The 2nd half of Clinton and Grace’s engagement session was out of a storybook. Like I mentioned in the previous post, Grace along with her sister Margaret worked so hard to put together every aspect of this portion of the shoot. I love shooting natural interaction and candid shots, but I also love me a good styled shoot within that and I adore the final product of this one. First Clinton and Grace picnicked with some of their favorite wine and cheeses. Then we took to the lake for some shots, in style of course. :):)

Enjoy!

Grace and Clinton’s engagement session was one for the record books for me. Grace worked so hard to make this session everything that she had dreamed. Our session was located on a beautiful piece of land in South Carolina that offered many amazing options for images and the light was just gorgeous. I have so many favorites from this session that I am splitting it into two parts. This first part is portraits and more emotional/interactive images of Grace and Clinton and part 2 is more of a styled-shoot designed by Grace and her sister. I loved shooting all aspect of this session because these two truly are a joy to be around.

Stay tuned tomorrow for Part II!

I shot Curtis & Stephanie’s wedding a couple of weeks ago and I can’t wait to share those images, but for now here is a look at some of my favorites from their engagement session. These two are the best, and you can’t help but smile when you are around them. They are just all-around happy and are super laid back which made them so fun and easy to work with.

Enjoy this sweet session!

Kathryn and Evan are one of the most genuine couples I have ever met. It was so easy to be around them and as you can see by these images, they have an amazing comfort level with each other. I shot their engagement session in the fall at their wedding venue, the wonderful Farm at Brusharbor, and also Katheryn’s grandfather’s land which I am thrilled to go back to for her bridal session. I am still trying to catch up from all the shoots I did this fall but I am slowly getting there! It was a windy day but I love the way Katheryn’s hair is blowing in a few of these shots. Katheryn and Evan, I can’t wait for your wedding in August!

Amber and Bob are some of my favorite types of clients. They are so kind, down to earth, and just plain easy to be around. When they chose me to photograph their wedding this November, I was absolutely thrilled. Amber is from Charlotte like I am and when we met for the first time we even figured out that we grew up in the same neighborhood! To most true Charlotteans the Uptown (we call it downtown) holds some special memories, so for their engagement session we enjoyed running around the city to some of the most meaningful places to these two. I have a feeling you may recognize some of these spots.

Enjoy!

Joanna and Johnny’s engagement session was so fun. These two went all out when it came to their vintage style and I loved every minute of shooting this session. Johnny had some connections that led us to being able to use these fabulous classic cars and Joanna did a wonderful job on making sure her hair, make-up, and entire look was perfect. In addition to these two looking great, they were so easy to work with and definitely had no problem getting comfortable in front of my camera. Joanna and Johnny, you two are gems. I can’t wait for your wedding day!

I met Jason and Jenna at the Christmas party of some friends from Matt’s work. The last thing I was thinking going into that party was wedding photography, in fact I had just wrapped my 2014 wedding edits and had started my 8 week winter break. But when I met Jenna and Jason there was an instant connection. I soon learned that they were engaged and they that I was a wedding photographer. We would chat about their wedding and then I would say that I did not want to talk business stuff all night, but before we knew it we were back on the wedding train. I just can’t help it, weddings are in my bones and Jason and Jenna are the perfect couple.

Fast forward a few months and I was finally getting the opportunity to get these two in front of my camera. We booked right around the time when the peach orchards would be in bloom so we thought we’d take advantage of this beautiful location. Oh-my-goodness I cannot tell you how much I love these images. May even be my favorite engagement session to date.

Jason and Jenna, I can’t wait to photograph your wedding in October!  Oh, and Jenna looks like an Anthro model.

Ash and Sara’s engagement session was so great. These two very quickly became comfortable in front of the camera and had no problem having a good time. Minutes later they could turn on those sweet romantic moments, totally unrehearsed.  We started out their session in South End and then moved to Latta Park which is where Ash asked Sara to marry him. And can I just say that Sara is so gorgeous. This might have something to do with my dream to have a red-headed daughter one day, but really that hair and those eyes and THAT ring. Love.

Enjoy!

Krysta and Jonathan’s engagement session is seriously adorable. But the one who really stole the show was their Labradoodle, Waffles. Waffles was apart of many aspects of their session as you will see, and this is completely understandable since Waffles is kinda the reason they met and they Krysta and Jonathan both adore him. They even brought along a friend who we affectionately called the “Doodle Wrangler.” I had so much fun with this crew, running around Uptown and capturing beautiful shots of their family of 3. 🙂 We even stopped by the courthouse because Jonathan works there as an attorney. I loved being able to shoot there, it is so huge and beautiful.

Krysta and Jonathan, I can’t wait until your wedding in April!

2014 was a great year for Photography by Angela Tucker. I am just so thankful. For the past few years I have only taken 8-10 weddings per year so I that I can keep a good balance of wedding and portrait work, as well as make sure my home life is well taken care of. But something happened to me in 2014. I fell in love with wedding work all over again. My couples were just so wonderful to work with and their weddings were just so fabulous that I could not picture myself only shooting 8-10 weddings this year. So in 2015 I am capping off at 15 weddings. This is going to mean some changes in my portrait work in terms of cutting back, but I am so thrilled to take on a few more couples and amazing weddings this year. If you are interested in booking for 2015, there are only 4 spots left so get in touch with me!

Some of my favorite things that happened this year business-wise:

• Mine and Matt’s goal setting date last January at Village Tavern. (I am so happy to say many of the goals we set were accomplished) Now, I must plan one of these dates for this year.
• First print publication in Charlotte Wedding Magazine and 2 more features in Carolina Bride. Thanks to these wonderful publications for sharing the stories of my awesome couples!
• The Trevor Daley Workshop. Man, this workshop gave me a boost going in to 2014. I really credit many of the goals I set to this workshop, and after attending my workflow got so much faster. Thanks Trevor!
• The birth of Knox Ezekiel. Ok, I know this is not business related but how could this not be on my list of top things that happened? He is just the best.
• The McClungs family shoot in memory of Ezekiel. This is a personal and business one but 2014 for will forever be impacted our sweet Zeke. Click on the link to read more.
• The most awesome clients in the world. No really, they are the best. I have so many repeat portrait clients that I LOVE and have gotten to see grow, change, add babies, move homes, etc… And as I said, my wedding couples have given me a new love for weddings. A sincere thank you to each of you who entrusted me with your most treasured memories this year. I love you all.

I have been way behind on blogging as I wrapped up all my 2014 edits but that changes today. Stay tuned for lots of new blog posts coming your way and also some new things happening in 2015!