Bella Rose Photography Blog

August 4, 2009 - 06:33 PM

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

Another great wedding we photographed this spring was for Jenny and James in Atlantic Beach. They chose a beautiful historic church for their ceremony and then they were transported via double-decker bus to the Coral Bay Club for their reception. I have to say the bus was a fun experience. We rode on top and were definitely wind blown- but we got some cool shots- so it was worth it! It was a fun and relaxed day with a great group of friends. It is so much fun to be a part of such exciting and meaningful celebrations! Congratulations Jenny and James!

Here we are on the top of the bus! Wind blown is an understatement!!!

July 28, 2009 - 11:29 PM

Wedding ~ Beth Ann and Ray

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

With so many weddings this spring and summer, we have had a hard time keeping up with our editing let alone our blog features. Stay tuned, because we will be going back in time to show all of the 'fabulousness' we have experienced so far this year and there will be a lot of new weddings showing up on the blog shortly!
We are blessed to have the best brides and grooms! Beth Ann and Ray are no exception. They were married at St. Mary's Church in Wilmington and had their reception at the Holiday Inn on Wrightsville Beach. What a beautiful wedding with tons of family and friends! And can I just say- I have never seen a wedding dress with such a tiny, small waist! Wow, Beth Ann- you go girl! Some weddings are just full of anticipation and excitement and this completely describes the wedding of Beth Ann and Ray. They are a perfect match and we were pleased to have the opportunity to capture all of these great moments and memories for them! Congratulations Beth Ann and Ray!

July 17, 2009 - 06:15 PM

Wedding ~ Laura and Jason

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

Laura has a contagious laugh and everyone is instantly drawn to her. I'm sure that was one of the first things Jason noticed when they met and fell in love. Laura and Jason were married in 'epic' style at the stunning and magnificent, Duke Chapel, on the Duke University Campus in Durham, North Carolina. Getting married at the chapel is quite an experience. The bride walks down the longest aisle I've ever seen to the loudest organ music- it really is an entrance fit for a queen! Just what every girl deserves on her wedding day! The beautiful flowers were designed by the talented ladies at Floral Dimensions. We especially loved the halo of flowers for the flower girl's hair and the little pomanders for the children to carry down the aisle. So cute!

Laura and Jason had a fantastic party at the Hope Valley Country Club where everyone danced the whole night to music provided by the fabulous, Mr. Joe Bunn, of the Joe Bunn DJ Company. Seriously, he rocked it! It was incredible! We loved being able to document this beautiful day for Laura and Jason! Congratulations!

July 8, 2009 - 12:11 AM

Engagement ~ Kathy and Mike

posted by Lisa | filed under: Engagement

Take a look at the cool images we took of Kathy and Mike for their engagement session! Mike recently bought a vintage Chevy truck that we used as a prop for the photos. I really love that idea! It brought a really interesting vibe to the photos! So if you have access to a cool car- don't hesitate to use it for photos. It is a great way to add some personality to your images.

We also took some photos at the rose garden downtown. My favorites are the ones where they are sitting on the edge of the pond. The reflection in the water serves as the backdrop. So awesome! We are looking forward to Kathy and Mike's wedding this September!

July 6, 2009 - 06:55 PM

Engagement ~ Kimberly and Victor

posted by Lisa | filed under: Engagement

Meet Kimberly and Victor! Sometimes we meet a couple and I think- they are just meant to be! That is the case with these two! They just have an easy way of being together and I could feel their excitement for their upcoming wedding this past June.

The way they found me is an interesting story. Kimberly and Victor found out about my photography on Facebook. Kimberly's friend took photos with me at Carolina Beach last year. She posted some of the photos on her Facebook page and Kimberly was sold! Interesting how things work now a days! I was booked for their actual wedding date but was happy to take their engagement photos for them. We timed the light at the beach 'just right' and got some great images!

July 6, 2009 - 06:00 AM

Portrait ~ Baby Kai at 12 Months Old

posted by Lisa | filed under: Childrens Portraits, baby portraits

Awwww! Baby Kai! Our favorite little guy! This is Kai's 12 month photo session. We have taken photos of him 4 times his first year as part of our Baby's First Year plan. We have had such a great experience watching him grow and develop. It is so fun to look back and see how much he has changed! I added a special gallery on the main website to feature photos of Kai's first year. Take a look- it's super cute! www.bellarosephoto.com It's under the 'portraits' link and click on Baby's First Year.

July 2, 2009 - 12:24 AM

Bridal Portrait ~ Kelly

posted by Lisa | filed under: Bridal Portraits

Kelly, aka 'Miss Supermodel,' worked the camera like a pro with the charm of a true Southern bride. Kelly married Rob this past June and so I couldn't resist sharing a few of her glamorous images from her bridal session. Kelly, it has been a dream working with you and your family- your mom is a doll! Love the dress, love the hair, love you!

June 27, 2009 - 07:29 PM

Bridal Portrait ~ Jennifer

posted by Lisa | filed under: Bridal Portraits, weddings

Our cute bride Jennifer got married this June so we wanted to share her fun bridal photos with you. Jennifer arranged to take her bridal portraits at a historic home in her home town of Oxford, North Carolina. What an adorable place!!! Generations of her family have lived in Oxford. They have so many friends in town that a collection of admirers gathered to watch and, lucky for us, help out. We always love extra assistants. Samantha, her dog, was a special addition to her portraits. We especially loved Jennifer's hot pink Kate Spade shoes!

June 23, 2009 - 05:45 AM

Bridal Portrait ~ Julie

posted by Lisa | filed under: Bridal Portraits

We had a chance to see the amazing Duke Gardens when we did Julie's bridal photos. They charge a small fee and you can take pictures all over the 55 acres of gorgeous landscape. There is by far more than you can see in one day but what we saw was awesome. Tons of flowers, great bridges and impressive architecture are just the beginning. Julie looks stunning among them all with her awesome veil grabbing the light and making her glow like the radiant bride she is.

June 15, 2009 - 05:20 AM

Engagement ~ Hollis and Wyatt

posted by Lisa | filed under: Engagement, weddings

If you are looking for a cute guest book to have at your wedding, take a look to this engagement shoot. Hollis and Wyatt wanted something more personal than the traditional blank pages of a guest book. So they decided to use their engagement shoot to get some awesome photos that look like they could have been collected over time from different events. They brought a bunch of outfits and we hit a few different locations. They were such good sports and they will have an awesome guest book at their wedding next month.