Bella Rose Photography Blog

June 10, 2008 - 02:07 AM

posted by Lisa | filed under: Fun

Carrie's Poem

His hello was the end of her endings
Her laugh was their first step down the aisle
His hand would be hers to hold forever
His forever was as simple as her smile
He said she was what was missing
She said instantly she knew
She was a question to be answered
And his answer was "I do

Cute bird cake toppers by Ann Wood Handmade

June 10, 2008 - 01:16 AM

Wedding Decor

posted by Lisa | filed under: Fun, weddings

I saw this pretty and easy to make wedding decoration online and thought I would pass it along. I think these flower decorations would make a great impact hung from the ceiling in a reception or would look fabulous for a ceremony arch or tent.

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May 22, 2008 - 03:15 AM

The New Studio of Salt Harbor Designs

posted by Lisa | filed under: Fun, Photojournalism, weddings

Jennifer Rose-Sandy of Salt Harbor Designs invited me to photograph her fabulous new studio! It is so beautiful and totally well designed to showcase all of Jennifer's creations. She has a great style, and I love photographing her work. If you have the opportunity to work with Jennifer for your wedding decor or planning- trust me, you will be so happy! Check out her website at www.saltharbor.com

May 14, 2008 - 02:53 AM

Wedding Showers!!

posted by Lisa | filed under: Fun, weddings

They say that rain on your wedding day brings you good luck. If that's the case- Randi and Justin will have luck to spare! It rained 4 inches the night of their wedding reception in Wallace. It literally felt like 25 inches!! It poured and poured! You will see the bride, Randi, running from the limo in the slide show that follows- not an easy feat in a wedding dress, Here is a shot of our good friends with Life Stage Videography, Melissa and her assistant Chris trying to get all of their equipment in the building. What crazy weather!

April 29, 2008 - 04:11 PM

Not My Typical Photoshoot!

posted by Lisa | filed under: Fun, Photojournalism

Yesterday, I had to opportunity to photograph a once in a lifetime experience. The battleship is America's newest nuclear submarine. The new submarine will bear the name of North Carolina. The official ceremony- called 'the commissioning' will take place in Wilmington on Saturday. I was able to view the submarine coming up the Cape Fear River to be moored at the Wilmington Shipping Port.

The security was extremely high as you can see with the photos of soldiers with machine guns. There was a helicopter circling overhead and the Coast Guard was circling in the river with machine guns. There were also bomb sniffing dogs to inspect any vehicles that got close. I had to have a background check in order to be there as one of the media. The public is not allowed to get near the ship.

I was there with all of the newspapers, television stations and several reporters from magazines and other agencies from around the state. It was very cool! I felt like- 'Bridget Jones- serious news reporter!'- ha ha. My photos will be on the WWAY website! www.wwaytv3.com

The Hoggard High School Band played for the audience and several officials including State Senator Mike McIntyre and Mayor Bill Saffo spoke at the ceremony. The mayor gave the Captain, Mark Davis, the key to the city.

Senator Mike McIntyre posing with some members of the crew.

Captain Mark Davis

April 23, 2008 - 09:46 AM

Azalea Festival Photos

posted by Lisa | filed under: Fun

If you are interested in viewing more images and ordering reprints of the Azalea Festival photos online, they are posted to a website through www.pictage.com. Click here to log in http://www.pictage.com/464841
Or you can search for the event. Enter, "Azalea Festival". Select the event, enter your email address and create your own password.

April 22, 2008 - 03:53 AM

More Garden Tour Photos

posted by Lisa | filed under: Events, Fun, Photojournalism

You just don't see anything like this in California! Amazing! We loved the gardens. The colorful flowers are magnificent this time of year. April is diffidently the best time to visit!

My favorite shot of the day!

Of course, Isabele found a kitty- I love how they are BOTH smiling!

April 22, 2008 - 03:22 AM

The Azalea Festival Garden Tour Ribbon Cutting

posted by Lisa | filed under: Fun

It was so fun photographing the ribbon cutting at the old governor's mansion in downtown Wilmington. You really feel transported back in time with all of the Azalea 'belles' and their military escourts from the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. The mansion was the perfect place for the event. The backyard is really large with beautiful trees and colorful gardens. They served cute pastel cookies and punch- it was a lovely affair! The Azalea Festival Queen cut the ribbon officially starting the tour, along with the other celebrities that were featured during the festival. The local television station, WWAY, was there interviewing the celebrities.

The Azalea Queen ~ Barbara Alyn Woods, from 'One Tree Hill'.

'One Tree Hill' star, Lee Noris

Kevin Frazier from 'Entertainment Tonight'.

April 17, 2008 - 10:01 PM

"Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!""

posted by Lisa | filed under: Fun

It's wedding season again and the world is blooming with gorgeous flowers! I went to the park and fell in love with the fantastic cherry blossoms, azaleas and dogwood trees.

April 17, 2008 - 02:42 AM

Yeah! The Circus!!!

posted by Lisa | filed under: Fun

"Yeah! the circus!- the circus is fun!" This is what my two year old nephew, Ian said all the way to the circus and all the way home that night. He even said, "My circus! I want to go to the circus!" when he went to sleep that night and when he woke up the next morning in his adorable little baby voice.
We went to the circus last week for the Azalea Festival. It really is a surreal experience- the red and gold stripped tent standing in the middle of a field, complete with flags on top. When we arrived, it felt like we could have gone back in time a 100 years and still have seen the same scene and show. I brought my 'big' camera with my 'big' zoom lens. The circus banned all video, but they said to take as many photos as we liked. I didn't think there would be too many cameras like mine- I felt a little paparazzi-ish so I tried to keep it on the down-low during the show. I knew I would be able to get some really bright, colorful and cool shots- so I couldn't resist! I didn't use a flash because I would be too far away- so I knew there would be some motion blur- but that's part of the fun!

I am so in love with these shots I got of the glamorous circus 'diva'. I think she could be from the "Moulon Rouge" movie. The spotlight hitting her and the lovely rim lighting is a photographer's dream.

Everything about this circus was so classic- they even ended the show by shooting a guy out of a cannon!

The camels were stylish with their colorful tassels. They rocked out to some arabian sounding music as they ran around in a circle. It was so cool!

The amazing girls that do tricks while hanging by their hair! Talk about a headache!

Cool flying acrobats!