Bridal Portraits in Downtown Raleigh

Here a few photos from a recent bridal portrait session with Amy, in downtown Raleigh. Because their wedding had a more rural feel, surrounded by beautiful farmland, she wanted a more urban look for these portraits. 

We met just before the sun began to set, giving us lots of gorgeous and dynamic light to play around with. I have a passion for street photography and available light, so it was a real joy to be able to incorporate that into something a little different from the standard studio portrait look. I wanted to showcase all of the intricate details on her veil and dress, especially the amazing lacework on the back!

I will have a few pictures up from the service soon, so be sure to check them out as well.

Haywood Hall Bridal Portraits - Raleigh Wedding Photography

Here are some shots from a recent Bridal Portrait session at Haywood Hall in Raleigh, a beautiful historic home built in 1799, that is now a venue for weddings and other special events. In this case we were taking photos with just the bride and her two sisters/bridesmaids, a few weeks before the actual ceremony, just in case the family would be celebrating two new additions to the family on the day of the wedding! 

Most of these photographs were taken in the garden behind the house, during the "magic hour" near sunset when the light is particularly spectacular.