November 21, 2009

Baby Jackie!

I know that little baby girls can't be divas, but this first image reminds me so much of the inside of a fashion magazine, you know on the editor's page where they show the behind the scenes picture of the cover model getting fussed over. Can you see it? Then she just looks at the camera with that face! A determined little baby, all she wanted to do was walk. Notice, sitting is not her cup of tea.. but walking, now that is the thing! We started at their house then went to a park in their neighborhood for some outdoor photos. This baby is so loved.... it is easy to see why!

110809-170

110809-173_sp

110809-186

110809-187_bw

110809-13

110809-42

110809-294

110809-293

110809-292

110809-228_sp

November 17, 2009

Yea! Mia and Rivers images are posted online!

102409-1330

Mia and Rivers had a beautiful and fun wedding... to view all of the images from the day go to http://jessicabenton.instaproofs.com/ .... click on "Wedding" and click on "Mia and Rivers at Snipes Farm." From there you can watch slideshows and pick out that cool picture of you on the dance floor, or posing under the big oak tree! Thank you Alexa for your help with this wedding. Also, thank you Mia, Rivers and family for having me as your photographer!

November 16, 2009

Kaylin & Brian ... Sweet and Spicy

I had the opportunity to photograph this cool couple (friends of my lovely sister, Katie and her husband Jay... who also is a groomsman in the weddding) at the BiCentennial Garden in Greensboro. The fall leaves were still beautiful, Kaylin and Brian were so sweet. After spending some time in the park, Kaylin had an idea to get all gussied up and take some more pictures. We headed over to the O'Henry Hotel to do some more photographs in their formal wear... read spicy. I love these photos! I can't wait until their wedding next year!

110709-124_bw

110709-140_kick

110709-187

110709-230

110709-202

110709-304_bw

110709-315_bw

November 13, 2009

Go Baby Go!

You may recognize these folks... I've been photographing little Davin since he was born. He just turned a year old, since he shares his birthday with his mom, we did some birthday pictures of them. Davin has become an independent little fellow. He was the happiest when he was zooming down the hill on his own hands and knees (naturally his parents were close behind). Go Davin Go!

103009_-25

103009_-86

103009_-11

November 12, 2009

An afternoon at Tanglewood

110309-3

110309-183_bw

110309-249

110309-318

110309-418_bw

110309-395

110309-677_bw

110309-683


During my freshman year at UNCA, I met Paula on the Ultimate Frisbee field and we became good friends on day one. Being her roommate in college, I got to meet this young man who she was so excited about named Loren. They dated through college, married shortly after... and this is the result... a cute baby named Gideon! I had such a wonderful day with my good friends ...

November 06, 2009

Kevin and Thomas, Autumn Portraits







Kevin called me wanting to do some portraits outside. We scheduled the event during what seemed to be a fun packed weekend for the two of them. After our portrait session, they had plans to play Football, go to a Halloween Chocolate and Pumpkin Festival, cheer for Thomas' uncle in a local election.... I was a little envious of the fun packed weekend they had! Luckily for me, it all started with a portrait session. We did some nice portraits.... and you'll see on the last photo, I just had to get action flying shots of Thomas. Thank you so much guys for fitting this into your busy schedule! I hope you enjoyed the session as much as I did!

November 05, 2009

Garden Party Pretties

When I was at the General Store Cafe's Garden Party I brought my camera along to document the new space. The details of this party were so pretty! I wish there was a way to describe how good the food was too... the cupcakes were literally the best I have ever tasted! Blossom in Pittsboro, NC was the florist. Yummy pretties.... I love it!

102509_benton-1

102509_benton-2

102509_benton-3

102509_benton-4

102509_benton-18

102509_benton-21

102509_benton-26

102509_benton-50

102509_benton-55

102509_benton-56

102509_benton-59

November 02, 2009

Bobbi and Ron won the Free Engagement Session!

Thank you to all the brides and grooms that came out the General Store Cafe last Sunday for the Garden Party! Bobbi Harris and Ron McCoy won the drawing for the free engagement session! Thank you to all who entered, I hope that I get a chance to photograph all of you at some point! Good luck with the planning....

083009-91_bw