THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life

and it ought to be documented with care

 You my friend, deserve a photographer that makes you feel at ease and in the moment.

My Sweet Couples

- PERUSE THE GALLERY - 

 
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LAYING DOWN ROOTS

 - UNDERSTAND HOW IT ALL WORKS -

 
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1.Sow Seeds

We get to know one another over a meal or cup of coffee, and I hear the detailed version of your love story.

We spend some quality time together and have a fun and meaningful engagement session! 

 
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2. Cultivate Clarity

I share everything you need to know to have an amazing experience in the CNP Bridal Guide.

I listen to your dreams for your wedding day to craft the perfect (and stress free) photography timeline based on your needs. 

 

 
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3. Bloom Brilliantly

You have a beautiful wedding day where you are fully in the moment and I document all of your meaningful memories.

I hand select and fine-tune every image + deliver the gallery 5-6 weeks after the wedding.

 
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4. Flourish Forever

We create your wedding heirlooms that will last with your love & serve as an encouragement to your marriage.

You can continue to celebrate your love with a free anniversary session once a year! 

 
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- LEARN WHAT WORKING WITH ME IS LIKE - 

The heart of my photography style is capturing real moments of real humans. It isn’t about perfect hair or perfect outfits. It isn’t about getting a cookie cutter pose just right.

No way. It is about photographing you as you really are. I want to capture the true joy that comes from two people in love. All the quirks and belly laughs, because those are the genuine and beautiful things you will want to remember. 

TESTIMONIALS

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For once I felt like I didn't have to worry & could just soak up the joy of the day.

We felt so comfortable with Christa and she made our day smooth and easy. Her joy and excitement for us made it so fun and easy to really soak in all the joy of the day. Christa was so kind, attentive to detail, organized and just her usual amazing self. It was such a joy to share our day with Christa!

MOLLY + TONY

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We were able to be in the moment on our wedding day & relive those magical moments though her photos.

Christa is  warm, caring, and has a way of instantly putting you at ease. She is like an old friend that carries a camera and makes you keep kissing. The photos she was able to capture were so magical. We were able to be in the moment during our wedding, and then we were able to relive those magical moments through the emotion she caught in our photos.

JILL + CHRIS

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Christa is great at making everyone feel at ease.

If you're camera shy like I am and feel awkward having a camera follow you around, Christa's great at easing the tension and making the whole day as stress-free as possible. Her photos turned out absolutely lovely.

MARISSA + MICHAEL

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PRESSING PETALS

- MAKE A LASTING INVESTMENT -

 

Photography is an Investment but it is one that endures long after you say I do. Your wedding day only happens once. Don't compromise with a photographer that doesn't care about you. You'll want a friend by your side whom you can trust to capture your story. 

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Want to know how to have a great time getting ready before your wedding? Here are three simple tips:⠀ ⠀ 1. Create a great environment. ⠀ If you are like me a messy space makes me feel anxious! But a tidy space can be hard to come by when you have all your bridesmaids getting ready in one space. Your friends love and care about you so let them know that this is a priority for you! It also might be a good idea to put your maid on honor on tidy duty. That way things can stay lovely without you needing to run around and tidy things up! ⠀ ⠀ 2. Put on some fun tunes! ⠀ Have one of your bridesmaids make a playlist! Having a fun one and a chill one is a great idea. Getting ready takes a long time and you never know how your mood might change! ⠀ ⠀ 3. Get your beauty team and bridesmaids on board with the morning timeline. ⠀ Make sure everyone knows where they need and what they need to be doing when will ensure your morning runs smoothly and you don't have to worry about anything!⠀ ⠀ #cnpweddingtips
With one hand around her waist, he pulled her close and lifted her feet off the ground. They spun, her dress flying, as she planted the sweetest kiss on his cheek. They danced as if they were the only ones there. Lost in a beautiful moment. My eyes brimmed with tears. They were not the first from the day and I knew they would not be the last.⠀ ⠀ Just after their first dance, we snuck away for sunset photos and I was teary-eyed behind my camera again because their portraits were stunning. Not merely because they are two beautiful humans but because of their deep love and the joy of the lifelong commitment they just made shone through every glance, every smile, and every kiss.
On rainy days, I love to put on a pot of tea, cozy up by the window and crack open a good book. What's your favorite thing to do when the weather is gloomy?
Today am feeling as giddy as these two cuties because there’s a new series on the blog telling the story of how Kyle and I met and fell in love. It has been so much fun creating the content for it and boy has it been a walk down memory lane! I'm giving you bite-sized chunks of the detailed version (not to mention old photos) every Monday! ⠀ ⠀ I am excited to share our story with you! But I have to know are you more excited for the details or the old photos?
What is something you've always wanted to do but have been too afraid to try? ⠀ ⠀ For me, it was this shoot. I had the concept rolling around in my head for over a year but was too afraid to try. ⠀ ⠀ Afraid that it wouldn’t turn out as good as it was in my head. Afraid that I couldn’t get talented vendors to collaborate with. Afraid that it wouldn’t get published. And that’s just to name a few of them. ⠀ ⠀ But the thing is, back then I didn’t realize I was afraid. I just made excuses. And pushed it to the back burner.⠀ ⠀ It wasn’t until I listened to a podcast episode on trying new things by the @thelazygenius that I was confronted with my fear. And I didn’t want to be held back by it.⠀ ⠀ So I dove in head first. ⠀ ⠀ Knowing that if it did turn out to be a failure I wouldn’t burst into flames or have to move to a different town from embarrassment.⠀ ⠀ I put my all into the concept of a fall inspired wedding in a place that doesn’t get fall foliage and it ended up being a beautiful success. I got to work with many insanely talented vendors and the shoot was recently featured on @ruffledblog!⠀ ⠀ I learned so much from this experience and am now inspired to conquer other things I’ve been too afraid to try.⠀ ⠀ But I’d love to hear from you. What’s something you’ve always wanted to do but have been too afraid to try? . . . Venue: @thecasinosc Florist: @mulberryandmoss Rentals: @cherishedrentals + @sweetsalvage Calligraphy: @pirouettepapercompany Beauty: @thefaceofbeautyus @rachelshadesofbeauty Cocktails: @bottlesandblooms Artisan Pies: @blackbirdartisanpie Dress: @truvellebridal Necklace @bhldn
 
 

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Want to know how to have a great time getting ready before your wedding? Here are three simple tips:⠀ ⠀ 1. Create a great environment. ⠀ If you are like me a messy space makes me feel anxious! But a tidy space can be hard to come by when you have all your bridesmaids getting ready in one space. Your friends love and care about you so let them know that this is a priority for you! It also might be a good idea to put your maid on honor on tidy duty. That way things can stay lovely without you needing to run around and tidy things up! ⠀ ⠀ 2. Put on some fun tunes! ⠀ Have one of your bridesmaids make a playlist! Having a fun one and a chill one is a great idea. Getting ready takes a long time and you never know how your mood might change! ⠀ ⠀ 3. Get your beauty team and bridesmaids on board with the morning timeline. ⠀ Make sure everyone knows where they need and what they need to be doing when will ensure your morning runs smoothly and you don't have to worry about anything!⠀ ⠀ #cnpweddingtips
With one hand around her waist, he pulled her close and lifted her feet off the ground. They spun, her dress flying, as she planted the sweetest kiss on his cheek. They danced as if they were the only ones there. Lost in a beautiful moment. My eyes brimmed with tears. They were not the first from the day and I knew they would not be the last.⠀ ⠀ Just after their first dance, we snuck away for sunset photos and I was teary-eyed behind my camera again because their portraits were stunning. Not merely because they are two beautiful humans but because of their deep love and the joy of the lifelong commitment they just made shone through every glance, every smile, and every kiss.
On rainy days, I love to put on a pot of tea, cozy up by the window and crack open a good book. What's your favorite thing to do when the weather is gloomy?
Today am feeling as giddy as these two cuties because there’s a new series on the blog telling the story of how Kyle and I met and fell in love. It has been so much fun creating the content for it and boy has it been a walk down memory lane! I'm giving you bite-sized chunks of the detailed version (not to mention old photos) every Monday! ⠀ ⠀ I am excited to share our story with you! But I have to know are you more excited for the details or the old photos?
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