulations to Kelli and Matt for their second baby on the way! We are so happy for you guys! Maybe this time we'll have a chance to photograph the bun actually in the oven :)



Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography

Whitney's 1 Year Baby Portraits

This teeny little princess was not having the best day for her 1 Year Baby portraits but we were able to get some adorable shots.




She looks so precious in her pink tutu and matching bow and the fact that she liked to eat the tutu was pretty cute too!





Whitney's brother, Mason, on the other hand was having a particularly good day and decided to show off for the camera when were wrapping up with his lil' sis.
What an animated little guy!


Curtis & Emily
Kismet Photography