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about Rachel:
Hi! I'm Rachel. I grew up in a Brady Bunch meets Partridge Family household: 3 brothers, 3 sisters and me, all of us passionate about the performing arts. Unconventional is the word that best describes me. I refused to pierce my ears when all my friends were doing it; my husband proposed to me while I was wearing sweatpants; we later eloped to Jamaica. When Millie announced that she was interviewing for MHP company photographers, I drove all of the way from Ohio to Wilmington, NC for the job interview.
I've got lots of energy, I'm spontaneous, and I have a unique way of looking at the world. They're the qualities that make my life a little crazy, but they're the same qualities that make my photography "vibrant, colorful and just right for Millie Holloman Photography" (that's what she says...what a compliment from her!). Oh, and just so you know, my wonderful guitar-playing husband and I are now based in Charlotte, NC. What about you? Ready for spontaneity and surprises? Then check out my blog…
You can also read more about my life goals by clicking here! |
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At Millie Holloman Photography we've got a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. We've got our health, our families, each other. Oh, did we mention? A BRAND SPANKIN' NEW WEBSITE AND BLOG!
That's right, the season is changing and so are we. Be sure to scoot over to our new site and see the new and improved US!
Feel free to check every little nook and cranny. We've got videos to give you a little more insight on each photographer, a tour of our new studio, images that have never been blogged, and some other surprises tucked away!
Also, if you currently have our blog bookmarked or subscribe to our current RSS feed you'll want to be sure to update those links as the blog url has changed to http://www.millieholloman.com/blog. However, you'll still find our website at http://www.millieholloman.com.
Happy Thanksgiving to your and yours!
P.S. If you are a photographer be sure to read about our Black Friday sale below!
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If you've had enough turkey and cranberry sauce for the year then feed your brain with this: 35% off EVERYTHING in our e-junkie cart on Black Friday including the Get It Together Kit. Be sure to enter the code "stuffed" at checkout.
This sale will last for 24 hours only and will start at 12:01am on Black Friday. We run on Eastern Standard Time. You've now been well informed! |
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julianna + brian . charlotte, nc
11.19.11 ~ Weddings ~ posted by Rachel
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| Julianna and Brian were married right here in the Myers Park area of Charlotte, North Carolina. Their wedding was classic and elegant, which are also words I could use to describe the couple! I knew that Julianna was going to be a stunning bride after meeting her a few weeks earlier for her bridal session at the Duke Mansion. What I didn't know what how much Julianna's face would light up when she saw her husband-to-be, Brian. Sweet love! |
| Mary assisted me for the day and got this shot of the guys while I was with Julianna and her girls as they were getting ready. Thanks Mary! |
| I love this image of Julianna's dad waiting for her to come and walk down the aisle with him. It's one of those moments during a wedding that is full of emotion and anticipation. |
| The ceremony was beautiful and full of tradition. |
| After the first kiss, Julianna and Brian were all smiles! |
| The trolley was a great addition to this classic wedding and drove the wedding party to The Duke Mansion in style! |
| A few more shots of Julianna and Brian on the grounds at the Duke Mansion before we lost light. |
| The cake was decorated with real brooches and was a stunning centerpiece on the dance floor. |
| The first dance at this wedding was out of this world. That pink wash on the walls, the stars, the chandelier, the marble floors, the gorgeous couple...I can't take how pretty it is! |
| Instead of traditional bubbles or sparklers, Julianna and Brian opted for ribbons! It was such a fun way to leave a great party! |
| Congrats to Julianna and Brian and their families for an amazing wedding and reception! I wish you all the best! |
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The first thing Caroline and Jimmy said when we met for their engagement session at Lake Norman was that they want to have some fun and possibly jump in the lake at the end. Seriously, I could not ask for better clients!
Caroline and Jimmy are young and beautiful and oh so in love. They are getting married next spring in Charlotte, North Carolina, and thought it would be fun to spend the day in one of the most beautiful areas outside the city. I had a blast with this high energy couple and cannot wait for their wedding! |
| ...followed by more fun! I love this little barn area we found by the boat docks. |
| Caroline, you are seriously gorgeous! |
| Does anyone know what these are? They were lying on the ground around a tree but none of us could figure out what they were...besides awesome eye masks. ;) |
| Jimmy asked if we could have a sword fight with sticks. Heck yeah! First they picked their weapons of choice. Jimmy picked his first, then Caroline picked one that may have given her a bit of an advantage. |
| So, Jimmy decided to re-pick. This was going to be a serious sword fight! |
| Our last stop of the day was at the lake. Or rather IN the lake! The sun was setting, which filled these next shots with golden light. Love it! |
| Favorite shot of the day. I'm pretty sure this is one of my favorite images at an engagement session ever. |
| Caroline and Jimmy, you seriously made my day. Thank you so much for being so fun to work with and being willing to do whatever for your shoot! If you are this much fun on your wedding day, it's going to be an awesome one! |
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Carrie and Erik were married in Asheville, North Carolina, on the beautifully scenic grounds of The Crest Center. The day was filled with special touches and sentimental moments. One thing that stuck out for me during this wedding was that spending time with their guests was very important to this couple. They sacrificed time elsewhere to be with their guests during cocktail hour and remained surrounded by friends and family the entire night.
The day officially started for me when Carrie slipped on her dress. Her mother helped her with the final details while her bridesmaids watched in awe at this beautiful girl. Carrie, you really were a stunning bride! |
| Each girl received a custom clutch to match their personality. How cute is that? |
| My fantastic assistant for the day, Ashley, got some great shots of the guys while I was with Carrie and her girls! Thanks Ashley! |
| The Trolley Company was the main source of transportation for the wedding party and added a bit of fun and southern charm to this already gorgeous day. |
| The ceremony grounds overlooked a beautiful mountainside in the hills of North Carolina. Picturesque in every way! |
| While I was shooting from this angle during a funny moment in the ceremony... |
| ...my assistant Ashley caught this angle. Love it! |
| One quick candid of the wedding party together... |
| ...and one shot of the bride and groom was all we had time for before heading off to the cocktail hour. What a beautiful day! I mean, look at those blue skies! |
| There were games, drinks, and a personal family tree to sign for the bride and groom during cocktail hour. This part of the day is one of my favorites to photograph because of the golden light. |
| Carrie and Erik even got in on the fun with a round of corn hole! |
| The reception site was decorated to perfection! |
| Carrie and Erik's first dance had every eye on this sweet couple. |
| A toast...to the bride and groom! |
| The band lit up the dance floor! The atmosphere here was so fun! |
| At the end of the night, Carrie and Erik had their grand exit to glow sticks in lieu of the traditional sparklers or bubbles. It was a fun and colorful way to finish out an exciting and wonderful day! |
| Many congratulations to the couple! |
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Amy and Kevin may have the three cutest kids on the planet! When Amy called me to set up their family session, she mentioned that she wasn't the only one excited about getting their photos taken. She said one of her daughters looks at the Millie Holloman Photography blog often and thinks that famous people are featured on there and that we (the photographers) are famous as well. I guess that means this family has made it in show business since they are on the blog! ;)
We met in Winston Salem, North Carolina, at the beautiful Graylyn Mansion. Amy's vision of the estate grounds paired with furs and jewels was a wonderful inspiration that made this family shoot really special. The other thing that made it special was the way they interact with each other. The kids (Caroline, Ella and Thomas) are sweet as pie. I could tell they are a very close-knit family! |
| Kevin mentioned he could pick Thomas up with his hand. I didn't know exactly what he meant until Thomas was in the air! Thomas, the stuntman, has the cutest dimples ever! |
| What's even more inspiring than seeing an engaged couple in love for a photo shoot? A married couple with kids who are STILL in love. Amy and Kevin are a gorgeous couple, aren't they? |
| Amy had one request of a few images lying on the ground. These are some of my favorite from the session. They are so intimate and happy! |
| Thank you so much Amy, Kevin, Caroline, Ella, and Thomas! I had a fantastic, fun time with each one of you and I hope you love these images as much as I do! |
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